2022 Shakopee Fire Department Annual Report
Shakopee Fire Department
2022 Annual Report
Table of Contents Mission Statement and Core Values............................................................................2 Message from the Chief.............................................................................................3 Fire Department Organization ....................................................................................4 Firefighter Resignations New Hires Fire Department Operations.......................................................................................6 Incident Responses Inspections, Public Education, and Investigations Training Specialized Teams Emergency Incidents............................................................................................6-12 Permits and Inspections .......................................................................................... 13 General Activity....................................................................................................... 14 Training Activity Other Activities Community Impact.................................................................................................. 15 Public Education Community Events Fire Insurance Rate Class Firefighter Safety .................................................................................................... 16 Hazardous Condition Monitoring Firefighter Health Incident Command System Personnel Accountability System Fire Department Milestones ..................................................................................... 17 Vehicles and Equipment ..................................................................................... 18-20 New Equipment Vehicle Inventory Maintenance Activity ............................................................................................... 21 Incident Analysis Incidents by Year Incidents by Day of Week & Time of Day Fire Loss
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Shakopee Fire Department
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Mission Statement To provide cost effective, efficient and state-of-the art fire and rescue protection for the citizens and businesses within the Shakopee Fire District. Core Values
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Message From The Chief On behalf of the Shakopee Fire Department, I am honored to present our 2022 Annual Report. This report illustrates our commitment to the residents, businesses, and visitors of our great community and it highlights the exceptional work and accomplishments of all members of the Shakopee Fire Department.
The Shakopee Fire Department strives to be the best and to provide the highest level of quality customer service and I am extremely proud of that. Our Firefighters train daily, and it shows in their level of competence. Our Firefighters go above and beyond in caring for everyone that they encounter while displaying our core values of pride, honor, integrity, and service. 2022 was another record-setting year for the Shakopee Fire Department for incident responses with 1,732. That’s a 12% increase from 2021 and is over double the 808 responses in 2017. Our organization is strong with great leaders and exceptional Firefighters. We will continue to be proactive and make the necessary changes to keep up with the demand. I would like to thank all members of the department for their commitment and the dedicated service they provide each day. I would also like to thank the Mayor, City Council, and City Administration for their support of the Shakopee Fire Department. Sincerely,
Ryan Yttreness, Interim Fire Chief
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Fire Department Organization Station 1 - 2700 Vierling Dr. E. Full-Time Staff Acting Fire Chief - Ryan Yttreness
Station 2 - 1001 Vierling Dr. W.
Administration Captain - Joe Simon
Fire Marshal - Tom Pitschneider Firefighters - Dave Giddings, Rob Indrebo, Brad Purrington, & Corey Murray Part-Time Officers Deputy Chief - Joe Simon Deputy Chief - Dave Giddings Captain - Rob Indrebo Captain - Kevin Pass Lieutenant - Brad Purrington Lieutenant - Kent Anglin Lieutenant - Corey Murray Lieutenant - Justen Riley Part-Time Firefighters
Bob Gieseke Darren Giese Nate Theis Joe Theis Ryan Lundy Brian Bermel Greg Stewart Keith Jellinger Keith Heinzen Eric Dircks
Jake Theisen Tom Breeggemann John Clay Danny Bouavichith Jeremiah Mathison Ryan Meger Dustin Campion Andy Toczek Tim Mahoney Zak Hoffman Todd Nellermoe Jay Sims Chris Anderson
Mark Brandon Trevor Geis Kevin Frederick Alex Dauphin Alfredo Almendarez Peter Czech Brad Horsmann Danielle Heier Mathias Weinzierl Dann Kasallis Mason Runyan Noah Stave Jackson Gieseke
Russell Barry Adam Schmitz John Laeger-Chaplain
Retirements Firefighter Bob Gieseke retired with 24 years of service, and Firefighter Mark Brandon retired with 20 years of service. We thank them for their service! New Hires Jackson Gieseke was hired as a Probationary Firefighter; we welcome him aboard.
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Fire Department Operations Incident Responses
The Shakopee Fire Department responds to incidents within the City of Shakopee, Jackson Township, Louisville Township, and to many mutual aid departments in Scott and Carver Counties. The 2021 population of the 51.5 sq. mi. coverage area was approximately 49,000. We also see influxes of 100,000 people or more during the summer months with visitors to area attractions. Incident types include fires, vehicle accidents, emergency medical service, rescues, and many others. Plan Reviews, Permits, Inspections, Public Education, and Investigations The department conducts plan reviews, issues fire permits, completes inspections of new and existing buildings, performs public education in various formats, and investigates fire incidents. Training The Shakopee Fire Department follows training standards set by the Minnesota State Fire Chief’s Association (MSFCA), Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE), MN Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Trainings are completed by approved training providers, conferences, sectional classes, and in-house training staff. Specialized Teams The high-level rope rescue team receives
additional training in repelling, high-level rope rescue and confined space rescue. With rescue rope, harnesses, and an assortment of hardware this team is able to perform specialized rescues from buildings, towers, confined spaces, and wilderness. The water/ice dive rescue team receives additional training in open water, ice, and SCUBA dive rescue emergencies. With specialized water, ice rescue, and SCUBA diving equipment this team is able to perform and assist other agencies in all types of water and ice rescue situations.
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Emergency Incidents Incident Analysis
The total number of incidents for 2022 was 1,732. This was an increase in 188 (12%) over 2021 and is well over double the 808 incidents in 2017. The fire department responds to a variety of incidents which the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) classifies into the following incident types:
2022 Incidents
Incident Type
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
97
Fire
2
7
8
7
12
13
14
5
11
10
6
2
61
Explosion/Overheat
10
2
5
5
5
4
4
6
5
3
5
7
758
Rescue & EMS
66
41
61
57
72
63
71
63
59
70
67
68
119
Hazardous Cond.
11
12
11
9
13
14
7
14
7
7
4
10
189
Public Service
22
16
12
12
15
15
12
18
21
12
14
20
189
Good Intent
11
12
17
12
9
15
21
15
15
25
14
23
314
Alarm Activations
23
16
30
27
33
33
28
32
17
29
14
32
3
Weather/Disasters
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
Special Incident
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Monthly Total
145 106 144 129 160 160 157 154 135 156 124 162 1,732
Fire 97 (6%) Of the 1,732 emergency incidents to in 2022, 97 (6%) of them were classified under the NFIRS as fires. This was an increase of 7 fires (8%) from 2021. Of those 97 incidents, 55 of them required fire suppression activities, and only 23 resulted in a loss greater than $1,000. Fires in Buildings 35 (36% of Fires) Includes structure fires, contents or equipment fires, and cooking fires confined to container or only smoke was produced. Vehicle Fires 18 (19% of Fires) Includes fires in any type of mobile property including cars, trucks, and off-road vehicles. Grass or Natural Vegetation Fires 28 (29% of Fires) Includes fires in grass areas, wildland areas, and farm crop fields.
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Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster, & Other Outside Fires 16 (16% of Fires) Includes trash fires inside buildings that were confined to the container and trash, rubbish or dumpster fires outside. Explosion/Overheat 61 (4%) Emergency incidents of explosion/overheat consist of mostly of burnt food. Typically, these are received as fire alarms or smell of smoke and determined to be caused by burnt food. These types of incidents are emergencies because they can quickly escalate to fires. Rescue & EMS 758 (44%) Rescue & EMS incidents are where persons have a possible life-threatening medical condition, are injured, entrapped or in a location where they cannot escape without assistance or in danger of bodily harm. Medicals 481 (63% of Rescue & EMS) Firefighters perform Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) care before paramedics arrive, assist with patient care, and assist the ambulance crew in route to the hospital. 36 firefighters which accounts for 75% of the department are trained to the EMT level allowing us to provide advanced life support services during many incidents. Vehicle Crashes 226 (30% of Rescue & EMS) Along with patient care, medical care, and transportation assistance firefighters respond to vehicle crashes to check for injuries and extricate injured and trapped patients from their vehicles. Services provided at such incidents may include spine stabilization, the application of a backboard and C-Collar, gathering patient information and baseline vitals, disassembling the damaged vehicle with power extrication tools, patient removal, traffic control, and clean- up of debris. Specialized Rescue 51 (7% of Rescue & EMS) Some of the less common but vital rescue services provided include water surface rescue and underwater diving, ice rescue and under ice diving, rope and high-angle rescue, confined space rescue, and missing person searches.
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Hazardous Conditions 119 (7%) Emergency incidents of hazardous conditions are combustible flammable spills & leaks, chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition, electrical wiring or equipment problem, biological hazards, and industrial accidents. Public Service 189 (11%) Emergency incidents for public service primarily consist of public assists. The fire department has certified car seat technicians, and these incidents count towards public service. Others are persons in distress, smoke problems, water problems, assistance with smoke or carbon monoxide alarm (home fire safety checks), and unauthorized burning. Good Intent 189 (11%) Good intent incidents include dispatched and cancelled en route, wrong location or no emergency found, controlled burns, steam or gas mistaken for smoke, hazardous materials incidents where none was present. What makes these incidents problematic is the potential for smoke, fire, or other hazardous materials conditions to be present on arrival. Alarm Activations 314 (18%) Emergency incidents where alarms are sounding are not the largest percentage but do account for a large number of incidents. What makes these difficult is the potential for smoke, fire, or other hazardous materials conditions to be present on arrival. Some incidents can be attributed to the use of monitored fire alarm systems in commercial and residential structures while others are faulty residential smoke detectors and/or carbon monoxide alarms.
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2001 to 2022 Incidents by Year
*The drastic increase in incidents can be attributed to: • changes in service operations of the fire department • changes to county dispatch procedures • increase in population, residential homes, and commercial buildings
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2022 Incidents by Day of Week
300
274
264
262
252
250
250
225
205
200
150
100
50
0
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
2022 Incidents by Time of Day
120
103
103
101
98
95
100
92
92
90
87 88
87 87
79
80
73
68
63
55
60
49
46
41
37
36 38
40
24
20
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
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Fire Loss Fire loss is attributed to both property loss and contents loss. As part of the fire investigation process, estimated values and loss of property and contents are determined and based on these estimates, fire loss is calculated. The total fire loss for 2022 was $6,497,755 and can be broken down as follows: • Building Fires - $6,041,950 • Vehicle Fires - $254,350 Dollar Value Saved & Loss Total Value $179,625,895 Total Loss $6,041,950 Total Saved $173,583,945 *Value saved and loss are determined from estimated property values, web-based vehicle value searches and insurance records.
The total percent of value saved for 2022 was: 97% 2022 Major Loss Fires – Loss Greater Than $25,000 Date Incident Type Total Loss
Total Value $5,000,000 $6,991,400 $330,000 $24,103,100 $275,060 $250,000 $318,900 $850,000
9/22/2022 7/30/2022 10/17/2022 2/14/2022 6/1/2022 5/6/2022 10/21/2022 9/27/2022 5/18/2022 6/21/2022 9/7/2022 9/9/2022 3/15/2022
Building Fire Fire in Structure Building Fire
$3,000,000 $2,000,000 $225,000 $200,000 $150,000 $125,000 $120,000 $90,000 $50,500 $41,000 $35,000 $30,000 $26,500
Explosion Building Fire Building Fire Building Fire Building Fire Vehicle Fire Vehicle Fire Building Fire Building Fire Vehicle Fire
$50,500 $41,000 $187,150 $836,100 $26,500
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Permits and Inspections Permits
The Shakopee Fire Department issues permits for fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, firework events and displays, open burning, tanks, special hazard suppression systems, and event/tents. The department also reviews and signs off on new and remodeled commercial buildings. In 2022, 190 fire permits were issued in the following categories:
Special Hazard Suppression 3% Event/Tents 7%
Fireworks 8%
Burn 11%
Sprinkler Systems 63%
Alarm Systems 8%
Inspections The fire department completes inspections for all fire permits issued as well as commercial building permits and liquor & tobacco licenses. A total of 478 inspections were completed in 2022 by six certified fire inspectors.
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General Activity Shakopee firefighters are involved in more than just emergency incidents. Firefighters train daily and participate in additional firefighter training, EMS training, activities, and
events each year. Training Activity
Training hours include company & physical fitness trainings, regularly scheduled weekly trainings, department trainings, and many special training courses. Topics range from firefighting activities such as fire suppression and auto extrication to EMS training and leadership. In 2022, the fire department completed over 6,000 personnel hours in training.
Other Activities Meetings: Firefighters participate in staff, officer, committee, and association meetings benefiting the general operation of the fire department. Maintenance: Firefighters complete maintenance of fire apparatus, fire stations, breathing apparatus and other fire department equipment. Miscellaneous: Administrative and financial recording, fund-raising, parades, open houses, and other community functions. Public Relations and Education: Fire safety education presentations, station tours, after incident follow-up, fire extinguisher training and other all-hazard prevention activities.
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Community Impact Public Education
Public education is a continuous activity for Shakopee firefighters. The department is involved in many activities throughout the year, which allow us to bring safety messages to many different audiences. Annually in October firefighters visit area elementary schools for Fire Prevention Week. All third-grade classes in the community are presented a safety program during the school day. Special activities take place during Fire Prevention Week and culminate with a fire station tour. Students compete in a poster contest with firefighters selecting one winner from each elementary school. Winners have their photo in the local newspaper and are awarded an ice cream treat for their classroom. Throughout the year various community and civic groups are given tours of the fire stations along with fire safety education information. Some of the groups touring each year include local Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups, pre-school and daycare children, and other community youth groups. Firefighters also present fire safety programs at various off-site locations throughout the year. This includes meetings with business owners, property managers, special needs residents, and senior living facilities. Community Events October is a busy month for firefighters. Along with visiting many area schools, the fire department hosts its annual fire station open house providing public education to over 1,000 residents. Firefighters assist with the annual Shakopee celebration, including hosting a water fight event each year with neighboring fire departments. Insurance Service Office (ISO) ISO provides a fire insurance rating that is used to determine the cost of insurance for residential and commercial properties. The lower the number, the better the rating and the Shakopee Fire Department is currently rated at a class 3. In 2015, the department went from a class 5 to a class 4 and in 2020 from a class 4 to a class 3 making a positive impact for residential and commercial property insurance premiums.
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Firefighter Safety Hazardous Condition Monitoring Using air quality monitoring instruments firefighters can test for hazardous environments such as carbon monoxide, natural gas, propane, hydrogen sulfide, and oxygen deficient air. Air monitoring is used to determine carbon monoxide or gas levels when alarms sound or smells are reported. Firefighter Health Shakopee firefighters receive annual health check-ups, including blood testing, vision screening, hearing screening, resting electrocardiogram, lung capacity testing, and respirator fit testing. Incident Command System The Department operates under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) during emergency operations. The NIMS system is used nationally by emergency response agencies because of its flexibility in growing with an incident. The NIMS system allows additional responding agencies to easily integrate into the overall emergency operation. Personnel Accountability System To assure firefighter safety in every environment, the department continues to utilize a Personnel Accountability System (PAR) where the division officer, operations officer and incident commander are responsible for and can account for every firefighter working at an incident scene. Also, each firefighter is equipped with a Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) device. The PASS monitors a firefighters’ activity while they are in a building or hazardous area and sounds an alarm should they become trapped, injured, or lost. The alarm assists other firefighters in locating and removing a distressed firefighter.
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Fire Department Milestones • Continued the 24/7 staffing model instituted during the coronavirus pandemic which has reduced response time by more than 5 minutes • Seven Firefighters earned Rope Rescue Technician Certification • Deputy Chief Giddings earned Emergency Management Certificate • Several Firefighters completed heavy extrication training in Willmar • Several Firefighters completed bus extrication training in Maple Grove • Collaborated with Shakopee Towing and Allina Health on an MCI training event • Collaborated with Canterbury Park and Life Link on helicopter training
• Several firefighters completed swift water rescue training in Hutchinson • Continue to work with an architect on an addition to fire station 1 to include bunk rooms and a training center • Paid tribute to fallen firefighter Max Wermerskirchen at the Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial • Continue to use The Compliance Engine to better track 3 rd party inspections of fire protection systems in the community
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Vehicles and Equipment Vehicle Inventory Administrative Vehicles 2020 Chevrolet Silverado
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
Engines Engine 1 is a 2010 Rosenbauer/General tanker/pumper. It’s on a spartan chassis with 2,800-gallon water tank and has a 1,250gpm pump capacity. This is a fully equipped apparatus with a 6-person cab and is used in areas that are not served by a water supply system (hydrants). Engine 2 is a 2006 Rosenbauer/General pumper. It’s on a spartan chassis with 750-gallon water tank and 1,500gpm pump with foam capability. Engine 3 and Engine 4 are sister 2018 Rosenbauer/General Commander pumpers. They have 750-gallon water tanks, and 1,500gpm pump capacity with foam capability.
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Aerials/Ladders Ladder 1 is a 2006 Rosenbauer/General quint aerial truck with 109-foot ladder. It’s on a spartan chassis with 500-gallon water tank and 2,000gpm pump with foam capability and is fully equipped with a 6-person cab. Ladder 2 is a 2014 Rosenbauer/General Commander aerial platform truck. It has a 500-gallon water tank, 2,000gpm pump, a 101-foot cobra aerial platform, and is fully equipped with a 6-person cab.
Rescues Rescue 1 is a 2007 Rosenbauer/General rescue. It’s on a spartan chassis and contains equipment for emergency medical and rescue responses. Rescue 2 is a 2007 Rosenbauer/General rescue. It’s on a spartan chassis and contains equipment for emergency medical responses and rescue responses requiring high-angle, rope rescue, water, ice, and diving incidents.
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Additional Vehicles Brush 1 is a 2011 Ford 1 ton 4-wheel drive pickup customized by Foreman Fire with a water tank, pump, & hose reel unit. This vehicle is used for grass and brush fires and is used for rescue situations where an off-road vehicle is required. Brush 2 is a 2021 Ford 1 ton 4-wheel drive pickup customized by Foreman Fire with a water tank, pump, & hose reel unit. This vehicle is used for grass and brush fires and is used for rescue situations where an off-road vehicle is required. Air Boat 1 is a 2015 Midwest Rescue Air Boat used for open water and ice rescue. It can be used as a diving platform for open water diving, search and rescue, and as a large ventilation fan.
Zodiac is a 2020 MK2 Grand Raid Zodiac boat. It’s an inflatable boat with motor and trailer used for open water rescue & can be used for ice rescue with the motor removed. Kubota is a 2020 Kubota Sidekick 850 ATV. It’s equipped with tracks and a 70- gallon water tank and pump for use on brush/grass fires in areas not accessible by traditional fire apparatus. The unit is also able to transport patients from remote areas. Utility vehicles include a 2006 Ford F350, and a 2010 Ford Explorer.
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Maintenance Activity Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
The Fire Department manages the maintenance for all department vehicles and equipment performing inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs as needed. Any other maintenance and repairs are completed by the city’s mechanic shop. Station Maintenance The Fire Department manages the facility maintenance of the two fire stations. Firefighters are responsible for preventive maintenance, inspections, and planning for repairs as needed and often complete minor repair work. Work requiring time or skills not available within the department is completed by city maintenance staff or local vendors as needed.
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