Q1 2022
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. " –Ralph Waldo Emerson
Table of Contents
Chief's Message
◦ Cover ......................................... 1 ◦ Cancer Committee ............... 2 ◦ CR288 ........................................ 3 ◦ EMS ............................................. 4 ◦ Operations ............................... 5 ◦ Prevention ............................... 6-7 ◦ Training ..................................... 8 ◦ Good News .............................. 9-11
Newsletter Spotlight!
CFD QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
I want to commend everyone who participated in the recent Captain promotional testing process. Regardless of where you landed on the list, you are a better version of yourself today. I appreciate your dedication to personal development and willingness to advance within in our organization. I also want to thank everyone who took time to mentor these candidates. Your commitment to their development is recognized and appreciated! -TD
In case you missed Ruben's About Me... Hello everyone, my name is Ruben Briones. I'm your newest fire prevention specialist/fire investigator. I am married and have two boys and a granddaughter. My wife Julie is a 911 fire dispatcher for the City of Mesa. She has been there for almost 20 years. That's where I met her, fell in love with her, and have been married for 6 years this February. We enjoy camping in our motor home and riding our quads side by side in the dunes, mountains, and right here in the desert. My oldest son, Jordan (27), lives in Sacramento, CA. Besides being a wonderful father to my granddaughter Emma, he is a volunteer firefighter and working his way through paramedic school hoping to get his paramedic certificate. My youngest son Gabriel (17) is a senior at Tempe High School. He is enrolled in EVIT and is going through classes in fire science hoping that he will walk out with his fire certification, EMT, ad his wildland qualifications. A bit about me. I was in the Army for 10 years prior to starting my career as a firefighter. I began in 1996 in the town of Guadalupe as a firefighter (paid on-call), that is where I fell in love with this career. I moved to Salt River Fire Department where I continued to hone my skill as a firefighter/paramedic. I went back to Guadalupe Fire this time as a full-time employee Captain/Paramedic. I continued to give excellence in service to the people of the town and the surrounding communities. I lateraled to Superstition Fire and Medical (AKA Apache Junction Fire). It was there that I got into fire arson. I also took advantage of getting my fire inspector I and II through Arizona state. I finished my career in 2020 and enjoyed my retirement for about a year and a half when I realized that my passion for fire inspection and fire investigation was calling me. I am looking forward to meeting and working with the members of Chandler Fire and the community of Chandler.
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CANCER COMMITTEE REMINDERS Crews, please remember to bag your turnouts prior to leaving a fire scene and off gas them for 24 hours prior to washing.
Please review the cancer algorithm for the steps to take if you are diagnosed with cancer. This includes Chandler Fire and City of Chandler procedures.
Cancer Algorithm
Both PDF Documents can be found:
CFD Info > COMMITTEES > Cancer Committee
DID YOU KNOW? APRIL IS ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awarenessmonths/esophageal-cancer-awareness-month/ HEAD AND NECK CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awarenessmonths/head-and-neck-cancer-awareness-month/ TESTICULAR CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awarenessmonths/testicular-cancer-awareness-month/
MAY IS BLADDER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awarenessmonths/bladder-cancer-awareness-month/
RESOURCES Reframe App If you are trying to cut back or
BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awarenessmonths/may-is-brain-cancer-awareness-month/ MELANOMA AND SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awarenessmonths/melanoma-and-skin-cancer-awareness-month/
quit drinking, this app is helpful. I have close family members that have been very successful using it. - Firefighter De DeMarino
https://www.reframeapp.com/
JUNE IS NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVOR MONTH: https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awarenessmonths/national-cancer-survivor-month/
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CR288 CR288 Focus on Homelessness
Homelessness is a complex and increasing issue, often requiring a wide range of supportive services to help those living on the street within our community. Too often, homelessness is about much more than being without a home. In 2017 Chandler formalized the city Interdepartmental Homeless Operations Team (IHOT) to ensure a coordinated citywide response to persons experiencing homelessness. IHOT member departments include Police, Fire, City Prosecutors Office, Neighborhood Resources, Law, Community Services and Public Works. Did you know that Chandler Fire Department CR288 staff regularly support individuals who are homeless by providing basic necessities such as hygiene kits, clothing, food/water, or transportation and service connections? Throughout the first quarter of 2022, EMS responded within the City of Chandler to 106 incidents involving persons experiencing homelessness. Over 75% of encounters with persons experiencing homelessness resulted in transport by EMS to the emergency department. If you run a 911 call for an individual or family experiencing homelessness who does not have a medical need, please consider adding CR288 to the call or contacting the City Peer Navigation Homeless Outreach Team for follow up: 480-7824349, email address: homelessoutreach@chandleraz.gov
Jessica Westmiller
Top 5 Primary Impressions of Persons Experiencing Homelessness Who Were Transported by EMS Q1 2022 ◦ Pain ◦ Weakness ◦ Altered Neurological Function ◦ Alcohol use, Intoxicated ◦ No Complaint on Exam
75%
CFD EMS Contacts with Persons Experiencing Homelessness Resulted in Transport to an Emergency Department in Q1 2022 The Average EMS Time on Task Responding to Homelessness Calls PSAP to Transfer of Care in Q1 2022 is
0:46:03
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EMS Training Reminders: Daily drug box checkoff – Remember to do this both days of your set and to enter in Image Trend
Quarter 1 Review: All EMS training was on FR1 and must be completed to be eligible for your recertification through DHS PEEP valves – To be used for respiratory problems only. Set the pressure at 5 – 10 cm of H2O. Not to be used on codes
Back up Paper Charts – Clipboards have been delivered & should be placed on the truck. These are to be used in the event there is an issue with the ePCR system and it is not working on scene. Friendly reminder that you will still be responsible to enter calls into Image Trend once the system is restored.
2022 PARAMEDIC SCHOOL UPDATE! • Start date changed from 7/26/22 to 7/18/22 • End date 2/18/23 • Class days changing from Tuesday & Friday to Monday, Wednesday, & Friday • Times: 0830 – 1730, with a 1 hr lunch
Quarter 2
EMS training will start May 18th: Covering a new triage guideline to replace “START” Focusing on Trauma EMS Call Volume for 2021 was 21,521, a 12.4% increase from 2020. Keep up the good work!
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PREVENTION PREVENTION DATA: 1/1/22 - 2/28/22 # of Occupancies: 7,274 # of Self Inspections: 3,249 # of Inspections completed: 287 # of Plan Reviews performed: 57 # of Fire investigations: 7 # of Staff Training Hours: 58.5
FIRE FATALITIES
WHAT'S THIS CODE VIOLATION(S)? HERE IS AN EASY ONE FOR THE 1st QUARTER... Answer can be found on the next page.
S A F E T Y M E S S AG E
On-duty firefighter fatalities (2022)
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Brian Miller, Engineer Buckeye Valley Fire District
Home fire fatalities (2022)
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In 2021, 19 home fire fatalities were reported by the news media
As always, please reach out to the Prevention Division (fireprevention@chandleraz.gov) or myself (aaron.huckstep@chandleraz.gov) with any questions or concerns. Be Safe, Aaron Huckstep | Fire Marshal aaron.huckstep@chandleraz.gov | 480-845-9360
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PREVENTION HISTORICAL FIRE 2/20/2003 - The Station Nightclub Fire The Station nightclub fire occurred on the evening of February 20, 2003, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, United States, killing 100 people and injuring 230. The fire was caused by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager of the evening's headlining band, Great White, which ignited flammable acoustic foam in the walls and ceilings surrounding the stage. It reached flashover within one minute, causing all combustible materials to burn. Intense black smoke engulfed the club within two minutes. Video footage of the fire shows its ignition, rapid growth, the billowing smoke that quickly made escape impossible, and blocked egress that further hindered evacuation. Following the tragedy, Governor Donald Carcieri declared a moratorium on pyrotechnic displays at venues that hold fewer than 300 people. Numerous violations of existing codes contributed to the calamity, triggering an immediate effort to strengthen fire code protections. Within weeks of the disaster, an emergency meeting was called for the National Fire Protection Association committee handling code for "assembly occupancies." Based on its work, Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs) were issued for the national standard "Life Safety Code" (NFPA 101) in July 2003. The TIAs required automatic fire sprinklers in all existing nightclubs and similar locations that accommodate more than 100 occupants and all-new locations in the same categories. The TIAs also required additional crowd manager personnel, among other things. These TIAs were subsequently incorporated into the 2006 edition of NFPA 101, along with additional exit requirements for new nightclub occupancies.[46] It is left for each state or local jurisdiction to legally enact and enforce the current code changes. As a result of this and other similar incidents, fire chiefs, fire marshals and inspectors require trained crowd managers to comply with the International Fire Code, NFPA-101 Life Safety Code, NFPA-1 Fire Code, and many local ordinances that address safety in public-assembly occupancies. However, fire professionals have few choices about what training should be provided, and training programs are continually updated to incorporate new technologies as well as lessons learned from actual fire experiences. Fire Code Answer: 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) 604.6 Unapproved conditions. Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes.
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TRAINING 1st Quarter: Lessons Learned Preplan buildings to know their location and condition of key firefighting/access features: The following should be found in this condition. If not, take pictures (including premise address) and send via email to Fire Prevention:
o FDCs o PIVs o OS & Ys o Stairwells/Standpipes o Elevators o Fire Control Rooms/Fire Alarm Control Panels o Knox Boxes
o FDCs - Painted red, addressed, and capped o PIVs - Painted red, addressed and locked o OS&Ys - Chained in OPEN position (with extended stems showing) o Standpipes capped with functioning valves o Practice 2 1/2" hose deployment and maneuvering o Have a working knowledge of high rise incident assignments and how your crew will accomplish the tasks associated with them o Develop/practice efficient methods for packing and carrying hose and equipment o Practice standpipe operations including hydraulic calculations, highrise kit deployment, and communication with the Control FF o Keep up the CARDIO! 8
PROMOTIONS
RETIREMENTS
GOOD NEWS Casey Johnston
Manny Del Valle
Captain
Engineer Russ Applegate
20 years of service
32 years of service
22 years of service
Captain
We hope you're enjoying your retirement! 27 years of service
Captain Darrell Gibbons
Firefighter Craig Schultz
Firefighter Gregg Caccia
28 years of service
27 years of service
27 years of service
Captain
Captain
Captain
Joshua Whitney
Engineer
Chad Goswick
Aaron Sanchez
Niko Countouritis
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GOOD NEWS MEET THE RECRUITS! On January 30th, Recruit Class 21-01 were sworn in as official firefighters.
27 years of service
Click the link below to learn more about our new recruits! https://www.dropbox.com/s/c4 npxvev6fbz2u5/2101%20Recruit%20Class%20In troductions%20-%20Final.pdf? dl=0
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GOOD NEWS
Q1 EVENTS
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