leeds 1000 islands fire services department profile
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Leeds 1000 Islands Fire Services Department
Profile
January 2012Fire Chief Gerry Bennett
To effectively and professionally provide protection to the residents and visitors of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
and surrounding area. Protection from adverse effects of fires, sudden medical emergencies or exposure to dangerous conditions created by man or nature that may threaten their lives or
property. We strive to do so using a wide variety of programs varying from prevention and public education to response in a safe and courteous
manner.
Mission Statement
Organizational Chart Municipal Council
CAO
Fire Chief
AD/C
Station One
Station Captain
Captain
Lieutenants
Firefighters
Station Two
Station Captain
Captain
Lieutenants
Firefighters
Station Three
Station Captain
Captain
Lieutenants
Firefighters
Station Four
Station Captain
Captain
Lieutenants
Firefighters
CFPO
Administrator
Vast area Diverse number of structures, services and
facilities Casino, pipeline and international bridge
transportation 3 major arteries (Highways/Water/Rail) Various lakes and private cottage laneways;
not maintained by municipality Permanent and summer residences located
in small rural hamlets
Overview
Fire Protection and Prevention Act,1997 requirements met through :◦ Public education◦ Inspections◦ Open air burning◦ Smoke alarm program◦ Training and development
Fire Prevention
OFM, OML, WSIB, OHS-Section 21 Guidelines requirements met through: ◦ Weekly training sessions◦ Internal and external extra training sessions◦ Cross training between stations and departments
Fire Service Training
Station OneLocated in Lansdowne 28 Personnel
1- Pumper 1- Pumper Tanker
1- Tanker 1- Rescue
1- ½ Ton Utility Truck 1- Marine Unit and Trailer
1- ATV and Trailer 1- Brush Fire Trailer
1- Marine Unit in Water Seasonally
Station Two
Located in Seeleys Bay
18 Personnel
1- Mini Pumper 1- Pumper Tanker
1- Rescue 1- ½ Ton Utility Truck
1- Antique Pumper
Station Three
Located on County Road 32
22 Personnel
1- Pumper 2- Tankers
1- Rescue 1- ½ Ton Utility Truck
1- Marine Unit and Trailer
Station Four
Located in Lyndhurst 16 Personnel
1- Pumper 1- Tanker
1- ½ Ton Utility Truck 1- Marine Unit and Trailer
1- Mule and Trailer
Located in Lyndhurst
1 – 2 story Draeger Propane Container
1- Propane Car
Driving Training gravel and asphalt (simulate 401/road/4 way intersection)
Pond for Pump Training
Approximate 10 Acre Site - Future development
Training Centre
1 Fire Chief (shared with Gananoque) 1 CFPO (full time) 1 AD/C (part time 20 hours a week) 1 Administrator (full time/part time 27 hours
a week) 2 – ½ Ton utility trucks assigned
respectively to CFPO and AD/C 1 Fire Prevention Trailer (shared with
Gananoque)
Other Personnel/Vehicles
Volunteer Firefighters are compensated through a point system
Points awarded for:◦ Participation at training sessions◦ Call attendance◦ Clean up after calls◦ Fire Prevention activities◦ Meeting attendance◦ Hall check duty◦ Other approved activities
Average point value from 2007-2011 is $11.80
Additionally Officers are given an honourarium based upon performance evaluation system
Point System
Other Statistics
Average Call Activity 2001-2010
265
Average Age of Firefighters in 2011
39.53 years
Average Years of Service in 2011
11.40 years
Average Tenure of New Hires 3-5 years
Department 2010 2011
ATHENS 82 53
AUGUSTA 131 145
EDWARDSBURGH/CARDINAL 180 197
ELIZABETHTOWN/KITLEY 213 207
FRONT OF YONGE 86 95
KEMPTVILLE 257 254
LEEDS & 1000 ISLANDS 308 327
MERRICKVILLE 78 78
RIDEAU LAKES 209 238
Leeds and Grenville Fire Departments Call Volume
Year Total Losses
2001 $366,000
2002 $365,000
2003 $717,200
2004 $370,000
2005 $1,083,000
2006 $788,600
2007 $3,345,400
2008 $604,700
2009 $1,368,340
2010 $1,346,982
Total $10,355,222
Average $1,035,522
Fire Losses
Year Operating Capital Total
2001 $507,700 $193,000 $700,700
2002 $509,694 $226,000 $735,694
2003 $540,795 $390,000 $930,795
2004 $598,757 $314,000 $912,757
2005 $681,014 $201,244 $882,258
2006 $750,482 $483,000 $1,233,482
2007 $775,600 $368,500 $1,144,100
2008 $624,705 $337,500 $962,205
2009 $635,926 $260,000 $895,926
2010 $784,843 $96,000 $880,843
2011 $797,804 $140,000 $937,804
Budget
Leeds Thousand Islands Fire Services personnel strive to continue in the best professional manner. They are common in their goal to provide efficient, timely, and well trained response. All staff is mindful of their need to be accountable to the rate payers always taking budgets into consideration.
Future Challenges◦ MOL/Legislation◦ Retention◦ Succession Planning
Summary
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