Irving Fire Department: FY 2014-15 Annual Report

IRVING

FIRE

DEPARTMENT

FY 2014-15

Annual Report

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Table of Contents A Message from the Chief, Accomplishments, Duties and Responsibilities .................................... 1 Mission, Vision and Value Statements .......................................................................................................... 2 Fire Department Budget, City Demographics ........................................................................................... 3 Organizational Chart ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Department Divisions ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Support Staff .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Adminstrative Division .................................................................................................................................... 7-8 Operations Division ......................................................................................................................................... 9-10 Special Services Division ............................................................................................................................ 11-12 Community Partnerships ................................................................................................................................. 13 Community Outreach ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Awards Banquet ........................................................................................................................................... 15-17 Station Locations and Apparatus Responses ........................................................................................ 18 Apparatus .............................................................................................................................................................. 19 Frequently Called Numbers ............................................................................................................................. 20

Message from the Fire Chief Dear Resident, The ability to keep up with increasing demand for emergency services while staying within the annual budget continues to be a challenge. However, the Irving Fire Department (IFD) is fortunate to be surrounded with supportive residents, a hard-working city council and an attentive management staff for all city services.

The IFD continues to be innovative, effective and efficient with the tax-payers dollars. Our members take great pride in their profession and strive to provide the best possible service each and every day to our local community. It is my pleasure to present to our residents the 2014-15 Annual Report.

Victor Conley, Irving Fire Chief

IFD DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Fire Suppression

– Specialty Teams

 Hazardous Material

 Swift-water Rescue

 Tactical Rescue

– Specialty Programs

 Honor Guard

 Chaplain/CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management)

 Fitness Coordinators •

Fire Prevention – Inspections – Investigations – Public Education

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Emergency Medical Services – Bike Medics – Tac Medics – ASAP (Alternative Support Apparatus)

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Accomplishments •

New Fire Station No. 12 in the works

• Joint Training Facility with Grand Prairie • 100% of High-hazard Fire Inspections complete • 98.7% property saved from fire loss • Raised $87,084.26 through Fill-the-Boot campaign for Muscular Dystrophy Association • More than 4,000 stuffed backpacks delivered at Supplies for Success event • Smoke Detector Program in Partnership with Red Cross • Conducted two Citizens Fire Academy courses • Continue EMT Ride-out program with high school and college students, now also includes nurses and doctors • More than 33,000 residents reached through fire public education • Nine firefighter positions approved to staff New Medic 1

MISSION

Our mission is to minimize the dangers to life and property for our residents, in the most efficient way, through fire prevention efforts, safety education, investigations, fire control operations, and continuous training in the fields of emergency medical service, hazardous materials and rescue.

VISION

We envision a city where residents can live comfortably knowing their lives and property are protected by a department staffed with proficient, caring, dedicated people and where all residents are educated about fire prevention and other public safety concerns.

VALUES

Positive Attitudes – We value a positive attitude toward the city and this department.

Professionalism – We value pride in our department and the quality of our work. Our conduct, both on and off duty, is a reflection of our professional commitment.

Service Orientation – We value a commitment to service. We recognize a service responsibility to other city departments and to every element of our business and neighborhood community. Our performance must ultimately be judged by the satisfaction of those we serve.

Teamwork – We value teamwork. No one is as effective alone as they are with the cooperative help of others.

We encourage all shifts and divisions to work together as equal partners.

Innovation – We value and encourage the challenge of new ideas and technology. We encourage resourceful self-motivation.

Performance – We are committed to personal and professional development. We encourage ongoing training, education and skill development. We are committed to safety and to policies that encourage the mental and physical health of our most valuable asset, our people.

Equal Opportunity – The Irving Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports and promotes equal opportunities for every individual.

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Fire Department Budget BUDGET Administration

$1,799,020

Operations

Prevention

$1,766,718

EMS

Communications $2,473,808

Total

$24,721,606 $6,964,208

$37,725,360 Prev ention : 1659068 Comm : 2184008 EMS

Administration Prevention Operations

ORGANIZATION CHART STAFFING LEVELS

Communications

Chief of Fire 1 Oper : 234475547 Assistant Chief of Fire 3 Fire Marshal 1 Battalion Chief 8 Assistant Fire Marshal 1 5-YEAR BUDGET Captain 38 SUMMARY Lieutenant 29 2010-11 $33,766,992 Fire Prevention Specialist 9 2011-12 $33,040,509 Driver 102 Firefighter 117 2012-13 $33,755,321 Civilian 9 2013-14 $35,919,723 Total 318 2014-15 $37,725,360 *No changes in personnel for FY2014-15; working on staffing for Medic 1 and Fire Station 12 for FY15-16

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CITY DEMOGRAPHICS

• 2014 Population Estimate (NCTCOG) – 227,030 • 2015 Population Estimate (NCTCOG) – 228,610 • Growth: 2000 to 2010 – 12.9% • City Size – 67.9 sq. miles

CITY POPULATION RANK • County – 3rd Largest • State – 13th Largest • Nation – 94th Largest

INCOME/ EMPLOYMENT • Median Household Income (2011-13 ACS) – $50,810 • Median Family Income (2011-13 ACS) – $57,248 • Unemployment Rate (December 2014, TRACER) – 3.6%

HOUSING TYPE • Multifamily – 54.0% • Single-family – 44.5% • Other (Includes Mobile/ Manufactured Homes) – 1.5% • Total Units (2015 NCTCOG) – 93,765

Organizational Chart Irving Fire Department Organizational Chart – FY 2013-14

Fire Chief

Medical Director

Support Staff

Assistant Chief Special Services

Assistant Chief Operations

Assistant Chief Administration

Battalion Chief Training/Communications

Battalion Chiefs (3) Battalion 1

Battalion Chiefs (3) Battalion 2

Captains (21)

Captains (15)

Captain Training

Captain Communications

Lieutenants (6)

Lieutenants (12)

Lieutenant Training

Lieutenants (4)

Fire Equipment Operators (51)

Fire Equipment Operators (42)

Firefighters (54)

Firefighters (59)

Fire Equipment Operator Training

Fire Equipment Operators (8) Firefighters (4)

Fire Marshal Fire Investigation Assistant Fire Marshal Fire Inspection/ Plan Review Lieutenant Fire Prevention (3) Fire Prevention Specialist (9)

Battalion Chief EMS Lieutenants (3) Contracted EMS Instructor Property Coordinator Property Technician

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Department Divisions IFD DIVISIONS • • • • • •

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294 Uniformed Personnel 11 Fire Stations 11 Pumper Engines 4 Aerial Ladder Trucks 6,551 Runs $413,269,310 Property Saved

203 Paramedics 43 EMTs 8 Ambulances 18,397 Runs 9,406 Transports

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Suppression

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Fire Prevention

14 Inspectors 1,567 Plans Reviewed 16,536 Inspections Completed 4,061 – 3rd and 6th graders taught Fire Extinguisher class and Fire Safety House

Administration

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1 Fire Chief 3 Assistant Fire Chiefs Support Staff Training Communications

Support Staff Located at the Fire Administration Building, the support staff is under the direction of the Fire Chief and is responsible for providing personnel support, performing clerical duties, developing departmental reports and administering payroll functions for the other divisions.

The support staff consists of a Fire Programs Supervisor, an Administrative Assistant, an Administrative Secretary, a Payroll Assistant, an Accounting Clerk, a Senior Office Assistant and an Office Assistant.

Teresa VillaseĂąor, Administrative Assistant

Cristina Weber, Accounting Clerk

Not Pictured: Fire Programs Supervisor Gail Hoppers, Payroll Assistant Traci Pitts and Senior Office Assistant Marlen Torreblanca

Anna Glenn, Administrative Secretary

Angie Moreno, Office Assistant

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Administrative Division Lead by Assistant Fire Chief Rusty Wilson Property Room: Responsible for all supply and inventory control activities. The property room has a property manager and property technician assigned to it. Duties include, but are not limited to, requisitioning, receiving, inventorying, stocking, and issuing EMS supplies and medications, fire station supplies, tools, uniforms, protective clothing and equipment for 309 personnel and 11 fire stations. Prepares and develops specifications for bidding purposes and maintain inventory records.

Emergency Medical Services: The IFD staffs eight Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICUs), with a minimum of two paramedics. The MICU staff provides treatment and/or transport for medical emergencies to hospitals in Irving and adjoining cities. All 11 fire engines are paramedic fire engines, meaning they are staffed with a minimum of one paramedic. Paramedic fire engines are supplied with all the tools necessary to provide initial emergency care to accident victims. The IFD has 203 paramedics and 43 EMT (Emergency Medical Technicians) trained personnel.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSES 2010-11

14,700

2011-12

14,817

2012-13

16,554

2013-14

17,389

2014-15

18,397

RETURN OF SPONTANEOUS CIRCULATION (ROSC) 30.4%

33.3%

39.0%

28.4%

28.0%

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

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Percent of patients that received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by emergency personnel and pulse obtained prior to, or at hospital.

Administrative Division Lead by Assistant Fire Chief Rusty Wilson Fire Prevention: Responsible for Fire and Life Safety Code enforcement, Fire Prevention Education and Investigation of fires. Comprised of 14 State of Texas Certified Inspectors/Investigators including the Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal and three Fire Prevention Lieutenants.

The Fire Prevention Division digitized inspections by using ipads, saving the city more than $80,000 per year in staffing, filing and supplies. Future plans include teaching high school students the proper use of CPR which means that during their school career, Irving students will learn about the Fire Safety House in 3rd grade, how to use a fire extinguisher in 6th grade and CPR in 10th grade. They also are currently working on accepting fire permits electronically to add convenience for the contractor and save the city money in filing and storage. Electronic filing also will allow fire personnel to access plans from the field.

Citizens Fire Academy: Residents get an opportunity to learn more about the IFD by participating in the Citizens Fire Academy which is offered twice a year.

Through this program, residents can get hands-on experience of our fireman’s day-to-day job. We have had 26 classes graduated with more than 300 participants to date. After completion of this program, citizens can sign up to become Alumni members and help the department by volunteering at events and helping at fire scenes.

INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED 2010-11

11,728

2011-12

13,462

2012-13

12,411

2013-14

14,296

2014-15

16,536

TYPE OF INSPECTIONS COMPLETED

• Permit Inspections – 4,235 o Certificate of Occupancy – 1,448 o Fire Alarm – 318 o Fire Main and Hydrant – 143 o Fire Sprinkler – 358 o Hood Systems – 15 o Other – 1,023 o Re-inspections – 930 • Code Inspections – 12,301 o Initial Inspections – 7,035 o Re-inspections – 5,266

The Citizens Fire Academy members assisted the IFD with Blue Christmas, Muscular Dystrophy Fill-the-Boot, department retirement and promotional ceremonies, other Citizens Fire Academy classes, safety fairs, Texas Special Olympics, Station-of-the-Month and emergency scenes totaling more than 1,400 volunteer hours.

FIRE PREVENTION ACTIVITY

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Plans Reviewed – 1,567 Special Permits Issued – 39 Hazards Found – 5,109 Hazards Corrected – 4,349 Citations Issued – 49 Investigations Conducted – 84 Public Education Classes Conducted – 297 Residents reached through Public Education – 18,524 Elementary students reached during Fire Prevention Week – 23,294

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Operations Division Lead by Assistant Fire Chief Jack Taylor Suppression: The IFD responds to fire emergencies within the city limits. Mutual aid agreements with other Dallas County fire departments allow Irving to assist other cities when large or multiple emergencies exceed their capacity. These agreements also provide for assistance to the IFD, when needed. 294 uniformed personnel are assigned to the Emergency Services Division and operate on a 24-hours on-duty, 48-hours off-duty shift from 11 strategically located fire stations.

CIVILIAN FIRE FATALITIES 2010-11

0

2011-12

1

2012-13

1

2013-14

1

2014-15

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*No Fire Personnel Fatalities

PROPERTY SAVED

2012-13 – $61,213,850 2013-14 – $237,108,320 2014-15 – $413,269,310 According to Dallas County Appraisal District

Specialty Teams Specialty teams have been created within the IFD to respond to special operation incidents such as a chemical spill, someone trapped in a trench or to a high-water rescue. These types of incidents require more specialized training, specialty rescue tools and specialty vehicles that are used at these incidents.

Haz-Mat: Our hazardous materials response team consists of two in-service fire companies with two specialty support vehicles. Their primary function is to carry out tactical procedures needed to control or stabilize incidents involving hazardous materials. This team is assigned to Station 8 which has a Hazardous Materials Unit to respond in the event of a chemical spill or release.

Swift-Water Rescue Team: Texas weather often causes high water conditions. The three lakes that are located in the city, the creeks, canals and the Trinity River provide firefighters with an opportunity to practice water rescue.

The Swift-Water Rescue Team is a specially trained and equipped rescue team having the skills and tools necessary to make rescues in unusual situations dealing with water-type emergencies. This team is assigned to Station 1 which has a zodiac boat and trailer for swift-water responses as well as Boat 8 on Lake Carolyn.

Technical Rescue: Irving’s firefighters have been trained in various types of technical rescues, such as high-angle rescue, trench rescue, heavy machinery rescue and vehicle extrication. This service provides rescue to victims trapped in hard to reach areas such as the bottom of holes, on building ledges, train trestles or window-washer platforms.

The Technical Rescue Team is assigned to Station 6 which has a heavy rescue vehicle for technical rescue responses.

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Operations Division Lead by Assistant Fire Chief Jack Taylor Specialty Programs Honor Guard: For more than 20 years, the IFD has been proud of all the members of its Honor Guard. As ambassadors to the Fire Service Family, the activities of the IFD Honor Guard include, but are not limited to, marching in parades, ceremonial services, memorial services, opening ceremonies for conferences and city events. As members of the North Texas Honor Guard Society, the guard has proudly represented the City of Irving and the IFD at numerous events, memorials and funerals across the Metroplex and Texas. The primary goal is to provide a memorable tribute to the families of fallen, active or retired firefighters, with a commitment to excellence in a respectful and military manner.

Chaplain: Who is the Chaplain? Jimmie R. Duncan (aka -”JR”), has been the Chaplain since 1999 in addition to his normal duties as a driver assigned to Station 4, B-shift.

Why do we have a Chaplain?

• To meet emotional and spiritual needs of IFD members and families.

• To prepare IFD through Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training for crisis events.

• To conduct CISM interventions after traumatic events.

• To promote the well-being of our members.

• To enhance the overall image of IFD in the community.

What does the Chaplain do?

To assist IFD members and families in times of crisis and other important events. The Chaplain will: • Provide basic counseling.

• Provide CISM assistance.

• Act as IFD liaison to community.

• Perform hospital visits for members and families.

• Participate in community events.

• Speak at churches and youth meetings.

• Provide spiritual guidance when requested.

• Be a listening ear and a caring friend.

Certified Fitness Coordinators (CFC): Trained firefighters, certified to improve and maintain the overall health and fitness of all fire personnel to assure they are providing the highest level of service to the community. Currently 16 fire personnel serve as CFC’s for the IFD in addition to their normal assigned duties.

MEASURES

• Average Fire Suppression Emergency Response Time – 5:14 • Average EMS Emergency Response Time – 4:34 • Calls processed by fire dispatchers within 52 seconds • 98.7% Property Saved from Fire Loss • 100% of High Hazard Fire Inspections Complete • 49% of fires confined to room of origin • 28% Cardiac Arrest Return of Spontaneous Circulation

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Special Services Division Lead by Assistant Fire Chief Tony Harvey Communications: The IFD has a state-of-the-art fire alarm office. Irving has been a part of 911 since the early 1980’s.

A computer-aided dispatch system was installed in 1994 to aid in the timely response to emergency situations. Four shifts staffed with one Lieutenant, two fire equipment operators (FEO/Drivers) and one firefighter per shift work a 24/72 schedule handling the 911 call center for the department. The four shifts are under the supervision of the Battalion Chief of the Communications Division.

DISPATCH PROCESS TIME 2010-11

34

2011-12

43

2012-13

58

2013-14

48

2014-15

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RESPONSE TYPES

EMS – 18,397 • Treated, Transported – 9,406 • No Treatment, No Transport – 4,545 • Treated, No Transport – 2,304 • Other – 2,142 Fires – 693 • Structure Fires – 280 • Car Fires – 174 • Grass Fires – 128 • Other Fires – 111 Specialty Teams – 195 • Technical Rescue – 114 • Tactical – 41 • Water Rescue – 24 • Haz-Mat – 16 Miscellaneous – 5,664 • Public Service – 1,554 • False/Good Intent – 3,684 • Other – 426 Total Number of Responses – 24,949

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Although commonly referred to as “Dispatchers,” the communications division personnel serve multiple functions including: 911 call taking, radio dispatching and monitoring, nonemergency call switchboard, database information, inventory control of all Fire Department hand-held portable radios and batteries, preparation and distribution of press releases for major incidents, operation of the city-wide emergency warning system, location tracking and movement coordination for the most efficient emergency response equipment. Calls responding to and calls for Mutual Aid requests are processed by dispatch. The members also are involved in communicating “pre-arrival” instructions to the callers providing assistance with CPR, childbirth, first aid, etc. prior to the arrival of the responding EMS response.

While the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) prompts the closest response for equipment, the dispatchers monitor the location and status of all department equipment, traffic congestion and road construction to routinely make necessary assignment adjustments, ensuring a rapid response to the incidents in the City of Irving. The communications division received 40,323 total emergency calls and efficiently processed 24,949 medical emergency and Fire/Rescue calls. The average time required to process a call from the time it was received until a response was dispatched was 52 seconds.

Information Technology: • Station training computers at four stations • Fire inspections now digitized • Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) added to Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) • Geographical Information System (GIS) added to CAD • Working on making fire permits electronic

Special Services Division Lead by Assistant Fire Chief Tony Harvey Training: Located at 2603 Esters Road, the Fire Training Academy is staffed by one Captain, one Lieutenant and one Fire Equipment Operator who coordinate continuing education as well as new product and refresher training for IFD. They also maintain state-required training records.

The training academy is now certified as a Basic Firefighter Academy Facility and IFD has the capability to train future recruits for certification.

The IFD exceeded all training requirements mandated by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP), Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Health (DSHS) and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE).

During the 2014-15 training year, the Fire Department Training Division conducted and/or coordinated 3,391 training classes to include the following: Fire Training: • IFD Officer Development • TEEX Fire Officer I and II • Fire Service Instructor I and II • Courage-to-be-Safe • Driving Skills • I Win Testing • Firefighter Task Test • National Fire Protection Association Modules • Basic Hydraulics • National Incident Management System Refresher • Recruit In-Service • Ventilation ClassSolar PV Array Safety Class • Fire Hydrant Maintenance Class • Hydrogen Cyanide and CO Poisoning • 555 Familiarization • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles • Haz-Mat Training • Technical Rescue Training • High-Angle Rescue Training • Swift-Water Rescue Training • Traffic Incident Management • Post-Incident Analysis • Pre-Incident Planning • Succession Planning Driver to Officer • Succession Planning Firefighter to Driver • Daily Safety Meetings

EMS Continuing Education: • CPR Basic Life Support Review • Documentation • Infectious Diseases • Protocol Updates • Operation Groundhog • Workplace Safety and Driving • Seizures and Diabetic Emergencies • Infant CPR • Immune System Emergencies • May-day Skills • Ebola Awareness

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Community Partnerships MDA Fill-the-Boot: Every year Irving firefighters position themselves at the busiest intersections of Irving with their firefighter boots in hand to raise funds for their annual Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Fill-the-Boot campaign. During this year’s annual Fill-the-Boot campaign, the IFD, Irving Professional Firefighters Association and Irving Citizen’s Fire Academy collected $87,084.26 to help those with muscular dystrophy thanks to the generosity of the Irving community. 100 percent of the money collected through the Fill-the-Boot campaign goes directly to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Tip-a-Firefighter for Special Olympics: With the help of Cheddars Irving and the community, Irving firefighters collected donations for Special Olympics. The IFD is the only fire department, among many Police Departments, that collects money through this event. Every year with the help of the community, IFD is able to collect more than $2,000 in one day.

School Supplies for Success: The IFD partners up with the Irving Mayor, Irving ISD, Irving Family YMCA and several local organizations every year to collect and distribute backpacks filled with supplies to children who otherwise would not be able to afford school supplies for the beginning of the school year. This year more than 4,000 stuffed backpacks were distributed to Irving’s neediest children.

Blue Christmas: For more than 30 years, the IFD in partnership with the Police Department and the residents of Irving, have collected and delivered toys and food to underprivileged families in the City of Irving. This year food and toys were delivered to more than 400 families.

Pancake Breakfast: Every year Irving Firefighters along with the help of our Citizens Fire Academy Alumni members and Plymouth Park Baptist Church, host a pancake breakfast with Santa & Sparky to help raise funds for Blue Christmas. This event, which takes place the second Saturday of December every year, brings in more than $2,000.

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Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb: On Sept. 5, a total of 17 IFD members climbed 110 floors in full protective gear at the Renaissance Tower in Dallas. These members climbed in honor of our 343 fallen brothers and sisters who died in the line of duty at the World Trade Center Twin Towers on Sept.11, 2001.

Community Outreach Show and Tells, Station Tours: Nonprofit organizations and schools contact the IFD to have equipment come out to their events or sometimes want to come visit the fire stations to find out what firemen do. Irving fire apparatus and personnel performed 144 show and tells or station tours to 14,596 children/adults.

Smoke Alarm Partnership with Red Cross: The IFD has partnered with Red Cross to provide and install smoke alarms in homes older than 1986 in Irving. The fire department will identify neighborhoods that need to be canvassed by Red Cross and then install the needed smoke alarms, provided by Red Cross. This partnership will address the need for residential smoke alarms in Irving and help reduce fire risks.

Don’t Forget the Baby: During the summer months, when the Texas temperature increases, the IFD offers free window static clings to help residents remember not to leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle. Since the launch of this program in 2010, more than 5,000 static clings have been distributed at Irving city events.

Vial of L.I.F.E.: The Vial of L.I.F.E. — Lifesaving Information For Emergencies — is a program created for Irving residents ages 60 or older as a public service from the IFD to store important medical information for emergency medical personnel during a time of crisis. More than 1,500 Irving residents participate in this program.

Irving Fire Cares Enough to Wear Pink: Irving firefighters, in conjunction with firefighters throughout the nation, have designed a unique pink fire department T-shirt worn most of the month of October to help raise awareness and funds for Baylor Irving Women’s Imaging Center and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.

Leadership Irving: Every year leaders of the business community come to the Fire Training Academy to learn more about what Irving firefighters do. They are taken through a 4-hour hands-on crash course on firefighting lead by Irving Fire Training Officers.

Texas Special Olympics State Games: Every Memorial Day weekend, the IFD volunteer to staff the medical support team for the Texas Special Olympics State Games that take place at the campus of the University of Texas in Arlington.

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Awards Banquet Held January 31, 2015, at Irving Heritage Senior Center.

Every year fire personnel nominate their peers to be recognized at the Annual Irving Fire Department Awards Banquet for exhibiting a consistent outstanding level of overall performance along with other actions that serve to improve the fire service and the community. The following awards were presented at the 2015 Ceremony: IFD 2013 and 2014 Award Winners 2013 Fire Prevention Specialist of the Year Asst. Fire Marshal Dana F. Lubke 2013 Officer of the Year − Cpt. Richard M. Stewart 2013 “Shakey” Holder Award − FEO Benny T. Hatchel 2013 “Shakey” Holder Award − FPS Michael C. Harris 2013 “Shakey” Holder Award − Lt. James L. Hisey 2014 Firefighter of the Year − FEO Aaron J. Pollard Master of Ceremonies Fire Chief Conley

2014 Fire Prevention Specialist of the Year FPS Reginald V. Kelly 2014 Paramedic of the Year − FEO Gregg A. Groves 2014 Officer of the Year − Cpt. Gabriel N. Grove 2014 Dispatcher of the Year − FEO Roger D. Holland 2014 “Shakey” Holder Award − FF Steven G. Ambuehl

FEO Benny T. Hatchel

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Asst. Fire Marshal Dana F. Lubke

Awards Banquet

FEO Gregg A. Groves

FEO Aaron J. Pollard

Cpt. Gabriel N. Grove

Event Organzier Anna Glenn

FEO Roger D. Holland

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Awards Banquet

FPS Michael C. Harris

Lt. James L. Hisey

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STATION LOCATIONS AND APPARATUS RESPONSES WHO’S THE BUSIEST Station No. 2 with a total of 7,847 Apparatus Responses BUSIEST PERIODS May, Friday, 6 p.m.

Station No. 1 925 Chamberlain St. • Engine – 2,671 Station No. 2 1306 N. Story Road • Engine – 2,915 • Ambulance – 3,284 • Truck – 1,287 • Battalion Chief – 361 Station No. 3 1825 E. Grauwyler Road • Engine – 1,729 • Ambulance – 2,485 • Shift Duty Officer – 461 Station No. 4 3303 N. MacArthur Blvd.

• Engine – 2,393 • Ambulance – 2,656 Station No. 5 2925 W. Shady Grove Road • Engine – 1,652 • Ambulance – 2,145 Station No. 6 2801 Esters Road • Engine – 2,127 • Ambulance – 2,235 • Rescue 6 – 4 Station No. 7 3303 Walnut Hill Lane • Engine – 1,849 • Ambulance – 2,137 • Reserve Ambulance – 8 • Truck – 782 Station No. 8 650 E. Las Colinas Blvd.

• Engine – 956 • Truck – 693 • Reserve Ambulance – 6 • Hazmat 8 – 2 Station No. 9 8101 Jetstar Drive • Engine – 1,219 • Truck – 473 • Reserve Ambulance – 10 Station No. 10 315 Cimarron Trail • Engine – 1,340 • Ambulance – 1,316

Fire Prevention – 7 Tactical Medics – 42

Total Emergency Apparatus Responses – 43,469

Station No. 11 6200 Love Drive • Engine – 1,890 • Ambulance – 1,972 • Battalion Chief – 348 • 555 – 1 • ASAP – 13

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Apparatus

November 2014 – Engine 3, 4 and 8 placed in service at Fire Stations 3, 4 and 8 December 2014 – Truck 7 placed in service at Fire Station No. 7, Fire Chief vehicle purchased and placed in service at Fire Administration February 2015 – Medics 5 and 7 placed in service at Fire Stations 5 and 7 March 2015 – Assistant Fire Chief vehicles purchased and placed in service at Fire Administration

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Frequently Called Numbers EMERGENCY ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 911 Nonemergency Assistance ................................................................................................................................... (972) 721-2651 Chief’s Office .............................................................................................................................................................. (972) 721-4857 Office of Administration Assistant Chief ........................................................................................................ (972) 721-4653 Office of Operations Assistant Chief .................................................................................................................. (972) 721-2514 Office of Special Services Assistant Chief ........................................................................................................ (972) 721-2755 Office of the Fire Marshal ...................................................................................................................................... (972) 721-2474 Emergency Medical Services ................................................................................................................................ (972) 721-4653 Fire Community Outreach ..................................................................................................................................... (972) 721-3644

CONTACT INFORMATION

845 W. Irving Blvd. | Irving, TX 75060 P: (972) 721-2651 | F: (972) 721-2795 firecommunityoutreach@cityofirving.org /IrvingFireDepartment

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