CFD Q4 2020 Newsletter

Q4 2020

"The only thing I gained in 2020 was weight."

- Unknown

Table of Contents Cover ......................................... 1 CR288........................................ 2 EMS ............................................ 3-4 Logistics .................................... 5 Operations ............................... 6 Training ...................................... 7 Good News/Events .............. 8- 10

CFD QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER Chief's Message HERE WE GO! Paramedic students, probationary firefighters, and Engineer candidates all at once. This is a busy time for each of you and I wish everyone the best of luck in their career development. I want to specifically thank all who are supporting these individuals by offering mentorship and guidance during this busy time. I appreciate everything you do! -TD

Resource Tip Check out the NEW Optum Employee Assistance Program for resources on referrals, seeing a network clincian and initial consultations with mediators or financial and legal experts. Click the link below or call (866) 284-4096. https://d273uj0qfv334k.cloudfront.net/city ofchandler/prod/statics/pages/eap/EAP_Ov erview.pdf

Newsletter Spotlight!

Welcome our new Fire Marshal, Aaron Huckstep!

In case you missed Aaron's About Me...

Hi everyone, I'm Aaron Huckstep, your new Fire Marshal for the City of Chandler. My family and I moved here from Washington State (Seattle area). My family includes my wife of 18 years and our 2 teenage daughters, Kailey (17) and Kyliah (16). In our spare time we enjoy spending time together outdoors. I have 25 years of fire service experience, which began when I graduated from high school as a resident volunteer firefighter. I was hired as a professional firefighter for the City of Walla Walla in 2012 and held positions as Firefighter, Engineer, and acting Captain. In 2012, for more family opportunities my family and I accepted a lateral transfer to the Seattle area and held positions as Firefighter, Acting Lt./ Acting Captain, Fire Inspector, Deputy Fire Marshal, and Assistant Fire Marshal. Our family is very excited to see the sun again ans I am honored to say that I am now a part of Chandler Fire. I am looking forward to meeting and working with the members of Chandler Fire and the community of Chandler.

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CR288

DIVISION

YEAR IN REVIEWYEAR IN REVIEW I think we can all agree that 2020 was the greatest year ever, and we can definitely use a repeat…said no one, ever!

The year of 2020 has proven to be one of the most challenging years of the CR Unit to date. From the Covid-19 pandemic, to low/minimal staffing as a result and both the mental and physical stress of working under a pandemic, it proved to be an arduous task that took its toll at times.

Under all the challenges that working through a pandemic brought, the Unit's greatest challenge was delivering compassionate, empathetic care behind a mask. This much-needed safety measure proved to be a unique implication for social work practice within the crisis setting. But just like a lot of trials of life, this proved the resiliency of not only the Unit but the incredible community we serve. It has been extremely heartwarming to see how the community adapted to these measures, and how our compassionate service delivery was soon being felt through our N95 masks, protective goggles, and gowns. Even “social distancing” proved to be next to impossible when the most needed element in the time of crisis is human connectedness, not distance.

This pandemic has brought much heart ache, stress (be it mentally and emotionally), and even the illness itself to some. Through it all, many other great things ensued, greater camaraderie amongst the Unit, fire crews and the Chandler Police Department, as well as a community that came together and complied to keep one another safe.

So, even though we are still living the effects of this horrible pandemic, it helps to be a part of a great Department and community to help get through it.

Kanika Henry

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EMS DIVISION

On the Horizon

Updates & Reminders Medic Class 21-01 It has begun!! Medic school kicked off on January 19th and is underway. Classes will be on Tuesdays and Fridays for the next 10 months. We have Scottsdale and AFMA both with students in the program that is sure to be another successful class.

EMS Division welcomes Captain Paul Merrill, who has replaced Captain Tom Fooshee. Tom did an amazing job, and we are excited for Paul to be able to put his touch on the

G O O D B Y E

division over the next two years.

H E L L O

STUDENTS Brandon Crowther, Brian Fike, Dillon Gleeson, and Keith English

Anthony Campanaro

Station EMS Restock As a reminder, each station has a primary and secondary person that is responsible for restocking all your non-UCAPIT EMS items. With the recent refresh bid changes in place, we now have two B-shift members managing EMS restock for the next two years. We would like to thank all those on A-shift that managed this responsibility the past two years.

Chief Britt Burns will be replacing Chief Jason White in EMS on March 16th. Britt will no doubt do a phenomenal job taking CFD EMS into the coming years.

G O O D B Y E

Cassie Waz, Kyle Skipworth, Mike Williams, Joe Schoenemann, Joe Coss, Aaron Sanchez, Scott Graves, Trevor Szewczak, Robert Krauel, Nic DelValle, Marc Sepulveda, Trent Tope, and Blake Kemp.

H E L L O

EMS Certifications Remember you are responsible for managing your EMT/Medic state certification (and National for those it applies to). You can refer to SOG 2220.003 for details.

When you log in to Image Trend Desktop, it will have your certification expiration appear which you have to clear in order to proceed. Once you update your recertification, please email a copy to Jenifer Jacobson.

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2020 CFD EMS DATA TOTAL EMS CALLS: 18,862 Low Acuity Unit

Alerts/QA Categories

Other Call Types

Airways

Patients Transported: 8,755 ( 6,767 to CRMC ) Total LA Calls - 1,078 (274 resulted in transport) LA282 - 403 LA283 - 123 LA288 - 552

139 Strokes 256 Overdose 698 CP/STEMI 240 Codes (including 901s) with 68 ROSC 39 SEPSIS 2,487 Refusals

811 Behavioral Health Calls 3,313 Treat and Refer Calls 536 Pediatric Patients 190 Total IGELS used 179 Total IGELS successful 32 ET Intubations, 24 of which were successful 23/24 ET Intubations successful on the first attempt 12 Total Airtraq Intubations, 8 of which were successful 7/8 AirTraq Intubations successful on the first attempt 61 CPAP (29 with SVN)

Average EMS Call Volume . . . . 1572/month EMS Records Request . . . . . . . 187

LOGISTICS DIVISION

Kevin's Korner

IN THE WORKS

Please make sure pigtails are used on all cord reels used to plug in FD vehicles. Pigtail repairs and replacements can REMINDERS

TRUCKS

be handled by our mechanics.

Brush Truck Photo Update

Battalion Chief Shane Kelber will be replacing Battalion Chief Kevin Gale, overseeing our Logistics Division. Any logistic questions can be forwarded to BC Kelber.

G O O D B Y E

H E L L O

Pumper Photo Update

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OPS DIVISION

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TRAINING DIVISION

4th Quarter Overview As 4th quarter has come to an end, so is the first ever Chandler Regional Fire Academy. Chandler will graduate 9 members along with 4 from AFMA, 2 from Tolleson, and 6 from Scottsdale. The new firefighters have been doing daily PT, learning hose pulls, hydrants, extrication, ventilation, EMS Mondays, as well as all other aspects of becoming a career firefighter.

Captain Blaine has done a tremendous amount of work as the lead RTO with assistance from Captain Knight, Captain Ambrosia (Scottsdale), Captain Crowther (Scottsdale) and Captain Lain (AFMA).

EMS Mondays were led by BC White’s Team, Captain Fooshe, Captain Griffiths, and Waren Bahle.

4th quarter is also the end of term for the two training captains.

Captain Craig Knight (4 years) and Captain Allen Blaine (2 years +2 in EMS) will be returning to shift making way for Ralph Barr and Steve Jackson to take over the training captain positions.

Training would like to thank Captain Blaine and Captain Knight for there selfless dedication to the Chandler Fire Training Division and Chandler Fire Department.

K N A H T !

YOU!

We would like to say thank you to all crews that have been able to assist during this academy and to the crews that wanted to participate but due to the current pandemic were unable to.

Please welcome our new recruits to shift on January 31.

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GOOD NEWS DIVISION

PROMOTIONS

Engineer Trent Tope

RETIREMENTS Fire Marshal Cina Kauble has retired!

You'll be missed!!

Enjoy your well deserved retirement!

Congratulations!

Captain Mike Cravener

WELCOME! Blake Johnston & family recently welcomed their son, Colter Matthew!

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GOOD NEWS DIVISION

CFD Annual Holiday Toy Drive!

Our 2020 Holiday Toy Drive was a HUGE success! CFD members created Santa's Enchanted Fire Village, giving families a unique and magical experience while donating a toy!

Spotted: BC Welch collecting and dropping off toys to the Chandler Care Center.

Left: CFD Cadet elves!

Middle: Firefighter Juan Diaz (top) & Firefighter Joe Coss (bottom) Right: Firefighter Natalie Wood and CFD Cadets

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GOOD NEWS DIVISION

CFD Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Left to Right: FireďŹ ghters Cassie Waz, Imran Khan, and Jimmy Ericsson

Thank you to our CFD members and their families, retirees, and CFD Cadets for all of their help making this event possible!!

More than 700 toys were donated for the Chandler Care Center and later distributed to Chandler families in need!

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