Congratulations to all our 2022 award winners who were recognized at the awards banquet this year. Each of you represents our organizational values and serve as a great model for all to follow We appreciate your commitment to serving our customers and your dedication to making CFD an incredible organization
Thank you! -TD
Recent updates to the EMS chart process now include CR288 follow-up response requirements and additional information when CR288 is requested. By selecting “yes” to the question “Is CR follow-up needed for patient/family member/witness?”, a ripple effect occurs, starting with an automatic noti cation received by CR288 staff to initiate a follow-up call within 24-48 hours *Do not use this noti cation method if CR288 is needed on scene or is already on scene. The contact’s name, phone number, relationship to the incident, and reason for the request are essential items of information provided by EMS crew members to assist CR288 staff members in continuing the level of care expected of the Chandler Fire Department When CR288 has all the pertinent details to assist citizens in need, there have been lifechanging outcomes. Continue reading below to learn of a recent success based on information provided by selecting “yes” and answering the additional ePCR questions pertaining to a CR follow-up
Jessica Westmiller Crisis Intervention Coordinator jessica.westmiller@chandleraz.gov
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
• With Alarm, CPD, in coming units, command, etc.
Establish Uni ed command with CPD early
Be aware of surroundings, especially when in the warm zone
Be disciplined to not react emotionally
Disengage from the incident and get big picture perspective
10/1/2022 - 12/31/2022
# of Occupancies: 7,650
# of Self Inspections: 3,302
# of Inspections completed: 819
# of Plan Reviews performed: 122
# of Fire investigations: 1
# of Staff Training Hours: 141
Answer can be found on the next page.
On Monday, December 1, 1958, a re broke out at Our Lady of the Angels School in Chicago, Illinois, shortly before classes were dismissed for the day The re originated in the basement near the foot of a stairway
The elementary school was operated by the Archdiocese of Chicago and had an enrollment of approximately 1600 students A total of 92 pupils and three nuns ultimately died when smoke, heat, re, and toxic gases cut off their normal means of egress through corridors and stairways. Many more were injured when they jumped from second- oor windows, which, because the building had a raised basement, were nearly as high as a third oor would be on level ground (c. 25 ft.).
The disaster was the headline story in American, Canadian, and European newspapers. Pope John XXIII sent his condolences from the Vatican in Rome. The severity of the re shocked the nation and surprised educational administrators of both public and private schools The disaster led to signi cant improvements in standards for school design and re safety codes.
The anniversary of this event every year reminds me why we do what we do in Fire Prevention.
FIRE CODE ANSWER: Fire hydrants in the City of Chandler can only be painted 3 different colors as they all have a meaning behind the color Yellow: This means that it is a public hydrant and will be maintained by the City of Chandler Yellow with Black Bonnet: This is a private hydrant and is required to be tested on an annual basis by the owner of the hydrant. Red: These hydrants are normally private hydrants and are connected into the re line. Which means when you connect to the FDC you would pumping into the line that will boost the sprinkler system and also all of the red hydrants on site. In this case, you would want your water supply to come from a yellow or yellow and black hydrant when possible for the connection to the FDC
The training division is wrapping up another academy. Eighteen re ghter recruits will report to shift work to complete their probationary year on December 18. The recruits have spent 560 hours working on topics ranging from ladder functions, extrication, ventilation, building construction, reground survival, hose lays, search and rescue, EMS, and many other topics related to being a re ghter. During their rst-year assignments, they are anxious to learn from the engine and ladder companies.
The re training center was home to regional hazmat training. The training staff also assisted EMS with Q4 training, set up a con dence course for the shift battalions to run, and facilitated EVL training. It has been a busy 4th quarter.
