ONALASKA FIRE DEPARTMENT

2017 ANNUAL REPORT

Desire to Serve, Ability to Perform, and Courage to Act

Onalaska Fire Department

2017

Introduction

On behalf of the men and women of the City of Onalaska Fire Department, it is with great pride I present you with an

overview of the department’s accomplishments and activities for 2017.

Onalaska Fire Department responded to 1,595 incidents in 2017; an increase of 4.6 % over 2016 incidents and 50 %

greater than 2006. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responses were 1258 and fire responses were 337.

I am proud of the accomplishments of the Onalaska Fire Department; it takes tremendous teamwork from all personnel

paralleled with the support of city officials and our residents who provide us the opportunity to deliver the highest level

of quality services Onalaska Fire Department delivers on a daily basis as a ISO Class 3 Department.

Mission:

To protect and enhance the quality of life for its residents, employees, visitors, and businesses with responsive and comprehensive programs focused on fire prevention, public education, and emergency response while providing the highest quality of emergency management for medical, fire, hazardous materials and other disaster type emergencies.

OFD Mission is focused on saving lives and protecting property by:

Creating a safer community to live and work Providing the best and safest fire and EMS response protection possible Educating children, adults and businesses on the dangers of fire Developing fire and fall prevention programs for senior citizen communities Being leaders and role models within the community OFD Vision:

Being extraordinary today- being the best it can be in: Occupancy inspections Code enhancement Risk management Incident response OFD Motto Desire to Serve, Ability to Perform, and Courage to Act Donald Dominick, Fire Chief

Incidents

Year 2006 2017

EMS 739 1258

FIRE 322 337

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ONALASKA FIRE DEPT – INCIDENTS BY HOUR OF DAY

All Incidents

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ONALASKA FIRE DEPT - 2017 TOTAL CALLS

All Fire Response Incidents

FALSE ALARMS, 30%

HAZARDOUS CONDITION, 18%

SERVICE CALL, 14%

RESCUE/MVA, 20%

GOOD INTENT, 12%

FIRE, 5%

SPECIAL INCIDENT, 0%

RUPTURE / EXPLOSION, 1%

ONALASKA FIRE DEPT - 2017 FIRE CALLS

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

ILLNESS AND OTHER, 31%

FALL AND INJURY, 27%

CARDIAC AND STROKE, 13%

BREATHING DIFFICULTY, 10%

SEIZURE AND UNCONSCIOUSNESS, 9%

MVA, 5%

OVERDOSE AND PSYCHIATRIC, 5%

ONALASKA FIRE DEPT - 2017 EMS CALLS

TREATED, TRANSFERRED CARE, 61%

DEAD AT SCENE, 0% PUBLIC ASSIST, 0%

STANDBY - NO PATIENT CONTACT, 0%

PT REFUSED CARE, 1%

NO PATIENT FOUND, 1%

CANCELLED, 6%

AGENCY ASSIST, 31%

ONALASKA FIRE DEPT - 2017 EMS TREATMENT DISPOSITION

Firefighters Attended A Total of 2707 Hours of Training in 2017.

2017 National Fire Prevention Week and Public Education Review

Public Education Programs: 1850 children and approximately 400 Adults

Pre-School and Day Care Centers: (648) Fire safety talk. Firefighters in full protective gear with air mask. Station tours. 95’ Aerial demonstration.

K – 2nd Grade: (770) Fire Safety show at the Onalaska Fire Department Station Tour. 95’ Aerial demonstration.

3rd Grade: (282 kids 26 Adults) Fort McCoy Fire Safety House went to schools Onalaska Firefighters (Presenters)

Fire Prevention Week Open House: approximately 150 children and 150 Adults

Med-link Air Helicopter, Fort McCoy Fire Safety House, Fire Trucks, other life safety presenters Tours, safety information, and demonstrations.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fire Prevention and Life Safety Inspections:

Fire Inspections 01/01/17 – 12/31/17 (1870) Commercial Building Permits - New, Additions, and Remodels (58)

Car Seat Installation and Inspection Program: 16 installs Senior Citizen Fall and Fire Prevention / Blood Pressure Checks: 176 senior citizens Firehouse 5k Run/Walk to Benefit CMN: 275 participants over $25,000 donated to CMN in 7years. Other Community Events: National Night Out, Local businesses safety days, Salute to the Fourth Fireworks, Memorial Day Parade, School Lunch Program, Station Tours – Boy Scouts and many other groups, Fire Extinguisher Classes and Demos, Coloring with Chief Open House

ARRIVING APRIL 2018 NEW PIERCE PUC - ENGINE 1

REPLACING 1991 PETERBILT CUSTOM FIRE FULLRESPONSE ENGINE