Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue 2024 Annual Report

BUCKEYE FIRE-MEDICAL-RESCUE DEPARTMENT

2024

ANNUAL REPORT

Buckeye City Council The city of Buckeye is divided into 6 council districts with a mayor that serves at-large.

Eric Orsborn Mayor

623.349.6950 eorsborn@buckeyeaz.gov Term expires November 2028

Clay Goodman District 6

623.349.6946 cgoodman@buckeyeaz.gov Term expires November 2026

Patrick HagEstad District 4

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Sun Valley Pkwy

623.349.6944 phagestad@buckeyeaz.gov Term expires November 2026

Vice Mayor, District 5 W. Yuma Rd.

Broadway MC 85

. e Ave Monro

623.349.6945 cheustis@buckeyeaz.gov Term expires November 2026

SR 85

623.349.6941 tyoungker@buckeyeaz.gov

N. Verrado Way

District 1

Craig Heustis

5 S. Watson Rd.

3

1 Miller Rd.

Tony Youngker

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Term expires November 2028

2 Jamaine Berry District 2

623.349.6942 jberry@buckeyeaz.gov

Term expires November 2028

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Curtis Beard District 3

623.349.6943 cbeard@buckeyeaz.gov

Term expires November 2028

CITY OF BUCKEYE CULTURE WE ARE BUCKEYE, an exceptional city government that exists to serve one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Our commitment is to provide a safe and sustainable quality of life to all who live and work here, to foster economic growth and stability, and plan, implement and maintain reliable infrastructure.

Doing this takes all of us. That is why we work as a team to nurture a culture that enables our shared success as an innovative, fiscally responsible, high-performing organization.

Together, we honor our past while embracing new ideas that will lead us into the next phase of our journey, balancing what is needed now with planning for a future filled with limitless possibilities. We put the community first and are relentless in delivering outstanding outcomes for Buckeye’s residents, businesses and visitors.

We recognize the value of teamwork while appreciating the different ways each of us contributes to the whole. We are passionate about what we do and making the City of Buckeye a great place to work—one were everyone is welcomed, respected and valued.

COLLECTIVELY, THIS IS WHAT MAKES US ‘US’ - TEAM BUCKEYE

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MESSAGE FROM THE FIRE CHIEF It is with great pleasure that I present to you the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department’s (BFMRD) 2024 Annual Report. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve alongside such an exceptional group of dedicated professionals. The level of service and professionalism that the men and women of our department demonstrate daily is truly second to none. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones and faced numerous challenges head-on, all while striving to fulfill our mission and demonstrating the values that we hold dear— Family, Integrity, Resiliency, and Evolving.

This year has been extraordinary in many ways, marked by becoming an Accredited Agency and the passing of the GO Bond. The accreditation process required a self-assessment, program appraisals, report writing/submission, and an on-site evaluation from a peer assessment team sent from the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) who recommended our department for accreditation status at a hearing in August of 2024. The accreditation process is one of continuous improvement, so the work never truly ends. We are already addressing the recommendations received and preparing the annual compliance report for 2025 and the reaccreditation process in 2029!

The future became much brighter when Buckeye City Council approved the formation of the 2024 Buckeye General Obligation (GO) Bond and the proposition was approved by voters in November 2024. There were two propositions passed by voters; one for public safety and one for streets and transportation. The Public Safety Proposition accounts for $137 million for public safety projects, including Public Safety Headquarters, Training Facilities, a replacement of Westpark Fire Station, and a new Victory Fire Station. All projects are underway in 2025, with the two fire stations being designed in 2025 and starting construction in 2026. The successful passing of the propositions was the result of significant efforts to spread information regarding the details of the GO Bond and emphasize the impact the projects will have on the community. This bond is providing critical funding for our growing community.

The grand opening of the Blue Horizons Fire Station 707 officially occurred in January of 2025, following a long planning process. The construction and opening of this station brings an immediate impact to the level of services we provide, allowing increased availability and a decrease in response times. With two new stations coming in the next few years, an increased level of service will be felt throughout the 640 square miles of response area.

Despite the increased service demand that has warranted the need for new stations, all levels of our organization displayed unwavering commitment, responding promptly to emergencies, and delivering exemplary customer service throughout 2024. Their tireless efforts have undoubtedly made a profound impact on the safety and well-being of our community. We continue to analyze and evaluate our performance and how we can better serve our community and our citizens. A new focus on data analysis and performance management, combined with evaluation of risk, will provide us a better opportunity for planning our service delivery and community education efforts.

We successfully developed the Chaplain Response Team. This new initiative developed through volunteer vision and participation and is truly making a difference in the community after tragic events. This program represents a significant step forward in enhancing our emergency response capabilities and fostering a comprehensive approach to supporting our community.

In conclusion, the annual report serves as a testament to the remarkable accomplishments of our fire department. I extend my deepest gratitude to our firefighters, dedicated staff, and the unwavering support of our elected officials, city management, and the community. Together, we have risen above the challenges and made a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. As we move forward, let us continue to strive for excellence, guided by our shared commitment to the safety and well-being of our community.

Jake Rhoades, Fire Chief

2024 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Fire Chief

2 Management Assistant

Operations and Emergency Services Assistant Chief

1 Accreditation Manager

1 Administrative Assistant

Community Paramedicine Program CP Manager

Fire Prevention Fire Marshall

1

1

1

Paramedic

Fire Prevention Deputy Fire Marshall

CPR/Emergency MGMT Deputy Chief

Administrative Services Assistant Chief

1

3

Training Battalion Chief

Battalion Chief

1

24

3

1

1

Training Captain

Captain

Inspections F.P. Specialist

Resource MGMT Battalion Chief

Support Services

1

1

EMS Battalion Chief

EMS Captain

27 Engineer

61 Firefighter

115 SHIFT PERSONNEL 21 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 136 TOTAL PERSONNEL

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2024 SUMMARY 1 1 ,1 3 4

TOTAL RESPONSES BY BUCKEYE FIRE-MEDICAL-RESCUE DEPARTMENT TOTAL UNITS RESPONDING TO 9,824 INCIDENTS

9,824

7, 4 1 5

TOTAL BUCKEYE FIRE-MEDICALRESCUE DEPARTMENT INCIDENTS

34

TOTAL FIRE INVESTIGATIONS

TOTAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSES

0

FIRE FATALITIES

127

TOTAL RESPONSE TIME (90TH PERCENTILE)

CIVILIAN PERSONNEL

1,022 INSPECTIONS

$24,981,507 FY 23–24 BUDGET

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CIVILIAN FIRE INJURIES

9

SWORN PERSONNEL

9:08

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1 ,1 1 5 PLAN REVIEW

$28,006,600 FY 24–25 BUDGET

BUCKEYE FIRE-MEDICAL-RESCUE DEPARTMENT MISSION We serve the community, preventing and responding to all emergencies with professionalism and compassion.

VISION Be The Best and Build For the Future.

CORE VALUES Our Core Values are Embodied in the Acronym FIRE

F I R E

FAMILY Our workplace is made up of amazing individuals who are real, vulnerable,

transparent human beings who speak from the heart, value others’ contributions, and invest in each other’s growth to achieve greatness while having fun along the way.

INTEGRITY Our members honor our profession and inspire others to preserve trustworthiness, honesty, and compassion.

RESILIENT We have the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficult

conditions. We adapt well to change. We are flexible in our ways. We allow teachable moments and don’t let circumstances define us.

EVOLVING We are adaptive to change and recognize our mission will transform

as does our community. We will keep an eye on the future and trends that elicit our continued evolution. We will alter our service so that we meet the needs of our citizens and community in every way possible.

CORE PURPOSE To enable you to grow your family and this community in a safe environment, and to know that we will always be there in a time of need. The Buckeye Fire-MedicalRescue Department will always answer the call.”

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STATION LOCATIONS AND APPARATUS

640

APPARATUS

SQUARE MILES

7

1

Engines

10

Ladder

10

85

2

Utility Task Vehicles

1

Battalion Vehicle

IN SERVICE

1

Hazmat Truck

3

Engines

1

Support Vehicle

1

Ladder

IN RESERVE

2

Brush Trucks

1

Battalion Vehicle

85

POPULATION 119,000

91,502

109,729 101,987 106,316

119,000

2024 Current City Population Estimate growbuckeye.com

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2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

FIRE STATION 701

FIRE STATION 702

FIRE STATION 703

FIRE STATION 704

FIRE STATION 705

FIRE STATION 706

404 S. Miller Road

2582 N. Verrado Way

30551 W. Tartesso Parkway

FIRE STATION 707 20080 W. Yuma Road

1911 S. Rainbow Road

27360 W. Wagner Complex Drive

25821 W. Magnolia Street

Opened in January 2025, Fire Station 707, located at 20080 W Yuma Road, is a crucial addition to the Blue Horizon neighborhood in Buckeye, Arizona, significantly enhancing emergency response capabilities in this growing community.

The station is home to both Engine 707 and Ladder 707, which will be cross-staffed to ensure versatile and efficient response to a variety of emergencies including fires, medical calls, and rescues. Designed with future expansion in mind, this station is built to adapt to the increasing needs of the area, ensuring long-term service and support as the population grows. Additionally, Station 707 features a community room, providing a dedicated space for public education, safety training, and neighborhood engagement.

This facility not only strengthens emergency response efforts but also fosters a deeper connection between first responders and the residents they serve, making it a vital asset to the City of Buckeye.

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CHAPLAIN VOLUNTEERS

Jeff Judy

Gerry Hampton

Aretta Hampton

Mary Park

Michael Woods

Paul Howard

CHAPLAIN SUMMARY REPORT

108 Incidents responded to Tom Masten

345

PROMOTIONS

Stuart Esh Deputy Chief

Randy Walker Deputy Fire Marshal

Cory Wenzl Engineer

Omar Jimenez Captain

Scott Smith Engineer

RETIREMENTS Jaime Baca

Direct Service Hours

Fire Prevention Specialist II 43 Years in the Fire Service

NEW HIRES Mario Velez Firefighter Aaron Fajardo Firefighter Paul Moore Assistant Fire Chief

Bret Anderson Firefighter

Everett Baggerly Blake Carabello Firefighter Firefighter

Trent Dickey Firefighter

Zander Shea Firefighter Tyrone Vickers Fire Prevention Specialist Michael Long Fire Prevention Specialist

Shane Dunn Firefighter

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Adrien Lerma Firefighter

Brendan McCormack Firefighter

Ricardo Resendiz Firefighter

BUCKEYE FIRE-MEDICAL-RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Randy Walker Fire Prevention Specialist

Yecenia Santoyo Admin. Assistant/ Wellness Coord.

YEARS OF SERVICE 20 YEARS

Paul Carmen Deputy Chief

Nate Ryan Fire Marshal

Cody Rounds Captain

Jim Clark Captain

Matt Thomas Captain

15 YEARS

10 YEARS

Kristie McCarthy Management Assistant

Jackie Gutierrez Firefighter

Tim Hodges Captain

Tony Mallaro Engineer

Marty Meece Captain

Brett Gunsalus Firefighter

Cory Reddin Captain

Keith Hayter Firefighter

5 YEARS

Lanna Hunkin Captain

Ryan Clark Engineer

Alex Dihel Engineer

Josh Schwartzkopf Firefighter

CERTIFICATIONS IN 2024 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN

Scott Metcalf Captain

Clayton Brunson Engineer

Cole Yohn Engineer

Garrett Baker Engineer

Michael Hutsell Firefighter

Miles Nuessle Firefighter

Heath Joyner Firefighter

Martin Quezada Firefighter

TECHNICAL RESCUE TECHNICIAN

Steve Peters Engineer

Myles Cumberland Firefighter

Chris Booher Firefighter

Grant Bradbury Firefighter

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CERTIFICATIONS IN 2024 CPSE CHIEF FIRE OFFICER CERTIFICATION

Paul Moore Assistant Fire Chief

2024 AWARDS CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR

OFFICER OF THE YEAR

FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR

EMT/PARAMEDIC OF THE YEAR

Matt Roque Support Services

Jeff Doerr Captain

Steve Gompf Firefighter

Ben Mazza Captain

SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR

CHIEF’S AWARDS

McKenzie Hess Battalion Chief

Tim Hodges Captain

Jeff Judy Chaplain

Chrissy Yates EMS Captain

HEALTH AND WELLNESS AWARD

HONOR AWARD ENGINE 706-C

Michelle Rogers Captain

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Michael Castillo Engineer

Jackie Gutierrez Firefighter

BUCKEYE FIRE-MEDICAL-RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Zachary Moore Firefighter

Aaron Stone Firefighter

BFMRD BUDGET 5–YEAR COMPARISON 30,000,000

$28,006,600 $24,981,507

25,000,000

$22,159,120

20,000,000 15,000,000

$13,650,645

$15,165,720

FY 2021

FY 2022

10,000,000 5,000,000 0

Wages and Benefits

FY 2023 Operational Costs

FY 2024

FY 2025

Total

GRANTS AWARDED IN 2024 FIREHOUSE SUBS GRANT • $32,265

Level A hazmat suits and pressure test kit

$741,202

AZ SCIP • $283,045

Client management database and community wellness

TOTAL AMOUNT OF GRANT MONEY AWARDED IN 2024

SECURING THE CITIES • $109,564

Funds used for training for identifying, preventing, and responding to nuclear and radiological threats

GOHS FY25 OCCUPANT PROTECTION • $42,215

Funds used for car seats and seat inspector training

AZ DOHS HAZMAT SUSTAINMENT EQUIP (UASI) • $40,200

Funds used to purchase one of each: propane flare kit, natural gas meter, meter and Level A suite maintenance, as well as hazmat tech training for 4 personnel

ADEQ FY25 EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND • $1,420

Funds used to purchase Justright Decon Quickberm, 478 gallon capacity

AFG WEST VALLEY LEADERSHIP GRANT • $232,493

Funds used for training purposes

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ACCREDITATION BFMRD received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary selfassessment and accreditation program in August 2024.

The rigorous self-assessment and accreditation process provides a platform for continuous quality improvement which leads to increase efficiencies, improve organizational accountability and enhance of overall service delivery to our community.

The Center for Public Safety Excellence states the following: “The Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) Accredited agencies are often described as being community-oriented, data-driven, and outcome-focused.

They exemplify organizations that are strategic-minded and well organized, are properly equipped, staffed, and trained. Agency accreditation is an international recognition of achievement. It shows your community that your agency continually self-assesses, looks for opportunities for improvement, and is transparent and accountable through the application of a true third-party verification and validation process.”

Fire Chief Jake Rhoades stated that the agency’s achievement of Accredited Agency status “demonstrates our commitment to provide the highest quality of service to our community.”

WHAT IS ISO? Insurance Services Office (ISO) is a leading source of information about property/ casualty insurance risk. The organization provides statistical, actuarial, underwriting, and claims data for a broad spectrum of commercial and personal lines of insurance. Community investment in fire and emergency services has helped BFMRD earn its Class 2 ISO rating. Ensuring this continued level of service requires a shared effort and responsibility among the Fire Department, local leaders, business owners, and residents.

Earning a Class 1 ISO rating, will place BFMRD among the highest rated departments in the country.

Of the currently 313 internationally accredited agencies, BFMRD is one of 91 departments to maintain an ISO 2 rating.

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WHY ARE ISO RATINGS IMPORTANT? Insurance Premium Benefits Safety Performance Metrics Ensure Fair and Unbiased Evaluations Resource Optimization Operational Benchmarking Community Impact

2025 STRATEGIC PLAN OF ACTION The last year has been a year of change and accomplishments for the BFMRD. With changes in executive staff, our women and men have not only adapted to new leadership and vision, but have provided positive feedback for our new direction and the steps being taken for improvement. Our leadership has implemented processes for continuous improvement, including critical planning to identify the strategic trajectory and establish the foundation for its next three years of growth and development.

Given the foundational data review, program appraisals, and organizational self-reflection and analysis, the top 10 projects for this Strategic Plan have been identified. Understanding that some of these projects may have time-frames that extend beyond 2025 or even the life of the Strategic Plan, the focus on these projects will allow for ancillary objectives within the Strategic Plan workbook to be accomplished. There will be other elements of the Strategic Plan that are completed as ancillary support, or due to the complexity of the items specified, may have strategic implications for the organization.

As identified in the recent Relationship by Objective (RBO) meeting, the top projects have been identified and by the conclusion of 2025, the BFMRD will:

Expand the use of established metrics to drive program development Improve our EMS service delivery and support our providers Develop a long-term facility maintenance and construction plan of action Conduct a workload analysis of administrative staff to ensure additional staff requests are in line with the demands of any newly advanced services

Develop best practices for the creation, review, approval, and publication of all department procedures

Ensure training and professional development is designed to meet future organization needs

Enhance the well-being of all department members Ensure agency-wide behavioral health and wellness initiatives

Evaluate if current community outreach and public education programs meet the needs of the community through community surveys

Develop a recruitment and development plan for a long-term workforce

BOND UPDATE The Buckeye City Council approved the 2024 Buckeye General Obligation (GO) Bond in December 2023. Committee meetings were established in early 2024 and continued throughout the year.

Prop 494 was approved by the Buckeye voters, with an approval rate of 64%, which will be funded through a secondary property tax.

PROPOSITION 494: PUBLIC SAFETY $137 Million for public safety projects, including: Artist Rendering

Permanent Facility at Westpark Fire Station 706 The project will establish a permanent fire station within the Westpark community, replacing the current interim facility.

Victory Fire Station Construction The City plans to develop a fire station to be located within the planned Victory development in Verrado.

Artist Rendering

Public Safety Headquarters Funding from the bond will establish a centralized Police and Fire administration facility which will serve as the base for Buckeye patrol and fire battalion chiefs.

Public Safety Training Support Facilities Funding from the bond will support the initial phase of developing advanced training facilities for the Buckeye Police and Fire departments.

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SIGNIFICANT REPORT On June 21, 2024, E702 was dispatched to an unknown fire at 6321 S. Rainbow Road. After multiple calls related to the same incident and a better location was determined, the call was balanced to a Hazardous Situation. There were multiple reports of a large “orange column” of smoke coming from the Thatcher Chemical Company. This facility is known to store and transport various types of hazardous chemicals.

Crews on scene quickly confirmed an all clear of the structure through employees on site and began the work of identifying the product causing the cloud of orange smoke. There were several residential structures within one mile of the location, but none were directly impacted.

A large number of crews were used to notify residents to either evacuate to one of two designated shelters, or shelter-in-place until the situation had been mitigated. No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (AZDEQ) was notified during the incident.

BUCKEYE POLIC

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RTMENT PUBLIC INFORMA TION 21699 W Yuma Rd., Suite 104, Buc OFFICE keye, Arizona 853 Telephone (623) 26 349-6400 “Serving the com mu nity with cou _______________ rage, commitme _______________ nt, and excellence _______________ .” _______________ ____________ For Release:

BUCKEYE FIRE-MEDICAL-RESCUE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

Buckeye police

Contact: bpdinfo and fire respon

@buckeyeaz.gov

d to HAZMAT inc ident BUCKEYE, AZ (Jun e 21, 2024): Just befo a potential HAZM re 4:30 p.m. Friday, AT situation at Tha Buckeye police rece tcher Company on Buckeye Fire and ived a call of Rainbow Rd near Medical Rescue Dep Southern. The artment responded.

Responding crews learned an employe e at the acid when a spill occu rred, sending a chem site was filling a commercial vehicle reverse 911 notifica with nitric ical plume into the tion air. Buckeye police Individuals with resp to individuals in the immediate area issued a advising shelter in iratory issues were place. encouraged to seek needed. shelter at the Coyote Library if It was later learned approximately 200 gallons of nitric acid designed for spills. had leaked into a rete The chemical cam e into contact with ntion basin reaction. Employe an unknown metal es were able to shut causing a gaseous down a pump to stop ceased. the leak. The chem ical reaction Around 7 p.m., the shelter in place was lifted. No injuries grateful for the assi or illnesses were repo stan rted. We are Fire and Medical Aut ce of fire departments from Phoenix , Goodyear, Avonda hority. le, and Arizona ###

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DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT From March 25-28, 2024, the City of BFMRD led a large-scale multi-agency training exercise at an unoccupied tilt-slab commercial building at Perryville and McDowell Road. The BFMRD partnered with Willmeng Construction who allowed use of their approximately 400,000-square-foot building for the training exercise. Multiple smoke machines were utilized to create a real-life scenario in a large commercial structure. Ten valley fire departments attended the training exercise each day, allowing hundreds of firefighters to train on command procedures, forcible entry, securing water supplies, pulling handlines, and practicing how to operate in a large tilt-slab structure. Firefighters were able to practice their “mayday response” and how to save one of their own who has been lost or injured while operating inside of the large building with zero visibility. Large tilt-slab structures are being constructed all over the West Valley and this allowed firefighters to train for these high-risk low frequency events to help prepare for future responses. Planned and executed by Deputy Chief Paul Carmen, the training exercise was a huge success.

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DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ADMINISTRATION Became an internationally accredited agency through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

Completed construction on Fire Station 707 located at Blue Horizons.

Hosted and participated in several open house style meetings to provide information, answer questions, and address concerns regarding Buckeye’s GO Bond initiative.

OPERATIONS Improved and maintained engine and ladder company travel time to incidents at 8:18 (90th percentile).

Implemented alternative response model with a Low Acuity response vehicle pilot program.

Established the Chaplain Response Program consisting of seven volunteer chaplains who are automatic response to identified fire and EMS call types for community member support.

Welcomed the arrival of Engine 702 to replace an engine that had been in service for over 10 years.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Implemented the canine therapy program with four canines and handlers available for mental health and wellness.

Three members completed and received certifications for Functional Movement Screening.

TRAINING Fully implemented a comprehensive annual training plan for the department.

Increased the number of trained personnel in specialty disciplines to include paramedics, hazardous materials, and technical rescue.

Honored Captain Daniel Malanowski for being named the Emergency Medical Care Technician of the Year for the Central Arizona region.

FIRE PREVENTION Developed a self-inspection process that ensures all occupancy inspections on an annual basis.

Participated in the Arizona Burn Foundation Smoke Detector walk, installing 91 smoke alarms in 27 homes with 51 volunteers.

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SPECIAL EVENTS JANUARY Verrado Bicycle Safety Rodeo Buckeye Days Parade Freedom Elementary— Electric Engine vs. Diesel Powered Coffee with a Firefighter

FEBRUARY Sundance Community Annual First Responder Breakfast Buckeye Air Fair

MARCH Westpark Elementary—Read Across America New Engine 702 Push In at Station 702 Summit Church visit BFMRD hosted Big Box training

APRIL Tartesso Autism Walk Verrado Youth Triathlon

MAY Balldrop at Sundance Golf Course with Ladder 703 Engine 702 Inca Elementary School

JUNE Buckeye FF Association Local 4311 volunteered at ABF’s Camp Courage in Prescott

JULY Verrado Parade

SEPTEMBER Community Pancake Breakfast Blue Horizons Elementary—Fire Safety Three Fired Up GO Bond Community Meeting

OCTOBER Three Fired Up GO Bond Community Meetings 84th Annual Halloween Celebration

NOVEMBER Buckeye Union High School Career Day Buckeye Police and Fire Cadet CPR Training

DECEMBER Glow on Monroe Christmas Parade 2024 ANNUAL REPORT

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TRAINING 117

33,086

Number of Operations Personnel

Training and Professional Development Hours

520

Recruit Academy Training Hours

1,962

1,681

Hazardous Material Technician Training Hours

Technical Rescue Technician Training Hours

309

Total Training Hours Per Member

240

Required Total Hours Annually Per Member (ISO)

SAFETY AND SURVIVAL The BFMRD has prioritized firefighter safety by ensuring all members complete fireground survival training, closely following the IAFF curriculum. This essential training prepares firefighters to handle high-risk situations by focusing on survival techniques such as situational awareness, self-rescue, and team-oriented escape strategies. In addition to providing this critical training, the department has several members certified to teach the IAFF curriculum, allowing for expert-led instruction and ensuring the highest standards are met. By certifying instructors within the department, BFMRD strengthens it commitment to safety and preparedness, ensuring every member is equipped to face life-threatening challenges on the fireground.

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PUBLIC EDUCATION CATEGORY

# OF EVENTS

HOURS

ADULTS

CHILDREN

Cadet Interaction

33

219.06

12

-

Public Interaction

29

66.25

103

18

Public Education

11

8

-

-

Community Event

11

29.78

625

875

Ride Along

13

116

9

-

Station Tours

14

8.25

6

8

School Visits

14

16

282

636

Smoke Detector Related

34

14.59

18

5

TOTAL

159

477.93

1,055

1,542

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FIRE PREVENTION 20 FIRE INVESTIGATIONS

0 - Vehicle // 14 - Residential // 5 - Commercial // 1 - Multi-Family

CAUSES: 9 - Accidental // 11 - Undetermined SPRINKLER SAVES: 1 Residential // 3 Commercial TOP 3 FIRES: Unattended Cooking // Electrical // Improper Disposal of Smoking Material FLOW TESTS: 96 FIELD INSPECTIONS: 1,022 PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS: 131

1,115 PLANS REVIEW*

95 - Commercial Sprinkler 13 - Residential Sprinkler 57 - Commercial Alarm 7 - Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression 86 - Pre-Application Conference 25 - Fire Access 277 - Building Commercial 26 - Building Residential 44 - Plat Zoning Case 19 - Fireworks 14 - Special Events 2 - Blasting *Some fire plans required multiple reviews

COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE 132 – Patient Interaction 155 – Service Calls 134 – AED

Installations/Training

68 – Crisis Team

Interactions

295 – Program/

Staff Development

71 – Dementia 146 – Public Education 75 – Miscellaneous

FIRE RESOURCE ANNUAL HOSE AND GROUND LADDER TESTING Nearly 21,000 feet of hose tested: 1 3/4” - 6,100’ // 2 1/2” - 7,850’ // 4” - 6,850’ Nearly 600 feet of ground ladders: Straight—228’ // Extension—264’ // Folding—106’ AERIAL LADDER TESTING WITH GROUND LADDERS New Ladder 707: Aerial 4 Section—107’ // Ground Ladders—212’ Old Tiller 703: Aerial 4 Section—100’ // Ground Ladders—224’ ANNUAL RADIO EQUIPMENT TESTING Portable Radios—130 // Mobile Radios—36 We have approximately 60% of our portable radios that have exceeded their life expectancy. Units slated for portable replacements in 2025/26 are E705, E704, HM705, BR701, BR704, and S703.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS Approximately 260 sets of assigned structure equipment are reviewed.

Self inspections are completed in July and August.

EXTRICATION TOOLS Each engine and ladder are equipped with powered extrication tools. This equipment is serviced annually by our Fleet Department in the month of May.

2024 STATISTICS INCIDENTS AND RESPONSES BY YEAR

T0P 10 EMS INCIDENTS WITHIN BUCKEYE

Incidents

Responses*

*Total number of units responding to the incident

753 – Fall Injury 679 – Difficulty Breathing 629 – Altered Level of Consciousness 567 – Ill Person 510 – ALS Ill Person 404 – Chest Pain 348 – Assault 315 – ALS Fall Injury 284 – ALS Seizure 283 – Heart Problems 4,772 Total

INTERVENTIONS CARDIAC ARREST CALLS 128 TOTAL RUNS Most Common Initial Cardiac Rhythm 16 – Asystole 15 – Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) 11 – Ventricular Fibrillation

Count and % total runs

2,541 - IV (25.25%) 1,859 - 12 Lead ECG (18.47%) 139 - CPR Started (1.38%) 136 - Wound Care (1.35%) 84 - CPR Stopped-Rhythm Check (0.83%) 80 - I/O 80 (0.79%) 75 - ETCO2 Digital Capnography (0.75%) 72 - Nasal Cannula (0.72%) 69 - I-Gel (0.69%) 66 - Manual Defibrillation (0.66%)

MEDICATIONS GIVEN OR ADMINISTERED EMS TRAINING HOURS 12,043 TOTAL HOURS 7,800 – Paramedic School 2,470 – Virtual/Online 703 – Didactic 703 – Hands On 367 – Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI)

Count and total administration

429 – Oxygen 417 – Normal Saline 412 – Zofran 220 – Aspirin 220 – Nitroglycerin 201 – Fentanyl 197 – Epi 1:10,000 99 – Combivent 82 – Versed 72 – Narcan

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MEDICAL RESPONSES BY ENGINES ALS

MEDICAL RESPONSES BLS

7,415 TOTAL RESPONSES FIRST ASSIGNED ENGINE COMPANY RELIABILITY

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AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME

09:08

TURNOUT TIME BY SHIFT

MINUTES

SECONDS

TOTAL INCIDENTS 1 – Aircraft 8 – Assist Police

Department

373 – Fire 566 – Fire Alarm 2 – Interfacility 7,068 – Medical

TOTAL RESPONSE TIME BY ENGINE (90th Percentile)

918 – Service 173 – Special Ops 622 – Vehicle

Collision

93 – Incidents

Missing Cad Data

DEPARTMENT APPARATUS RESPONSES

Responses Are Total Units Responding to 9,824 Incidents

5:20

BENCHMARK GOAL

Battalion Chief 701 Engine 701 Engine 702 Engine 703 Engine 704 Engine 705 Engine 706 Engine 707 HazMat 705 Ladder 703 Ladder 707

801 2,090 2,313 1,534 1,265 812 1,379 303 112 369 156

11,134 TOTAL

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INCIDENTS BY DAY OF WEEK Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1,343

1,381

1,375

1,425

1,446

1,432

1,422

INCIDENTS BY SHIFT Mutual Aid Received Excluding Ambulances

1,108 Incidents

1,705 Responses

Mutual Aid Delivered By BFMRD

1,188 9,824 TOTAL INCIDENTS

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Incidents

1,569 Responses

7,415

EMS RESPONSES

925

FIRE CALLS

(Includes Fire Alarm)

173

SPECIAL OPERATIONS

(Technical Rescue and Hazardous Materials)

609

VEHICLE COLLISION CALLS

INCIDENTS BY HOUR OF DAY 0:00

201

1:00

195

2:00

162

3:00

167

4:00

157

5:00

188

6:00

294

7:00

386

8:00

468

9:00

545

10:00

504

11:00

529

12:00

579

13:00

504

14:00

495

15:00

566

16:00

558

17:00

586

18:00

570

19:00

572

20:00

521

21:00

427

22:00

358

23:00

292

9,824 TOTAL

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ANNUAL REPORT

BUCKEYE FIRE-MEDICAL-RESCUE DEPARTMENT 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 101, Buckeye, AZ 85326 | (623) 349-6700