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2012
Annual Report
Leavenworth Fire Department – 2012 Annual Report
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MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING FIRE CHIEF
The Leavenworth Fire Department faced a few administrative challenges in 2012.
However, in true tradition of our department and its members, with hard work and
dedication we overcame those challenges. The professionalism of our team is reflected daily
by their conduct in both the emergency incidents and non-emergency activities they are
subjected to.
Although our department name is the Leavenworth Fire Department, as this report
outlines we respond to much more than just fires. Our emergency calls for help include
hazardous material responses, trench rescues, medical emergencies, carbon monoxide,
confined space rescues, electrical emergencies, ice/water rescues, and automobile
extrications. These are some examples of the calls we encounter; however, this list is not all
inclusive. It is important that we adequately train our members to be able to respond to
these emergencies safely, effectively, and successfully.
We would not be the department we are today without the continued support of the
city’s governing body, city manager, city staff, and the great citizens of our community.
I consider myself very privileged to be a member of this fine organization and to be
associated with such devoted and hard working individuals. I consider the fire department
to be part of my extended family and I could not be more proud to be a part of this
department.
On behalf of the members of the Leavenworth Fire Department, I am pleased to
present our 2012 Annual Report.
Mark Nietzke Acting Fire Chief
Safety - Teamwork - Pride -
Professionalism - Courage -Department Values-
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RETIREMENTS: Mark Baustian, Battalion
Chief retired on February 29, 2012 with 30 years of
service. Battalion Chief Baustian was hired as a firefighter
on April 19, 1982, he was promoted to Driver/Operator
on December 15, 1985, to Captain on March 19, 1993
and to Battalion Chief on March 26, 1999.
NEW HIRES: We welcomed three new firefighters into our
organization: Tyler Hayes and Justin Lacey on April 12, 2012 and Blake Wyatt on
August 23, 2012. We are proud to have these professionals as part of the team and wish
them a safe and successful emergency service career.
Tyler Hayes Justin Lacey Blake Wyatt
Retirements, New Hires, and Promotions
Safety - Teamwork - Pride -
Professionalism - Courage -Department Values-
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PROMOTIONS: There were three internal promotions:
Battalion Chief Michael Shore was hired as a firefighter on August 23, 1996; he was promoted to Driver/Operator on May 7, 2003; he was promoted to Captain on March 8, 2007 and to Battalion Chief on March 1, 2012. Battalion Chief Shore is in charge of the department’s Inspection Program and is currently assigned to A-shift.
Captain Brandon Pettis was hired as a firefighter on July
17, 1998; he was promoted to Driver/Operator on March 8,
2007 and to Captain on March 15, 2012. Captain Pettis
currently serves on B-shift at Station #2, 925 Shawnee Street.
Driver/Operator Larry Huninghake was hired as a
firefighter on March 24, 2005; he was promoted to
Driver/Operator on March 15, 2012. D/O Huninghake
currently serves on B-shift at Station #2, 925 Shawnee Street.
We congratulate these gentlemen and thank all of our department members who
participated in the promotional process.
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EMS Transition
Due to a change in the National Scope of Practice for Emergency Medical
Technicians (EMT), all Fire Department EMT’s had to complete a transition course
approved by the Kansas Board of EMS to learn the new scope of practice and maintain their
certifications. There was approximately 860 hours of classroom instruction, skills practice,
and testing for all Fire Department EMT’s.
Lodging Establishment Inspections
On August 14, 2012 the Leavenworth City Commission approved city ordinance
#7898; Lodging Establishment Regulations. Section 5(g) of this ordinance states that at
least once per calendar year the City shall inspect each licensed lodging establishment
located in the City’s jurisdiction and shall make as many additional inspections and re-
inspections as are necessary for the enforcement of this ordinance. The Fire Department
along with the Code Enforcement Department developed a plan and an inspection form to
carry out these inspections.
The Fire Department, Code Enforcement Department and the City Clerk’s Office
implemented the lodging establishment regulations ordinance in November 2012 with
inspections starting that same month and most were completed by mid-December. Some
violations were found, but all were corrected by the end of January 2013 and licenses were
issued to the hotels.
Operations Manual Update
Battalion Chief Bill McKeel led the charge in updating our operations manual to
include rules and regulations and standard operating guidelines. Meetings were conducted
and input was received by all Department Officer’s.
We converted eight standard operating guidelines into the following regulations;
General Responsibilities, Reporting to Work, Sick Leave, Vacation Policy, In-House Rules,
Personal Appearance and Uniform Standards, Daily Duties, and Accident/Exposure
Reporting Procedures. There are 11 regulations total, the other three include; Conduct,
Leave, and Radio Designations.
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Operations Division
Statistical Response Data 2353 calls for service in 2012. Responses by category were:
Type Number of Responses
Fire 130
Rescue/Extrication 131
Medical First Response 1448
Hazardous Condition 199
False Alarm 159
Service Call / Other 286
The following charts offer a visual breakdown by percentage of incident types:
2012 Departmental Responses
2353 Calls for Service
Fire 5%
Rescue / Extrication 6%
Medical First Response
62%
Hazardous Condition
8%
Service Call / Other 12%
False Alarm 7%
Fire
Rescue / Extrication
Medical First Response
Hazardous Condition
Service Call / Other
False Alarm
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2012 Fires by Incident Type
The following graph identifies our five year data regarding annual calls for service for years
2008 through 2012.
Annual Calls for Service
5 Year Data
42
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31
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0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Building fire
Cooking fire
Trash/rubbish fire
Vehicle fire
Grass/brush fire
Outside storage fire
Outside equipment fire
Excessive heat/scorch
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Call Type 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Fire 135 126 125 118 130
Rescue/Extrication 112 105 94 154 131
Medical First Response 1143 1155 1130 1443 1448
Hazardous Condition 239 188 210 222 199
False Alarm 190 181 193 167 159
Service Call/Other 218 187 162 274 286
Totals 2037 1942 1914 2378 2353
Calls for Service – 10 Year Statistical Data
843
1018
1121
1676
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LFD Calls for Service - 10 Year Experience
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Fires - 10 Year Experience
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Rescue / Extrication - 10 Year Experience
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Medical First Response - 10 Year Experience
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Hazardous Condition - 10 Year Experience
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69 72
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False Alarm - 10 Year Experience
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Service / Other Call - 10 Year Experience
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Prevention Division
Fire Inspections
Public Schools – U.S.D. #453 - 8 o Henry Leavenworth Elementary, Nettie Hartnett, Earl Lawson Elementary,
David Brewer Elementary, Anthony Elementary, West Intermediate School, Warren Middle School and Leavenworth High School.
Private Schools - 5 o Immaculata High School, Sacred Heart Xavier, Xavier Catholic School, St
Paul Lutheran, Trinity Lutheran
University of St. Mary o Assist Kansas State Fire Marshal during their inspection, St. Mary’s University
buildings that are used for the purpose of student/staff occupation.
Business inspections - 854 (includes follow-ups, and addition of hotel inspections)
Daycares - 68
Fire Prevention/Public Education
Fire Hydrants Inspected/Tested - 1224
Fire Station Tours - 13
Public Education Presentations - 23 Includes Practice and Learn (PAL) presentations in local schools and adult fire safety education presented to local groups and businesses. o Children Educated - 3080 o Adults Educated - 1431
6th Annual Halloween Fire Safety House 325 visitors
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2012 New Equipment
New K-12 Rescue Saw
Additional Equipment purchased in 2012 included:
K-12 Rescue Saw w/Blade
(5) Scott Cylinders
(9) External Microphones
(2) Portable PR860U16 Radios w/External Microphones
(2) Mobile, narrow banded digital radio’s for Asst. Chief’s vehicles
Pitot Gauge Flow Test Kit for testing fire hydrants
Soft stretchers
Rescue – Multi-Purpose-Dispender
(3) Air Lifting Bags
(1) Stihl Rescue Chain Saw
(1) Milwaukee Metal Cutting Saw/Kit
Airway/Trauma Backpack
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2012 Training
Chief (Ret.) Rick Lasky, Lewisville (TX) Fire Department
During 2012 the Leavenworth Fire Department hosted the following training:
Pride & Ownership
IFSAC (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress - Driver/Operator Pumper)
Haz-Whopper
Hybrid Vehicle Emergency Responder Safety
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RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) Training
Members of the department also received the following training:
Firefighting Operations
Aerial Operations
Driver Training
Hazardous Materials
Search & Rescue/Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)
Water Rescue
KS State EMT Transition
Vehicle Extrication
Roadway and Highway Safety
Structural Collapse
Hydrant/Local Water Delivery System w/Leavenworth Water Department
Rope Rescue Operations
SCBA Training
PPV (Positive Pressure Ventilation) Training
Foam Training
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Significant Responses in 2012
Leavenworth & Fort Leavenworth Haz-Mat at USP
512 S 9th St. July 21, 2012