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Mentor Fire Department

2017 Annual Report

Message from the Fire Chief

Mission Statement and Fire Chief’s Vision

Operations / Support Services

Administration / Staff

Mentor Fire Department Roster

Personnel Changes

Responses 1983-2017

Responses per month

Responses per hour of the day

Responses per day of the week

Incident Type Description

Responses per Station

Responses per Vehicle

EMS Patient Transport Destinations

Mutual Aid / Automatic Aid

Fire Prevention Bureau

Public Education

Training Division

Dive / Water Rescue Team

Fire Investigation Unit

Hazardous Materials Team

Technical Rescue Team

Honor Guard

Vehicles

Labor Units

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7 - 8

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11 - 12

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14 - 17

18 - 20

21 - 25

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28 - 31

32 - 34

40 -42

43 - 47

48 - 51

52 - 54

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57 - 58

59 - 67

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Table of Contents

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Message from the Fire Chief to Public Safety Director Kenneth J. Filipiak

Director of Public Safety Filipiak: On behalf of all the members of the Mentor Fire Department, it is my honor to present the Mentor Fire Department’s 2017 Annual Report. I would like to especially thank Fire Lieutenant Anthony Higginbotham for taking the lead in compiling the majority of the data for this report and our two labor units for their continued community involvement. The primary purpose of this report is to share some insight of our department to those whom we so proudly serve, by highlighting not only some of our accomplishments during the past year, but the many services and activities that support the wellness of our fine community. The Fire Rescue Division had the busiest year in our department’s history responding to over 8,000 emergency calls for service, while also working in other areas to reduce harm and strengthen our good community partnerships. Protecting our community from harm is our core mission as we continue to work hard to care for our community. I am very proud of the men and women of this organization and want to thank you for your confidence in us. Under your leadership, as the Director of Public Safety, we were provided the means to continue the fire department’s strong tradition of taking great pride in our delivery of exceptional service to our citizens. On a personal note, I want to thank Mentor City Council, City Administration, each member of our department, our business community, schools, neighboring public safety agencies and the citizens for their outstanding continued support. It is a privilege to serve as your Fire Chief! In the pages to follow, this report will reflect the hard work and dedication of the men and women of the Mentor Fire Department. I believe that it showcases our commitment and dedication to the citizens of Mentor and our visitors. As Chief of the Mentor Fire Department, I am pleased to present to you our 2017 Annual Report. Yours in Service,

Robert M. Searles Fire Chief

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Mentor Fire Department is to protect the lives, property and economic fiber of the community from fire, medical and other emergencies through a well-organized, adequately prepared and efficiently managed system of fire and emergency medical services, maintaining our “One Patch” philosophy.

Fire Chief’s Vision

The Fire Chief’s vision is to prevent harm by supporting a caring department that is safely dedicated to exceptional service delivery and very committed to others to effectively, compassionately and efficiently exceed the expectations of our diverse community while creating growth and encouraging strong partnerships.

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Operations / Support Services 2017

Respectfully,

Joseph Busher Deputy Chief

The Operation/Support Services Division of the Mentor Fire Department safely and efficiently handled 8,157 calls for service in 2017 for both fire and EMS. The services provided also include specialized teams with advanced training in areas of Hazardous Material, Urban Search and Rescue, Technical, Water Rescue and the Fire Investigative Unit. These responses occur both within the City of Mentor boundaries and surrounding communities when called for Mutual-Aid. The Operation Division working with the Training Division provided both instructional and hands-on training to constantly improve the quality of service provided to the community. The line personnel worked in assisting the Public Education Specialist in providing education, safety lessons, smoke detector installation and great customer service to many citizens and businesses within the community. The fire companies also perform general maintenance of fire stations, fire apparatus, and small tools and equipment for both fire and EMS use.

During this year, the men and women of the Mentor Fire Department again assisted the Fire Prevention Bureau by completing 808 company inspections. These inspections not only provide for the safety of the business community, but also give the fire crews the ability to familiarize themselves with building layouts during non-fire operations.

In year 2017, the ambulance committee again worked to evaluate and develop specifications and made a recommendation for the purchase of a new ambulance. These specifications were used to evaluate different manufactures that would fill the needs of the department and still be economical for the community.

The professional service provided to the citizens and businesses is due to the hard work and dedication of the men and women of the Mentor Fire Department. The quality of service is made possible through the continued support of the City Administration, Council and citizens of Mentor.

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Administration / Staff 2017

Respectfully,

Respectfully,

Ronald M. Zak Deputy Chief

Ronald Zak was promoted to Deputy Chief of Administration in June of 2017. The Administrative Division assists the fire chief in setting goals for the department, establishing policies and procedures, personnel matters, overseeing and participating in the development and administration of the Division’s annual budget; participating in the forecast of funds needed for equipment, materials and supplies; monitoring and approving expenditures and implementing the necessary adjustments. We ensure that equipment, safety clothing, apparatus and supplies are specified, purchased, received and distributed in an effective manner and consistent with City policy. The Administration Division assumes management responsibility for assigned services and activities such as: fire prevention, code enforcement, public education, data management, ISO, the Technical Rescue Team and other related functions and activities.

We monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within department policy, appropriate service and staffing levels. We plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for fire service staff, assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures and meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

Our office staff members are a point of contact for citizens. The Administrative Division responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

In addition to several administrative duties, Deputy Chief Zak serves as the Deputy Commander of the State’s Region II Technical Rescue Team, a highly-trained Urban Search and Rescue team that services 5 counties.

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Mentor Fire Department Roster 2017

Chief Robert Searles

Deputy Chief Joseph Busher Deputy Chief Ron Zak

Administrative Staff:

Administrative Assistant II - Annette Krocker Office Assistant II – Beth Doles

Part-Time Office Assistant II - Patricia Price

A Shift BC/PM Evans

Station 1 LT/PM Gartner FF/PM Georskey FF/PM Martin FF/PM Kaim

Station 2 LT/PM Yeropoli FF/PM Vanek FF/PM Boatwright

Station 3 LT/PM Gandee FF/PM Ciancibello FF/PM Blatnick FF/PM Arko

Station 4 LT/PM Smith FF/PM Vivolo FF/PM Markovich

Station 5 LT/PM Malovrh FF/PM Sharp FF/PM Fellenstein FF/PM Rivera FF/PM Benton FF/PM Duke FF/PM Tassone

Station 1 LT/PM Winter FF/PM Halsey FF/PM Bindokas

Station 2 LT/PM Lee FF/PM Bednarik FF/PM Budzicki

Station 3 LT/PM D’Astolfo FF/PM Sigh FF/PM DiDonato

Station 4 LT/PM Keidel FF/PM Zalba FF/PM Butsko

Station 5 LT/PM Verbic FF/PM Kelly FF/PM McElhaney FF/PM Lim FF/PM Edelman FF/PM Peters FF/PM Cavelli FF/PM Freidel

Station 4 LT/PM Higginbotham FF/PM Ulrich FF/PM Szydlowski

Station 5 LT/PM Sauberan FF/PM Vliek FF/PM Burlinghaus FF/PM Loparo FF/PM Zelinka FF/PM Blecick FF/PM Toman FF/PM Reed FF/PM Garrity

Station 1 LT/PM Horvath FF/PM Luthanen FF/PM Rowan

Station 2 LT/PM Campola FF/PM Trisket FF/PM Roberts

Station 3 LT/PM Sorgen FF/PM Franz FF/PM Garey

B Shift BC/PM Powalie

C Shift BC/PM Tillman

Fire Prevention: Inspector Sheryl Simon Inspector Terry Scott Inspector Edward Amiott Inspector Mark Myllykoski

Training: LT/PM Brian Bittner Public Education: FF/PM Jerry Craddock

Mechanics: Jeremiah Belt Mike Macko

Career Line Personnel

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Part-Time Line Personnel

Station 1 FF/EMT Baxter FF/PM Erdani FF/EMT Gardner FF/PM Hartegan FF/PM Hayes FF/PM Keary FF/EMT Kerr FF/PM Pachinger FF/PM Palmer FF/PM Rastall FF/PM Sopko FF/EMT Spencer

Shift A B C A B C B C C C A C

Station 2 FF/PM Hendershot FF/PM Joynt FF/EMT Kelly FF/PM Klein FF/EMT Large FF/EMT Shade FF/PM Valvoda

Shift B A B B A C A

Station 3 FF/PM Anderson FF/PM Bambrick FF/PM Cicero FF/PM Cumberledge FF/PM Frank FF/PM Friebertshauser FF/PM Hess FF/PM O’Neill FF/EMT Piazza FF/PM Rapier FF/PM Skinner FF/PM Sonnie FF/PM Whalen

Shift A B B A C B A B B C B C B

Station 4 FF/EMT Budziak FF/PM Gilmer FF/PM Heppert FF/PM Lee FF/PM Rorapaugh FF/PM Slapak FF/PM Sumrada FF/PM Tomaselli

Shift C B C B B A B A

Station 5 FF/PM Chapman FF/PM Fier FF/PM Padley FF/PM Ross FF/EMT Santry

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Personnel Changes 2017

Career Administration: Ron Zak (Deputy Fire Chief) Beth Doles (Office Assisant II) Career New Hires: Kevin Butsko Robert Tassone Matthew Sonnie Donald Ross Career Promotions: David Horvath (Lieutenant) Charles Lee (Lieutenant) Robert Evans (Battalion Chief) Jason Sorgen (Lieutenant) Career Retirements: Kevin Edmond Don Zimmerman Sherry Nemes Brent Luthanen Part-Time Administration: Patricia Price (Changed from Temporary to Permanent Part-Time Office Assisant II)

March 20, 2017 March 20, 2017 September 18, 2017 December 11, 2017

June 12, 2017 July 31, 2017

March 6, 2017 March 20, 2017 June 12, 2017 June 12, 2017

January 15, 2017 March 19, 2017 May 31, 2017 July 23, 2017

January 23, 2017

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Part-time New Hires: Nick Palmer Kyle Friebertshauser Derrick Gardner Paul Joynt Kyle Kerr Jesse Sopko Jay Barbis Jacob Bowden Bryan Cooper John Fortune Kevin Igarashi Josh Maltry James Warren Part-time Resignations: Mario Fioritto Nick Baucco Mike Grubach Chris Nagy Neil Perko Joe Sisak Brain Valleto Edward Koshar Brian Foster Traviz Willis Mike Fearing Nick Tomaselli Adam O’Neil Eric Anderson Robert Bambrick Paul Joynt Part-time Inactive/Injured: Jeff Frank (All 2017) Joe Palmer (Since Pay Ending-January 8, 2017) Rick Sumrada (Since Pay Ending-March 19, 2017)

April 3, 2017 May 29, 2017 May 29, 2017 May 29, 2017 May 29, 2017 May 29, 2017 July 10, 2017 July 10, 2017 July 10, 2017 July 10, 2017 July 10, 2017 July 10, 2017 July 10, 2017

March 17, 2017 March 20, 2017 March 20, 2017 March 20, 2017 March 20, 2017 March 20, 2017 March 20, 2017 March 27, 2017 March 31, 2017 April 27, 2017 May 4, 2017 July 7, 2017 July 8, 2017 July 20, 2017 August 25, 2017 December 29, 2017

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Responses per month in 2017

The Mentor Fire Department responded to and safely managed 8,157 incidents in 2017. 2017 showed a 3.88% increase in call volume in comparison to 2016. Below we can see the response breakdown by month. 2017 showed an average of 680 calls per month with October and November being our two busiest months.

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719

748

665

707

710

688

650

609

691

568

698

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800

December

November

October

September

August

July

June

May

April

March

February

January

Responses per month

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Responses per hour of the day in 2017

It is evident based on the data that the majority of our responses occur during the typical “business hours” of the day. However, it should be noted that some of our most critical calls occur overnight.

National data:

The US Fire Administration (USFA) stated in a report from July 2017 that “the time period from 11 p.m. until 7 a.m. accounted for 51% of civilian fire fatalities in residential buildings. This period also accounted for 47% of fatal fires in residential buildings.” This data was collected in the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) from 2013-2015.

The National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) also referenced the same data during Fire Prevention Week in 2017. “Half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.” This data was presented as part of NFPA’s “Every Second Counts” campaign to address the facts about home fires.

By keeping an eye on national data trends, the Mentor Fire Department can be proactive in preparing for all responses no matter what time they occur. “Every Second Counts.”

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135118

153

209

268

378

460

503 494

521 524

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465 458477

438

371

290

244

214

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Total Calls 2017 = 8,157

Responses per hour of the day

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Responses per day of the week in 2017 2017 showed consistent numbers in responses per day of the week. The data revealed that for the past two years, (2016 and 2017) Wednesday has been our busiest day of the week.

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1,243 1,2231,252

1,182 1,172

1,083

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1,400

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Total Calls 2017 = 8,157

Responses per day of the week

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Incident Type Description 78% of the 2017 responses were “EMS” related, 12% were “Fire” and the remaining 10% were “Service” calls. This is a general breakdown of the 8,157 responses in 2017.

A complete breakdown of how the 8,157 responses were reported can be found on the chart below and on the “Incident Type Description” list on the following pages.

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EMS Calls(6,342)

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2017 EMS calls increased by 303 when compared to 2016 2017 Fire calls decreased by 62 when compared to 2016 2017 Service calls increased by 64 when compared to 2016

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Incident Type Description (List) 100s 94

100 Fire, other 5

111 Building fire 24

113 Cooking fire, confined to container 13

114 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue 1

118 Trash or rubbish fire, contained 4

130 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other 3

131 Passenger vehicle fire 9

138 Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire 1

140 Natural vegetation fire, other 9

142 Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 5

150 Outside rubbish fire, other 4

151 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 3

154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 6

160 Special outside fire, other 3

162 Outside equipment fire 2

170 Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other 2

200s 8

212 Overpressure rupture of steam boiler 1

240 Explosion (no fire), other 1

251 Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 6

300s 6,342

300 Rescue, EMS incident, other 2

311 Medical Assist 50

320 Emergency medical service, other (conversion only) 15

321 EMS Call excluding MVA 6,004

322 MVA with Injury 169

323 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 13

324 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 76

331 Lock-in (if lock out , use 511 ) 5

350 Extrication, rescue, other 1

353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 2

356 High-angle rescue 1

381 Rescue or EMS standby 4

400s 283

400 Hazardous condition, other 2

410 Combustible/flammable gas/liquid condition, other 2

411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 8

412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 73

413 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 1

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420 Toxic condition, other 1

421 Chemical hazard (no spill or leak) 1

422 Chemical spill or leak 3

424 Carbon monoxide incident 9

440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 28

441 Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn 2

442 Overheated motor 10

443 Breakdown of light ballast 2

444 Power line down 101

445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 31

451 Biological hazard, confirmed or suspected 1

460 Accident, potential accident, other 1

461 Building or structure weakened or collapsed 3

480 Attempted burning, illegal action, other 4

500s 553

500 Service Call, other 59

510 Person in distress, other 2

511 Lock-out 67

512 Ring or jewelry removal 3

520 Water problem, other 5

521 Water evacuation 3

522 Water or steam leak 6

531 Smoke or odor removal 15

541 Animal problem 5

542 Animal rescue 10

550 Public service assistance, other 75

551 Assist police or other governmental agency 47

552 Police matter 31

553 Public service 104

554 Assist invalid 58

561 Unauthorized burning 49

571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 14

600s 281

600 Good intent call, other 85

611 Dispatched & canceled en route 61

621 Wrong location 1

622 No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 34

631 Authorized controlled burning 6

632 Prescribed fire 1

650 Steam, other gas mistaken for smoke, other 5

651 Smoke scare, odor of smoke 66

652 Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke 4

653 Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle 4

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671 HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 13

672 Biological hazard investigation, none found 1

700s 572

700 False alarm or false call, other 62

710 Malicious, mischievous false call, other 3

711 Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm 3

712 Direct tie to FD, malicious false alarm 1

715 Local alarm system, malicious false alarm 2

721 Bomb scare - no bomb 1

730 System malfunction, other 42

731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 7

732 Extinguishing system malfunction (activation) 2

733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 61

734 Heat detector activation due to malfunction 5

735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 81

736 CO detector activation due to malfunction 44

740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 53

741 Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 3

742 Extinguishing system activation 2

743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 64

744 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 19

745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 100

746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 17

800s 4

812 Flood assessment 2

813 Wind storm, tornado/hurricane assessment 2

900s 15

900 Special type of incident, other 1

911 Citizen complaint 14

Unknown 5

Unknown 5

Grand Total 8,157

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Responses per Station in 2017

Each Fire Station keeps a log of calls they respond to in a “Run Book”. Using the Run Book information, the total responses per station can be seen below.

The Mentor Fire Department responded to 8,157 incidents in 2017. Many of our incidents involve multiple stations on the same run. By totaling the responses per station in 2017, the data reveals 10,173 station responses.

2015 station responses = 9,531

2016 station responses = 9,782 (251 more responses than 2015 / 2.6% increase)

2017 station responses = 10,173 (391 more responses than 2016 / 3.9% increase)

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Responses per Station in 2017 (Percentage) The percentage displayed on the pie chart below shows each station’s involvement in the 10,173 station responses. (Percentage was rounded up for the pie chart, exact percentage can be seen below)

Exact percentage per station:

Station 1 was assigned to 21.2% of the 10,173 station responses





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Responses per Station in 2017 vs 2016

Station 1 increased by 79 responses when compared to 2016





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Responses per Vehicle in 2017

Station #1

1112 = 1,829

1113 = 1,917

1117 = 5

1137 = 10

1172 = 1

Station #2

1122 = 1,079

1123 = 1,092

1124 = 3

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Station #3

1132 = 2,098

1133 = 2,182

1139 = 6

Station #4

1142 = 1,657

1143 = 1,714

1146 = 6

1147 = 0

Air-1 = 24

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Administration

1100 = 76 1151 = 4

1101 = 49 1161 = 2

1102 = 42 1171 = 0

1131 = 41 1181 = 6

1191 = 2

*** These totals reflect the number of responses assigned to the responding unit. When a reserve unit is in service as a front line unit, the call is still assigned to the front line unit's number. (ex: if 1139 is in service as 1159, all responses that 1139 handles are assigned to 1159. As shown above, 1139 shows 6 calls for the year, when in actuality, 1139 was in service as 1159 many times. This also happens with reserve squads and engines on a regular basis.)

Station #5

1150 = 878

1152 = 1,665

1153 = 1,877

1154 = 3

1157 = 3

1159 = 644

1162 = 6

1182 = 23

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Responses per Vehicle in 2017 vs 2016

1112 increased by 106 responses when compared to 2016












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EMS Patient Transport Destinations A total of 6,496 patients were evaluated by our Mentor Fire Department paramedics and EMT’s in 2017. The area hospitals are listed below as well as the total number of patients who were transported there. Also included is the total number of patients who were evaluated and assisted but did not require a transport to the hospital.

6,496 total patients evaluated

4,865 total patients transported

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Richmond

Cleveland Clinic

UH-Main Campus & RBC

Hillcrest

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Tri Point

West Medical Center

EMS Patient Transport Destinations

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Mutual Aid / Automatic Aid Responses in 2017

Automatic Aid given Totals: 21 1 response to Grand River 3 responses to Kirtland 17 responses to Willoughby

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Automatic Aid given Automatic Aid received Mutual Aid given Mutual Aid received

Mutual Aid given Totals: 29

Chardon - 1 Concord - 1 Eastlake - 1 Fairport Harbor - 1 Kirtland - 3 Mentor-on-the-Lake - 6 Painesville - 2 Painesville Township - 2 Wickliffe - 4 Willoughby - 5 Willowick - 2 Lake West ED - 1

Lucas Device requested

Mutual Aid received Totals: 19 (3 MABAS, 16 other responses)

3 MABAS : 3-31-17, House Fire, 4835 Glen Lodge Rd.

MABAS BOX 1122 4-18-17, House Fire, 6231 Melshore Dr.

MABAS BOX 1151 7-23-17, MVA with multiple victims, State Route 2

MABAS BOX 1149

15 EMS : Concord - 4 Fairport Harbor - 1 Grand River - 1 Kirtland - 2 Mentor-on-the-Lake - 4 Painesville - 1 Willoughby – 2

1 Engine response from Concord FD for an odor investigation

Automatic Aid received Totals: 7 7 responses from Grand River

(One of these Auto-Aid responses was expanded into MABAS BOX 1122, listed below)

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Fire Prevention Bureau 2017 Inspectors: Sheryl Simon, Terry Scott, Ed Amiott, Mark Myllykoski

FPB Mission: To protect the lives and property of our citizens, visitors and firefighters through effective code enforcement by reviewing land development and building plans; inspecting buildings, tenant processes and fire and life safety protection systems; and evaluating public/private water systems for effective fire protection.

FPB Vision:

To have the necessary infrastructure in place which includes staffing, technology, process and procedures to meet present and future fire and life safety demands of a growing and vibrant community.

Duties as they relate to the Department Conduct thorough fire control inspections Recognize and identify common fire hazards and code violations Properly document and correct the code violations that are found Conduct thorough plan reviews for all plans submitted for construction projects

involving new and existing buildings

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1. Inspections – Annual Places of Assembly 26 Restaurant / Bar

109

Business

553 School

41

Industrial

136 Industrial, High Hazard

5

Institutional / Healthcare

26 Day Care Center

32

Mercantile

148 Service Station

9

Apartment / Condo

1 Residential/Foster Home 25 Storage / Warehouse

8

Site / Show / Festival

10 Miscellaneous

6

Subtotal :

1135

2. Inspections – Occupancy Commercial

75

Industrial

17 Miscellaneous

0

Subtotal :

92

3. Inspections – Follow-Up Fire Prevention Bureau

927

Subtotal :

927

4. Company Inspections Initial

633

Follow-up

175

Subtotal :

808

5. Grand Total 2962

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6. Notices Issued Hazard Warning Notice

538

Red Tag

0 Citations

0

Summons

0 Fire Lane Tickets

10

Permits

66

7. Support Service Activities Blueprint Examinations

537

Suppression System Test

107 Alarm System Test

382

Sprinkler Test Overhead

366 Sprinkler Test Underground

2

Fire Hydrant Test

0 Fuel Storage Test

0

Fire Pump Test

53 Witness Other Test

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Meeting, Construction

31 Meeting, Staff

36

Meeting, Misc. Organizations

1 Appointment: No Show

3

Meetings, Miscellaneous

24 Presentations / Programs

1

Home Safety Surveys

6 Public / Citizen Assist

2

8. Investigative Activities Fires, Accidental

0

Fires, Juvenile

0 Bomb Threats

0

Hazardous Materials

0 Court Appearances

0

Apprehensions

0 Arrests

0

Other Investigations

0 Complaints, Burning

4

Complaints, Fire Lane

4 Complaints, Hydrants

0

Complaints, Exits/Aisles

14 Complaints, Other Commercial 18 Complaints, All Others

38

Photographs Taken

0 Video Camera Use

0

31

9. Firefighting Activities Aerial Responses

0

Firefighting Assist

1 Rescue Assist

0

Mutual Aid

0

Other

1

10. Activity Analysis Investigative Hours

0

Office Duty Hours

318.5 Meeting Hours

68.5

Firefighting Activities

0 Standby Duty Hours

0

In-Service Training Hours

15 Vehicle Maintenance Hours

29.5

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Public Education 2017

The Public Education Division of the Mentor Fire Department assists the general public with training and safety information. Besides providing First Aid, CPR, AED and fire extinguisher classes for individuals and businesses in the City, the educators also visit the schools with fire and injury prevention classes. Public Education also operates the Children’s Safety House and assists in maintaining the Mentor Fire Museum. Public Education is involved in many community events, as well as utilizing the Mentor Channel and Mentor Radio 1620 to spread important safety information as we work towards Community Risk Reduction.

Public Education Specialist: Firefighter/Paramedic Jerry Craddock

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Over the last year, the Public Education Department has made community risk reduction our number one focus. We believe our efforts are working! The number of fire calls has dropped this past year, although proving a correlation in public education and call decrease is subjective. We know that instilling and maintaining a “safety minded culture” will pay a valuable dividend in the form of a safer community. Just look at our Public Education Highlights to best illustrate how we do this - teaching “Stop, Drop & Roll” to a group of preschoolers, providing a “hand’s-on” fire extinguisher class to employees of a small business or making presentations on how to reduce the risk of falling to a group at the Senior Center are just a few. Staying current with new and modern trends in public safety education is very important. We update our social media platforms daily, sometimes even hourly, posting breaking news information that we hope can positively affect people’s day. We can also use social media to inform and educate our followers by using creative safety messages that remind people to be safe. Most importantly, we are not alone in identifying that the opioid/heroin crisis is the #1 harm to our community and it is extremely necessary for us to be a “community partner” in this battle through our public awareness efforts and youth awareness education.

It is the Public Education Specialist’s privilege to provide support and personal care to a family or business that has been displaced due to a devastating fire, flood or other unforeseen catastrophe. We call this “Occupant Services” which often begins even when the fire is still burning by providing someone with caring customer service with immediate needs such as providing clothing or food. We will assist in reestablishing communications due to a cell phone lost in a fire. We help with finding and securing a hotel room for a family with a pet and lastly, assisting them with contacting their insurance company. Tragedies naturally are unforeseen; the insight and preparedness the Occupant Service Specialist offers is a benefit that is greatly immeasurable at the time someone’s life is turned upside down.

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Public Education Highlights 2017: Daycare / Preschool Safety Talks: 583 children (12 preschools)

1st Grade Safety Talks: 498 students (8 schools)

3rd Grade Safety House Visits: 736 students

5th Grade Safety Talks: 560 students

Miscellaneous tours / visits: 141 people (12 tours)

Safety Town: 300 students

CPR Students / First Aid Students: 255 students (29 classes)

Hands Only CPR: 736 students (18 classes)

Fire Extinguisher Training: 476 attendees (13 classes)

Residential Lock Box Sales to date: 276 boxes

The Mentor Fire Department participated in many Business Sponsored Events in 2017: Anytime Fitness, Applebee’s, Home Depot, Great Lakes Mall, Chick-Fil-A, 5 Below and Walmart.

The Mentor Fire Department also participated in numerous City Wide Events: Garfield Fitness Day, Broadmoor Wheel, Walk, Run Event, Bike Parade, Johnnycake Jog, VFW lunch, Lifepoint Church, Block Party at South Camelot, Western Reserve bike parade, City Fest, Beach Fest and International Walk to School Day.

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Training Division 2017

Training Officer: Lieutenant/Paramedic Brian Bittner The training division is responsible for keeping our workforce educated and prepared to handle a wide variety of emergency situations. Through directly administered content and structured training programs, the goal is to reinforce regularly utilized skills and enrich with new concepts as well as gaining a high level of competency for situations we rarely encounter. Training Division Accomplishments and Highlights 2017:

1. Established a monthly in-service training plan to keep consistent training across all stations and shifts for basic fire ground and advanced training.

2. Established the mentorfiretraining.com web site to deliver flipped classroom style training to the department. Members view an assigned video and/or web-based presentation and develop a working knowledge of the material. A hands-on class is then delivered by the Training Officer or department instructor on the topic at hand. The site also provides links to important department information such as SOPs, EMS Protocols and MABAS Box Alarm sheets. Other industry links are also assigned for continuing education or are available for shifts to use as daily training. Built a youtube.com channel to host department produced content and to keep as a database for future training.

3. Produced over 20 equipment and department procedure specific instructional videos for new members or members unfamiliar with equipment from other fire stations. Placed QR scanner codes on many pieces of equipment and on different fire apparatus for quick access to the short videos for all members via smartphone or tablet.

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Example QR Code for TNT Tool Set-up (use iPhone camera or QR any reader such as iNigma):

Example QR for Gear Washing at Station #5:

4. Provided special team specific drills at the operations level for Mentor Fire Department specialty teams. Dive, Technical Rescue and Hazmat classes were presented by team members.

5. Collaborated with the Cleveland Clinic to present 3 days of a world class EMS Simulation Lab for our members. Tom Beers and Bill Sillasen were integral in providing us with this opportunity and feedback and we are in discussions for further high-level training from the CCF.

Sim Lab Action:

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6. Started production of video/screencast walk-throughs and pre-plans for the City of Mentor target hazards and other buildings of importance. This enables area specific training and building familiarization for all members of the department without having to try to switch areas with other stations. These can also be used as an abbreviated pre-plan for incident commanders when the interior of a large building needs to be seen without being able to enter the structure.

7. Built an EMS Continuing Education Certification generation system and database of on-site training that Mentor Fire provided which meets the requirements of the Ohio Division of EMS for record keeping should a program audit occur. We certified 12 new EMS Con-Ed Instructors and issued over 250 Con-Ed Certificates via email to department members who completed education while on-duty in the city. Additionally, we trained the entire membership on several Training Division generated courses and provided certificates. The training included topics such as Ohio Trauma Triage which is required by the state for all EMS recertification.

Example of our EMS Con-Ed Certificate:

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Dive / Water Rescue Team 2017

The Mentor Dive / Water Rescue Team consists of 11 divers and 1 line tender, who are internationally certified in Basic and Advanced SCUBA, search and recovery, underwater investigation and ice diving. Members of the Dive / Water Rescue Team train actively throughout the year on a monthly basis, regardless of weather conditions. Training scenarios have included an overturned boat with a simulated victim, deployment of containment booms for hazardous materials found in the water and ice diving to recover evidence from the bottom of a lake.

The team provides demonstrations and assistance at various public events, such as Beach Fest at Mentor Headlands Beach, assists at pool sessions and provides water rescue training for all fire department shifts in the proper use of throw bags, cold water survival suits, the use of personal flotation devices and ice rescue equipment.

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Team Roster

Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Ulrich – Team Leader

Firefighter/Paramedic Jerry Craddock

Firefighter/Paramedic Dominic Vivolo

Lieutenant/Paramedic Mike Smith

Lieutenant/Paramedic Paul D’Astolfo

Lieutenant/Paramedic Robert Gandee

Firefighter/Paramedic Christian Lim

Lieutenant/Paramedic Rich Campola

Firefighter Ed Budziak

Wickliffe Police Chief Randy Ice

Firefighter/Paramedic Chad Rowan

Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Fier

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Responses 2017

6-18-17 8365 Harbor Dr. Mentor, Ohio 1147 responded with Stations 5 and 2 for a report of 2 people in

the water. Upon 1150’s arrival, 1 person was at the shore and 2 others were holding onto canoe, in no distress. They were retrieving their canoe, bringing it to shore. No rescue required.

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Fire Investigation Unit 2017

The Mentor Fire Investigation Unit members have educated themselves mostly on duty spending many hours during regular shifts researching events pertinent to the field to further our knowledge and worth to the department and citizens. Unit members take on a task and responsibility above and beyond what is required of them in order to better our organization. The goal is to accurately determine the cause of all fires we investigate. The primary outcome we hope to attain is increased knowledge toward fire safety and prevention.

Current Unit Members There were some changes to the team in 2017 with the retirement of Firefighter Brent Luthanen after 15 years of service to the unit and the subsequent addition of 2 new members. The present structure of the team is as follows:

Lieutenant Brian Bittner: Team Coordinator IAAI Fire Investigation Technician (FIT) Completed requirements for Certified Fire and Explosion

Investigator through NAFI Trained to Advanced Fire Investigator Level Completed coursework and on-line courses via the IAAI toward

Certified Fire Investigator certification Member of West Lake County FIU team

Battalion Chief Robert Evans:

IAAI Fire Investigation Technician (FIT) Trained to Advanced Fire Investigator Level Completed coursework and on-line courses via the IAAI toward

Certified Fire Investigator certification Member of West Lake County FIU team

Firefighter Joe Vanek:

IAAI Certified Fire Investigator Trained to Advanced Fire Investigator Level

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Attended Ohio Arson Seminar Member of West Lake County FIU team

Lieutenant Paul D’Astolfo:

Trained to Advance Fire Investigator Level Functioned as lead investigator on several field investigations Completed coursework toward IAAI-FIT certification Member of West Lake County FIU team

Firefighter William Rivera:

Continues to function as lead investigator Trained to Advanced Fire Investigator Level Member of West Lake County FIU team

Lieutenant Tom Keidel

Began functioning as lead investigator Attended basic investigation course Joined West Lake County FIU team

Lieutenant Jason Sorgen

Added to FIU team in September Began on-scene training with team

Firefighter Jeremy Szydlowski

Added to FIU team in September Trained to the Basic Fire Investigator Level IAAI-Fire Investigation Technician Attended Ohio Arson Seminar

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FIU 2017 Activity The Mentor Fire Investigation Unit investigated 29 total fire incidents in 2017. Incidents included a unique fatal fire in which a victim accidentally set herself on fire with a cigarette yet caused no damage to the structure she was in at the time. All scenes were processed by Mentor Fire Investigation Unit members. Many other incidents in neighboring jurisdictions also required our assistance to process and determine cause. These incidents also included 2 fatalities.

Scene of a fatality at 7166 Mentor Ave.

The Mentor Fire Investigation Unit investigated this incident which involved one civilian fatality.

Fire on Melshore drive on 4/18/2017.

This was a large loss from improper handling and disposal of recreational fire materials. One of several similar incidents from 2017.

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FIU 2017 Training Members completed over 160 hours of training on duty via training web-sites and other self-study sources. West Lake County FIU meetings also provided many hours for members and included outside expert presenters and local resources with nationally renowned credentials. All team members maintained their certifications through the International Association of Arson Investigators this year. Firefighter Vanek maintained Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) status and Battalion Chief Evans, Lieutenant Bittner maintained Fire Investigation Technician (FIT) status as well as gained required experience and training toward the CFI certification. Firefighter Szydlowski achieved his Basic Investigator training (40 hours tested) and FIT certification. All members are completing courses and gaining field experience with the ultimate goal of attaining the IAAI Certified Fire Investigator credential. Training goals for the coming year are:

Maintaining membership and participation on the West Lake County FIU.

Continue attaining 40 hours of continuing education or new certification training for each member.

Maintenance of certifications. Train new members up to the Advanced Fire Investigator level Conduct and in-house vehicle fire class

Apparatus and Equipment The team continues to utilize and maintain vehicle 1137. This unit has served us well since being upgraded to a heavy-duty type vehicle last year. We also placed new hand-lights in service on the vehicle which have been a great addition and improved our efficiency and level of safety. We replaced many items through the year and continue to maintain a supply of equipment necessary to process a scene and collect evidence.

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Hazardous Materials Team 2017

The Mentor Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat) Team consists of 10 members who have received specific training in order to become certified Haz-Mat Technicians. Team members have the ability to research, identify and perform risk analysis prior to entry into hazardous areas to mitigate the particular hazard. Each trained member completes annual required continuing education to recognize standards of OSHA 1910.120 and NFPA 472. With monthly approval by the Fire Chief, training is conducted within the department and with the Lake County Hazard Intervention Team (H.I.T.). Mentor Haz-Mat is focused on decontamination when called by the Lake County H.I.T.

Team Roster

Firefighter/Paramedic Blecick Firefighter/Paramedic Burlinghaus Firefighter/Paramedic Georskey Firefighter/Paramedic Peters

Lieutenant/Paramedic Malovrh – Team Commander – Lake County Hazmat Shift Officer (HSO) Lieutenant/Paramedic Bittner Lieutenant/Paramedic Gandee Lieutenant/Paramedic Gartner Lieutenant/Paramedic Keidel Lieutenant/Paramedic Winter

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HazMat Monthly Training

January 2017 Willoughby Hills Fire Department The Lake County Hazardous Material Team reviewed the meters that the

team uses for emergency incidents.

February 2017 Lake County EOC The Lake County Hazardous Material Team reviewed Lake County’s

Haz-Mat plans and reviewed CAMEO.

March 2017 Willoughby Fire Department The Lake County Hazardous Material Team worked with the Lake

County Bomb Squad on their equipment and utilizing the robot for Haz-Mat calls.

April 2017 Lubrizol Corporation, Painesville Township The Lake County Hazardous Material Team reviewed chemical

interactions and Haz-Mat Chemistry.

May 2017 (no monthly drill)

June 2017 Nova Chemical, Painesville Township The Lake County Hazardous Material Team toured Nova Chemical and

their personnel interacted with the team in answering questions.

July 2017 (no monthly drill) August 2017 AT&T Building, Willoughby

The Mentor Hazardous Material Team toured the AT&T building in Willoughby. Their safety team taught techniques on extinguishing fires in these types of structures.

September 2017 Perry Nuclear Power Plant

The Lake County Hazardous Material Team toured the Perry Nuclear Power Plant.

October 2017 (no monthly drill)

November 2017 Solon Hazmat Conference The Mentor Hazardous Material Team attended a 2 day Haz-Mat

conference. Numerous classes and training were offered.

December 2017 (no monthly drill)

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HazMat Responses 2017

7-8-2017 830 E. Erie St. Painesville, Ohio. Chemical runoff from a structure fire. Team members used

containment methods to control water contamination of the Grand River.

8-31-17 28 Mentor Ave. Painesville, Ohio.

Responded to Painesville Fire Department for a “white powder” contamination in City Hall. A City Hall employee was transported to Tri-Point Hospital for evaluation. The Lake County Hazardous Materials Team performed sampling and testing of the powder which was found to be non-hazardous.

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Technical Rescue Team 2017 The Mentor Technical Rescue Team consists of 13 members who have taken extra training in confined space, trench collapse and rope rescue. The team drills once a month with each drill covering a specific area of discipline. Over the course of a year, each discipline receives an equal amount of training time.

Team Roster Battalion Chief Zak

Rank Name Years USAR-Deployable

1. Deputy Chief/Paramedic Zak 27 Yes – Structural-Specialist 2. Lieutenant/Paramedic Verbic 26 Yes 3. Lieutenant/Paramedic Gandee 20 Yes 4. Lieutenant/Paramedic Winter 17 Yes – Med-Specialist 5. Lieutenant/Paramedic Horvath 13 Yes 6. Lieutenant/Paramedic Lee 4 7. Firefighter/Paramedic Ulrich 25 Yes 8. Firefighter/Paramedic Georskey 23 9. Firefighter/Paramedic Vanek 20 10. Firefighter/Paramedic Sigh 19 11. Firefighter/Paramedic Zalba 19 12. Firefighter/Paramedic Loparo 13 13. Firefighter/Paramedic Toman 5

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Responses 2017

6-11-17 7325 Johnnycake Ridge Rd. Mentor, Ohio

Station 3, 1150 and 1146 responded for a large tree on a house. Duty crews inspected the interior of the home, finding an approximate three foot diameter hole through the roof with a number of damaged roof rafters. Cutting the tree was considered, but due to the size and location of the fallen tree, a tree removal service was contacted.

9-25-17 8805 Pheasant Run Ln. Kirtland Hills, Ohio

1157 responded to a MABAS BOX requested by Kirtland Fire Department. The on duty tech response was requested for a person who was stuck on a zip line. DC Zak and FF/PM Zalba responded. As 1157 arrived, the patient was already down from the zip line, being evaluated by Kirtland Fire personnel.

10-29-17 8884 Spring Valley Dr. Mentor, Ohio

Station 1, 1150 and 1146 responded for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a car into the house. Upon arrival, the vehicle was found halfway into the house. The driver was uninjured, as well as the homeowner who was sleeping at the time of the accident. Electrical service to the home was secured. No other utilities were affected. The damaged area was prepped and framed in by on duty crews to secure the home. Crews also installed smoke detectors after finding no functioning smoke detectors in the home.

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Honor Guard 2017 The Mentor Fire Department Honor Guard was established to represent the members of its department, their families and the citizens that we protect and serve. This is accomplished by utilizing our fire departments core values:

Professionalism, Pride, Precision, and Perfection.

The mission of Mentor Fire Department Honor Guard is to serve as representatives of the Fire Department at formal occasions as directed by the Fire Chief. The Honor Guard projects a positive image of the Department and its members by performing as a well trained professional team at local events. The Honor Guard is dedicated to honoring fallen firefighters, their families, and Department members, past and present.

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Our Honor Guard participates in several types of events. The team and bagpipers perform colors details at civic occasions, such as public parades, sporting events and other special community events as requested. The Honor Guard plans, organizes, and performs at funeral and memorial services for Department members.

The Mentor Fire Department Honor Guard recognizes the need to promote professionalism, honor and integrity. Honor Guard Members give of their service and time to honor the long standing tradition of brotherhood in the Fire Service.

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Vehicles 2017

Station #1

Medic Squad 1112

Mileage Jan 1st: 34,282

Mileage Dec 31st: 58,070

Totals miles for 2016: 23,788

Engine 1113




Medic Squad 1172 (reserve)




Utility Truck 1117



Totals miles for 2016: 347

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Engine 1114 (reserve)


FIU 1137

HAZMAT trailer

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Station #2

Medic Squad 1122




Engine 1123








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Station #3

Medic Squad 1132




Engine 1133




Truck 1139 (reserve)




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Station #4

Medic Squad 1142

Mileage Jan 1st: new in 2017



Engine 1143




AIR 1




Dive Truck 1147




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Utility Truck 1146

MIR trailer

Tech trailer

USAR trailer

Polaris

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Station #5

Medic Squad 1152




Engine 1153




Truck 1159




Battalion Chief 1150

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1157 (special services)

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1131 (Training Officer)

1171 (Public Education Specialist)

1100 (Fire Chief)

1101 (Deputy Fire Chief)

1102 (Deputy Fire Chief)

1151 (Fire Prevention)




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The Mentor Professional Firefighters Local 1845 is represented by 68 full-time members whom provide fire and EMS services to The City of Mentor out of five stations. 1845 was chartered on May 14, 1969.

Local 1845 is very active in the community with annual fund raising events such as “Fill The Boot” for MDA, “Rescue the Needy”, The Matt Henk Foundation and continued sponsorship of the Children's Safety House and Mentor Safety Village.

The Mentor Part Time Firefighters’ Association 124 consists of 45 part time members whom offer both Fire & EMS services to the City of Mentor. The Mentor Part Time Firefighters’ Association 124 was established on January 30, 1987.

The Mentor Part Time Firefighters’ Association 124 is involved annually with fund raising for “Rescue the Needy”, “Fill the Boot” for MDA, The Matt Henk Foundation, Mentor Firefighters Historical Association and Mentor Safety Village. The Association has also provided assistance to current/previous members during times of illness, injury and/or death.

http://iafflocal1845.com/documents/pitching2012.pdf

THANK YOU !!!

The Mentor Fire Department graciously thanks the citizens of

Mentor for their continued support. Please stay safe.

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