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CHIEF’S MESSAGE 3
DIVISION BIOGRAPHY 9
STATISTICAL SUMMARY 27
CIVILIAN INJURIES & DEATH 28
CASUALTIES 29
STRUCTURE FIRE LOSS REPORT 30
STRUCTURE FIRES BY FIXED PROPERTY AND DOLLAR LOSS, RESIDENTIAL
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DISTRICT ACTIVITY 32
RESCUE CALLS 36
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 38
Denver Fire Department
CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT LARRY D. TRUJILLO
Deputy Chief James Sestrich Director Of Finance—Barbara Butler
It is my pleasure to share this annual report with all of you. I’m honored to lead this great Department and proud of the entire Denver Fire Department for the services we delivered in calendar year 2006. Despite the challenging economic environment we faced, we adjusted our strategy and demonstrated our ability to achieve high perform-ance. Finding new and better ways to deliver services is not a task that fits easily with our core safety responsibili-ties. Accordingly, I decided early in the year to focus on continuing to build and strengthen relationships with em-ployee groups, City Council, and the Mayor’s office, with a particular focus on improved service delivery. We also focused on building stronger relationships with the business community to improve regulatory service delivery to that community. When I took the position of Chief nearly four years ago, Mayor Hickenlooper asked me to strengthen our opera-tions and continually improve our overall efficiency and effectiveness as an organization. Part of that process has been the positive response and contributions made by the employee groups, City Council, and the Mayor’s office as well as support of the Department by the business community and the City’s residents. The Department’s 2006 accomplishments are listed in this report. While we have improved the services we deliver to those who live in, work in and visit the City and County of Denver, we have also taken decisive internal action to improve the safety and welfare of all Department members, as part of our continued commitment to those who carry out the mission of the Department. The largest single action in 2006 was the purchase of 13 new front-line apparatus: seven (7) engines and six (6) ladder trucks. We were successful in demonstrating to Mayor Hickenlooper the critical need for the apparatus. A key factor to our success is our strategy to help our members become high-level performers through a compre-hensive wellness program. Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that comprehensive health promotion programs or wellness programs can lower health care and insurance costs, decrease absenteeism and improve performance and productivity. NFPA statistics show that the number one cause of firefighter deaths is heart attack, and we started the wellness program with a grant from Friends of the Denver Fire Department, an organization that I helped found in 2005, for a program that made a heart scan affordable for all members. Heart scans have identified problems with a significant number of those tested and they have been directed to see their physician. Our well-ness program also works with members to reduce the chance of heart attack through regular exercise and check-ups. With this program we clearly demonstrated our concern for the health and well being of every Department member. The notion of achieving and sustaining high performance is a powerful concept. We’re confident that we have the right strategy and have demonstrated that we can execute it fully, but we can never be successful without a diverse workforce. We have successfully lobbied the Civil Service Commission for changes in the entry-level recruitment and testing program that have led to a more diverse recruit class. Recruitment and retention of valuable employ-ees are now recognized as two of the most important issues facing the fire service. By creating an environment where all members feel included, represented and valued, we will encourage greater commitment and motivation. I remain convinced that, by recognizing firefighters’ uniqueness and appreciating their varied perspectives, we will ensure an inclusive work environment in which awareness of, and respect for, different cultures is promoted. 2006 was a successful year for our Department and those we serve. While we are proud of our performance in 2006, I am more excited by the prospects for the future. We will continue to be committed to push for the safety of all Department members and remain confident that the Denver Fire Department will be able to meet the challenges the service demands for years to come.
A Message From The Chief of the Department Larry D. Trujillo August 28, 2007
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DFD ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2006
DIVISION I - OPERATIONS • Helped build Incident Action Plan for Colfax Marathon • Acquired and reviewed tech rescue system standards • Procured and equipped all Fire Department apparatus with defibrillators • Developed firefighting foam road map proposal with Safety and Training • Established DFD truck company minimum tool and equipment standard list • Deployed mobile command and communication vehicle procured with Homeland Security grant • Coordinated cross-training with DIA HazMat Strike Team DIVISION II - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION • Improved Fire Safety Permits Program as a result of improved communication with Operations Division re-
garding hazardous operations • Continued Public Education Program initiated in 2003 to train staff in commercial and residential facilities and
children in the City’s elementary schools • After the City’s adoption of the International Fire Codes in lieu of the Uniform Codes, submitted recommen-
dations for code change to the International Codes Council, resulting in 14 of these recommendations appear-ing as part of the 2006 Fire Code and three as part of the Building Code
• Trained all but one member of the investigative staff to be NAFI (National Association of Fire Investigators) certified, building credibility for our officers and making for more comprehensive investigation and fair in-spection practices
• Instituted the practice of having a Fire Protection Engineer with structural engineering background respond to significant structure fires, resulting in greater safety for firefighters
• Adopted a Life Safety Licensing Program for all fire protection and fire alarm installers, providing safer envi-ronments for Denver’s citizens and firefighters.
DIVISION III - TECHNICAL SERVICES • Built new collapse unit • Built new dive rig • Updated fire apparatus to bring all emergency response equipment within a 20-year replacement cycle Utilized federal monies to implement new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) • Built Station 26 • Installed mobile computer terminals (MCTs) in all response units • Installed new Vocal Alarm system • Began dispatching by real-time location • Began tracking all units by automatic vehicle locator (AVL)
DIVISION IV - ADMINISTRATION • Completed configuration and pre-implementation of TeleStaff time and leave accounting system for all De-
partment employees • Assisted in completing Career Service Human Resource employee classification review • Reconfigured Human Resource position responsibilities to reflect current Department needs and the hiring of a
new Benefits Manager for the Department • Completed cross-training for Human Resource team members to better serve Department clients • Integrated TeleStaff time and leave information into City PeopleSoft payroll system
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• Planned and held annual Benefits Fair and implemented the coincident ability to allow employees to elect some benefits on line
• Presented an expanded and improved new employee orientation to firefighter recruit class 2006-7 • Participated in two Officer Development Program courses by creating lesson plans and coordinating instruc-
tors • Provided leadership and coordination for the Department-wide Career Service Bonus Plan. (DFD was one of
only four City agencies to meet their Bonus Plan goals.) • Achieved significant cost savings by eliminating printing of several Department forms • Improved processes and timely submittal of information by posting forms on the Department website DIVISION V - SAFETY AND TRAINING • Continued in-service trainings at Rocky Mountain Fire Academy, including Drivers In-service Training, Live
Fire Burns In-service Training, and Ethics Training. 850 of 903 Department members completed Rapid Inter-vention Team (RIT) training. 600 members went through Rocky Mountain News Building high-rise training.
• Research and Development was heavily involved with the new Scott Air Packs (XG2) resulting in two In-service SCBA Training classes for all Department members
• Built a new search area using an 18-wheel trailer, allowing for training and evaluation in following a hose line, confined space, clearing a wall space through studs, and floor collapse
• RMFA was utilized by several outside entities: Colorado Department of Transportation, coal mine groups, mine rescue groups, and volunteer and paid fire departments
• Staff members from Denver, along with participating Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board departments, helped validate over 5000 test questions in order to comply with Pro Boards recommendation
• Upgraded Burn Building for safety • Completely redid Interior Tower stairwell, allowing for better water drainage; added a non-slip surface for
cold weather • The Regional Academy Committee continued work to lay the groundwork for a Regional Training Academy • Members have been working on preparing a new physical ability test for DFD firefighters, based on the Fair-
fax County, Virginia, model • Held a highly successful Cadet Mini-Academy for a large group of cadets, with much success due to the par-
ticipation of training staff members DIVISION VI - AIRPORT • Implemented Dangerous Goods Strike Team, securing approximately $1 million funding to train, equip, and
purchase a Hazardous Goods vehicle at no cost to the City. DIA firefighters were cross-trained to provide timely, expert service when responding to hazardous substance calls. No other Index E airport in the country has an on-site Hazardous Goods response team
• Installed mobile video equipment in all frontline equipment, helping to reduce damage from vehicle accidents • Acquired new equipment: one 1500 GPM 4-wheel-drive Engine, one new 100-foot Aerial, one new 4500
ARFF rig, two new air stairs, one new Chief’s car • Worked with DIA senior management to secure a 15-year replacement cycle agreement
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OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
Larry D. Trujillo, Fire Chief Phil Champagne, PIO/Community Services
Marie Madrid, Executive Assistant
James Sestrich, Deputy Chief Patrick Hynes, Assistant Chief Eric D. Braden, Psychologist
Barbara Butler, Finance Director
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE/COMMUNITY SERVICES The Public Information Office is staffed by two members providing coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication links for the Department in order to sustain critical rela-tionships with media and the community. This office provides news releases, public awareness campaigns, education programs, citizen outreach efforts, and general communications to the membership and the community. Public informa-tion has become very complex, with the majority of endeavors requiring collabo-ration with other City agencies in the release of documents and information relat-ing to the Freedom of Information Act and Colorado Open Records requests. In addition to the heavy workload, this office has established corporate alliances to fund various educational and public service programs that otherwise would not exist.
FIRE CHIEF
PIO/COMMUNITY SERVICE
DEPUTY CHIEF
Financial Management Psychological Services Emergency/Disaster Mgt liaison
Division Chief Operations
Special Ops/EMS Division 1
Division Chief Fire Prevention &
Investigation Division 2
Division Chief Technical Services Facilities, Fleet & Communications
Division 3
Division Chief Administration
Human Resources Division 4
Division Chief Safety & Training
Division 5
Division Chief Air-Structural &
ARFF Division 6
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Under the direction and assistance of Chief Trujillo, this office established “Friends of Fire”, a non-profit 501C(3) organization, whose board is comprised of key business and civic/community leaders. This office continues to form corpo-rate alliances to augment budgetary shortfalls in order to meet the goals of the De-partment in the mission of public safety. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (OEM) Assistant Chief Patrick Hynes is assigned as the Department’s liaison to the Of-fice of Emergency Management (OEM). His role is to sustain a joint relationship with the OEM in order to facilitate local and regional emergency preparedness and response. The OEM team provides training, planning, and other resources necessary to address homeland security and disaster-related issues. Through the efforts of OEM liaison, the Department was able to secure grant money to address interoperability between the Denver Fire Department and other agencies. This re-sulted in the development of a full response hazardous material response team, vehicle, and equipment at Denver International Airport, obtainment of a regional command vehicle, and a complete upgrade of suppression’s self contained breath-ing equipment. This representative also helps staff in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during any major emergency or disaster to provide coordination through the Na-tional Incident Management System (NIMS) and provide resources beyond initial response. OEM focuses on enhancing our capabilities to respond to terrorism and other ma-jor emergencies by aligning our mission with State and Federal priorities. PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Dr. Eric D. Braden provides psychological services to Department employees, spouses and their children. Utilization of psychological counseling has increased dramatically during 2006, resulting in a 37% higher than the average annual num-ber of sessions for previous years. This increase can be attributed to higher than normal incidents of serious firefighter injuries. In addition, long-range factors at-tributing to this high utilization may include; greater acceptability of mental health services to a changing population of firefighters, incremental growth over the years in awareness and acceptance of psychological services, and the insuffi-ciency of mental health services provided by health care plans.
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Dr. Braden also coordinates the Department’s Peer Support program. Peer Sup-port has proven to be an effective resource for members, especially for issues that are work-related in nature. Currently the Peer Support team consists of eleven highly dedicated volunteers. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is another program that has been es-tablished to assist firefighters in dealing with significant incidents of traumatic stress. This program has also seen significant utilization during 2006, resulting in ten group debriefings and five group defusings involving 117 firefighters. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT This office, under the direction of Barbara Butler, Finance Director, provides oversight and direction of the financial management, budgeting, and accounting responsibilities for the Denver Fire Department as mandated by the Mayor’s Of-fice. Funds managed include: General, Grant/Special Revenue, and Capital Im-provement Project Funds. Responsibilities include managing all finance and ac-counting activities in accordance with City fiscal and budget practices. The Fi-nance Director oversees the annual budgeting process and effectively managed 2006 budget expenditures in excess of $88 million and the processing of over $1.8 million in approved capital equipment for the Department. Additional responsibilities include general ledger monthly reports, accounts pay-able (review and process payments for goods/services, travel, P-Card, official functions, petty cash), accounts receivable, payroll salary schedules and separa-tion payoff audits, internal auditing, grant management, and posting of Old Hire Pension payments. During 2006, the accounts payable work unit processed 7,038 payment vouchers for Department-wide expenditures. Financial management also includes City internal billings, reimbursable billing projects for special events such as the Grand Prix, and UASI grant training jour-nals to transfer funds to the Department. In 2006, finance staff assisted with the Department’s successful Wildland Firefighting Assistance Program and prepared $318,000 in reimbursable invoices for the Fire Department. The Finance Director also manages the warehouse distribution/financial opera-tions for requisitioned items or specialized orders distributed daily to 33 fire sta-tions and support facilities. Inventory items include specialized firefighting tools, office supplies, protective equipment, and household supplies. The warehouse also provides backup supply and support for major incidents.
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Denver Fire Department
Division Chief Juan Gutierrez Assistant Chief Larry Farnsworth
Special Operations Chief David Quintana EMS Liaison Captain Russ Bray
Executive Assistant Telissa Adams
The Operations Division is responsible for delivering emergency services to those citizens who live, work in, and visit the City and County of Denver and the City of Glen-dale since December 30th, 2004. Operations Division members respond to all calls for emergency services, including: incidents in-volving fires, emergency medical service, structural and trench collapse, releases of hazardous substances, and various rescue situations. We also provide mutual aid re-sponses to surrounding communities. The city is divided into six response Districts with Denver International Airport designated as a separate Division. Each Dis-trict operates under the direction of Assistant Chiefs assigned to oversee the operation of up to eight companies. Assistant Chiefs are the Incident Commanders at all incidents in-volving two or more crews.
Apparatus assigned to the Operations Divi-sion are designed to address the wide spec-trum of emergency response expected by the citizens of Denver. • 27 engine Companies charged with fire
extinguishment and also designated as primary Basic Life Support (BLS)
units • 14 Truck Companies are designated to
perform search and rescue, forcible entry, victim rescue. Truck companies are the base of our large scale disaster response capabilities.
• 1 Heavy Rescue Company which is the nucleus of our Special Operations Technical Rescue Teams, charged with providing the expertise necessary to rescue Citizens and Firefighters trapped in life-threatening situations.
Special Operations Capabilities Include:
• Hazardous Materials Response Team in-vestigates and mitigates hazardous mate-rials releases, including decontamination of both victims and responders at large and small scale incidents.
• Collapse / High Angle Response Team
provides the expertise necessary to per-form specialized rescue operations in col-lapsed structures. This team is also re-sponsible for establishing the rescue sys-tems needed to reach victims trapped high overhead.
• Underwater Rescue Team is charged with the life safety of all Citizens in and around Denver’s waterways.
The members of the Operations Division act as an all-hazard response agency responding to citizen calls for assistance and providing a safety blanket that allows the city to main-tain high standards and a quality of life. The Operations Division is also responsible for the coordination of the EMS Education and recertification for all members of the Denver Fire Department.
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In addition to responding to emergency calls, all Denver Fire stations participate in a Fire Prevention program by inspecting and pre-planning all local area businesses, apartment buildings, schools, hospitals, nursing homes etc, on an annual basis. Through neighborhood groups, all fire sta-tions actively participate within their com-munities by attending numerous gatherings such as community events, reading pro-grams, tutoring, fire safety talks, homeown-ers association meetings, and demonstra-tions. This show of support display the continued commitment of Denver Fire. In order to address concerns over weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and other terrorist threats, Operations has been analyzing re-sponse capabilities and providing intensive training to address those issues. Local and inter-jurisdictional training sessions have been conducted related to biological, nuclear and chemical threats. A good portion of this training has been financed through grants re-sulting in no cost to the City.
Special Operations staff members served on the following committees: • MMRS Steering Committee. • Regional Equipment Committee. • Regional Training Committee. • Regional Specialty Vehicle sub-
committee. • Children’s & University Hospital Mov-
ing Committees. • Regional Search and Rescue capabilities
committee. • Governor’s Inauguration Security Team. • Safety Officer for the Rocky Mountain
News building Exercise design team. • State incident management committee. Special Operations’ accomplishments in-clude; • Completed Type III Incident Manager
certification. • Completed Type III Operations Section
Chief certification. • Completed Type III Safety Officer certi-
fication. • Grand Prix coordination.
The following is a list of the 2006 accomplishments • Acquired all but one (1) item for all Truck
Companies in order for them to be quali-fied as a Heavy Trucks.
• Purchased all the equipment necessary to equip a Ready Reserve Truck Company.
• Established Emergency Support Function (ESF) 4 & 9 for OEM operations.
• Completed the Operations Division Con-tinuity of Government Plan (COOP).
• Conducted tabletop exercises with state agencies for government buildings.
• Formalized the District Commander posi-tion.
• Facilitated the DIA Haz-Tech training funds acquisition.
• Established DFD Truck Company mini-mum tool and equipment standard list.
• Reviewed Technical rescue systems stan-dards.
• Certified six (6) members in Q-Rae meter • repair. • Started a Swift Water certification pro-
gram for members of the DFD water res-cue team.
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• Participated in a Unified Tabletop exer-cise/training with DPD.
• Developed Firefighting Foam road map proposal with Safety and Training.
• Decon introduction and familiarization with Public Works strike team members.
• Negotiated TB testing with Occupational Health.
• Improved working relationship with DHH Continued testing on EMS bags and other items.
• Examine and revise Technical Rescue technician status and requirements
• Set up Specialty Operations training guides for Technician, Operations, and Awareness levels.
• Finish Swift Water certifications • Conduct joint training with DPD SWAT
Team
• Align DFD Hazmat tech certification with State program
• Send all new members assigned to Res-cue, Engine 6 and Hamer 1 to 80 hour Hazmat class for certification
• Purchase 7 Thermal Imagers for the re-maining Truck companies not having one
• Purchase 1 hour SCBA bottles for all En-gine companies
• Finalize the revisions of the Operations Directives and Field Operations guide-lines
• Continue the replacement cycle for capi-tal tools and equipment
• Purchase and distribute AV3000 face pieces to all members
• Certify all Captains and Assistant Chiefs at the ICS 300 level.
• Certify all Division Chiefs at the ICS 400 level.
2007 Goals
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Denver Fire Department
Division Chief Joseph L. Gonzalez Assistant Chief dan Garcia
Staff Assistant Mimi Saylor
During 2006, the members of the Fire Pre-vention and Investigation Division were challenged to keep pace with unprecedented growth, change and rise in activity. Yet our customers—those who live in, work in, and visit the City, including all Department mem-bers—have been served and our goals achieved, even as we have had to transform our organizational structure and procedures to meet these challenges. One of the greatest challenges we faced was to fulfill daily obligations to customers and Department members while simultaneously investing sufficient resources to permit the Division to meet long-term goals. This diffi-cult balancing act is even further complicated by the reality of the City’s rapid growth and change, and the explosive growth of Division activity and responsibility. Fire continued to be the most costly public safety problem in the United States during 2006 as it has been for the past several dec-ades. Loss of human lives and injuries due to fire are exceeded only by those due to traffic accidents. Fire-caused property losses are far in excess of those caused by all classes of crime, and rival those produced by hurri-canes and earthquakes. The Denver Fire Department’s Fire Preven-tion and Investigation Division is involved with all activity that decreases the incidence of uncontrolled fire and the safety of those who occupy the City’s buildings. Fire pre-vention methods used by the Denver Fire Department focus on inspection, which in-cludes engineering and code enforcement; public fire safety education; and fire investi-gation.
Inspection, including enforcement, is the le-gal means of discovering and correcting de-ficiencies that pose a threat to life and prop-erty from fire. Enforcement can be a simple “Order to Comply”; where pursuing a legal path is the last resort. Good engineering by the Division's Fire Prevention Engineering Unit ensures that built-in safeguards (such as fire and smoke alarms and sprinkler sys-tems) are designed and installed properly to help prevent fires from starting and limit the spread of fire should it occur. Education programs inform and instruct the general public about the dangers of fire and about fire-safe behavior. Fire investigation aids fire prevention efforts by indicating problem areas that may require corrective educational efforts, inspection emphasis or legislation. The Fire Prevention and Investigation Divi-sion has a dedicated staff charged with en-forcing federal, state and local laws; ensur-ing that the required safety systems are in-stalled in all buildings and that installation complies with applicable standards; carrying out public education; and accurately and ef-ficiently identifying the cause of all fires, whether they are accidental or incendiary. The staff consists of officers, firefighters, fire protection engineers and Career Service Authority employees. The Career Service Authority employees support not only the uniformed personnel of the Fire Prevention and Investigation Division but also those members of the Operations and Airport Di-visions who are engaged in fire safety in-spection efforts.
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As a unit, the Division accomplished a great deal during 2006. Not only did they conduct the technical inspections of the City’s more complex occupancies, but they also responded to hundreds of referrals from citizens; federal, state and local agencies and DFD Opera-tions Division personnel (see table, below). Division personnel document and maintain files on all Fire Prevention and Investigation Division activities as well as the inspection records for the Operations Division.
Referrals Responded to During 2006 (initial response only; does not reflect follow-up visits)
Referring Party Number of Referrals
Operations Division 247
City Council 92
Residents/Citizens 137
State Agencies 40
Federal Agencies 7
City Agencies 82
Fire Investigation
Fire investigation and subsequent cause de-termination are the responsibility of the Fire Investigation Unit. The term “fire investiga-tion” describes a broad range of activities that deal with post-fire data gathering and analysis to document fire ignition scenarios, fire development, material identification, hu-man behavior and fire safety lessons learned. Investigation with respect to the origin of the fire may begin at any time after a fire has be-gun or after it has ended. Investigations are usually concerned with ignition scenarios and area-of-origin determination, with par-ticular emphasis on the investigation of in-cendiary and suspicious or fatal fires.
Fire incidents are also investigated in terms of loss-analysis and prevention. Investiga-tions conducted for loss-analysis purposes focus on the reasons for fire spread, perform-ance of fire protection features, and those factors contributing to life loss or property damage in addition to fire cause and origin details. Division personnel use experience and scien-tific methods to solve the puzzles of fires and explosions. They maintain a comprehensive database of fires and explosions that can make a substantial contribution to reducing losses in many ways, including through the regulatory and code-making processes.
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Fire setting by juveniles create issues far beyond vandalism, since it can occur with children too young to form intent or understand the consequences of losing control of a fire or flame. In the mid-1990s, recognizing that a full 7% of those arrested annually for arson in the United States were under the age of 10, the Department's investigators had to learn to recog-nize the critical patterns and features differentiating “fire play” from deliberate fire-setting so that the proper problem could be addressed. With a recidivism rate of 1% during the first ten years since the program was initiated in Denver, the unit’s Juvenile Fire-setters Intervention Program has made great progress in addressing and curtailing the problem of juvenile fire-setting. The Fire Investigation Unit, lead by Captain Anthony Berumen and Lieutenant Glenn Lopez, consists of investigators who have completed the Denver Police Academy and are certified by the National Association of Arson Investigators and the National Fire Protection
Activity Number
Investigations 576
Cases Filed 65
Felony Arrests 27
Juveniles Counseled 210
Fire Investigation Unit - 2006 Activity
Fire Prevention
The Denver Fire Department conducts an-nual fire safety inspections of nearly 24,000 commercial properties, a large percentage of which require at least one follow-up inspec-tion to ensure compliance. Many require several re-inspections and, often, court ap-pearances. Operations Division personnel conduct the majority of these inspections. Company fire inspection procedures include conducting building surveys, correcting com-mon problems concerning life safety, verify-ing that hazardous processes/operations have been approved by Fire Prevention personnel and have current permits, identifying fire hazards, and directing the property owner or business owner to correct violations to obtain compliance.
Division personnel ensure that safety sys-tems (e.g., smoke detection, fire detection and fire alarm) in commercial occupancies throughout the City are installed in accor-dance with applicable standards and that these systems are inspected and tested on a regular basis. They ensure that occupancies that use, store, or produce hazardous materi-als and substances have disclosed accurate reports of quantities and that their operations are in compliance with applicable standards.
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During 2006, first-time Fire Safety Inspection totals were as follows:
Fire Safety Inspections - 2006 Activity
Division Number of Inspections Completed Operations 18,642 Fire Prevention and Investigation 5,196
A new licensing program mandated by City Council began in July 2006. The Di-vision now tests and licenses professionals who install and maintain fire safety systems — sprinkler systems, special extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers — and registers apprentices in those disciplines. During the first six months of the program, extensive efforts were made to publicize the pro-gram and achieve buy-in by the professional organizations and local fire safety companies. As of Dec. 31, 2006, a total of 722 installer licenses and 537 appren-tice registrations had been issued. The Division issues permits for a wide range of hazardous materials and operations, including LPG (propane), hot works, chemical storage, flammable and combustible liquids, etc., as well as for special events. Issuance of a permit re-quires a separate, dedicated inspection. The total number of permits issued during 2006 was 4,496. Finally, the Division runs the Special Detail Program, which coordinates the hiring of off-duty firefighters by event managers to ensure public safety dur-ing public events involving 300 or more people. During 2006, the Division coor-dinated Special Detail services for 3,087 events.
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Denver Fire Department
Division Chief Robert G. Tade Assistant Chief Dave frank
Captain Pat Kenealy Lieutenant Scott Simpson
Master Mechanic Dan Freix Superintendent of Fire Alarms Leonard Leeper
Executive Assistant Martez Johnson
The Technical Services Division is proud to provide a wide range of logistical services for the Denver Fire Department. The Divi-sion is organized as follows: Facility Main-tenance and Management, Fire Dispatch, Fleet Management and the Line Shop. Each of these groups provides services which are vital to the efficient operation of the Denver Fire Department.
Facility Maintenance
Facility Maintenance and Management is re-sponsible for the day-to-day upkeep of 29 firehouses and 7 support facilities. The Divi-sion oversees all capital improvement pro-jects related to these facilities. Facility main-tenance is also responsible for identifying the need for, and the planning of, any new fire-house or support facility. This department also oversees the acquisition of land and de-sign work for any new facility.
2006 was another year of major challenges for the Fleet Management staff. Initial budget cuts, an aging fleet, increased workload, and no additional staffing were all challenges to be faced. Our fleet of roughly seventy-five emergency apparatus was originally ap-proved for only two replacement units in the current Capital Improvement cycle. After working diligently with the Mayor, the City Council, and the Budget Office staff, addi-tional funds were made available by Mayor Hickenlooper later in 2006 to bring our emergency vehicle fleet average age down to a maximum age of twenty years by the end of 2007. Following that, The Mayor author-
ized moving forward with the purchase of five additional pieces of apparatus in the 2006 budget year. Though this apparatus won’t come into service until 2007, Mayor Hickenlooper provided us with a much needed enhancement to our fleet. Our fleet was also bolstered in 2006 with the renovation of three vehicles that were con-verted to Fire Department use by the Fleet Maintenance team. • A tractor-trailer beverage rig acquired
from Coors Brewing Company was suc-cessfully transformed into a Confined-Space/Collapse Rescue apparatus that meets the Department’s needs much more efficiently than the previous truck and utility trailer unit that was assembled back in 1991 as a “stop-gap” measure until funding became available for a proper re-placement. This unit provides on-board electrical service, breathing air, rescue tool storage, and large timber carrying ca-pacity all in one unit.
• A 1991 low-mileage command vehicle
was acquired from the Colorado State Pa-trol and transformed into our Water Res-cue unit complete with a system that pro-vides easy loading and unloading of a roof mounted Zodiac inflatable boat and motor. The command vehicle interior was com-pletely gutted and replaced with storage compartments, benches, and features that support Department dive operations.
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• We also replaced our 1985 dump truck used for Hazardous Materials response with a newer 2001 model that was slated for the City surplus auction. Though this refurbishment was not nearly as in-depth as the other two vehicle projects, the final outcome gave us a much improved vehi-cle. With a few modifications, this newer vehicle also provides us with a safe means of towing and maneuvering our air shovel trailer unit. The air shovel unit serves dou-ble duty by supporting collapse rescue and hazardous material operations.
While these vehicle projects consumed an
incredible amount of labor resources from our already busy Fleet Management staff, they provide our Firefighter personnel some much needed upgrades in the spe-cialty vehicle fleet.
Another very large project that was begun in 2006 and will be completed in 2007 is the replacement of existing department SCBA units with the newest and safest Scott SCBA units acquired through the grant process. This major change out will include over 300 SCBA air-pack units and over 1000 individ-ual face piece and regulator assemblies. All of these units are tested and individually fit; consuming a large amount of labor. The vehicle maintenance staff is comprised of one Master Mechanic and one Assistant Master Mechanic, fourteen Mechanics, one Stock Keeper, one Administrative Assistant, and one Custodian. Our team proudly per-forms all repair and maintenance, both pre-ventative and emergency, of nearly every piece of equipment and vehicle used in all Divisions of the Denver Fire Department. We also provide assistance to various other City agencies. Fleet Maintenance personnel are
on call every day to provide the highest quality support service to our Department.
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Fire Dispatch Group is part of the City and County of Denver’s Combined Communica-tions Center. The Center includes 911 Call-Takers, Police Dispatchers, EMS Dispatchers and the Fire Dispatchers. The Center han-dles approximately 1.4 million phone calls per year. Of these calls, the Center dis-patches approximately 82,000 fire depart-ment responses. The dispatchers are responsible for interact-ing with the public through emergency and non-emergency phone calls; dispatching all of the fire apparatus, tracking nearly all Fire department related radio communications and operating a number of the other emer-gency warning systems located within the center. One Lieutenant/System Analyst, along with employees from other agencies, maintain the City’s Computer Aided Dis-patch System (CAD). A Captain is responsi-ble for the day to day administration, opera-tions and scheduling of employees within this group. An Assistant Chief has the over-all command responsibility of the group as well as working with the command/supervisory staff to the other agencies to maintain and operate the Combined Commu-nication Center.
The Line Shop is responsible for providing electronic, electric and technology research services for the Denver Fire Department and other city agencies. The Line Shop staff consists of the Superin-tendent and Assistant Superintendent of Fire Alarm, fifteen Fire Technical System Spe-cialist (formerly known as Linemen) and one Care Service-Building Maintenance Technician. Each System Specialist possess a variety of skills, experience and education. Their unique abilities allow the Line Shop to provide a comprehensive array of technical support for the DFD. The Line Shop performs a broad range of technical functions including the installa-tion, maintenance and repair of all mobile and portable radios; fire apparatus intercom and communication systems, and the new Automatic Vehicle Location equipment and Mobile Computer Terminals. They also maintain Denver’s radio firebox reporting system, Denver’s communication tower equipment with their certified tower crew, and all vehicular exhaust evacuation systems installed in each fire station. The group also designs, installs, repairs and maintains Denver’s Emergency Warning System and all electrical equipment within Fire Department facilities. During 2006, the Line Shop replaced the last of the fire station alerting system equipment that had been installed and in continuous op-eration since 1972. This equipment was
Dispatch
Line Shop
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replaced with computer controlled equipment designed, programmed, and maintained by the Line Shop. The goal for 2007 is to begin the replacement of the existing radio firebox reporting system originally installed in the mid 70’s with a new computerized system which will enhance the capability and reliability of the system. The Technical Services Division is involved in many supporting roles which are vital to the continued efficient operation of the Denver Fire Department. The Technical Ser-vices Division looks forward to facing future challenges and providing an excellent standard of service to the Denver Fire Department and the citizens of the City and County of Denver.
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Denver Fire Department
Division Chief James W. Hunsaker Human Resources Director—Marinda Kincaid
The Fire Department Administration Divi-sion, under the direction of Division Chief Jim Hunsaker, operates to provide a compre-hensive range of services to department members and Denver’s citizens. In keeping with Mayor Hickenlooper’s objectives, the Administration Division’s Human Resources and Finance sections focus on offering exem-plary customer service. Human Resources is responsible for re-searching, managing and administering bene-fit programs, personnel actions (Civil and Career Services), risk management, em-ployee records, and internal investigations. Marinda Kincaid is the Human Resources Director for the department.
The Administration and Human Resources Team of the Fire Department is committed to serving the employees and families of the Department and the citizens of Denver in the areas of Human Resources, Payroll, Staffing, Time & Leave Accounting, Employee Bene-fits, and Internal Investigations. We strive to make the best possible use of new technolo-gies to streamline reporting practices and re-duce the use of paper forms and docu-ments. We also seek to incorporate ‘best practices’ whenever possible to enhance our ability to provide high quality customer ser-vice. We provide service to all employees of the Fire Department in the areas of Peer Support & Employee Assistance, ADA, EEO, & FML management and contribute to the efforts of the Department and the Civil Service Com-mission to identify, select, and hire a work-force that meets the operational needs of the
Department and that will benefit from en-riched diversity. The team also responds to Denver citizen requests for information re-garding Department demographics and day-to-day emergency and non-emergency ac-tivities. Health, Dental and Life Insurance, payroll
deductions, dependent and beneficiary changes, roster updates, W-4 updates, De-ferred Retirement Option Plan (D.R.O.P) en-rollment, normal retirement enrollment, leave accounting and Family Medical Leave counseling, and Time and Leave accounting. Pension Board application and review, survi-vor benefits, and legal/payroll issues and pay adjustments are also handled by the Ad-ministration Division Team.
Civil Service and Career Service staffing, roster management, leave management. Processing of new hires, reclassifications, promotions, longevity, resignations. Posi-tion and rank management. Public Safety Cadet assignments and coordination. Re-quests for hiring and promotion, procuring and distribution of badges. Response to ma-jor incidents to provide administrative sup-port.
ADMINISTRATION TEAM COMMITMENT STATEMENT
Payroll & Benefits
Personnel
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Review and follow-up of injuries subject to Worker’s Compensation rules. Line-of-duty and non-line of duty injury management. Modified duty assignments and monitoring coordination with Denver Health employee medical personnel. Wellness Program in support of Department motto “Everyone Comes Home.”
Maintenance of all administrative and medi-cal records. Contract and administrative grievance file maintenance. Legal, Fair La-bor Standards, ADA, Division Directives and Guidelines, Field Operating Guidelines con-trol and updates. Off-duty employment re-cords.
Investigation of internal matters involving discipline, grievances, and liaison with the Office of the City Attorney.
This section processes all leave and excep-tion pay (overtime/acting pay) documents into automated accounting systems. Devel-ops department’s annual leave liability re-port. Maintains and audits timesheets for compliance with CSA and CBA rules/regulations. Separation pay administration-computes and processes all separation pay for members leaving the department. Assists
members with completions of retirement documents. Processes Detail payroll and tracks special events for future reference and billing purposes.
Records Management
Internal Investigations
Time & Labor/Leave Accounting
Risk Management
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Denver Fire Department
Division Chief Charles McMillan Assistant Chief Stephen Sauls
Captain Angela Cook Executive Assistant Marsha Madison
The Safety and Training Division has the pri-mary responsibility of providing training to all firefighters. Our goal has been, and will continue to be to provide quality training to each member of the Department, specific to their job description and needs. The Divi-sion is responsible for the following: Re-search and Development, provides an evalua-tion of firefighting tools and equipment, pro-tective clothing and gear, and use-testing items for the fire service. This is accom-plished by working with purchasing to make recommendations, review and approve new contracts. In-service training is provided to all line firefighters by the training division. A Driver Coordinator certifies new drivers and investigates accidents. This individual is part of the drivers’ review committee and also instructs new recruits and incumbents. The Drillmaster is responsible for coordina-tion of all training for new recruits, along with coordinating (outside agencies training) and generating revenue for the academy, as well as in-service instructor.
2006 Accomplishments In-Service Training – RIT (Rapid Interven-tion Team) 850 department members out of 903 completed the training. This was achieved with the assistance from the Denver Public Schools. 600 members went through the Rocky Mountain News Building high-rise training. Research and Development was heavily in-volved with the new Scott Air Packs (NXG2). This transition resulted in the need for two in-service SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) training classes for all department members.
Recruit class 2005-2 Twenty firefighters were certified as Firefighter II Nov. 2006. Search Trailer – a new search training facil-ity area was built using a semi trailer. Skills that can be utilized and evaluated are: fol-lowing a hose-line, working in a confined space, clearing a wall space through studs, and dealing with floor collapse. Continual training of outside agencies – Colorado Department of Transportation, coal mine groups, mine rescue groups, vol-unteer and paid fire departments are just some of the agencies that have utilized the RMFA (Rocky Mountain Fire Academy) and, more importantly, have utilized staff expertise in matters of firefighting. Recruit Class 2006-1 – started December 1, 2006 with 24 members. Validation of test bank – Staff members from Denver along with participating CMCB (Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board) departments took part in the valida-tion of over 5,000 test questions in order to comply with Pro Boards recommendation. Evaluators - Provided teams of Level III evaluators to, Colorado Springs Fire Depart-ment, West Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Department for supporting their testing activities. Burn Building – All windows and door hinges were welded to the structure, and the burn pan was updated for safety. A majority of the doors and windows were also fitted with new handles to meet NFPA standards.
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Interior Tower stairwell – the stairwell on the interior of the tower was completely re-done. The new design allows for better wa-ter drainage and adds a non-slip surface for cold weather use. Forklift shed – A forklift shed was built by training staff members. Video Production – RMFA staff started working toward hi-tech video production with recently purchased video editing equip-ment. Regional Academy – staff has been and is currently working on laying the groundwork for a Regional Academy – through the Re-gional Academy Committee. Work Performance Evaluation – members of our staff have been working diligently on preparing a new incumbent test for DFD (Denver Fire Department) firefighters, based on the Fairfax County Virginia model. Cadet Mini-Academy – was held for a large group of cadets in 2006. (With much success due to the participation from training staff members.) Officer Development - Completed three Offi-cer Development Programs: (Nov. 06 - 101) Lieutenants, (Feb. 06 - 102) Captains and (Jun. 05 - 103) Assistant Chiefs. Officer De-velopment classes are part of the eligibility requirements for promotional testing. SCBAFace piece Fit-test - On going.
2007 Forecast
Vent Prop – a new roof training structure, with combined efforts from Denver Fire De-partment and Aurora Fire Department, will be built where the current large flammables pit currently sits. The model is for a two-story prop that will include flat, slanted, and steep pitched roof cutting surfaces. Video Camera – a high-definition ‘movie-style’ camera will be purchased with the in-tent of filming all in-service training, recruit training and eventually posting drills and evolutions on the DFD web. DFD Training Web site – RMFA is currently looking at building our own web site with training tidbits, upcoming classes and gen-eral info for the Department. 2006-1 – this Recruit class graduated May 4, 2007. Triple-wide trailer and new bunker trailer – Purchased in February 2007 to enhance the ability to provide training at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy. Driving Simulator – DFD initiated the pur-chase of a driving simulator in 2006. Deliv-ery and installation with support programs should be in place no later than midyear 2007. For effective use, training will be held every week with an emphasis on the re-duction of preventable accidents. All Fire-fighters, Engineers, Captains, and Chief Of-ficers will participate in this training. We are striving for a reduction of 25% in pre-ventable accidents
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Department Training – Curriculum for 6 an-nual district trainings: (1) Self-Rescue May-day Techniques; (2) RIT Techniques; (3) SCBA Familiarization; (4) Live Burns @ burn building; (5) Communications Drills; (6) IMS Review Develop curriculum and implement depart-ment wide in-service training to be con-ducted by training staff. In-Service training on Coaching and Leader-ship (completed Feb. 2007). Plans are in the works to update our training and record keeping procedures. 2007-1 Recruit class of 24 new hires in Au-gust 2007. Research & Development - Continue to work with Purchasing to review and approve new contracts. Continue to research and evaluate clothing, tools and equipment.
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Denver Fire Department
Division Chief Nick Nuanes Assistant Chief Jeff Mees
Executive Assistant Celina Salgado
The Denver Fire Department Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Division is responsible for providing emergency services at Denver International Airport (DIA) and the sur-rounding five mile area. Established in 1998, ARFF has a staff of 90 line firefighters who protect the 5th busiest airport in the world. The division includes 3 twenty-four hour Assistant Chiefs who manage the day-to-day operations providing firefighting and coverage for all structures on the airport property and ARFF coverage. ARFF has one Division chief who works as a liaison be-tween Airport Operations and the Depart-ment of Safety. This individual is responsi-ble for ensuring that the Division is in com-pliance with all federal regulations and for creating a vision for better, less-costly ser-vice while providing a safe environment for the traveling public and the Firefighters at Denver International Airport. 25 firefighters staff six pieces of ARFF equipment as well as four pieces of structural equipment for cover of 50 square miles of some of the most expensive and sensitive real estate in the Rocky Mountain region. Due to the airports isolated location, these fire companies are not utilized to respond to any other City incidents.
The DIA ARFF Training Academy is man-aged by Assistant Chief Rex King and a staff of 3 full time employees and a contingent of adjunct instructors. The Academy is a Sup-port Battalion for the Airport Division. In addition to providing training and certifica-tion to DIA firefighters, the Academy is marketed to national, regional and state air-ports to provide training services for them. The Academy and it’s cadre of instructors have recently been certified by IFSAC to is-sue ARFF certifications and is one of a lim-ited number of training centers across the country to do so.
DIA ARFF Training Academy
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The Academy facility has a stationary crash simulator, multiple classrooms, drill ground, ARFF apparatus, breathing equipment, and cache of tools and equipment. Chief King and his crew can design custom curricula for any subject area for which an organization seeks training from live burns to confined space rescue.
Division Six—Aircraft Rescue Firefighting
110 ft. Aerial Platform
(1)
Pump equipped Hummers, for tunnel Operations
(2)
3,000 gal first line re-sponse vehicles. ARFF CRASH RIGS
(7)
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2006 STATISTICAL SUMMARY
2nd Alarm Fires 0
3rd or Greater Alarms 1
Total Alarms 79761
Structure Fires 769
Other Fires Within Structures 13
Vehicle Fires 436
Other Fires 58
Total Fires 1276
Over Pressure Ruptures 49
Medical Calls 38208
Auto Accidents 8681
Other Rescues 4794
Hazardous Conditions 2816
Service Calls 5294
Good Intent Calls 5207
Malicious False Alarms 718
System Malfunctions 3045
Other False Alarms 6152
Community Service 828
Other Calls 2693
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CIVILIAN INJURIES AND DEATHS IN RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
CIVILIAN DEATHS IN RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRES BY AGE
DEATH BY AGE
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Total Casualties 655 Firefighter Injuries 283 Firefighter Death 1 Civilian Injuries 318 Civilian Injuries (Fire Related) 87 Civilian Deaths 53
Assist police or other government agency 1
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 20
Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 6
Medical assist, assist EMS crew 3
Motor vehicle accident with injuries 6
Rescue, EMS incident, other 9
Water & ice-related rescue, other 1
Civilian Deaths (Fire Related) 7
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District Fires Losses 02 131 $959,227.00 03 119 $7,655,625.00 04 222 $3,108,111.00 05 76 $884,712.00 06 90 $967,592.00 07 121 $2,738,276.00 DIA 5 $4,000.00
Total 764 $16,317,543.00
STRUCTURE FIRE LOSSES BY DISTRICT
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRES BY FIXED PROPERTY 2006
Property Use Fires Residential, Other (400) 6 1 or 2 family dwelling (419) 251 Multifamily dwelling (429) 281 Boarding/rooming house, residential ho-tels (439) 4
Hotel/motel, commercial (449) 14 Residential board and care (459) 8 Dormitory-type residence, other (460) 2 Sorority house, fraternity house (462) 0 Barracks, dormitory (464) 1
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TYPE OF CALL CH1 D02 D03 D04 D05 D06 D07 RED CH SPOPS1
Structure Fires 5 281 213 335 86 127 150 4 2
Other Fires in Struc-tures 0 4 3 5 0 3 1 0 0
Vehicle Fires 0 18 9 18 14 6 10 7 0
Other Fires 0 11 10 10 4 7 5 2 0
ALL FIRES 5 314 235 368 104 143 166 13 2
Over Pressure Rup-tures 0 4 7 4 1 1 10 1 0
Medical Calls 0 58 28 31 27 19 19 13 0
Auto Accidents 0 119 208 133 127 151 103 5 0
Other Rescue Calls 0 15 6 18 7 13 12 4 0
TOTAL EMS/RESCUE 0 196 249 186 162 184 144 23 0
Hazardous Conditions 1 291 246 371 147 197 162 185 7
Service Calls 0 171 121 163 67 103 87 33 1
Good Intent Calls 1 423 269 349 70 270 153 33 0
Other False Alarms 0 1210 727 1094 386 445 356 98 2
Other Calls 76 4187 2613 3331 1201 1796 1434 494 16
TOTAL CALLS 83 6792 4460 5862 2137 3138 2502 879 28
District Chiefs Responses
DISTRICT ACTIVITY TYPE OF CALL 02 03 04 05 06 07 DIA OJ
Structure Fires 87 97 277 83 82 130 5 0
Other Fires in Structures 4 2 1 1 4 1 0 0
Vehicle Fires 61 55 64 83 69 92 9 0
Other Fires 8 6 15 4 8 11 3 0
ALL FIRES 160 160 357 171 163 234 17 0
Over Pressure Ruptures 6 10 10 5 1 15 1 0
Medical Calls 7599 5071 8870 3992 4354 6558 991 0
Auto Accidents 1571 1709 1431 1142 1297 1356 31 0
Other Rescue Calls 820 202 1258 771 608 598 490 0
TOTAL EMS/RESCUE 9996 6992 11569 5910 6260 8527 1513 0
Hazardous Conditions 349 364 602 330 374 284 367 0
Service Calls 1023 675 1378 723 635 751 58 0
Good Intent Calls 1279 762 1106 521 562 820 88 0
Other False Alarms 1314 850 1627 824 695 651 148 0
Other Calls 15968 10826 18299 9101 9533 12139 2366 0
TOTAL CALLS 30089 20629 34938 17580 18222 23406 4557 0
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TYPE OF CALL AL CLPSE HM1 HM3 RES UW1 Structure Fires 83 0 147 0 434 0 Other Fires in Structures 0 0 3 0 6 0 Vehicle Fires 4 0 3 1 22 0 Other Fires 0 0 6 0 12 0 ALL FIRES 87 0 159 1 474 0 Over Pressure Ruptures 0 0 11 0 3 0 Medical Calls 2 1 103 2 322 2 Auto Accidents 0 4 33 13 190 5 Other Rescue Calls 0 1 56 0 49 2 TOTAL EMS/RESCUE 2 6 203 15 564 9 Hazardous Con-ditions 18 13 777 25 174 2 Service Calls 133 1 83 0 156 5 Good Intent Calls 0 0 269 0 268 2 Other False Alarms 1 0 72 0 80 5 Other Calls 256 28 1640 45 2158 53 TOTAL CALLS 497 48 3203 86 3874 76
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RESCUE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMPANIES
EN
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CO
MP
AN
IES
TYPE
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ther
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ALL
FI
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128
148
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l C
alls
22
48
1474
12
64
812
1158
23
57
770
1480
13
69
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7 33
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8 34
8 57
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6 43
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6 52
3 26
5 34
5 36
4 38
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11
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101
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37
9 18
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3 22
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7 28
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7 24
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45
87
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71
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2840
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2308
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1 3
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59
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RESCUE CALLS
RESCUE CALL BY TYPE OF SITUATION SITUATION NUMBER Auto Accidents 8681
Medical Calls 38208
Other Rescue Calls 4794
Lock In 81
Search 5
51769
MEDICALS BY ACTION TAKEN ACTION TAKEN NUMBER Assistance 891
EMS & Transport 35642
Fill-in, Standby 34
Fire 2
Fires, Rescue & Hazardous Conditions 16
Hazardous Condition 8
Information, Investigation & Enforcement 1630
Other 104
Search & Rescue 6
System & Services 4
38337
AUTO ACCIDENTS BY ACTION TAKEN ACTION TAKEN NUMBER Assistance 208
EMS & Transport 6327
Fill-in, Standby 12
Fire 1
Fires, Rescues 7 Hazardous Conditions 22
Hazardous Condition 89
Information, Investigation & Enforcement 2143
Other 59
Search & Rescue 54
Systems & Services 2
8917
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RESCUE CALLS BY TIME OF DAY
FIRE AND ALARAM RESPONSES BY TIME OF DAY
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SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Denver Fire Department thanks The Denver Firefighters Mu-seum located at 1326 Tremont St. in Denver, Colorado for photo-graphs submitted for publication, and a special thanks to all of the photographers whom over the years provided a pictorial insight on the life of a Denver Firefighter. A special thanks to Omar Moreno (Intern), who provided the graphics and artwork which gave this publication more appeal and depth. To all of the Division Chiefs and their staff members who provided the biographies of their departments. Thanks to Mike Stutz who provided the editor with the technical tools to better extract information for all of the charts, graphs and statistical summaries presented in this publication. And a very special thanks to Division Chief Jim Hunsaker, Assis-tant Chief Pat Hynes and Division Chief Robert Tade for their ex-cellent proofreading skills. Martez Johnson Executive Assistant Technical Services Editor
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