Coral Springs/Parkland Fire Department Annual Report FY 2018

ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2018

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS OFFICIALS Walter G. “Skip” Campbell 1948 - 2018 Mayor Lou Cimaglia Vice Mayor Larry Vignola Commissioner Dan Daley Commissioner Joy Carter Commissioner Michael Goodrum City Manager John Hearn City Attorney

CITY OF PARKLAND OFFICIALS Christine Hunschofsky Mayor Stacy Kagan Vice Mayor Ken Cutler Commissioner Bob Mayersohn Commissioner Grace Solomon Commissioner Robert Payton City Manager

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Contents Message from the Fire Chief ....................................................................................................................................3 Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................................................5 Strategic Plan ...........................................................................................................................................................6 Our Communities ....................................................................................................................................................7 Budget/Financial Data .............................................................................................................................................8 Organizational Chart................................................................................................................................................9 Performance Measures .........................................................................................................................................10 Fire ...........................................................................................................................................................................21 EMS ..........................................................................................................................................................................26 Community Paramedic………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….33 Fire Stations …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..35 Training ....................................................................................................................................................................50 Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety .................................................................................................52 Community Risk Reduction .....................................................................................................................................60 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)…………………………………………………………………………………………………66 Safety and Health ....................................................................................................................................................69 Communications .....................................................................................................................................................74 Emergency Management………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………76 Public Information Officer .......................................................................................................................................77 Community Involvement.........................................................................................................................................79 South Florida Urban Search and Rescue .................................................................................................................92 Disaster Medical Assistance Team …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….94 Special Ops - SWAT/Tactical Paramedics…………………………………………….………………………………………..…………………..95 Honor Guard…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….….…...97 Pipes and Drums …………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………..….…98 Coral Springs Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association……………………………………………….………..…….…...….99 Metro-Broward Professional Firefighters Local 3080…………………………………………………………………….….…….….…..100 Fire Explorer Program ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….……...101 Awards and Achievements……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…….…………102 In Memoriam…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..……106

Mission: To preserve life and property through emergency medical services, fire suppression, risk reduction, public education and community partnerships.

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Message from the Fire Chief On behalf of the men and women of the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department, I proudly present the department’s 2018 Annual Report as a reflection of the dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the safety of our citizens, visitors, and firefighters.

As you will see in the following pages, there were many accomplishments and achievements that occurred in each division, but our response to the most horrific incident in the history of our two communities clearly defines the year 2018: the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

I am proud to be the Chief of our department and I am honored to serve Fire Chief Frank Babinec our communities. On February 14th, the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department responded to the most horrific call in this organization’s history. The magnitude of this incident is unparalleled to any we have ever seen before. Firefighter Paramedics are pained every time we lose a life, never mind seventeen at once, and seeing the injuries inflicted on an additional seventeen. We take solace in the statement made by Dr. Boyer of Broward Health that “everyone that had a potentially survivable injury, walked out of the hospital.” To the men and women of this department: I am proud of your performance and the professionalism you displayed on February 14th and beyond. To that end, 2018 was a year in which much progress was made in the areas of Safety and Health, Mental Wellness, Community Outreach, and Training – within the department, in the schools, and in the community. I am thankful for the training and preparation that this department participates in on a daily basis, and the extent the organization goes to be prepared to respond to our communities in their times of need.

Through all this department has been through, however, I am most proud of the fact that each and every member continued to provide outstanding service to our communities. We have been tested this past year in many ways, and have met each situation with the professionalism and compassion that are a hallmark of this organization. We have had significant structure fires, medical calls, and major events, and through it all our everyday responsibilities were never neglected, and our residents, businesses, and visitors continued to receive the level of service that they expect and deserve, and that we promise to provide.

I’d like to express my sincere appreciation to our late Mayor Skip Campbell of Coral Springs, Mayor Christine Hunschofsky of Parkland, and the dedicated commissioners and city managers whose 3

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support we are grateful to have. This spring, both cities passed an ordinance that mandated that any public facility required to have an AED to also contain a Bleeding Control Kit. These lifesaving kits were also installed in schools within our two communities, and we have provided training to the school’s teachers and administrators on their proper usage in case of a bleeding emergency of any kind. These are the same kits our own personnel carry on department apparatus. You will read more about these initiatives in this report.

Our mission remains this: To preserve life and property through emergency medical services, fire suppression, risk reduction, public education and community partnerships. We stand with our communities and each other, through the best and worst, and will continue to be there when we are called.

We are grateful for the bonds of community and the way our residents and businesses have come together to support one another. The outpouring of love and prayers from throughout our nation and around the world has been a boost to our collective spirit. Our community has been forever changed.

The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department is part of the communities they serve. We will remember always the 17 lost, those injured both physically and emotionally, and we stand with the parents, students, and teachers of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and remain #MSDStrong.

Frank Babinec Fire Chief

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department provides vital services to the community. From the collective efforts of our firefighters and administrative staff working with city management, other city departments, neighboring fire departments, Local 3080 and the Coral Springs Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association, and the citizens of the communities we serve, we will continue to ensure that our department meets the challenges that are a part of sustaining a first-rate organization.

Throughout the year, we responded to over 15,000 incidents. We conducted over 6,500 fire inspections, and participated in over 200 public education events, either in the community or at one of our fire stations.

We’ve trained our own personnel, as well as that of other agencies via contract with our Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety. We’ve developed personnel to take on higher ranked positions, and trained high school students through our Explorer post, and a special program with Coral Springs High School. We’ve volunteered at City events, and raised funds for local and national organizations through our Benevolent organization’s Pasta Dinner as well as the MDA Fill the Boot campaign. We prepared for, and responded to a major hurricane, and were recognized by the state of Florida for several of our initiatives.

The data on the following pages will show you in great detail all the incidents to which we’ve responded, for Fire, EMS, Community Risk Reduction, and others, as well as give you a breakdown by response zone and when incidents occurred, and indicate what we feel is the most important statistic: response times. How quickly we get to you when you call us, will always be our most crucial goal.

In 2015, we produced a Strategic Plan for the department, shown on the next page, and we will continue to strive to meet the goals and objectives we created.

The Chief Officers of the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Scott Nebrasky, John Whalen, Steve Frey, Stephanie Palmer, Jason Gonzalez, Juan Cardona, Frank Babinec, Michael McNally, Rob McGilloway, Bruce Bowers, Michael Caldaro, Michael Moser, Eduardo Lopez, and Michael Ferrara

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The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department, together with both external and internal stakeholders, developed a Strategic Plan for the years 2015 thorugh 2020. While the diagram below will give you a brief overview, the entire Strategic Plan can be viewed on our website at CoralSprings.org/fire.

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OUR COMMUNITIES The City of Coral Springs was incorporated in July 1963 and encompasses a total land area of 23.97 square miles. We are the 15th largest city in the state of Florida by population, and the 5th largest in Broward County. According to data from the BEBR (Bureau of Economic and Business Research), by the end of 2018 the City of Coral Springs will be home to 128,757 residents.

Just to the north of Coral Springs, the City of Parkland has a population of 32,742, within 14.32 square miles.

Of the 24 mile long Sawgrass Expressway, 11.2 miles run through the cities of Coral Springs and Parkland.

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BUDGET/FINANCIAL DATA The entire budget for the new fiscal year can be found on the City of Coral Springs website at: CoralSprings.org/annualbudget.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURES – October 2017 to September 2018 The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department (CSPFD) incidents are up 1.5% from 15,137 (FY 2017) to 15,367 (FY 2018). The first arriving unit maintained a response time of 8 minutes or less 97.0% of the time for Emergency calls (EMS and Fire), and 10 minutes or less 98.5% of the time for Non-Emergency calls (Other). On average, CSPFD responded to 42 calls per day.

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EMS

FIRE

 Emergency Medical Calls accounted for 70.6% of all incidents.

 Fire related calls accounted for 1.2% of all incidents.

 EMS calls increased 1.1% from 10,734 (FY2017) to 10,853 (FY2018).

 Fire calls increased 5.9% from 170 (FY2017) to 180 (FY2018)

 Average response time: 4 minutes 49 seconds.

 Average response time: 4 minutes 51 seconds.

STRUCTURE FIRES  Of the 180 fires CSPFD responded to, (70) 38.9% were Structure fires.  Average response time: 5 minutes 8 seconds.

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This category includes calls which do not fall under Fire or EMS. These accounted for 28.2% of all incidents.

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Other calls increased 2.4% from 4,233 (FY2017) to 4,334 (FY2018).

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Average response time: 5 minutes 5 seconds.

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The top 3 types of calls are:  Good Intent Call, other (28.8%)  False Alarm or False Call, other (28.1%)  Service Calls, others (27.0%)

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COMPONENTS OF RESPONSE TIME For the purpose of this report, the response time components will include the following times: Call Processing, Turnout, Travel, and Response.

Call Processing Time The interval between receipt of the emergency alarm at the public safety answering point, and the moment when the dispatcher knows sufficient information and applicable units are notified of the emergency, defined in NFPA 1221. NFPA 1221 specifies that 95% of alarms shall be answered within 30 seconds, and in no case shall the initial call taker’s response to an alarm exceed 60 seconds.

Turnout Time The turnout time begins when units acknowledge notification of the emergency to the beginning point of response time.

Travel time: The time interval that begins when a unit is en-route to the emergency incident and ends when the unit arrives at the scene.

Response Time The time that begins when responding units are enroute to the emergency incident, and ends when responding units arrive on scene. The objective of eight minutes (480 seconds) or less, within the 90th percentile of the time is the established response time.

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INCIDENTS BY CALL TYPE

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ALL INCIDENTS BY HOUR (In a 24-HOUR span) The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department responds to all types of incidents every day, 24 hours a day.

The demand for services varies according to the day of the week, and the time of the day or night. Another factor that determines demand is the type of call (Emergency Medical Services, Fire, or Other call types).

The demand for EMS (medical calls) is relatively lower in the early hours between one and five, when people are sleeping. The busiest time begins during the morning rush hour around six, and it increases throughout the day, and into the early evening.

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Incidents related to the “other� category include calls for public service assistance, persons in distress, and animal rescues to name a few. The busiest time for these type of calls are between eight in the morning and eight at night.

Fire calls increase between lunch and dinnertime.

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PRIMARY RESPONSES BY STATION AND UNIT

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FIRE Our Core Values Life – We value and respect all life; that of the citizens we serve, as well as our members.

Integrity – We are committed to the highest level of moral, ethical conduct and personal accountability.

Professionalism – Through leadership, all members are committed to delivering quality service in a safe and timely manner.

Compassion – We value an empathetic workforce that seeks to support, understand, and meet the needs of our community.

Innovation – We are committed to developing and utilizing leading-edge techniques, procedures, and equipment through continuing education and training.

Assistant Chief Steve Frey, Battalion Chief Eduardo Lopez A Shift

Assistant Chief John Whalen, Battalion Chief Scott Nebrasky B Shift

Assistant Chief Jason Gonzalez, Battalion Chief Michael Ferrara C Shift

The department operates four primary divisions to further our mission: Fire, EMS, Training and Community Risk Reduction (CRR). Our Fire and EMS divisions work a 24 hour shift every third day. Each shift operates under the command of an Assistant Fire Chief and a Battalion Chief, who are responsible for all aspects of running a shift of approximately 50 members that include Captains, Lieutenants, Driver Engineers, and Firefighter Paramedics.

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The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department EMS Division’s goal is to preserve the health, safety and welfare, as well as enhance the quality of life, of the residents and visitors of Coral Springs and Parkland, by providing the highest level of pre-hospital emergency medical care possible, thereby improving the outcomes of catastrophic illness and significant injury, while staying on the forefront of medical advancements through innovation, training, and technology in a workplace built on trust, opportunity and teamwork. We accomplish these objectives in a caring environment with an emphasis on the safety and professional development of all employees, and by maintaining positive relationships with our healthcare partners in the community.

The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department EMS Division remains strong. Despite the tremendous impact caused by the horrible events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, our crews remain positive and motivated to continue to provide the care that our citizens and visitors deserve.

This tragedy has caused a great impact in the lives not only of our community, but our emergency responders as well. The strong measures we had put in place for several years in terms of establishing clear protocols, procuring the necessary equipment and supplies, training with law enforcement agencies, and establishing clear communications with the area hospitals were all important factors which helped us take care of our community at such a difficult time. This year we have been able to put several new medical protocols in place, as well as update others that allow us to treat patients in ways that are more effective. Some of these protocols are related to respiratory distress, overdose, and trauma. Every department member has received protocol update training that allows them to perform these procedures. This year, we were awarded the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline Gold Award in recognition of our efforts to improve cardiac care for our community. We have replaced equipment and are in the process of implementing a new electronic patient care reporting system that will help improve our ability to collect and report on our patient care data. We have established a new quality assurance and quality improvement system, which is producing impressive results in the way we care for our patients.

The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department has become a model agency for many throughout the state and the country. We fulfill many requests for assistance and collaboration with others who seek to achieve the same level of excellence.

Overview of the EMS Division The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department EMS Division ran 10,853 calls for service this past year – 52.2% of these calls resulted in transport to a healthcare facility.

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The following are some of the types of calls that the EMS Division responded to this past year:        

Car, motorcycle, bicycle accidents: 730 Cardiac arrest: 96 Drownings: 6 (2 fatal, 4 non-fatal) Strokes: 60 Falls: 1,185 Overdose related incidents: 128 Diabetic emergencies: 163 Shortness of breath: 165

Lt. Michael Farmer on the rescue

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Role of the EMS Division Chief Division Chief of EMS Juan Cardona serves as the administrative director of the EMS division, managing those functions that support the ability of our department to deliver the highest quality of medical/trauma patient care possible. His primary responsibility is to ensure that every fire department member has the tools necessary, in terms of resources, equipment, apparatus, training, support, etc. to ensure the wellbeing of our community.

He assures department compliance with county, state and federal EMS requirements and regulations. Chief Cardona is responsible for incident emergency response including supervision of on-scene personnel, as well as command, control, and operational decision making when required. He assists in strategic planning, organizing, coordinating and administering fire suppression, emergency medical treatment, hazardous materials, community paramedic program, and other activities of the fire department, such as the paramedic internship program and standby EMS Details at high school football games, and local events. Chief Cardona speaks at many EMS related conferences and workshops throughout the world.

EMS Division Chief Juan Cardona

MEDICAL DIRECTOR The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department is extremely fortunate to have the highly acclaimed and skilled physician Dr. Peter Antevy as its Medical Director. The Medical Director is responsible for establishing protocols, reviewing the latest research and evidence-based medicine findings to put in place new programs to improve medical care for the community. He is the liaison between the fire department and all health agencies. He advocates for EMS and the importance of proper prehospital care.

Dr. Antevy continues to provide excellent medical direction to our crews.

He continues to work on strengthening the Greater Broward EMS Medical Directors Association group so that other fire and EMS agencies from Broward and Palm Beach County can join. Dr. Antevy has been instrumental in the establishment of several new protocols and training Dr. Peter Antevy programs for all our crews. He is a sought after speaker and presenter at many conferences, and in August, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians announced that Dr. Antevy would be awarded the 2018 NAEMT/Bound Tree EMS Medical Director of the Year Award!

This prestigious national award recognizes contributions made with the following criteria:

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Consistently demonstrates his/her commitment to clinical excellence in EMS

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Champions all aspects of patient and practitioner safety

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Serves as an outstanding role model for EMS agency personnel and within the community

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Effectively mentors EMS practitioners in all stages of their professional development

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is actively engaged in his/her emergency physician professional association at the national and/or state level

Dr. Antevy has become a driving force in EMS not only locally and at the state of Florida level, but all over the United States. He also receives recognition in many countries around the world, where his initiatives, exemplified by the protocols and practices we have put in place, are constantly being emulated by others. In September, a crew from the CBS newsmagazine 60 Minutes interviewed Dr. Antevy and Lt. Lazaro Ojeda on the importance of Bleeding Control kits and proper training, and the role it played in the Stoneman Douglas shooting.

Medical Director Dr. Peter Antevy, Lt. Laz Ojeda, and 60 Minutes Correspondent Scott Pelley discuss the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting

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Total Transports: 8,028

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TOP 10 EMS CALLS FOR SERVICE (Nature of Call at Scene)

Fall Victim

Weakness

8.3%

7.0%

Traumatic Injury 6.0%

Traffic Accident

Chest Pain

5.9%

5.6%

Abdominal Pain

Sick Person

5.3%

5.0%

Breathing Problem 4.4%

Syncope 3.6%

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Altered Consciousness 3.5%

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COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC

Community Paramedic Susan Toolan

The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Community Paramedic Program (CP) remains one of the most innovative and forward thinking ideas in healthcare. Our goal is to put in place a model designed to improve the health of the population, at lower costs, and with patient satisfaction as a strong performance measure. The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department has placed one experienced paramedic in an 8 hour a day, five days per week schedule. The CSPFD Community Paramedic has been tasked with conducting house visits to patients who traditionally have used the 911 system as their primary source of healthcare or for issues that are not necessarily medical emergencies. “The goal is to help our citizens make better use of available emergency services and find ways to add value to their lives by helping them stay healthy.” Many patients simply are not aware that there are resources available to them other than an already taxed 911 system.

The Community Paramedic program is going strong. We continue to work with our high-EMS-user population to find ways to reduce the number of calls to 911 for non-emergent issues. We also work with our residents at higher risk of falling to provide them with fall prevention education, as well as resources that can help them avoid falling and sustaining an injury. We continue to work with patients that have been discharged from the hospital after being treated for CHF, pneumonia, diabetes, hip or knee replacements, and who are at a high risk for re-admission. The goal is to help them obtain the necessary resources so that they can remain healthy and out of the hospital. We are now part of the suboxone team, which is a program designed to aid in the opioid crisis by providing patients a way to reduce their drug dependency. We continue to get referrals from our crews and are able to assist in providing the best resource(s) for our residents. To date we have helped over 450 patients in two and a half years.

Susan, who has been with the department for 20 years, also participates in several community Lici Merritt, Susan Toolan, and Robin MacDonald events throughout the year and maintains a wearing our green tee shirts in support of our Facebook page at: military on Veteran’s Day, and other holidays https://www.facebook.com/CSFDCP/ throughout the year

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STATIONS The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department responds to calls for service from 5 fire stations in Coral Springs, and 3 in Parkland. Each station is responsible for a designated response zone, although all stations are equipped and prepared to respond to any emergency where they are needed.

43 •64 • 71 • 80 • 95 • 42 • 97 • 109

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CORAL SPRINGS FIRE STATIONS STATION 43 - 4550 Rock Island Road Originally named Station 1 in a former location, Station 43 opened in its current location in 1988 and is named for former member William Buchanan. The former station was torn down in June of 2016 and a new station, funded through a General Obligation bond, opened in March 2017 as a station that will house firefighters, apparatus, and equipment well into the future.

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STATION 64 – 500 Ramblewood Drive In 1977, Fire Station 2 opened to protect the southeast edge of Coral Springs. Volunteers provided service under Chief Russ Donovan. Fire Station 2 adopted its Broward County number of 64 and underwent various changes through the years, leading to a renovation in 2008. Station 64 has been located at 500 Ramblewood Drive for more than 30 years.

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STATION 71 – 11800 NW 41st Street As Coral Springs began to grow and develop in the marshy swamplands in the northwest area of the City, a third fire station was needed. Station 3, constructed at 11800 N.W. 41st Street, provided service to the expanding area. Station 3 became Station 71, its official Broward County designation, and served as a central training point for the then-volunteer Coral Springs Fire Department. In 1991, the City built a four-story training tower behind Station 71 to improve on-site fire service training. Former member Russell Cagle earned the honor of having the station named after him when he retired. Station 71 was torn down and a new station built at the same location in 2012.

Station 71 received a new Engine this year manufactured with the Clean Cab Concept. Before being placed in service, it participates in the traditional Wet Down Ceremony at City Hall

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Station 80 – 2825 Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs Fire Department needed to house volunteers in a central location. The building, located at 2801 Coral Springs Drive, became the home of Station 4. The building was home to the Police Department and other essential public safety services. Station 4 gave way to its Broward County designation of number 80 and became the City’s main fire station because of its location in the heart of Coral Springs. Heavy call volume and the transition from a volunteer to paid professional department placed a heavy toll on the small firehouse. The City recognized the need for an expansion. In 2010, a new era in the City began with a complete Station 80 transformation meant for career firefighters. The new Station 80 is adjacent to the renovated Public Safety Building and is the first LEED certified fire station, with solar panels on the roof. As the central station in the City, Station 80 houses a 100’ platform apparatus, an additional 107’ aerial unit, and a primary rescue, as well as the dive boat, a special events detail unit, and the shift’s Battalion Chief.

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Station 95 – 300 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs Fire Department opened its fifth and final fire station in 1994. Station 5 received its Broward County designation as number 95. Located in the southwest corner of the City at 300 Coral Ridge Drive, Station 95 serves as the primary unit for the Sawgrass Expressway. In June of 2016, the station was torn down and a new building, a twin to Station 43, opened in April 2017.

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PARKLAND FIRE STATIONS Station 42 – 6500 Parkside Drive • STATION 97 – 6650 N. University Drive

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STATION 109 – 11601 Hillsboro Blvd Fire Station 109 was built to serve the growing western part of Parkland. Its grand opening was in April 2015. This station houses an advanced life support suppression and transport rescue unit.

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TRAINING

Battalion Chief Michael Caldaro

Division Chief Robert McGilloway

Battalion Chief Stephanie Palmer

The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department has strived to maintain the highest level of training and over the past year we have continued to prosper. Our philosophy of safe and functional company training has bolstered the levels of confidence of each member making them more proficient in their personal skills which is a testament to the dedication of our membership and our training division.

The training division has a multitude of responsibilities outside of the development, delivery and oversight of daily, weekly and monthly requirements for in-service training to our members. Division Chief Robert McGilloway, in conjunction with Battalion Chiefs Stephanie Palmer and Michael Caldaro, has the added pressures to ensure the Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety operates and sustains the needs of the students that attend.

The role of the Training Officer is changing toward adding value and protection to the organization.

These changes have resulted in Fire Departments seeing increased workloads that in turn require increased training demands, skill requirements, and contact hours to ensure competency and safety.

Fire service training is no longer simply fire based, nor solely decided on a local level. Fire departments are now guided, in part, by national fire service standards, accreditation, certification, and continuing education requirements. There are also increased societal and financial influences with emphasis on topics of firefighter safety and health, expanded roles, large incidents, incident management, current affairs, cultural diversity, ethics, legal issues, and use of mutual aid and regionalization.

The Training Division is focused on implementing the best practices. Creating a workforce that is flexible, proactive and identifies, reduces and eliminates redundancies. The Administration’s expectation is that

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the workforce be well trained, innovative, and ethical at all times. The increase of line officers (Lieutenants and Captains), Inspectors, and new employees, as well as officer training and leadership mentorship, is essential over the next five years.

The Department is prepared to carry out the mission and values daily with readiness and training:

Readiness: At any given moment we are ready to respond efficiently and effectively to change the outcome of the emergency.

Training: Provides the foundation to be ready. This includes hands on evolutions (drills) conducted regularly to support the capabilities of the department. It allows everyone to understand the capabilities of the department and what resources are needed to be brought in for additional support. This is done via company training that falls within Insurance Services Office (ISO) Guidelines and includes:  

State Fire Classes County wide & Regional Mutual Aid Drills

This past year our members have increased their knowledge and skills in the areas of: 

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EMS training, which included Rapid Sequence Intubation, Bleeding Control, ACLS, Pit Crew CPR, Crush Injuries, Decontamination Procedures, Pediatric Respiration Emergencies and ESO Software.

Hurricane Preparation and GPS training.

Acquired Structure training with Margate, Lauderhill and Tamarac.

Live Fire training in acquired structure with mutual aid crews in Margate.

Safety Stand Down program delivered with Health & Wellness itinerary.

Forcible Entry Hurricane Training: Garage doors, Hurricane windows and Residential/Commercial doorways.

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CORAL SPRINGS REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETY The Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety (CSRIPS), formerly the Coral Springs Fire Academy, sits on approximately four acres in the Coral Springs Corporate Park. CSRIPS is licensed by the Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education. The EMT and Paramedic programs are approved by the Florida Department of Health and the Firefighter I & II program is approved by the Florida Bureau of Standards and Training. Additionally, the Firefighter I & II, EMT, and Paramedic programs are all nationally accredited by the Council of Occupational Education (COE) and the Paramedic program is also accredited by CoAEMSP/CAAHEP. CSRIPS conducts classes year-round for individuals seeking to become a firefighter and also those individuals entering the medical field. In addition to these individuals, CSRIPS conducts classes for career firefighters both onsite and throughout the region. CSRIPS has an extensive career enhancing course list. Firefighters can receive certifications in:     

Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR) Driver/Aerial Live Fire Fire Officer Fire Investigator/Inspector

Because of our “commitment to excellence” throughout the region, we have the opportunity of being contracted by other agencies to conduct in-service training, promotional exams and new hire assessments. This service allows CSRIPS to be on the cutting edge of training while creating new partnerships to strengthen the overall fire service.

CSRIPS currently has the distinction of being named the #2 Fire Academy in the country by firerescue1.com. At the same time, CSRIPS has also been named the #1 Fire Academy in the state of Florida. These honors are a direct result of the endless dedication by the staff and faculty. We believe our Mission Statement is our driving force and guiding principle:

To Educate…

To Facilitate…

To Motivate… and prepare our students to proudly serve the community and continuously uphold our

“Commitment to Excellence” For more information visit www.csrips.org Your local firefighters take an oath to serve the community. We at CSRIPS believe that mindset begins in the classroom. Our students in the Firefighter I & II, EMT and Paramedic programs not only strive for

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excellence in the classroom, they also begin their work in the community. Each graduating class takes on a relationship with a charity to give back to a worthy cause. This year saw our students give back to:     

Dive for Vets Run Pauly Strong Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner Best Foot Forward Stoneman Douglas Victims Fund

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Pay It Forward Back to School Drive National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Joe DiMaggio Hospital The Childrens’ Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease

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January – recognized as the #2 Fire Academy in the United States by www.firerescue1.com.

March – recognized as the #1 Fire Service Training & Education Provider in Florida.

June – received reaffirmation from COE for accreditation for another 6 years.

July – approved to offer the Florida Prepaid option to students in the Firefighter I & II, EMT and Paramedic programs.

August – graduated the first group of paramedic students in Martin County. These students are currently Firefighter/EMT’s with Martin County Fire Rescue (MCFR). MCFR turned to CSRIPS to conduct this class due to the solid reputation of CSRIPS in the region.

September – received initial accreditation from CoAEMSP/CAAHEP for the Paramedic program.

In addition to all of these achievements, CSRIPS also rebranded the CPR branch of the organization.

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BLS Healthcare Provider Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED RCP en Español ACLS ACLS Renewal PALS PALS Renewal

These classes are taught by your local Firefighters, EMT’s and Paramedics providing Coral Springs and Parkland citizens the opportunity to learn from the people who serve your community. Please see www.911CPR.org for class descriptions and schedule, or call 954-346-1208.

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DIVE TEAM Driver Engineer Danielle Corp is the commander of our Underwater Search and Rescue Dive Team, a public safety diving organization. To be a member of the dive team on dive status, candidates must demonstrate their abilities in a pool environment and be certified as either PADI Open Water or Public Safety Diver and all must be certified Dive Rescue Specialist through an internationally recognized diving organization. Candidates must also demonstrate they are comfortable in zero visibility and black water environments. Once selected, divers are certified in search and rescue diving, equipment maintenance, dry suit diving, and underwater communications. Dive team operations include initiating search and rescue operations in underwater environments. The team also provides assistance Danielle Corp to local law enforcement when requested. The dive team conducts both land and boat based operations in a variety of challenging bodies of water. The dive team’s primary focus on any operation is safety.

Public safety diving is an exciting, challenging, and rewarding field. It is also considered to be one of the most hazardous that requires a strong commitment. Members of the dive team are highly motivated and professional, and are committed to safety. The dive team is considered an elite group with the Fire Department and membership is highly competitive. In the past year, the team has conducted multiple training events, tested new equipment and added several new members to the team. The department is in the process of replacing all of the full-face masks and will be issuing them to each member.

The team is constantly looking for ways to be more efficient and safe when conducting these operations.

During fiscal year 2018, specialized training conducted with the Dive Rescue Team that included:     

Quarterly training conducted on black water operations for all members Annual Watermanship and Skills Assessment test completed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association requirements Boat operations and side scan sonar training Mutual aid training with area departments Training of three (3) new team members as Public Safety Diver and Dive Rescue Specialist

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ALS COMPETITION TEAM Our department is proud to consider training one of our most important functions. Keeping skill sets sharp, learning new technology, and continuously improving and learning whenever we can, is key to maintaining our readiness to protect lives and property in the cities we serve.

One of the ways members can improve their skills is by participating in regional and statewide competitions for paramedics. The Coral SpringsParkland ALS Team competes in Advanced Life Support Challenges throughput the state of Florida.

The challenges include complex chaotic paramedic scenarios with multiple patients and at times paramedic skills stations. Each scenario has a time Team Members Megan Jayne, John Atwater, and Caroline limit and is scored based on a point system. The Quevillon ALS team practices for upcoming competitions on their off time to improve proficiency, team communication, patient treatment and speed of treatment.

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The current ALS Team consisting of John Atwater, Megan Jayne and Caroline Quevillon took Third Place at Clincon in 2017.

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Captain Jon S'Dao, Driver Engineer Billy Partlan, Captain Ivo Ceciliano, Battalion Chief Stephanie Palmer, Lieutenant Jason Valentine, and Firefighter Paramedics Anne Lopez and Raul Torres

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COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION The primary mission of the Community Risk Reduction Division (CRRD) is to employ the three “E’s” of fire prevention in an effort to prevent fire incidents or personal injury before it occurs. The 3 E’s are Engineering, Education, and finally, Enforcement. The CRRD staff is multi-certified and highly qualified to provide a wide range of specialized interventions, technical consultations and fire code enforcement to help ensure safety of the residents and visitors to the city of Coral Springs and Parkland.

Deputy Fire Chief Michael McNally oversees the Community Risk Reduction Division, as well as Emergency Management, Special Operations Dive Rescue Team, SWAT Medic Program, and the department members who are assigned to FEMA’s USAR FL Task Force II and the Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Chief McNally is also Deputy Fire Chief Michael McNally responsible for all compliance for new hires and promotions. He began his career with the department as a Fire Explorer, and previously oversaw the Training Division and Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety. Mike is also a Rescue Team Manager with USAR, and has been deployed several times over the years including to Haiti after the earthquake that struck the country in 2010.

Fire Marshal Bruce Bowers

As Fire Marshal, Division Chief Bruce Bowers oversees the Community Risk Reduction Division. Chief Bowers reports directly to Deputy Fire Chief Michael McNally. Chief Bowers is actively involved in a variety of organizations that draft additions to or amendments to the fire code at the local, state and federal level. Additionally, he sits on the City’s Development Review Committee. This committee reviews all new buildings (or those that are altered) prior to building permit application submittal. This is to ensure that fire apparatus have access and can maneuver within the site, that there are ample fire hydrants and that they are properly located. He is on the City’s Traffic Management Team, which reviews all matters that have the potential to cause changes in vehicular movement, which could impact response times for first responders. Chief Bowers is also a member of the County’s Drowning Prevention Task Force as well as the Fire Code Committee of the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals.

The CRRD provides fire inspections, building permit plan reviews, public life safety education, as well as fire-related investigation services for the residents of Coral Springs and Parkland.

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Throughout the year, we perform fire and life safety inspection on over 6,596 properties. These include commercial businesses, residential properties containing three or more living units, assisted living facilities, group homes, foster homes, and home-based day care occupancies. We enforce applicable provisions of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Codes and Standards, Florida Fire Prevention Code, State Statutes and Administrative Codes, and the City of Coral Springs and City of Parkland Municipal Codes of Ordinances as it relates to life safety enforcement for the public.

These inspections help mitigate any potential hazards that may contribute to a fire developing, a personal injury occurring or any hindrance to a rapid evacuation. In the event there are violations noted during the inspection site visit, results are noted and a re-inspection is performed, if necessary. During Fiscal Year 2018, CRRD members conducted 1,650 re-inspections.

While the ultimate goal is to achieve compliance with fire codes, should an owner fail to make the required life-safety repairs, the case is processed and set for a hearing in front of a Special Magistrate. At this hearing, the presiding magistrate will determine, based on the severity of the violation, a daily fine amount until the repairs are completed. During Fiscal Year 2018, a total of 94 cases were taken to Special Magistrate which resulted in $24,731.00 in fines. In addition to Special Magistrate fines, we also collected $17,193.00 in Re-Inspection fees.

The CRRD performed 1,188 architectural plan reviews prior to any new building being built and any new construction alterations to an existing occupancy. Following approval of the blueprints and issuance of a building permit, these inspections are made throughout the project to ensure the approved plan is adhered to. These inspections are performed on the structural elements, as well as a wide variety of specialized systems, which include:                

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Fire Sprinkler Systems Fire Alarm Systems Restaurant Hood Suppression Systems Dry Agency Systems for Computer Rooms or other high dollar loss, sensitive areas Propane Tank Installations including gas lines Fuel Tank and Piping Installations for Vehicle Fueling Stations Communication Systems Emergency Backup Power Systems Above ground Fuel Storage Tanks Paint Spray Booth Suppression Systems used in auto body shops Fire Hydrant Placement and Supply Piping Fire Flow Tests Smoke Detectors Smoke Evacuation Tests Hazardous Materials Storage Mobile Food Vendors

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During Fiscal Year 2018, CRRD conducted 1,602 such inspections.

Some special events, due to the increased number of people in attendance or the nature of the event, could pose a higher than normal risk of possible safety breaches. Therefore, our Fire Inspectors are present at these special events as well. Their main goal is to make sure exits remain readily accessible, ensure fire and life safety systems are maintained, and, should an issue arise, render the necessary aid.

In addition to special events, CRRD also conducts fire watches at facilities where a required life safety system is out of service. Should emergency services be necessary, early notification to dispatch and assistance with resident and/or employee evacuation is instrumental in saving lives. During Fiscal Year 2018, CRRD participated in 135 such special events.

Per fire code regulations, a fire investigation is required to determine origin and cause of the fire. Our Fire Inspectors are cross-trained as fire investigators and conduct these fire investigations. They have a rotating schedule that guarantees someone is on call to perform investigations when needed. If arson is suspected, the case is turned over to the State Fire Marshal Investigators and local detectives follow through if an arrest is necessary. During Fiscal Year 2018, CRRD completed 53 fire investigations.

Public Education Officer Bob Bertone reading to children

CRRD played a major role in the rescue mission during the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The Fire Inspectors and Public Education Officer on duty immediately responded to the scene to assist, treating many injured students as the events unfolded. The division also took part in all of the different vigils and events that took place in the aftermath. CRRD was present when the school reopened and the students returned to campus. At that time, our Fire Inspectors were assigned to do a Fire Watch each school day for three weeks, to ensure the safety and comfort of returning students and staff. Our division also assisted in the student walkouts, creating a safe environment not only for the students participating, but all other individuals that may have been impacted as well. The members of CRRD demonstrated their commitment to serve by using their skills and expertise to support the students, staff, and surrounding community of MSD.

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Another critical mission of the CRRD is to educate the public on Fire and Life Safety issues. During Fiscal Year 2018, CRRD conducted 211 car seat installations, coordinated 120 fire apparatus appearances at schools and various community events, coordinated 29 station tours and participated in 65 Fire Safety Trailer presentations as part of the Safety Town curriculum. In addition, they completed a variety of life-safety education presentations to students at all grade levels, scout and youth groups and other community organizations.

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Basic Fire Safety Education for Fire Inspector Harold Alcalde with Sparky preschoolers Home Fire Escape Drills for elementary school children CPR Introduction Experiences for the entire community Sleep Safe and Car Seat Education for families Hurricane Season Preparation and Planning Drowning Prevention Education and Access to Swim Programs for both adults and children Fire Safety Response Training for staff at special risk community locations Safety Planning for schools and businesses Evacuation and Fire Drill Coordination at community educational and childcare locations Specialized Programs in Cooperation with our Fire Academy and Police Department

During Fiscal Year 2018, CRRD recorded 17,352 public education contacts.

This is 18% higher than the 14,311 contacts in FY 2017. The achievement is significant considering that in September 2017, during Fire Prevention month, Hurricane IRMA affected the community, and numerous programs and events had to be cancelled.

Then in February of 2018, the tragic events which occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, resulted once again in cancellation of many of our largest community programs, and reductions in numerous other programs due to the extra demands for services placed on the staff of the CRRD.

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These CRRD programs have been recognized as “Best Practice” models in both drowning prevention and the wide-ranging public education arena. Public Education Officers Robert Bertone and Daniel Chavez have received many accolades in the Public Safety field. CRRD is a data driven and creative marketer of both the Coral Springs – Parkland Fire Department’s missions and the City of Coral Springs core values.

For more information on the Coral Springs – Parkland Fire Department’s Community Risk Reduction Division, as well as additional links to Fire Prevention Safety Information, please visit our website at:

http://www.coralsprings.org/government/otherdepartments-and-services/fire/communityrisk-reductiondivision

Bruno Matos, Thomas Hayes, Lici Merritt, Rosy Rodriguez, Felicia Culbreath, Harold Alcalde, Division Chief Bruce Bowers, Lisa Weiss, Alysa Abzug, Bob Bertone, Ralph Troino, Daniel Chavez Not pictured: Jon Berger

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Teaching children about fire safety is one of our most important tasks

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COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) The Coral Springs-Parkland all-volunteer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates residents about disaster preparedness and how to respond to emergency situations in their community. When emergencies happen, CERT members give critical support to first responders and provide immediate assistance to victims at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with nonemergency projects that help improve the safety of the community. Using classroom and hands-on training, CERT members develop skills to assist others when professional responders are not immediately available. CERT members receive 25 hours of basic training in the areas of Small Fire Suppression, First Aid, Triage, Team Organization, Light Search and Rescue, Disaster Psychology, and Terrorism Awareness. CERT volunteers also receive CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed training.

The award winning Coral Springs-Parkland CERT was honored again this year with the 2018 Lynne Johnson Award Honoring Outstanding Volunteerism for its Commitment to Enhancing City Services.

Coral Springs-Parkland CERT is one of the most active teams in South Florida. In the last 12 months, Coral Springs-Parkland CERT has been activated numerous times to support the police and fire departments for events such as fires, gas leaks, hazmat situations, missing person searches, and the tragic evenst of February 14, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The team has responded to multiple canteen/rehab calls in neighboring cities to assist other CERTs while they assist their fire departments. Since its inception, CSPFD CERT has responded to hundreds of calls. In addition to the calls listed above, CERT has responded to SWAT activations, large brush fires, a recycling plant fire that burned for over 24 hours, and the Goodyear Blimp crash.

Coral Springs-Parkland CERT is regularly called upon to help search for missing persons that may be in danger. This includes children, teens or adults with disabilities, or seniors with cognitive impairments. CERT has been credited with assisting with dozens of successful searches over the years.

In FY 2017-2018, the team was activated and responded 26 times.

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Coral SpringsParkland CERT had a very productive year. Our volunteers accounted for over 2,800 volunteer hours. During that timeframe, CERT responded to assist in the search for 1 missing person, 18 fires and 4 gas leaks CERT Commander Mike DiTocco and Public Education Officer Bob Bertone present to attendees or hazardous about CERT Response to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas incident at the 2018 National CERT Conference materials scenes.

The CERT Canteen also responded to 22 incidents where rehab services were provided to first responders working at the scenes.

CERT mobilized 29 members to assist first responders at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and the related events which followed. CERT provided rehab services to first responders and assisted with handing out water to students and residents during the various later events which took place after. In August, the fire department’s Public Education Officer and CERT leadership were invited to the National CERT Conference to discuss our response to the MSD event, to better prepare other communities in the event they face a similar situation. The presentation was given to over 150 attendees from 27 states.

The Regional CERT Academy Basic Training Classes, offered at the Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety, continue to provide training for new CERT volunteers from across the region. Coral Springs-Parkland CERT trained 62 volunteers from Coral Springs, Parkland, and eight other neighboring cities. These trainees have gone on to volunteer in their respective communities.

CERT members train continuously throughout the year. This year, members participated in a combined total of almost 850 hours of ongoing and refresher training. Training topics include triage, first aid, fire suppression (using fire extinguishers), cribbing, building markings, and more.

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CPR has always been a major component of CERT training. This year, 56 members were certified or recertified in CPR. Starting in January 2018, Stop the Bleed was incorporated into our training. Over 100 residents were trained this year in Stop the Bleed. Members receive the training during the CERT Academy Basic Training class, and during our annual refresher.

CERT Members regularly participate in public education events around Coral Springs and Parkland in conjunction with the Community Risk Reduction Division. Members educate the public on the basics of using a fire extinguisher, drowning prevention classes and swimming lessons, hands only CPR, and any other question residents may have.

In 2018, Coral Springs was again the host city for the Florida Family Safety Fest. This successful fund raiser benefits CERT programs throughout Broward County. It also serves as a public education opportunity where residents from around the region can come to learn about safety topics, preparation, and mitigation steps.

The committee continues to work hard at planning next year’s Safety Fest.

Earlier in 2018, CERT team leader Steve Mitchell was honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award for donating over 500 hours of his time last year. We are proud of Steve, and are fortunate to have him on our team.

For more information about CERT, and instructions on how to join CERT, visit www.coralspringscert.org.

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SAFETY AND HEALTH The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department continues to be a leader in the area of Safety and Health not only in our organization but around the County, State, and Nation. The Safety and Health Committee (SHC) strives to provide the safest and healthiest work environment possible for all members of the department. Now in our third year of operation, the SHC has completed numerous projects and continues to work on many other new and exciting advances in the Safety and Health areas. Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the program is led by Assistant Captain Christopher Bator Assistant Fire Chief John Whalen Chief John Whalen and Captain Chris Bator, as well as a very dedicated group of men and women from all areas of the organization. Each shift and each division is represented. Members include Lt. Jason Valentine, Driver Engineer Zachary Roseboom, Lt. Kandice Dominguez-Oltz, Fire Inspector Daniel Chavez, EMS Chief Juan Cardona, Office Assistant Karen Pietrafesa, Battalion Chief Michael Caldaro, Firefighter Paramedic John Atwater, and from our Risk Management Department, Tracy Szatkowski.

The main goals of the SHC are to reduce the risk of injury and exposure to our members by providing information on several topics, and monitoring trends relating to the Health and Safety of our members and to apply the information, research, and best practices to impact the way the organization conducts itself for the better. The SHC meets as a group at least once per quarter and promotes an agenda to improve or modify a current policy, procedure, or practice, or to rectify a specific issue that may arise.

The committee is tasked with developing a plan to address the issue and draft a policy, procedure, training, or best practice and submit the recommendations to the Fire Chief for approval. Once approved, the information is sent out to the department for implementation.

Over the past three years, and this year in particular, the SHC has made great strides in several important areas. The SHC is focused on all areas of the fire service and works very hard to exceed the current standards for Health and Safety in several areas. Some of the programs that have been completed and are currently in place are below.

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Glove and Hood Swap Program- This program was put in place in order to avoid members contaminating themselves with equipment that was exposed to an IDLH environment via repeated use. Laundered gloves and hoods are given to all members post exposure and the contaminated equipment is sent for cleaning.

Post IDLH exposure shower cleansing agent- All Stations now have at least one shower facility with a cleansing agent station.

Extractor washer/dryers- All Coral Springs Fire Stations now have an approved Extractor/Gear drying system in place

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Clean Cab Apparatus- We currently have 5 fully Clean Cab® suppression apparatus on the road and will have 2 more very soon.

One reserve apparatus has already completed the retrofit to Clean Cab® and the second is underway 2nd set of turnout gear for all combat personnel- All personnel have been issued a 2nd set of turnout gear in order to always have a “clean” set of gear to change into post exposure.

Cancer prevention signage for all fire stations- All fire facilities now have signage to remind personnel about the dangers of carcinogens and how to avoid them when possible.

Gross Decon post exposure SOP- All incidents involving exposure to IDLH environments now require the implementation of the Gross Decon process.

Gross Decon equipment on all combat apparatus- All suppression apparatus now carry a full complement of Gross Decon equipment and storage capability.

Station Design improvements- Gear Isolation Areas, ice machine locations, etc.

Partnership with University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center Culture Change Study Filtration adaptors for SCBA masks for Driver Engineers, Fire Inspectors, and Chief Officers Cleanable gear bags/gear boxes for transporting turnout equipment Firefighter Cancer Initiative Annual Cancer Survey

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Members of our Clinician Response Team together with Human Resources, Fire Department Chaplain Ron Perkins, Lt. Kandice Dominguez-Oltz, and Chief Babinec

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Clinician Response Team (CRT) - Our CRT is a first for a program of this nature, our clinicians went through a very specialized training that gave them the necessary insight to work closely with first responders. All members of our CRT completed this training and have been a very integral part of our recovery post incidents.

Peer Support Team- Our Peer Support Team headed by Lt. Kandice Dominguez-Oltz has been a tremendous asset to our organization this past year and continues to work closely with our CRT and SHC to provide services and support to our members.

Mental Health services co-pays for all mental health or substance abuse removed for all members and their families- This program has been a great benefit for our members and their families who require services.

Pre-Screening of mental health and substance abuse facilities- The SHC, CRT, and Peer support teams have visited and vetted multiple facilities and made important contacts with their management teams to ensure that when needed, these facilities are prepared to deal with the needs of first responders.

Chaplaincy- Our Chaplain, Ron Perkins, has been a major part of our recovery and healing process after several events and continues to work with our staff and membership on a regular basis.

Clinician Resource List- the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative (FFSHC) has provided a very comprehensive Clinician Resource List for our members throughout the State and Tri-County area. This list of vetted and trained clinicians is an excellent resource for members to locate and work with a professional mental health specialist.

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Cigna EAP – SHC has continued to work with Cigna to create a first-of-its-kind First Responder List which directs our members to these vetted clinicians when they utilize the Employee Assistance Program Post Incident follow-up and resource reminders- Our CRT and Peer support team have conducted multiple post incident follow-ups with our members and provided a multitude of resources for the members and their families.

Cigna First Responder Round Table Discussion- Hosted by the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department to invite first responders from South Florida Public Safety to further discuss and share information that will benefit the health of first responders.

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Lifescan Physicals- the CSPFD has continued our annual Lifescan screening process at no charge to the members, this process has been a major success and has helped many members be healthier and find possible health issues earlier.

Healthy Cooking and Eating Demonstrationsin working with the City of Coral Springs Health Coach, the fire department has held several healthy eating and cooking demonstrations throughout the stations.

New exercise equipment in the fire stations- fire stations that have exercise facilities have been upgraded or new equipment has been provided. This is an ongoing initiative and we will continue to upgrade the facilities.

University of Miami Guardrails study Members sent to EXOS and O2X training- members were sent to these training demonstrations in order to bring back new ways of exercise and lifestyle training.

Safety Stand Down workshops New fitness and injury prevention tools at all stations- Rollers, yoga mats, jump ropes, etc.

Fitness training- A member of the Fitness team will be conducting station visits to review physical fitness and stretching techniques to improve health and decrease common injuries.

Pre-Employment Physical forms (PEP)- All combat members have received their initial Preemployment physical forms as a baseline for their career.

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Annual Station Inspections/compliance visits Equipment/Accountability management system Thermal Imagers for each combat position Responder Safety Initiative Personal flashlight for each member Quarterly Safety Committee Meetings Accident/Injury Review

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Completing the Clean Cab © Process and implementation for the remainder of the fleet, including all inspectors, staff, and chiefs’ vehicles.

No-Smoke Systems for all units Complete project for extractors/dryers at all remaining fire station and fire academy Post Incident “Go-Bags” for clean clothes and personal items New helmet parts that are cleanable and interchangeable Employee Health Clinic VOC monitors Violent Incident Response Policy Ballistic Vests and Helmet Policy and Procedure Behavioral Health Crisis Policy and Procedure Personal Exposure Application Creation of a CSPFD Retirement Program/Association Several members of the SHC have been honored to have been asked to present our programs around the nation on a multitude of topics. The members have received an amazing amount of recognition and positive feedback from their appearances. By presenting our policies, research, science, and best practices we have impacted thousands of firefighters and many organizations for the better.

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The Safety and Health Committee is committed to providing the best service to our members by being diligent in our research and training in order to provide the latest research based information and equipment to the organization.

Our overall goal is to provide every member with a long, healthy, and happy career and retirement.

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The Communications Unit serves the City of Coral Springs by processing both emergency and nonemergency service calls for police, fire and rescue. The Communications Unit also dispatches Fire Rescue units to the City of Parkland. We are one of only two independent 911 call centers in the county that are not part of a regional communications center.

The center employs 38 highly trained communications professionals who use the latest technology to dispatch and track responding units. Service is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Communications Unit has been CALEA accredited since November 2007.

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Motorola P25 800MHz Trunked Radio System West Enhanced 911 System Superion Public Safety OSSI ONESolution Computer Aided Dispatch System Mapping Including LCD Displays through Superion’s OSSI ONESolution Computer Aided Dispatch System Automatic Vehicle Location through the GPS located on Motorola Handheld Radios Superion Public Sector ONESolution MCT Mobile Field Reporting Application

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We answered 60,139 911 calls in fiscal year 2018. Our 911 Call answer time: 10 seconds or less 92.31% of the time.

With the new Superion OSSI One Solution CAD system with GPS capability, has the ability to track the location of fire units for closest unit response to emergencies.

During the year, Emergency Call-taker, Jillian Burstein, was selected as the 2018 Tom Gallagher Memorial Public Safety Award recipient. This award is in recognition and appreciation for exemplary leadership, as well as distinguished and compassionate service. The naming of the award is in honor of public safety telecommunications professional, Thomas W. Gallagher, Jr., who proudly served as Pembroke Pines Police and Fire Rescue Communications Chief for many years before he passed away suddenly in September 2012.

Jillian was selected based on her empathy and professionalism, as well as her dedication to provide the best level of service to all she encounters, including our officers, firefighters, residents and visitors to the City of Coral Springs.

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Alexander Falcone is the Emergency Manager for the City of Coral Springs. In this position, he directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from all types of hazards. He holds a Masters of Public Administration from Florida State University with a graduate certificate in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Alex started his career as a seasonal law enforcement officer with the Cape May City Police Department before working as a Mitigation Planner and Lead Mitigation Planner for the Florida Division of Emergency Management. His experience includes various Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations working at both the state and local level.

Alex is a Certified Floodplain Manager, working actively with the Community Rating System and mitigation projects in a moderate sized municipality. Additionally, he is a member of several regional workgroups including the Regional Domestic Security Task Force, Alexander Falcone Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), Broward County Emergency Coordinating Council, and Broward County Local Mitigation Strategy among others. Additionally, as an instructor at Barry University, Alex works to leverage his experiences to provide the next generation of emergency managers with a practical approach to the field of Emergency Management.

Over the last year, the Office of Emergency Management has activated the Emergency Operations Center to support response to Hurricane Irma, city wide flooding, and the recovery from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy. In addition to supporting the overall response to these events, just over $9 million dollars in expenditures for Hurricane Irma response have been submitted to FEMA for reimbursement.

OEM has also successfully secured $112,000 in grant funding through the Urban Area Securities Initiative which enabled the city to procure SWAT Trauma Kits including tourniquets, two sUAS aircraft, and EOC technology improvements. These improvements greatly improve our response capability and situational awareness. Emergency Management has also implemented various improvements to alert and warning systems utilized by our city. For these efforts, the City of Coral Springs was designated a “Storm Ready Community� in November of 2017.

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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER The Public Information Officer (PIO) is responsible for disseminating information to the public in regards to all aspects of the Fire Department including but not limited to emergency calls, evacuations, natural disasters, and special events. All Fire Department news and information will be released to the media through the PIO. Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department’s Public Information Officer is Division Chief Mike Moser. Chief Moser has been with the Department since 2001 and is also a member of Florida Urban Search & Rescue Michael Moser (USAR FL-TF2). Division Chief Moser is a member of the State of Florida PIO Deployment Team and attends specially designed courses regularly, thus affording him the skills and qualifications to provide his services to the community. Division Chief Moser has been deployed out of state as a PIO for incidents including Hurricanes Ike, Charlie, and Katrina, and most recently, Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. The Florida Fire Chief’s Association named him the 2008 PIO of the Year.Chief Moser was also instrumental in the implementation of our Drone Program. The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department was the first fire department in Broward County to obtain a Certificate of Authorization (COA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This specialized authorization allows the City of Coral Springs to operate several small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAS) within the airspace of Broward County. The sUAS’s are used for a variety of missions that include searches for missing children or adults, damage assessments after large scale incidents, or safety flights over fires or other major incidents where personnel are working.

The sUAS’s, otherwise known as drones, have become an integral part of the public safety community. Just a few short years ago, this technology was not available or affordable for public safety use. Now that the drone industry has evolved, the technology is readily available for use within fire A drone photograph of the March for our Lives event that took place in Parkland on March 24, 2018. The march began at Pine Trails Park and extended past departments all across the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. country. The Coral SpringsParkland Fire Department has used their drones on several missions since acquiring their authorization. The drone proved to be a worthy addition to the equipment needed during an emergency.

The City of Coral Springs sUAS program is a collaborative effort between the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department, the Coral Springs Police Department, and the City of Coral Springs

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Communications and Marketing Department. The Drone Program Manager is Ryan Himmel, the Senior Video Producer for the City of Coral Springs.

We have presented several Facebook Live events on topics such as safely deep frying a Thanksgiving Turkey, Extrication Demos at Family Fun Day, a “Live from Station 80� at our annual Pasta Dinner, and continue to use Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to send out alerts for hazardous weather conditions, road closures, Fire Prevention reminders, and more.

Division Chief Moser is on-call 24 hours a day to answer calls from the media, and for all media and public inquiries, Division Chief Moser can be reached via e-mail at mmoser@coralsprings.org Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/CoralSpringsFireDepartment https://twitter.com/coralspringsfd https://www.instagram.com/coralspringsfd/

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The men and women of the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department participate in several events each year and are honored to be a part of the volunteer efforts to help our local community.

As the fiscal year begins, we are gearing up for annual Pasta Dinner where we raise funds for cancer research and the Coral Springs Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association. Last year we raised over $5,000 and served close to 1,200 people. This yearly event features pasta with homemade sauce, sausage or homemade meatballs, a roll, and a drink, all for $5. Mark your calendars for next year so you can join us!

RUN PAULY STRONG The second annual Run Pauly Strong 5k, 10k and 13k, took place on Sunday, October 29th, 2017 in memory of of Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Driver Engineer Paul Pietrafesa, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on November 23, 2016. Join us out on the levee at the end of Atlantic Blvd as we gather for this very special event. When you register for the run, your Pasta Dinner ticket is free, and when you attend the Pasta Dinner you can pick up your race packet, bib, tee shirt, and goody bag!

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After the October Pasta Dinner and Run with Thanksgiving right around the corner, the fire department puts in a tremendous effort to contribute to the City of Coral Springs Thanksgiving Basket Drive. This city initiative distributes baskets of food to needy families in Coral Springs, and our personnel personally contribute food, fill and decorate boxes, and more. Senior Office Assistant Robin MacDonald spearheads this drive for our department and works hard to see that as many families as possible have a Thanksgiving dinner. In 2017, we raised $5,500 and donated 265 boxes containing complete dinner fixings to families that might not otherwise have a Thanksgiving meal.

Boxes of Thanksgiving dinners fill our community room prior to be distributed to families in the community. Below, Firefighter Oscar Gomez lends a hand

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Everyone sports a mustache during “Movember” to bring awareness to men’s health issues

We love interacting with our littlest visitors at community events

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As the holidays arrive, our personnel are busy volunteering their time to toy drives, visiting senior living facilities, and bringing joy to children on Santa’s Express, a fire truck that roams the community with Santa and his elves. Registration for this very special event takes place each year at our annual pasta dinner, and fills up quickly. This event takes place thanks to the efforts of our Benevolent Association, our Fire Chief, and our members.

“Santa” Dave Schneider, Senior Elf Assistant Robin MacDonald, and Firefighter Kim Warrick volunteer their time throughout the holidays

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At Family Fun Day, kids can try on bunker gear and visit Sparky’s House to learn about fire safety…

…and watch our firefighters perform Extrication Demonstrations

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HEARTBREAK AND HEALING On February 14, 2018 our communities of Coral Springs and Parkland were impacted by the deadliest high school shooting in our nation’s history. The tragedy that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School deeply affected our members as first responders, parents, and residents. Seventeen individuals lost their lives that day, and seventeen others were injured. Our intensive and continual training prepared us tactically for an event of this magnitude, but nothing can prepare a person for the emotional toll. In the days and weeks that followed February 14th, our department, the school, and the community tried to begin healing. We continued to respond. Largescale events such as multi-school walkouts, vigils, and the March for our Lives, gave us the responsibility of further incident management preparations in order to protect our cities and our residents. We remain committed to this, as it is inherent in our mission. We will always train, prepare, and partner with the community to achieve the best possible outcome. At the same time, we pray that a tragedy such as this never visits our community again. We focus on the future, and on each other. On these pages we share with you some of the ways we came together to heal.

As part of the “Honor 17” project, the Willis family brought pizza to Parkland Fire Station 109, in honor of students Luke Hoyer and Alyssa Alhadeff.

At right, a wall hanging that was given to Station 109. We will always remember.

Our department was honored to bring MSD student Kyle Laman back home from the hospital after he was injured during the shooting. On the right, FF Mike Naese and Lt. Frank Pekora, the crew that originally transported Kyle on 2/14, happy to have their patient home and recovering.

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Painting and sharing rocks has become a way for members of a community to express their thoughts and feelings, and rock gardens filled with these stones offer a way to heal through the love and support that is evident in the beauty of the artwork.

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Robin MacDonald created our First Responders Healing Garden as a way to help Police and Fire personnel after 2/14. Rocks have been donated by many. Here, Chief Babinec, Tiffany MacDonald, and Mya Laman each place a rock in the garden.

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Each April, we rally again in the fight against cancer, as our department participates in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. In 2018, this event was held at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Beth, Kathy, Peyton, and Dakota

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Springtime also brings Nurse’s Week, and the members of the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department appreciate the hard-working, dedicated nurses that staff the Emergency Rooms at our local hospitals, and the partnership we have with them to provide the best possible care to patients.

Driver Engineer David Tyrrell, Firefighter Tim Riley, Captain Jan Tripician, Lieutenant Mike Watts, Lieutenant Janet Neita, and Driver Engineer Chris Meyer bring lunch to the ER nurses at Broward Health Coral Springs during Nurses Week

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During the summer months and into September, and in cooperation with the schools in our community, we began the process of getting a Bleeding Control Kit in every classroom, and getting staff and teachers trained. These kits are the same as the ones we carry on our apparatus, and contain tourniquets, chest seals, and compressed gauze along with trauma dressings, gloves, and trauma scissors. Although easy to use, it was important to us to conduct classes so that each person learned how to use each component properly and under what conditions each piece should be used. As of September, 88 schools and approximately 3,000 staff members were trained.

Fire Department Captain Justin Parrinello has been instrumental in this training, along with Coral Springs Police Sergeant Carla Kmiotek. In September, we conducted a class for members of the community that was filmed by CBS News for a 60 Minutes episode.

We also succeeded in having an ordinance passed in both cities that now requires every business that is mandated to have an AED, to also have a Bleeding Control Kit. We followed this by providing a kit to each business now required to have one, as well as training information. We know that when used properly, these kits save lives, and like CPR and AEDs, lifesaving efforts can be initiated by bystanders before EMS arrives on scene. We will continue to partner with our communities to provide this important education to as many people as possible We have also developed a website where anyone can view a slide show with videos that teach proper use of each item in the kit. The training also shows how to use an AED and how to perform Hands-Only CPR. Visit our website at www.coralsprings.org/savealife.

Sgt. Carla Kmiotek conducts a Bleeding Control class in September

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Together with the Coral Springs Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association, our staff raised $14,536.86 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign over Labor Day weekend. The MDA is a cause that is near and dear to our hearts, We are grateful to our communities for helping us “Fill the Boot”!

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In September, the” Never Forget” Mobile Exhibit came to Coral Springs.

The exhibit serves as a tribute to those lost on 9/11 and is a tool to educate America’s youth about that historic day.

343 firefighters died on September 11, 2001. Our own firefighters Lieutenant Patrick Staab, Lieutenant Jon Robbins, Driver Engineer Chris Hurst, and Firefighter Raul Torres tour the mobile exhibit dedicated to those lost.

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A few of the men and women of our department

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SOUTH FLORIDA URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE Since 1991, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force Two (FL-TF2) has been serving the national and international community during manmade and natural disaster incidents. If a disaster event warrants national US&R support, FEMA will deploy the three closest task forces within four (4) hours of notification, and additional teams as necessary. The role of these task forces is to support state and local emergency responders' efforts to locate victims and manage recovery operations.

Florida Task Force Two consists of over two-hundred and fifty members from twenty-four agencies. We currently have seventeen (17) members assigned to this team.

The team is made up of various specialized division; rescue specialist, technical search specialists, canine search specialists, heavy rigging specialist, planning section, structural specialists, logistics specialists, technical information specialists, communication specialists, swiftwater rescue specialist, hazardous materials specialist, medical specialists, doctors, safety officers and various leadership positions. US&R task force members work in four areas of specialization: search, to find victims trapped after a disaster; rescue, which includes safely digging victims out of tons of collapsed concrete and metal; technical, made up of structural specialists who make rescues safe for the rescuers; and medical, which cares for the victims before and after a rescue.

Most recently, six (6) of our members were deployed to South Carolina to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Several members were assigned to a swiftwater rescue component of the deployment and the others for land based rescue missions.

Throughout this past year, members have been sent to Ohio, Texas and North Carolina for specialized training for the team. Each member is required to complete a set number of training and equipment familiarization sessions annually. These first responders consistently go to the front lines when America needs them most, but they are not just a national resource that can be deployed to a major disaster or structural collapse anywhere in the country. They are also the local firefighters and paramedics

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who answer when you call 911 in your local community. We are extremely proud of the members of the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department who have chosen to make the commitment to being part of Florida Task Force II, Urban Search and Rescue Team.

Back Row: Joseph Russoniello, Yair Soto, Anthony Gonzalez, Michael McNally, Sophia Moser, James Miller, Steve Fernandez, Eduardo Lopez. Front Row: Jeffrey Hamberger, Oscar Gomez, Michael Moser, Andrew Robins, Stephanie Palmer. Not pictured: Mark Myers, Rich Piloto, Kevin Yannayon, Michael Caldaro and Richard Zino

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DISASTER MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TEAM (DMAT) A Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) is a group of professional and para-professional medical personnel designed to provide medical care during a disaster or other event. As part of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), it recruits personnel for specific vacancies and coordinates the deployment of the teams who respond to state, national, and international emergencies as well as significant national events. DMATs are a rapid-response element to supplement local medical care until other resources can be mobilized, or the situation is resolved.

DMATs deploy to disaster sites with sufficient supplies and equipment to sustain themselves for a period of 72 hours while providing medical care at a fixed or temporary medical care site.

The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department currently has two members who are part the Florida 5 Disaster Medical Assistance Team (FL-5 DMAT). The team members meet monthly for training and are on call for disaster deployment four times a year, but may DMAT Team Member Bob Bertone be called up at any time the team is needed. Bob Bertone (Safety Officer) and Ivo Ceciliano (Triage Officer) currently serve on the team. The team was activated for three weeks beginning in October 2017 to assist in the Hurricane response to Puerto Rico. The island had been devastated from two direct hits, one from Irma and a second shortly after from Maria. The team was flown into San Juan and then transported by ground to the city of Maniti in north central Puerto Rico.

The area had sustained major damage and had a critical need for medical support. Working with local resources, federal agencies and the military, the team set up and operated a 200 bed medical treatment facility in a damaged but usable basketball arena. Before they were relieved by other teams, they had treated over 1352 patients and helped to save the lives of many patients on ventilators and suffering life DMAT Team Member Ivo Ceciliano threatening injuries. Mission teams were assembled for trips to local isolated villages and towns to notify residents that services were available, provided food and water, and direct medical aid where needed. If evacuations were required, the team coordinated with National Guard and Reserve military personnel to use military vehicles to transport patients.

In August of 2018 the team was again activated to attend a week of training by the National Disaster Medical System in Atlanta. The team was tested and familiarized with protective equipment and measures, as well as learning to utilize new equipment we will be deploying with. Serving with DMAT enables our personnel to experience disaster medical issues in other environments and that experience helps our members to anticipate and plan for potential responses in our own community.

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SPECIAL OPS – SWAT/ TACTICAL PARAMEDICS The Coral Springs Tac-Medic Team was the first in Broward County to provide medical assistance in conjunction with SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) as a fully operational team during a high-risk operation.

The SWAT Team and Tac-Medics will respond to any incident deemed as a potential hazard for responding medical personnel, as well as police personnel.

These incidents include, but are not limited to responding to violent citizens, barricaded SWAT Medics Justin Parrinello and Yair Soto subjects, hostage situations, search warrant service, dignitary protection service, and drug-related incidents. The team was also part of the response to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feburary 14th.

The SWAT medics have participated in numerous competitions including the International Tactical Emergency Medical Support (ITEMS), which brings TEMS providers from around the world to compete in a simulated “real time” style competition involving tactical emergencies and working with other SWAT teams. The Coral Springs SWAT Medics have placed numerous times including 2nd and 3rd with members on two different teams in 2002 (Toronto, Ca), 2nd in 2003 (Dallas, TX) and eventually taking 1st place in 2004 in Virginia Beach, VA. Members of the team are often used to provide tactical medical training to the Police Department, and surrounding Departments, as many of the team members are instructors for Tactical Combat Casual Care (TCCC).

The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department established the SWAT medic program in conjunction with the Police Department’s Special Response Team in 1999. The team was formed to provide close medical support to SWAT Officers during training, search and/or arrest warrants, and any operation outside the scope of normal police operations. The members of the team are chosen based on a selection process involving a physical ability tryout, oral interview, and experience. The team members are required to attend Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) while maintaining a demanding training schedule in order to be active on the team. During this past year, they responded to approximately 25 callout/warrant incidences.

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Jan Tripician, Christopher Hunter, Zach Bogenschutz, John Whalen, Justin Parrinello, and Jason Gonzalez

Yair Soto, Ivo Ceciliano, Joseph Schiavo, and Jason Gonzalez

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HONOR GUARD The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Honor Guard was started in September 2003. The honor guard consists of several members of the department who volunteer their time to represent the department with the utmost professionalism.

Examples of the events we participate in are:

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Award Ceremonies and New Hire Graduations Fire station openings Annual holiday parade Opening of miscellaneous city functions Firefighter/Police Officer funerals 9-11 memorial ceremonies throughout the South Florida area Dignitary welcoming ceremonies

Together with several members of the department, the Honor Guard team flew to Colorado in September to attend and participate in the IAFF Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. At this moving ceremony, Driver Engineer Paul Pietrafesa, who passed away in 2016, was one of 271 firefighters whose name was added to the Memorial Wall of Honor. We are grateful to the Coral Springs Fiefighters Benevolent Association for their contributions to cover the cost of this trip.

Honor Guard members stand with Paul's widow, Karen, holding the IAFF flag that was presented to her during the ceremony

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PIPES AND DRUMS Since the inception of the Coral Springs Professional Firefighters Pipes and Drums in 2008, the band has played at many functions throughout the tri-county area. Members of the band are active members of the fire department and they represent the spirit of the history of the pipes and drums across the country. The Pipes and Drums continue to provide their service for the following types of events and fundraisers: • • • • •

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Fire Department Retirements & Funeral Services Award Ceremonies and New Hire Graduations Memorial Parades & events Fire Academy Graduations & Parties Community & Promotional Events Military Events

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CORAL SPRINGS FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION The Coral Springs Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association is made up of the members of the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department. Our organization includes members from Suppression (Firefighter Paramedics), Community Risk Reduction (Inspectors) and Administration (Chiefs & Assistants). We have been an established non-profit organization since 2000 providing support and services internally to our members and the community through our own contributions.

The Goal and Mission of Our Organization is to create a partnership with the residents and businesses in the community to assist us in raising funds, gathering donations while providing awareness for local charitable events that offer a direct benefit to the people, person or organization in need. We participate in many community events throughout each year and the events can be found on our website at www.coralspringsfirefighters.org

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METRO-BROWARD PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS IAFF LOCAL 3080 Sworn personnel are also members of the Metro-Broward Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3080. Metro-Broward Professional Firefighters Local 3080 is a proud member of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF). The IAFF has a fascinating history, noble cause and provides unwavering service and support for Professional Firefighters throughout the country. Metro-Broward Professional Firefighters Local 3080 was originally formed on January 16th, 1989 when several cities got together and united to form one large Local. Today, our Local currently represent over 750 Firefighters and Paramedics that protect and serve the residents and visitors of 11 Cities in Broward County.

Those cities include Coral Springs - serving the City of Parkland; Hallandale Beach, Lauderhill, Lighthouse Point, Margate - serving the City of Coconut Creek; North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Sunrise, and Tamarac.

Captain Steve Cross

Metro-Broward Local 3080 is operated by an Executive Board and Board of Trustees who report to the General Membership. The Executive Board consists of three Principal Officers - President, Executive Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer - and nine District Vice Presidents, one representing each of our 9 Districts. The Board of Trustees consists of three members that are elected from the General Membership to oversee the financial operations of the Local and its affiliated internal operations. Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Captain Steve Cross serves as District President for District 11, Coral Springs.

Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department administration is proud to work hand in hand with the Benevolent Association and Union representatives to better serve our membership and our communities.

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FIRE EXPLORER PROGRAM The Coral SpringsParkland Fire Explorer Program is a hands on career development program designed for high school aged students, 14-20 years old, who are interested in the Fire Service profession.

The Explorers train alongside Firefighters and Paramedics where they learn firefighting, emergency medical care and develop leadership experience. After Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Explorers with Program Advisor Zachary Roseboom successful completion of their probation period, they are permitted to ride along on the fire apparatus and respond to emergency calls. They also complete hundreds of hours of community service each month. The Explorer program totaled 3142 community service hours for 2017.

The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Explorer Program has graduated hundreds of young men and women over the years, many of them becoming full-time firefighters, EMT’s, and Paramedics. Some of our past explorers have become high-ranking officials in Fire Departments all across the country.

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AWARDS and ACHIEVEMENTS We are proud of the many accolades that our department and our members achieved this past fiscal year, for the outstanding work that they do. In March 2018, we bestowed the following awards for 2017:      

1 Community Involvement Commendation to 8 individuals 4 Team Citations, presented to 20 individuals 5 Letters of Commendation 16 Lifesaving Commendations One Technical Rescue Citation presented to 8 individuals 43 Letters of Appreciation from patients or other individuals we assisted

We also honored the following personnel: Firefighter of the Year: Firefighter Paramedic James Gochenour Supervisor of the Year: Lieutenant Lazaro Ojeda Civlian Employee of the Year: Marco Murillo Instructor of the Year: Phil Botting Fire Explorer of the Year: Kevin Castillo

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During this year, several members of our department were also recognized in the community and we are proud of the hard work and commitment to their profession.

Lieutenant Kandice Dominguez-Oltz, a leader in the department behavioral health and peer support efforts, was named the 2018 Broward Health North Paramedic of the Year for her active commitment and dedication to the community and the department. Kandice is an influential EMT and Paramedic Instructor and is known for her passionate and entertaining lectures. She has been the recipient of the State Fire and EMS Educator of the Year award, as well as recipient of multiple state recognitions for drowning prevention efforts and events.

Lt. Kandice Dominguez-Oltz with members of Broward Health

Firefighter Paramedic Adam Schreibman was honored as the 2018 Broward Health Paramedic of the Year for his leadership, skill, teamwork, and exceptional performance on the scene of a call where a 12 year old child was struck by a vehicle and sustained numerous traumatic injuries. Adam is known as being unshakeable, calm, and confident, and is a mentor to newer members and students. He also supports our department’s logistics operations on his days off, and assists the EMS division.

Firefighter Paramedic Adam Schreibman

Fire Inspector Daniel Chavez was chosen as the 2017 Fire Inspector of the Year for both Broward County and the State of Florida, an honor bestowed by the Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association.

Fire Inspector Daniel Chavez with Fire Marshal Bruce Bowers

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Lt. Karl Kellenberger was selected as the 2017 Fire Officer of the Year by the Fire Chiefs Association of Broward County. Karl was recognized for his ability to recognize an extremely rare and potentially fatal heart rhythm in a 2 year old boy. Karl’s quick action and appropriate treatment for this rare arrythmia saved the child’s life.

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Captain Joseph Russoniello, FF Adam Schreibman, FF Robert Thomas, Lt. Karl Kellenberger with family members who had come to the fire station to express their gratitude. Lt. Kellenberger and his crew were just as grateful to be reunited with their patient and to see him doing well.

In addition to these individual achievements, the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department was honored to receive the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline Gold Award in July 2018.

Also, the Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety was selected as the Fire Training Center of the Year, an award it has now won a record four times.

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Our very own Chief Babinec was honored multiple times throughout the year. In June 2018, the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs selected Chief Babinec as Fire Chief of the Year during their 90th annual Leadership Conference. The SEAFC region represents Fire Chiefs from the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Named Community Leader of the Year by the Broward County Council of Professional Firefighters in July 2018, he is shown with Parkland Mayor Christine Hunschofsky, who was similarly honored with a Leader of the Year award.

We are extremely proud of Chief Babinec and continue to be grateful for his leadership.

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In Memoriam Driver Engineer Michael “Beef” Matonak September 18, 2018

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