98011-9901

Report

To: Operational Services Committee Item: Date of Report:

OS-06-179-CM July 6, 2006

From: Bob Duignan File: Date of Meeting:

City Manager F-5000 July 11, 2006

Subject: Ward:

Fire Services Annual Report, 2005 All

1.0 BACKGROUND Oshawa Fire Services produces an Annual Report to inform Council and interested parties of the activities during the previous year and to publish statistics that relate to the status of fire services in Oshawa. The gathering of statistics is a function that allows Fire Services to identify public safety needs and then focus resources to best address the needs. This database is also used as a benchmark for comparison purposes with other fire industry statistics. This aids with the development of strategic goals, objectives and the establishment or modification of programs to improve the level of service to the community and safety of employees. An analysis of the appended Oshawa Fire Services Annual Report, 2005 indicates an evolution of Fire Services to a broader based emergency response service. It further highlights that while emergency calls are increasing, the number of actual fire responses is decreasing illustrating the effectiveness of public education and prevention programs. The performance indicators also identify there is a continuing requirement for professional training and public education in all aspects of fire service to ensure the highest level of public safety. 2.0 RECOMMENDED ACTION That the Operational Services Committee recommends to City Council: That Report OS-06-179-CM dated July 6, 1006 with the appended Fire Services Annual Report, 2005 be received for information. Original signed by Original signed by Steve Meringer Bob Duignan Fire Chief City Manager

Fire Services

Vehicle Extrication High Angle Rescue

Residential Fires Residential Fires

Message from Fire Chief Steve Meringer Your Worship Mayor J. Gray and Members of Council

The statistical information contained in this report is a summary of the activities of Oshawa Fire Services for the year ending December 31, 2005.

The Department responded to 9,098 calls during the year, an increase of 849 over 2004.

The estimated total fire loss for the year was $4,689,401.00 an increase of $641,724.00 compared to 2004 figures. We continue to investigate the cause of all fires, both to discourage arson as well as to determine the actual number of fires related to a specific cause, in order to implement the most appropriate prevention and education programs.

I am saddened to inform you that there were two fire fatalities and 9 fire related injuries in 2005. 2005 marked a year of change for Fire Services. With Council’s approval of a new fire station in north east Oshawa, staff have been working with the contractor and other City staff on the facility and also to make the necessary changes to our overall infrastructure. In order to provide the maximum benefit to the whole city, all response protocols have been reviewed and updated as necessary. It is anticipated that with the opening of Station 5 in 2006, there will be a measurable improvement to response times and the depth of coverage for the entire city. In order to provide a higher level of expertise and safety, Fire Suppression has begun instituting teams to respond to certain types of specialized rescue situations. Guided by the Training Division, a technical rope rescue team has now been developed and initial training completed. This team will also expand into areas of confined space and trench rescue. The same model will be used in 2006 to develop additional teams to respond to other specialized rescue situations such as hazardous materials incidents. These response models allow certain staff to focus on specific specialties while at the same time maintaining skills on regular fire and rescue procedures. A number of City staff have completed the Basic Emergency Training course and the Emergency Control Group participated in required training and exercises in 2005. I commend Council and City staff for their dedication and commitment. All legislated requirements were met in 2005 with respect to Emergency Planning as set out by the Province. I would like to thank all Fire Services staff for their continued hard work and dedication. Many lives continue to be saved and property conserved as a result of their training and devotion to duty. Public education initiatives continue to be updated to reflect the community needs based on a continual risk assessment. As a result of Fire Prevention’s tighter enforcement policies, compliance statistics with Fire Code deficiencies continue to increase. In conclusion, Fire Services continues to evaluate all programs and services we provide on a regular basis and opportunities for improved service are implemented. Although fires and other emergencies cannot be completely prevented, staff continues to identify and eliminate hazards and respond in a professional manner in order to reduce the drastic effects wherever possible.

Respectfully submitted Steve Meringer Fire Chief / Emergency Co-ordinator

MMIISSSSIIOONN SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTT

To promote and protect the health and well-being of the community through adaptable and progressive education,

prevention and emergency services.

VVIISSIIOONN

To continually pursue and advance a level of professional excellence recognized as a model for the fire service.

Contact numbers for Oshawa Fire Services 199 Adelaide Avenue West

Oshawa

Fire Prevention, Inspections & Public Education Division 905-433-1237

Fire Chief, Administration & Training Division 905-433-1238

Website www.oshawa.ca

Personnel Retirements & Promotions RETIREMENTS FOR 2005: Fire Prevention Officer John Braznik, June, 2005 after 37 years Fire Prevention Officer Jim Cook on December 31, 2005 after 30 years Helen Fountain, Administration on October 31, 2005 after 27 years

PROMOTIONS: Robert Warrington to Deputy Fire Chief of Operations

NEW EMPLOYEES: Andy Banga to Fire Prevention Inspector in Fire Prevention Division Chantal Godmaire in Administration Division Laura Osmond to Dispatch in Communications Division

Tim commenced his career with Oshawa Fire Services on November 13, 1995 and has progressed to the position of Firefighter 1st Class. Tim has been involved in a number of community events in his career and has helped out annually with the Labour Day Boot Toll and the annual Magic Show. Tim has been involved in many major incidents and has been instrumental in a number of rescues. Congratulations Tim!

Firefighter Tim Fogal

Deputy Fire Chief R. Newman Support Services

Suppression Division

Mechanical Division

Administration Division Training Division Director of Training R. Bowler

Fire Prevention Division Chief Fire Prevention Officer N. Lansing

Communications Division Communications Officer K. Kane

Deputy Fire Chief R. Warrington Operations

Fire Chief S. Meringer

Shift 1A Platoon Chief J. Jeffs

Shift 2A Platoon Chief N. Crouter

Shift 1B Platoon Chief J. Pudlis

Shift 2B Platoon Chief G. Sebris

ADMINISTRATION The year 2005 brought about significant change in structure and accountability in the Administration area of Fire Services. The appointment of a second Deputy Fire Chief necessitated a realignment of areas of responsibility within the division. The main areas of responsibility are as follows: Fire Chief - Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator, Budget Management, Strategic Planning, Labour Relations and overall Fire Service Management. Deputy Chief -Operations - Suppression, Communications and Training Divisions Deputy Chief - Support Services - Administration, Fire Prevention, Mechanical Division and Facility Management.

Deputy Chief Rick Newman City Council approval of the 2004 Fire Station Relocation & Apparatus Review required the purchase of three acres of land at 1550 Harmony Road North for a planned Station 5. The plan development for a new station through Thomas Brown Architects required countless meetings, consultations, visits to other municipalities and draft plan reviews. We are most thankful to Tom Hodgins initially and Peter Paton of Property Management Services for their knowledgeable guidance in the planning process throughout the year. Station 5 also required the preparation of a Vehicle Specification, Request for Proposal, and Equipment Tender to provide a new Pumper/Rescue Vehicle for the new station. The study also stressed the need for a future Station 6. A site was identified on Simcoe Street, north of Conlin Road and the purchase process continues with the assistance of Rhonda Keenan of Real Estate Services. Our existing 4 Fire Stations are all over 25 years old and with the assistance of Ernie Davies and Mark Robinson of Property Management Services we have targeted the necessary areas to prioritize repairs to keep the buildings functioning. Planned upgrades to emergency power supply for our Headquarters Building and a new roof planned for Station 2 are the major projects considered during 2005 for completion in 2006. Fire Services was also involved throughout the year on the following committees to streamline customer service for the citizens of the City: By-Law Enforcement Review, Customer Service Strategy, Corporate Advertising Strategy and User Fee Policy & By-Law with the Advertising and User Fee being completed and By-Law and Customer Service ongoing.

MECHANICAL The Mechanical Division is responsible for the continued maintenance of 14 small vehicles, 12 pumper, aerial, rescue vehicles and associated equipment. Additionally, assistance is provided in the preparation of vehicle and equipment specifications for new vehicles/equipment and replacements required. Two new Pumper rescue trucks were delivered in 2005 and put into service by the mechanical division.

The required upgrade of all self contained breathing apparatus to meet new Standards required upgrades to the existing air bottle filling station, provision of new testing equipment for maintenance and upgrade of associated equipment to the new high pressure systems. The new SCBA provides increased safety for firefighters with longer duration bottles and numerous improvements over previous models. Due to the age of the existing vehicle hoists and safety related concerns as well as inadequate space, the Mechanical Division will be moving to the new Station 5 now under construction. The planning, sourcing and visits to other municipalities to ensure the new facility meets our current and future needs has been time well spent. Additionally, 2005 is the first full year since hiring a second mechanic. The condition of the fleet has been greatly enhanced due to the ability to conduct more extensive preventative maintenance during annual certifications as well as periodically throughout the year. My sincere thanks to the staff of all divisions for their assistance and support during the year.

2005 was a busy, challenging and satisfying year for the Fire Prevention division and included the retirement of two Fire Prevention Officers, John Braznik and Jim Cook. Bill 124 was passed, requiring all Fire Prevention Officers/Inspectors to be certified for new construction inspections and plans examination. To date, five staff are certified as OBC Fire Protection Inspectors.

Norm Lansing Chief Fire Prevention Officer Many training opportunities were provided for staff and FPO Susan King became the first Oshawa Fire Service graduate of the Fire Marshal’s “Fire Prevention Officer Certification Course” at the Fire College in Gravenhurst as well as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recognized Certified Fire Protection Specialist. Congratulations Susan! Fire Prevention Operating Guidelines continue to be developed to ensure consistency within the division. Fire Prevention purchased a ten foot “Inflatable Firefighter” and a “Mechanical Sparky/Fire Truck” to enhance Public Education programs with much appreciated financial support from Oshawa This Week, Tosca Banquet Hall & Conference Centre, Shield Fire Protection and Neb’s Fun World. Both of these devices have been well received by the Community and have been very effective in helping to get messages to the public. Based on fire statistics and numerous studies that indicate the two major groups at risk for injury or fire are seniors and children, we determined that these groups have special needs when it concerns fire and life safety. Fire Prevention staff focused their attention and provided the following programs in 2005 to meet these identified needs to ensure the well being of these two vulnerable groups as well as other groups.

The Sparky & Learn Not to Burn Programs: The mechanical Sparky/Fire Truck interacts with the children, to help deliver these great programs to school children from Kindergarten to Grade 3. Last year over 4500 students learned about 911, smoke alarms, stop drop & roll, crawling low under smoke, not to play with matches & lighters, home escape plans and a safe meeting place. The Grade 5 Educational Program: This is an extension of the Learn not to Burn specifically geared toward impressionable 10 year old students with greater emphasis on the importance of smoke alarms, ‘how to test and maintain smoke alarms’ and ‘how to prevent fires in the home before they occur’. Our teaching aid is the Hazard House, an interactive display where the students identify hazards in a home and make the correct steps to remove the hazards. Last year over 900 Grade 5 students participated in this program.

Fire Safety House Program: This program utilizes a 35’ trailer borrowed from Whitby Fire & Emergency Services. It is designed like a home and is taken to schools to further enhance the Sparky, Learn not to Burn and Grade 5 Programs utilizing the Look, See and Do teaching methods. Children identify hazards in the kitchen & living room and then crawl out a window after a light non toxic fog is introduced in the bedroom. This program operates for 5 weeks in the fall. In 22 days last year, the Fire Safety House went to 25 schools and had 3600 children pass through the program.

TAPP-C Program: This is a Province wide program that is directed toward youngsters that exhibit a fascination with playing with fire and who are in need of specialized education. In Oshawa, it is coordinated through the Durham Family Court Clinic and involves a psychological evaluation by mental health professionals after 3 one-on-one sessions with a member of the Fire Prevention division whose role is to educate and attempt to change the children’s behaviour and actions towards fire. 51 children participated in our TAPP-C program last year. Grade 7 & 8 Program: This is a new program that has spun off from the Arson Prevention Program for Children (TAPP-C) educational component started last year by this department. The program was delivered to 290 Grade 7 & 8 students where they had displayed poor Fire Safety behaviours, such as bringing a lighter or matches to school and starting a small fire where no one person was taking responsibility for their indiscretion. Instead of educating one person, we educated the entire senior division at 4 schools in Oshawa. The feedback was very positive and we shall continue with this program in 2006.

Older & Wiser Program: This program is designed to educate the senior citizens of our community about fire safety. This group has a higher incidence of fire injury and death than any other age group, and most did not have the benefit of fire education as the children do today. Last year we educated 164 seniors at 7 different seminars.

“STOP DROP & ROLL” “CHECK SMOKE DETECTORS”

Racing Against Drugs: This is a week long program in May coordinated by Durham Regional Police involving emergency services and health departments teaching Grade 5 students through Durham Region about the many dangers that they will be encountering in the years to come and how to make the proper choices. Over 1500 students attend this program, with each Durham Regional Fire Prevention Division teaching one day of the event and educating 300 children in a day utilizing Oshawa Fire Services’ Hazard House.

Extinguisher Training: With the aid of our propane fueled fire simulator, we were able to educate and give hands-on experience to over 1100 people, from health care workers, to office staff to factory workers, as well as 250 CAA Safety Patrollers from across Ontario in a one day event at Camp Samac.

Fire Safety Lectures: These Fire Safety educational lectures provide information about the importance of smoke alarms, home escape plans and preventing fires before they occur. These lectures were provided to various interest groups such as Kiwanis, Rotary Club, Parents without Parents, SCC (School Community Council), Chadbourn Squadron 151 Air Cadets, and Condominium Corporations to name a few. Last year we conducted 57 lectures to educate 1402 adults in our community. Fire Prevention Week: This display at Centre Court of the Oshawa Centre runs from Wednesday to Saturday the week of October 9th and allows us to focus our attention to educating the public on one particular theme. This year’s theme was “Use Candles with Care”. Candle fires are the only cause of fires that have increased over the years. Children were encouraged to complete our Candle Safety Quiz by finding the correct answers on the display boards.

All completed entries went to the draw for our “Fire Chief for a Day” contest. We had over 600 completed quizzes and spoke to over 15,000 people during the week. “Fire Chief for a Day - David Gilbert - Grade 5”

‘Rescue Ronnie’: This large inflatable firefighter is a real eye catcher and attracts crowds. He stands 10 feet tall, is inflated with a continuous flow of fresh air and has a person inside. ‘Rescue Ronnie’ attended many community events such as Seniors’ Day in the Park, School Fun Days, Park Openings, Parades, and our Fire Prevention Week display Winner of naming “Rescue Ronnie” was James Brandon. Public Education:

Activity Activity Hours # of Activities # of People School inspections 164.25 83 Institutional inspections 75.00 25 School re-inspections 61.50 50 Institutional re-inspections 18.5 11 TAPP-C 230.0 51 51 Extinguisher training 85.0 23 1109 Education: � Children (Grade 5, 7 & 8), Sparky program & Learn Not To Burn � Fire safety house � Adults � Seniors

346.50

122.75 21.50 21.5

146

57 10 10

5760

3646 1402 164

Fundraising 3.25 5 Public Support Workers 27.5 13 264 Racing Against Drugs 8.0 1 300

Fire Investigations: The Fire Prevention division investigated 30 fires in 2005, down 15 fires from 2004. The identification of fire causes has a direct impact on the effectiveness of our Public Education programs and in the training of today’s Firefighters in the understanding of fire science and the preservation of evidence. The investigation of fires is critical to the prevention of future fires. By understanding the causes of fire, implementing educational programs and enforcement we can continue our successes in reducing fires. Fire Inspections: In 2005 Fire Prevention conducted inspections on complaints and requests and on residential and assembly retrofits. Complaints generated by the public and fire suppression more than doubled in 2005 (679 in 2005 compared to 307 in 2004). We also enhanced our enforcement procedures by having a lower tolerance towards compliance and laying more charges. We are presently reviewing all programs to ensure the delivery of an effective and proactive service in 2006. The following is a summary of the Fire Prevention Division’s accomplishments for 2005:

Inspections: Activity Activity

Hours # of Activities

Hotels 33.25 9 Assembly (except schools) 243.75 102 Residential 244.0 181 Business and personal services 49.25 50 Commercial 76.25 73 Industrial 51.75 42 9.3 Rooming House Retrofit & Retrofit re-inspection 58.75 53 9.5 Retrofit -Apartments 169.5 152 9.8 Retrofit - Accessory Apartment 207.5 `164 Assembly re-inspection 48.25 41 Residential re-inspection 193.25 167 Business and personal service re-inspection 17.75 22 Commercial re-inspection 83.5 80 Industrial re-inspection 96.25 84 Retrofit re-inspection (excluding 9.3) 168.5 182 Requested inspections 56.5 40 Complaint inspections - public 336.75 326 Complaint inspections - fire 297.5 291 Complaint inspections - other 69.5 62 Wood stove inspections - new construction 3.5 4 Lawyers letters 80.25 73 Building permits 549.00 395 Business licenses 489.00 469 Occupancy load inspections 49.25 27 Assist activities 178.5 149 Inspection orders 123.5 96

Tests, Drills, Plans & Training: Activity Activity Hours # of Activities Fire alarm tests 63.5 31 Fire suppression system test 16.25 11 Fire drills 43.0 28 Building / site plan approval 420.0 270 Training - seminars 542.0 88 Training - Fire College 334.5 41 days Training - C.P.R./First Aid 66.0 10 Training - curriculum 414.75 148

Office: Activity Activity Hours # of Activities

Office miscellaneous 1184.25 870 Provide information 462.0 518 Collect information 728.25 612 Fire Safety Plan review 216.0 185 (1st & 2nd

submissions) Fire Safety Plan approved Included in

above 89

Telephone work 673.5 588 Miscellaneous Activities:

Activity Activity Hours # of Activities Smoke alarm tickets 13.0 6 Supra key installation 31.0 46 Court 67.25 32 Meetings 368.75 264 Public relations 305.5 135 Investigations:

Activity Activity Hours # of Activities Fire investigations 200.0 30 Fire investigations - assist 177.0

The Fire Prevention Division also generated the following volume of letters in response to: The Home Safe Home Program, Fire Suppression concerns and responses and Fire Safety Plan updates. House Numbering Bylaw Letters 100 Carbon Monoxide Detector bylaw Letters 366 Open Air Burning Bylaw Letters 21 Home Safe Home Inspection follow up Letters 37 Fire Safety Plan update Letters 194 I would like to take this opportunity to thank Fire Prevention staff for all their support, dedication and expertise in making 2005 a successful year. I would also like to extend my thanks to all the other divisions for their support of the Fire and Life Safety initiatives provided by the department this past year.

2005 was an extremely busy, yet exciting year for the Training Division. The goal of the Training Division is to ensure staff will not only maintain their current skills, provide new skills, but most importantly, how to accomplish their tasks in a safe and effective manner. This year, over 26,000 hours of training have been completed by Fire Services staff.

Rick Bowler, Director of Training Ongoing day to day training as well as new programs provide staff with the knowledge, confidence and continued professionalism they exude during emergency operations. Fire fighters respond to a whole host of incidents ranging from fires, medical responses, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents and many other types of alarms. It is essential they receive quality training. There is a phrase used in the Fire Service ‘Train as though your life depends upon it, because it does’. It is imperative that the Training Division continue to grow and provide the highest standard of training for all our staff. This year, Oshawa Fire Services can now include Technical Rescue to their skills. With the leadership and dedication of Training Officer Derrick Clark, who coordinates the program, Fire Services now has the ability to perform high angle rescue. The Technical Rope program involves four on-shift Technicians and ten to twelve personnel per shift trained to the Operations Level of Technical Rescue. To date, over 3,000 hours of training has been completed by the Technical Rescue Team members. Also to note, this past summer their skills were put into place in order to rescue an injured worker from a hi-rise building and fortunately, a positive outcome for the patient was achieved.

The Technical Rescue personnel will be evolving their skills to include Confined Space and Trench Rescue, which will be completed by the end of 2006.

The following is a list of major accomplishments for 2005: Technical Rope Rescue Pumper Operations Vehicle Extrication Techniques Update EMR Certifications Ice Water Rescue

2005 Also saw the acquisition of new equipment for the Fire Services. Items including ice water rescue equipment for the north end of the City, rope rescue, confined space and trench rescue equipment, thermal imaging cameras for all vehicles and two new American LaFrance Pumper/Rescue trucks. As in the past, Fire Services and Durham College continue their partnership in the Pre-Service Fire Fighter Certificate program. Students who have completed their modules are

required to participate in a Co-op program. Each student must acquire a total of 200 hours of Co-op in suppression, fire prevention and communications. Fire Services accommodated more than 24 students in the Co-op program. With any organization, it is only as successful as the people who dedicate their time and energy to make it a success. I would like to thank those who have worked to assist the Training Division by serving on committees, developed and maintained special programs and assisted the Training Division in many other areas. Without their hard work, the programs and training would not have been possible. I would be remiss if I did not thank Training Officer Derrick Clark, who without his tireless dedication and hard work, the Training Division would not be as successful as it is today. Below, is a list of those who have dedicated their time to be not only trainers, but leaders in their respective Committees. COMMITTEES: Medical: Derrick Clark, Kevin Dickinson, Mark Kolobutin Pump Operations: John Webster, Randy Henry, Jim Moss, Anthony Quick, Walter Steenstra and Norm Reck

Technical Rope Rescue: Coordinator-Training Officer Derrick Clark Team Leaders: - Dave Corner, Scott Wood, Scott MacInally, Jamie Taylor and all the members of the Technical Rescue Teams Auto Extrication: John Logeman

2006 is already promising to be another exciting year. With major projects such as Hazardous Materials Technician Level, Trench Rescue, Fire Fighter Survival and recruit training.

2005 saw significant challenges and accomplishments throughout the year for staff within the Suppression Division. As we continue to respond to an ever increasing number of Emergency Incidents within the city. I’m proud to congratulate our members on their professionalism and dedication to providing the best service possible to the citizens of Oshawa.

Bob Warrington - Deputy Chief Operations With the successful implementation of the first of four Specialized Rescue doctrines, the High Angle Rescue techniques learned by our teams will now allow them to move forward into the other areas of specialized responses such as Trench Rescue and Confined Space Rescue. The accomplishments made by our crews in this endeavour would not have been possible without the support and dedication of a committed Training Division. Congratulations to them in their efforts. The most significant Fire of 2005 occurred at Gagnon’s Sports. Oshawa Fire Services was called to a Sporting Goods Store Fire at 7:55 am on May 1st, 2005, on Bloor St. West. Crews worked quickly in an effort to stop the fire spread to an ammunitions room within the structure. In all, 7 trucks responded with 30 staff from 4 stations and were successful in preventing fire spread to not only the ammunition room, but to any other units within the structure. Our continued commitment to prevention through education not only had our Suppression crews teaching fire safety within our stations, but also going door to door within the residential districts of Oshawa. The Home Safe Home program delivered by Suppression saw 2762 home visits from May 1st to October 1st. Although successful for 5 years in our community, this program will be improved in 2006 by the implementation of the “Alarmed for Life” program rigorously promoted through the office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario. Due to the recent smoke alarm requirement changes, crews will focus on improved compliance of this legislation. Each year, the Base Hospital Advanced Life Support Program for Durham Region at Lakeridge Health, pays tribute to the men and women that work in Emergency Services and the Public Access Defibrillation responders that were involved in the successful resuscitation of a victim of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in our community. The event heightens public awareness while also recognizing the value of our Emergency workers. With survivor and rescuer attending, it’s an opportunity for both to meet and celebrate the success of the program. Thirty-six of our staff from Suppression and Communications Divisions within Oshawa Fire Services were named as rescuers during 2005. They include: Bill Passfield, Tony Quick, Mike Pidgeon, John Finley, Debbie Hajdukovic, Tanya Porter, Randy Little, John McCormick, Tim Fogal, Ralph Engel, Dianne Buchan, Annette Patrick, Sheila Walker, Norm Reck, Joe Therrien, Chris Griffin, Pete Cameron, Adam Inkpen, Aaron Shayda, Steve Eymann, Warren Lesser, Darrin Norman, Rod Thwaites, James Mansfield, Jason Pow, Arthur Mann, Ram Venkataramaiah, Carrie Gallant, Jamie Taylor, Gary Pascoe, Dale Freitag, Brian Hoard, Gord Vincent, John Webster, Brian MacDonnell. Congratulations to all in your efforts put forth to serve within the community. In closing, we endeavour to provide the highest level of service to our community through education, prevention and participation within it.

Shift 2B Platoon Chief George Sebris Shift 1A Platoon Chief John Jeffs

Shift 2A Platoon Chief N. Crouter Shift 1B Platoon Chief John Pudlis

Non-Fire Emergency Incidents Pre-Fire Conditions: Overheat / Pot on Stove etc. 289 Malicious False Alarms 99 Other False Alarms 965 Public Hazard / Hazardous Materials Incident 266 Carbon Monoxide Detector Activation 374 Rescues 31 Vehicle Accidents & Extrication 916 Medical Aid 4,854 Other Responses 876

Total Non-Fire Responses 8,670

Fire Incidents Estimated Loss $

Cooking Equipment 39 255,402 Electrical Distribution Equipment 16 49,301 Heating Equipment 16 339,300 Appliances / Home Entertainment Items 5 106,550 Lighting Equipment 12 41,490 Processing Equipment (Painting, Incinerator, Chemical) 3 12,000 Open Flame Tools, Smokers’ Articles 80 124,987 Vehicle Electrical or Mechanical Fires 18 75,600 Other Electrical or Mechanical Items 4 8,050 Miscellaneous / Undetermined/Under Investigation 235 3,676,721

Total Fire Incidents 428Total All Responses 2005 9,098 $ 4,689,401

UNIT RESPONSE SUMMARY:

UNIT # of Calls UNIT # of Calls Aerial 1 11 Pumper 2 2119 Pump 1 2315 Aerial 2 1066 Rescue 1 3140 Zodiac Boat 1 Pump 11 35 Pump 4 2143 Tanker 3 318 Pump 3 2317 Aerial 3 952

Total -9098 calls (per incident) Total 14,417 – truck movement (individual)

Fire Services responded to 428 fires during the year.

Fire Cause:

Incendiary (includes arson, vandalism and youth vandalism 12-17 yrs) 93

Accidental (children playing, vehicle accident) 3

Design, construction, installation, or maintenance deficiency 19

Misuse of source of ignition 80

Misuse of material first ignited 26

Mechanical or electrical failure 36

Other or undetermined / under investigation 171

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The Fire Suppression Division conducted 48 station tours for 604 children and 376 adults at Oshawa’s four fire stations during the year promoting fire safety and fire education.

The Communications Action Plan for 2005 reflected the continuous relationship and consultation process started in 2003 with Oshawa Fire Services and participating Durham Region Fire Services. The consultation process demonstrates that Oshawa Fire Services Communications Division is committed to following through on its promise of gathering new partners and adding economic value to the City of Oshawa.

Kim Kane Communications Officer A number of activities of the Communications Centre designed to provide the City of Oshawa with value-added support, have proven successful and effective, such as the 800 MHZ shared radio system and the Interoperability capability between Fire, Police and Ambulance Services. The Dispatch Services provided to Whitby, Scugog and Uxbridge Fire Services continues to be valuable and efficient. Dispatch personnel fielded approximately 263, 940 emergent and non emergent calls in 2005. Communications Training 2005: Communications trained on 27 Communication related subjects for a total of 3,030 hours.

Emergency Calls Dispatched From Oshawa Fire Services Headquarters 2005 Oshawa ...................................................................... 9,098 Caesarea ....................................................................... 199 Scugog/Port Perry ....................................................... 494 Uxbridge ...................................................................... 397 Whitby ........................................................................ 4,950

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Alarms 9-1-1 ..........................................................................................................4,219 Telephone from Ambulance ...................................................................2,559 Alarms/Alarm Monitoring Agency.............................................................478 Direct Connection.......................................................................................105 Telephone from Civilian (other than 9-1-1).............................................1016 Telephone from Police Services ...............................................................579 Radio..............................................................................................................64 Verbal/Walk- In..............................................................................................37 Other ..............................................................................................................41Total Alarms.............................................................................................9,098

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