SMYRNA FIRE DEPARTMENT 2022 ANNUAL REPORT | 1
FIRE DEPARTMENT 2022Annual Report INTEGRITY | SERVICE | ACCOUNTABILITY | COMMUNITY | COMMITMENT
SMYRNA
ATraditionof Excellence
HAPPY BIRTHDAYSmyrna! Years 150
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2022 ANNUAL REPORT
DEPARTMENT
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Contents 4. LETTER FROM THE CHIEF 5. MAYOR AND COUNCIL 6–7. A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE 8. PURPOSE AND VISION STATEMENTS 9. OUR SERVICE AREA 10–11. DIVISION ORGANIZATION CHART 12. COMMAND STAFF 13. SMYRNA FIRE STATIONS 14. ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION 15. OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF 16. BUDGET BREAKDOWN 17–21. RESPONSE DIVISION AND STATISTICS 22. OUTFITTING COSTS 23–24. BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION 25. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 26-31. TRAINING DIVISION 32. HONOR GUARD AND CHAPLAIN 33. DEPARTMENT AWARDS 34. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP 35. NEW BADGE DESIGN 26. 2022 APPOINTMENTS 37. 2022 PROMOTIONS 38. CHIEF ROY ACREE RETIREMENT
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LETTER FROM the Chief
On behalf of Smyrna Fire Department, I want to thank you for taking the time to review our 2022 Annual Report. I hope the report will provide you with valuable information on the wide range of services our agency offers. Our personnel take great pride serving the citizens, businesses, and visitors to the City of Smyrna.
Smyrna Fire Department has been providing professional and dedicated service for over 100 years. Our department continues to grow and thrive alongside our community. We are an “all–hazards” organization with a focus on community risk reduction and an exceptional readiness to respond to emergencies.
As Smyrna Fire Department looks toward the future, we will continually strive for excellence and capitalize on opportunities to improve our service delivery and efficiency. At the same time, we will maintain fiscal responsibility.
The year was one of significant personnel transitions, with several key positions changing hands due to retirements and departures. We promoted 16 uniformed staff and onboarded three civilian staff in various positions throughout the department. I want to thank our mayor, city councilmembers, city administration for their steadfast support. We are honored to serve our community and look forward to providing the same outstanding service in the years to come.
ON THE HORIZON
Focus on Community Risk Reduction – As we evaluate and classify risks, we will apply data-supported strategies, invest resources, and provide guidance in implementing adaptive measures to reduce fire and other risks. Our overall goal is to keep communities safe, healthy, and resilient.
Innovation Through Professional Development – Seeking new opportunities to learn and grow is the hallmark of a successful organization. Professional development will help us expand skill sets and free up time, money, and manpower to reinvest into our top priorities.
Achieve Agency Accreditation –Taking this important step will outwardly demonstrate the commitment we have to continuous quality improvement in public safety and bring real value to our community.
In Service, Brian Marcos Fire Chief & EMA Director
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BRIAN MARCOS SMYRNA FIRE CHIEF
MAYOR AND City Council
The Smyrna City Council, comprised of an elected Mayor and a seven-member Council, is charged with providing effective municipal government consistent with the needs of the city and its citizens within the approved city budget.
As the city’s Chief Executive Officer, the Mayor sees that all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations are properly executed. He is also in charge of general supervision, presides at Council meetings, and has the authority to convene the Council in extra sessions.
The Council adopts ordinances and modifies them as needed, determines city policies, sets standards, approves the budget, and sets the millage rate as well as all fees and fines. It also hires and supervises the City Administrator. Together, the Mayor and Council appoint members of various city boards and commissions. They are responsible for ensuring that the City of Smyrna operates properly.
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DEREK NORTON MAYOR
PENNY MOCERI DEPUTY CITY ADMINISTRATOR
KRISTEN ROBINSON ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ FINANCE DIRECTOR
GLENN PICKENS WARD 1
TRAVIS LINDLEY WARD 3
TIM GOULD WARD 6 AND MAYOR PRO TEM
CHARLES WELCH WARD 4
LEWIS WHEATON WARD 7
SUSAN WILKINSON WARD 5
LATONIA P. HINES WARD 2
JOESPH BENNETT CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The earliest records referring to a “Fire Brigade” in Smyrna date back to February 27, 1896 when the aforementioned Brigade was credited with battling a cotton warehouse fire in downtown Smyrna. Later, records reveal a number of attempts of organizing a volunteer fire Department with various degrees of success.
In 1953, the city purchased it’s very first “new” fire truck in anticipation of providing a “regular” or paid fire Department.
The City of Smyrna Fire Department opened its doors as a career/volunteer Department on May 4th of 1954. The new Department responded to its first call on May 5 and held an open house on May 15 to show off the new combination Fire/ Police station.
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1896 1953 1954 A HISTORY
The Department would continue operating as a combination Department until August of 1973 when the cadre of volunteers responded to their last call and the Department transformed into a fully paid organization.
Rescue operations would continue to be performed by the local Civil Defense until it was finally disbanded on May 9th, 1987. Rescue operations and emergency medical response duties were then assumed by the Fire Department.
Today, the department has grown to five stations, which house a total of three engines, two truck companies, two rescue units, and one battalion chief vehicle. To date, the Smyrna Fire Department responds to over 7,000 calls and provides the citizens of Smyrna the highest level of pre-hospital care. In 2022, the Department transitioned Fire Chiefs, with the retirement of Chief Acree, and appointment of Chief Marcos. The City of Smyrna also celebrated its 150th birthday, which showed a collaboration of public safety and city departments.
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1973 1987 2022 OF Excellence
& Vision
PURPOSE
We are an “all hazards” organization with a focus on community risk reduction and an exceptional readiness to respond to emergencies. We save lives. We protect property. We improve the quality of life in our community.
VISION
To be recognized as a leader in community risk reduction, excel at developing our people, and build enduring partnerships.
VALUES
• Integrity
• Service
• Accountability
• Community
• Commitment
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DEPT Purpose
PurposeVisionValues “A
TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE”
OUR Service Area
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BRIAN Fire Chief
ERIC MOHRMANN Deputy Deputy
ERIC FARMER A Shift Battalion Chief
KELLY BASTIS Administrative Service Coordinator
JAMES PACE Support Services Coordinator
BRYANT CLARK Logistics Technician
KENNETH DURDEN C Shift Battalion Chief
STEPHEN WESTBROOK B Shift Battalion Chief
RESPONSE DIVISION ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
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DEPARTMENT
MARCOS Chief & EMA Director
EVAN MCBRAYER Office of Emergency Management
MOHRMANN Fire Chief & EMA Director
TOMMY BATES Division Chief
DUSTIN DAVEY Division Chief & Fire Marshal
TIM GRUBAUGH Deputy Fire Marshal
APRIL PHILLIPS Administrative Assistant
RACHEL BARNHARD EMS Director
KYLE O’BRYAN Field Training Officer
TRAINING DIVISION PREVENTION DIVISION
BRIAN MARCOS FIRE CHIEF
ERIC MOHRMANN
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
DUSTIN DAVEY
DIVISION CHIEF FIRE PREVENTION
TOMMY BATES
DIVISION CHIEF TRAINING
ERIC FARMER
A-SHIFT
BATTALION CHIEF
STEPHEN WESTBROOK
B-SHIFT
BATTALION CHIEF
KENNETH DURDEN
C-SHIFT
BATTALION CHIEF
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COMMAND Staff
SMYRNA Fire Stations
FIRE STATION 1
2620 Atlanta Rd, Smyrna, GA 30082
WARD DISTRICT: 3
RESOURCES AVAILABLE: Truck 1, Rescue 1, Battalion 1
FIRE STATION 2
642 Concord Road, Smyrna, GA 30082
WARD DISTRICT: 3
RESOURCES AVAILABLE: Engine 2
FIRE STATION 3
2825 Park Road, Smyrna, GA. 30080
WARD DISTRICT: 1
RESOURCES AVAILABLE: Engine 3
FIRE STATION 4
4595 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080
WARD DISTRICT: 6
RESOURCES AVAILABLE: Truck 4, Rescue 4, Engine 14
FIRE STATION 5
750 Cooper Lake Road, Smyrna, GA 30082
WARD DISTRICT: 7
RESOURCES AVAILABLE: Engine 5, Air Light Trailer
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DEPARTMENT 2022 ANNUAL REPORT |
ADMINISTRATIVE Division
KELLY BASTIS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COORDINATOR
The Administrative Coordinator’s main priorities are assisting the Chief and Deputy Fire Chief with scheduling, budgets, and requisitions. Mrs. Bastis also compiles information for our Department Annual Report, as well as our Department Newsletter. Mrs. Bastis has also been designated as the Department’s Accreditation Manager.
JAMES PACE SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR
The Department Support Services Coordinator’s main priorities include purchasing, maintenance scheduling, and uniform supplies. Mr. Pace is also the Department’s primary point of contact with outside vendors.
APRIL PHILLIPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The Department Office Assistant’s main priorities are assisting Smyrna residents who call or stop by the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Ms. Phillips assists the Bureau with filing plans reviews, scheduling inspections and coordinating clerical work for the Bureau.
BRYANT CLARK LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN
The Department Logistics Technician’s main priorities include materials distribution, hydrant maintenance, and project assistance for all department divisions.
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OFFICE OF THE Deputy Chief
The Deputy Fire Chief works with the Fire Chief to support the strategic direction for the department and manages the operations of the organization to include emergency services, administration, budget management, and employee development. The duties of this office include filling in for the Fire Chief, as needed, in connections with the City Administration as well as other entities.
The Fire Administration Division manages Human Resources, payroll, reporting, budget controls, statistics, and public assistance. Responsibilities include directing and managing a $6.8M annual operating budget, including capital improvement projects, vehicle replacements, and SPLOST projects.
2022 DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Completion of the Smyrna Fire Department Training Ground, “The Yard”. Hosted a hands-on-training class as part of the Metro Atlanta Fire Fighters Conference at The Yard.
• Developed and deployed a Smyrna Event Team (SET) to include trained individuals to provide public safety during City Events on bicycles.
SMYRNA FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ENGAGED WITH ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
• Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs
• Georgia Fire Chief Association of Fire Chiefs
• Wellstar Health Systems Board
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Technical committee 915 for remote inspection
• Cobb Chamber of Commerce
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Smyrna Rotary Club
• Smyrna Business Association
• Smyrna Public Safety Foundation Board
• Smyrna Area Council Board
• Sixteen promotions were selected to include the ranks of Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Battalion Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, and Engineer. Three new positions of Fire Captain in the Response Division were newly implemented and appointed across the three shifts.
• Collaborated with Smyrna Public Safety and City departments for the City’s 150th birthday celebration…the event had numerous food vendors and entertainment, including an evening performance by Train and fireworks.
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ERIC MOHRMANN DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
RESPONSE: $4,895,324
ADMINISTRATION: $986,245
PREVENTION: $522,276.70
TRAINING: $298,959
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: $112,762
TOTAL SFD BUDGET: $6,815,566.70
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Breakdown
BUDGET
72% 15% 8% 4%
RESPONSE Division
The most visible part of the organization is our Line Operations personnel reporting through our Response Division. These are the firefighters staffing the fire apparatus and rescue units who respond to requests for service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Line Operations personnel are divided into three shifts to ensure round-the-clock service to the community. Firefighters work a 24 hour shift which starts at 7AM with crews fully checking their equipment and vehicles to ensure readiness.
BATTALION CHIEFS
ERIC FARMER
A-SHIFT
BATTALION CHIEF
STEPHEN WESTBROOK
B-SHIFT
BATTALION CHIEF
KENNETH DURDEN
C-SHIFT
BATTALION CHIEF
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
Smyrna firefighters are trained and certified as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics. We respond with advanced life support capabilities to emergency medical incidents that occur in the city. With fire stations strategically located throughout the city, oftentimes, firefighters are closer than an ambulance to a medical call, allowing firefighters to reach the scene of such a medical emergency sooner and initiate medical care.
FIRE SUPPRESSION
The Department provides fire suppression for all types of fires that occur in the city. These include: structure fires (such as homes, businesses and industries), vehicle fires, grass and woods fires and other types of fires that may occur.
TECHNICAL RESCUE
Smyrna Firefighters are trained to provides all types of rescue in the city, including vehicle extrication, confined space rescue, low angle rescue, and other types of rescues that may occur.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The Department provides response to hazardous material leaks or spills. These may include transportation incidents that occur on the roadways or railroads and fixed facility incidents at businesses or industries.
RISK REDUCTION
The Department provides risk reduction services through pre-incident planning and conducting incident action plans on high-risk occupancies.
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RESPONSE Division
The City of Smyrna Fire Department is an Insurance Services Office (ISO) rated Class 2 “all hazards” response agency that responds to all types of emergency medical calls and fire incidents. ISO is an insurance industry risk advisory body which helps insurance carriers set appropriate premiums.
Our Class 2 rating, which is the second highest available ISO rating, may reflect favorable premiums for citizens and businesses of the city.
SMYRNA FIRE DEPARTMENT
2022 QUICK FACTS
• 15.4 square miles of coverage
• 55,685 residents
• 87 SFD members
• ISO Class 2
• 5 fire stations
• 7,855 emergency responses
• Maintain records for over 2,000 pre-fire plans
• Maintain records for over 2,492 fire hydrants
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FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE ZONES
STRUCTURAL FIRE HEAT MAP
INCIDENTS INCLUDE:
• Fires (structure, vehicle and other)
• Rescue Calls (emergency medical treatment, other)
• Miscellaneous Calls (hazardous conditions, service, good intent, severe weather/natural disaster, special incidents, pressure ruptures, explosion, and overheat)
• False Calls (malicious and other)
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INCIDENT
TOTALS 2020-2022
Station 1 Station 2 Station 3 Station 4 Station 5 Building Fire Cooking Fire 6600 6700 6800 6900 7000 7100 7200 7300 7400 7500 7600 7800 7900 2022 2021 2020 7,853 7,398 6,891
RESPONSE Division
2022 RESPONSE STATISTICS
FIRES
129 TOTAL
• Structure: 36
• Vehicle: 22
• Other: 71
RESCUE CALLS
4,628 TOTAL
• Emergency Medical Treatment: 4,576
• Other: 52
MISC. CALLS
2,466 TOTAL
• Hazardous Conditions: 169
• Service: 1,176
• Good Intent: 1,100
• Severe Weather/Natural Disaster: 6
• Pressure Ruptures, Explosion & Overheat: 9
• Special Incident: 6
FALSE CALLS
630 TOTAL
• Malicious: 4
• Other: 626
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 7,853
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22 | SMYRNA FIRE DEPARTMENT 2022 ANNUAL REPORT OUTFITTING Costs PARAMEDIC OXYGEN BAG $425 DRUG BAG $600 MEDICAL BAG $400 CARDIAC MONITOR $35,000 FIREFIGHTER HELMET/BOOTS $625 AIR PACK $7,500 HOSE/NOZZLE $1,100 TURNOUT GEAR $2,900
BUREAU OF FIRE Prevention
The Smyrna Bureau of Fire Prevention (BOFP) is a division of the Smyrna Fire Department and is under the leadership of the Fire Marshal, Division Chief Dustin Davey. The BOFP was established in 1970 after the city adopted its fire prevention code for the very first time. In 2022, the BOFP had a staff of four in addition to the fire marshal and administrative assistant positions. Sworn members of the Bureau are state certified inspectors, investigators, and state certified peace officers with general police powers as outlined by state law. The Bureau’s primary mission is to create a safer environment for our valued residents, members of our business community and all who visit our great city!
The BOFP accomplishes its mission through the enforcement of the state minimum fire safety standards and adopted municipal codes.
Primary functions of the BOFP include:
• Code compliance inspections through all phases of construction
• Review construction documents to ensure code compliance of proposed buildings and remodels
• Review business license applications
• Issue various permits
• Issue of Certificates of Occupancy
• Conduct fire & Life safety inspections of existing buildings and structures
• Ensure ADA compliance
• Conduct fire investigations
These efforts promote a fire safe environment through engineering, education, and enforcement.
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DUSTIN DAVEY DIVISION CHIEF
PREVENTION 2021 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Participated in the Smyrna 150th Celebration planning and execution.
• Attended training related to Community Risk Reduction.
• Fully implemented a web-based permit application process.
• Selected a vendor to complete Community Risk Assessment and Develop a Standards of Cover document.
• Filled an Administrative Assistant position.
• Initiated Part-Time Inspector Program with a focus on life safety system code compliance.
FIRE INVESTIGATION
In addition to inspection activities, the Bureau functions as a coordinated team of fire investigators. Our team is comprised of the Fire Marshal and four additional state/nationally certified fire investigators. This group is charged with investigating the causes and circumstances of every fire occurring in the city which is of suspicious nature, or which involves loss of life or injury to any person.
In 2022, there were total of 129 fire incidents in the city. Of those 129 incidents, 21 were investigated to determine the origin and cause by fire investigators.
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BUREAU
OF FIRE Prevention
ACTIVITIES 2021 2022 600 400 800 1000 200 0 EXISTING INSPECTIONS NEW CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS BUSINESS LICENSE INSPECTIONS
INVESTIGATED FIRES (CITY) 21 TOTAL 0 STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION INCENDIARY ACCIDENTAL NATUARL UNDETERMINED 8 5 1 7
2022
EMERGENCY MANAGEMNT
The Smyrna Fire Department’s Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is dedicated to advancing the principles of prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and recovery from natural and manmade disasters. SEMA works closely with all city departments, employees, businesses, and citizens as well as local, state, and federal partners to manage threats and hazards to the City of Smyrna.
SEMA’s mission is carried out by assisting and educating Smyrna stakeholders in hazard identification and prevention, disaster response training for personnel and public alerting of imminent hazardous events, as well as plans development and data collection for city decision makers. SEMA is dedicated to building a culture of resiliency and preparedness with the community.
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
• Establishment of the Smyrna Unified Planning Committee.
• Hosting of Spring 2022 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course.
• Development of standardized emergency planning process for city events.
• Hosted quarterly discussed based exercises on the topic of disaster planning for multiple city departments.
• Managed the establishment and implementation of the Smyrna Fire Department’s Drone Program.
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Agency
Basic Drone Pilot DeliveredCourse by Skyfire
TRAINING Division
The mission of the Training Division is to facilitate opportunities to meet continuing education and certification requirements set forth by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC), the Georgia State Office of EMS and the Insurance Services Office (ISO). The continual training efforts supported by the Division ensure a competent, efficient, and effective emergency response organization. This Division is staffed with three full-time training professionals who serve the unique needs of each department member.
Training objectives include:
• Support employee training and professional development at all levels of the organization and in all subject areas to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Maintain training records consistent with industry standards.
• Administer the new employee orientation program.
• Support Fire and EMS certification/recertification process as required.
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TOMMY BATES DIVISION CHIEF OF TRAINING
RACHEL BARNHARD EMS DIRECTOR
KYLE O’BRYAN FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
TRAINING DIVISION
TRAINING DIVISION
Year in Review
Chief Thomas Bates was promoted the Training Division Chief when Chief Mohrmann was promoted to Deputy Chief. CPT Rachel Barnhard joined the staff as EMS Director in October of 2022. Lieutenant Kyle O’Bryan Joined the Training Division in October to teach our newest firefighters.
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
In October of 2022, Lieutenant Jacob Bower assisted LT Kyle O’Bryan with recruit class 2202 through early December. He returned to the Response Division on A-Shift Station #2 and Lieutenant O’Bryan is the new Field Training Officer.
TRAINING HOURS
All crew members met the requirements of 240 hours of training per year. Of those 240 hours, 24 must be structured training and 18 must be facility.
RECRUIT TRAINING
The Training Division onboarded and trained 11 new recruits in 2022. Recruits were taught in our new Training Facility next to Public Works. Training included fire operation, extraction, and Haz-Mat operations. All firefighters meet or exceeds GA State Firefighter Certification.
NEW HIRE PROCESS
A job announcement was opened in November of 2022. There were six positions needing to be filled in the Response Division. After 60 days, 57 candidates applied. Accuplacer testing, physical ability test, panel interviews, Chief’s interviews, psychological testing, and medical testing will conclude with the hope for six new recruits were slated to start recruit training in Early May of 2023.
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Year in Review TRAINING FACILITIES
Smyrna Training Facility
The Smyrna Fire Training Ground completed early in 2022. This facility was instrumental in training not only our new hire recruit classes but continuing structure fire and ISO training. Our “Yard” Training ground hosted the Metro Atlanta Fire Fighter’s Conference (MAFFC) Thermal Imaging Class in May of 2022.
MetroAtlanta FireFighters Conference (MAFFC)
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DIVISION
COMPANY TRAINING
TRAINING DIVISION Year in Review
In 2021, Company Officers submitted Training Action Plans (TAP) to the Training Division. In 2022, the Training Division incorporate these TAPs to the Annual Training Plan and each month crews were completing the same training across the entire fire department. Every month, topics were as followed:
• Forcible Entry
• Hose Advancement
• Ground and Aerial Ladders
• Engine Pumping Scenarios
• Hose and Nozzles
• Water Can operations
• Rules of Air Management
• FF Survival and Rapid Intervention Crews
• Secondary Means of Egress
• Technical Rescue Basics
• Vehicle Stabilization
• Extrication
At the end of each quarter, the Training Division provided facility training to include 3 TAPs from each quarter.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• High Rise Operations
• Blue Card Command Labs
• Basic FAO
• Pump School
• Driver’s Education and Course
• Community Risk Reduction
Introduction
SUPERVISOR TRAINING
• Qualified Company Officer
• The Highly Promotable
• Behavioral Health Services
• Supervisor’s Field Guide
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DEPARTMENT
Year in Review
UNITED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The United Leadership Program launched in August 2019. The program is designed for fire service professionals who demonstrate a commitment to career advancement and enhancing the fire-EMS service through their leadership. The eightmonth program is open to 25 participants and features leaders from across the Atlanta metro.
Going beyond a traditional classroom experience, the United Leadership Program involves traveling to organizations located throughout the Atlanta-metro area, such as Wellstar, Truist and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, for monthly training sessions. On-site learning gives our participants the opportunity to speak directly with leaders of these organizations and see them in action. The leadership curriculum teaches skills that every person needs to master on the journey to becoming a highly respected leader. Building relationships, setting goals, thinking creatively and other soft skills are addressed during the program.
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DIVISION
2022 UNITED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM GRADUATES
2022 UNITED LEADERSHIP SESSION LEADERS
TRAINING DIVISION
Year in Review
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
The Emergency Medical Services Division is supervised and coordinated by the EMS Director. Thomas Bates started the year as EMS Director and then turned the office over the CPT Rachel Barnard in October of 2022. Smyrna Fire paramedics represent the highest level assigned to an EMS organization, and in general, the highest level of pre-hospital medical care. Paramedics perform a variety of advanced medical procedures and assessments. This level of pre-hospital care combined with Smyrna Fires rapid response time not only saves lives, but also improves the quality of life after our citizens return home from the hospital. Early recognition and intervention of heart disease, stroke, difficulty breathing, and cardiac arrest by Smyrna Fire Paramedics has led to the continuing care of our city.
This Division also teaches and coordinates the medical training for the Smyrna Fire Department including initial EMT School and continuous EMS training.
In 2022, nine firefighters of the Smyrna Fire Department completed EMT School. This school a total of 290 of initial EMS training.
• Chandler Barry
• Marshall Dixon
• Mark Evans
• Alexander Grosso
• Chris Hawkins
• Travis Moore
• Dominque Purifoy
• Josh Rusher
• Matt Stewart
PARAMEDIC SCHOOL
In 2022, we have had a total of two Firefighters attend Metro Atlanta Ambulance EMS Academy and will complete their instruction in late February of 2023. When they complete their certification process it will bring the total number of Paramedics to 48. Smyrna plans to send another three students to Metro for Paramedic School for the 2023-24 class.
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RACHEL BARNHARD EMS DIRECTOR
SFD HONOR GUARD AND Chaplin
THE SFD HONOR GUARD
The Smyrna Fire Department Honor Guard is present for those who have answered their final alarm. The ten-member team is also present for special events both for the city, county, and state such as Station Openings, Veterans Honoring, Parades, and Color Guard presentations. The Smyrna Fire Department Honor Guard participates in several yearly events. SFD Honor Guard members include:
• Chief Bates
• CPT Joe Paul
• CPT Sadowski
• ENG Frankovich
• ENG Faillo
• ENG J. Moore
• ENG C. Weaver
• ENG Barajas
• ENG Luna
• FF Counts
• FF Josh Paul
THE SFD CHAPLAIN
Smyrna Fire Department’s Chaplin Shell Osbon provides aid and comfort to our firefighters and their families in a time of need. As the SFD Chaplain, he also assists in any way possible when fire personnel are seriously injured, ill or deceased. The SFD Chaplain provides guidance and counseling for fire personnel for job-related problems and personal problems, including counseling with immediate family members, and responds to all major fire situations for aid to fire personnel and to aid in panic situations with civilians.
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2022 DEPARTMENT Awards
FIRE AWARDS
KNOCKDOWN AWARD ENGINE 3 A-SHIFT
IMPACT AWARD ENGINE 2 & RESCUE 1 C-SHIFT
CHIEF’S AWARD FIREFIGHTER JAMES PACE
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR FIREFIGHTER ALEX GROSSO
FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR ENGINEER JUSTIN TUCKER
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE LIEUTENANT ARCELIO DAVIS
GOLDEN AXE AWARDS
FIRST QUARTER
Engine 38: Lieutenant O’Bryan, Engineer Freeman, & Firefighter Paul
SECOND QUARTER
Lieutenant Dobeck
THIRD QUARTER
Station 1B: Captain Sadowski
Engineer Frankovich & Firefighter Paul
FOURTH QUATER
Engine 2B: Lt. Brown, Firefighter Hawkins, & Firefighter Lindsey
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COMMUNITY SERVICE and Leadership
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SFD NEW FIRE BADGE Design
Smyrna Fire Department is pleased to introduce our newest fire badge. This unique design is one of a kind and includes details that are specific to the city of Smyrna. A special thanks to Division Chief Tommy Bates for leading this project and delivering a badge we can all wear proudly! The Department plans to issue all new badges by February 2023.
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Appointments
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR APPOINTMENT
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ERIC MOHRMANN DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
RONALD SADOWSKI CAPTAIN
JASON EVANGELISTA CAPTAIN
JOE PAUL CAPTAIN
JACOB BOWER BATTALION CHIEF
TOMMY BATES DIVISION CHIEF OF TRAINING
Promotions
PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT
PROMOTED TO ENGINEER
JUSTIN TUCKER
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY PROMOTED
LIEUTENANTS AND ENGINEERS
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2022 SFD
MICHAEL BENNA
MARCOS BARAJAS BRYAN LABAR LUIS LUNA WADE ROBERTS
ARCELIO DAVIS ROBERT FAILLO EVAN MCBRAYER
Retires
After dedicating 32 years of service to the City of Smyrna, Fire Chief Roy Acree announced his retirement in 2022. Appointed as the 13th Fire Chief in 1990, Chief Acree ushered in an era of success and accomplishment to the Smyrna Fire Department. Some of his notable leadership contributions were:
• Involvement in building two new Stations, specifically Stations 4 and 5.
• Expanding the Department to having five total divisions.
• Developed the Emergency Management Division from the ground up.
• Elevated the Department from an ISO 3 rating to an ISO 2 rating.
Deputy Fire Chief Brian Marcos was appointed as Interim Fire Chief effective Friday, June 24, 2022. City Administrator Joe Bennett appointed Marcos as the new Fire Chief in August 2022.
As we come to the end of an era, all of us at the Smyrna Fire Department wish to thank Chief Acree for his years of dedicated leadership and service to our community. We wish him well in his future endeavors.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT
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CHIEF ROY ACREE
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