Tim Pope, Fire Chief

Annual ReportFiscal Year 2018

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OUR MISSION

Protect the lives and property of the residents and

visitors of Wake County and surrounding

communities through progressive fire

and emergency services and

community risk reduction.

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To be at the forefront of emergency services delivery

by way of comprehensive training, risk reduction

and by exceeding professional standards

OUR VISION

DUTYAN OBLIGATION TO SERVE WITH LOYALTY, HONESTY AND RESPECT

HONORSERVE WITH DISTINCTION, DIGNITY AND EXCELLANCE

INTEGRITYTO BE BEYOND REPROACH

COMPASSIONSERVE WITH EMPATHY

KNOWLEDGEHIGHER LEARNING THROUGH INOVATION

VolunteersVolunteers

Part-Time Juniors

AuxiliaryBoard

Full-Time

OUR TEAM

189Team Members

• 14 Corporate Board Directors• 1 Full-Time Fire Chief• 1 Full-Time Admin. Assistant• 3 Volunteer Deputy Chiefs• 3 Volunteer Assistant Chiefs• 4 Volunteer Battalion Chiefs• 90 Volunteer Members• 21 Full-Time Members• 21 Part-Time Members• 7 Junior Members• 24 Auxiliary Members

$755,399

$2,137,245

$3,126,439

All Volunteer Modelw/ County Approved Stipends

Northern Wake Model

All Career Model

COMBINATION SYSTEM

The Northern Wake Model saves our local citizens, an

estimated $989,194 annually,in personnel cost alone.

STAFFING ONLY

• 71 individuals inquired about becoming a Volunteer at NWFD

• 35 individuals completed the application process

• 5 applicants were turned down due to various reasons

• 30 applicants joined NWFD as a Probationary Member

• 2 applicants have been released for failing to follow through on initial requirements

• 2 applicants have resigned due to personal reasons

• 5 applicants have completed the Probationary Requirements and are full members

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT

A program that provides young men and women, a safe and enjoyable

opportunity to learn about the duties, responsibilities, skills,

and obligations of being a productive member of a

combination fire department.

JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS

AUXILIARY

A separate 501C3 organization that provides various aspects of support to the members of the Northern

Wake Fire Department by providing services when and where needed, conducting or assisting with fund raising activities for fire department support, encouraging as cooperation and understanding of fire department members, families, with regard to established fire department duties, and to enhance

the well-being and relationships of and between the fire department members, the Auxiliary, and

the community served by the fire department.

PUMPKIN PATCH FUNDRAISER HOLLY JOLLY MARKET FUNDRAISER

ANNUAL COMMUNITY PHOTO FUNDRAISER

CHAPLAINCY

To provide spiritual care and assistance to both current and retired

members, their families, and members of the community

Chaplain Lauren Deer

Chaplain Gary Vickerson

(64) Records of Counseling, Hospital Visits, Home Visits, Special Events, Time with Crews

165 Hours

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Northern Wake

OUR DISTRICT INCLUDING DUTCHVILLE

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District Size 70 Square Miles

Real Property Protected (Excluding Motor Vehicles) $6,373,196,808

Fire Tax Revenue Generated (.096 per $100) $6,118,269

Residential Units Protected 10,689

Population Protected 30,340

Heated Square Feet Protected 3,506,157

Public Protection Class 5/9E/10

OUR DISTRICT INCLUDING DUTCHVILLE

19%

37%15%

1%

28%

Fires and Alarms

MedicalEmergencies

Rescue

Hazmat

Other

1,548 Total Calls

INCIDENTS BY TYPE

76%

5%

16%

3%Northern Wake

Dutchville

In-County Aid

Out-of-CountyAid

INCIDENTS BY LOCATION

199

222242

232 238224

191

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

INCIDENTS BY DAY

573

500

247

185

43

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

Station #3 Station #1 Station #2 Station #4 Station #5

INCIDENTS BY STATION

3426

3125 26 23

47

56

77

8882 79

71

82

9299 102

110

9183

73

54 56

41

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

12AM 1AM 2AM 3AM 4AM 5AM 6AM 7AM 8AM 9AM 10AM 11AM 12PM 1PM 2PM 3PM 4PM 5PM 6PM 7PM 8PM 9PM 10PM 11PM

INCIDENTS BY TIME OF DAY

70%

3%

54%

43%

Below Minimum

At Minimum

Above Minimum

Minimum of (3) Per Station Per 12-Hour Shifts2,920 Available Shifts

STATION STAFFING

97%

In-District Building Fires

• Brass Kettle Road• Countrywood Road• Valview Street• Mauldin Circle• Colworth Way

Average Travel TimePrimary Engine

5.6 Minutes From Time of Dispatch

42 3

27

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

NWFD Engines NWFDLadder/Service

NWFD Tankers NWFD Personnel

In-District Building Fires

Average NWFD Response Units and Personnel

$2,248,000

$373,000

$1,875,000

$0

$500,000

$1,000,000

$1,500,000

$2,000,000

$2,500,000

EstimatedProperty Value

EstimatedProperty Loss

EstimatedProperty Saved

17 %

83 %

In-District Building Fires

TRAINING

TEAM TRAINING

COMPANYTRAINING

MUTUAL AIDTRAINING

DEPARTMENTALTRAINING

17,282

1,209

4,244

2,529

1,178

2806Firefighter

Hazmat

Driver

Probationary

Officer

EMS

29,778 Total Hours of Training

TRAINING BY TYPE

RISK REDUCTION

Participated in 170 Community Events

Reached 18,753 Citizens

RISK REDUCTION

Followers 408Views 27,000

Followers 1,187Likes 1,151

Active in 112 local neighborhoodsConnected with 10,212 local citizens

RISK REDUCTION

WEBSITEwww.northernwakefire.org

8,281 Visitors46,252 Views

Average Time On Site: 2 Minutes, 6 Seconds

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Public Protection Classification An assessment of a community’s fire-protection services which is

used to determine the fire insurance premiums for residential and

commercial properties within 5-miles of a fire station. 6 miles

Class 9E

5 miles

Class 5$

Mil

lio

ns

The Northern Wake Fire District property

owners realize an annual insurance savings

of over $15 Million per year! 0

10

20

30

40

Class 5

Class 10

$18M $33M

PROPERTY INSURANCE SAVINGS

REDUCTIONS

Pumper/Tanker $486,055Brush Truck $ 80,000Pumper Tanker $486,055Pumper Tanker $486,055Pumper Tanker $486,055Pumper Tanker $486,055Rescue $458,945

Total: $2,969,220

FLEET REDUCTION

ADDITIONS

Tanker $382,209 Tanker $382,209Tanker $382,209Pickup $ 40,000Pickup $ 40,000

Total: $1,226,627

NWFD has saved our citizens an estimated $1,742,593 in future Capital Expenses

• Completed Consolidation Process

• Completed Rebranding Process

• Completed Fleet Reduction and Realignment Process

• Initiated Employee Performance Improvement Plan

• Initiated Employee Performance Evaluation Plan

• Purchased SCBA Mask Fit-Test Machine

• Received and Placed New Rescue In-Service

• Auxiliary purchased a Breathing Air System for Station 2

FY18 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

FY18 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

FELLOWSHIP

PRIDE GIVING BACK

SAVING LIVES RELATIONSHIPS COMMUNITY SUPPORTTEAM BUILDING

• Initiating New Station Staffing Plan• Station Upgrades at Station 3 and 4• Updating Hose and Nozzles• Replacing Safety Vests• Replacing Pagers• Replacing Radios• Initiating Mobile Data Solutions for Apparatus• Upfitting Conference Room for Video Conferencing• Upfitting Stations for Video Conferencing• Upgrading IT Infrastructure• NC Rating Response System Evaluation • Ordered New Ladder/Rescue

FY19 PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS

Open Fire Station #6 within the next 5-years north of Falls Lake on Highway 50

HORIZON ISSUE

FLASHOVER CARDIAC ARRESTOVER 3.7-MILLION ANNUAL VISITORS

2016 Calls 75

Average Response Time 10.3 Minutes

OVER 10-Minutes 28 INCIDENTS

FALLS LAKE

2017 Calls 70

Average Response Time 10.5 Minutes

OVER 10-Minutes 31 INCIDENTS

• Develop (20) new Apparatus Driver/Operators

• Attain a staffing coverage rate of 100%

• Reduce the community’s Public Protection Classification rating

• Enhance member skill sets in regards to:– Truck company operations

– Rescue company operations

– Surface water rescue

– Incident management

• Develop those that aspire to become future Officers

GOALS FOR FY19

THANK YOU