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