Fire & Rescue Divisional Review Part 1: November 25 th 2013 Part 2: December 9 th 2013 Part 3:TBC 2014 Presentation Dates

Presentation Topics Part 1: Introduction, Organization Operations and Services Part 2: Training and Support Part 3: Prevention, Education, Challenges

Mission Statement West Vancouver Fire & Rescue proudly serves the community. Our mission is to prevent or minimize the impacts of emergency incidents by: –Providing exceptional public safety through prompt and effective response to fire, rescue and medical emergencies; –Ensuring the protection of life, property and the environment; –Delivering fire prevention and education on fire and life safety to the public.

Vision Statement To pursue leadership and excellence in the fire service through proactive training, preparedness and partnerships

Consolidated – Operating Expenses Total 2013 Operating Budget $13,332,029

Organization Chart

Services Fire Prevention and Suppression Medical Rescue Environmental Protection Public Assistance Fire and Life Safety Education

Operations S

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From Incident to ‘On Scene’ West Vancouver Fire Rescue Master Fire Plan – 2007 Dave Mitchell & Associates Ltd. S

Average On Scene Time by Zone West Vancouver Fire Rescue Master Fire Plan – 2007 Dave Mitchell & Associates Ltd. S

West Vancouver S

Incident Types 1.Medical Incidents (MESA) 2.Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) 3.Rescue 4.Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) 5.Assistance Response 6.Fire R

MESA ‘Medical Emergency Service Alarm’ Some examples –Heart attacks –Strokes –Choking –Respiratory emergencies –Emergency Childbirth R

Incident TypeMESA Total Incidents3787 %45.8% MESA Incidents 2012 S

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MVA Two main categories –MVA –MVA - Rescue Required R

Incident TypeMVA Total Incidents3787 %7.5% Motor Vehicle Accidents 2012 S

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Rescue Rescue - Confined Space Rescue - High Angle Technical Rescue - Other Rescue - Trench Rescue - Water R

Incident TypeRescues Total Incidents3787 %0.7% Rescues 2012 S

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HAZMAT Carbon Monoxide Alarms Gasoline/Diesel Spill Transportation of dangerous goods Natural Gas Leak/Smell R

Incident TypeHAZMAT Total Incidents3787 %1.5% Hazardous Materials Incidents 2012 S

Assistance Response Alarm Resets Assist Call Burning Complaint Investigation Lift Assist Misc/Other/Special/Not Listed Public Assistance Public Works Incident Road Flush Wires Down R

Incident TypeAssistance Response Total Incidents3787 %39.0% Assistance Response 2012 S

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Fire Responses Alarms - High Rise Alarms - Residential Alarms Ringing – Multi-residential and Commercial Brush/Grass Fire Chimney Fire Container/Garbage Fire Electrical Explosion Hydro Pole Fire Interface Fire Pier/Marina or Boat Fire Post Fire Inspection Propane Incident – Vehicles, Barbeques, Tanks Structure Fire - Barn Structure Fire - Commercial Structure Fire - Hi-rise Structure Fire - Residential Vehicle Fire – Bus, Camper, RV Vehicle Fire – Car, Truck, Motorcycles, Lawnmowers Vehicle Fire – Trains and/or Railcar R

Incident TypeFIRE Total Incidents3787 %5.5% Fire Incidents 2012 S

NFPA Edition R

Modern Building Materials and Furniture R

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Incident Statistics Incident Type Extrapolated MESA MVA Rescue HAZMAT Assistance Response Fire TOTAL S

Average Turnout Time2:042:121:591:531:43 Travel Time3:363:393:343:53 Total Time5:405:515:335:465:36 Response Times – 2009 to 2013 S

Move Up Statistics 2013 to November 8 th DWV to CNV188.70% DWV to DNV % DWV to DWV % Total % S

Move Up Statistics to November 8 th Move Up Summary FromToTotalDifferential DWV CNV18 DNV70 'Out'88 CNV DWV 17 DNV94 'In'11123 S

Move Up Statistics Move Up Summary FromToTotalDifferential DWV CNV18 DNV70 'Out'88 CNV DWV 17 DNV94 'In' Move Up Summary FromToTotalDifferential DWV CNV28 DNV50 'Out'78 CNV DWV 37 DNV126 'In'16385 S

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