Inside the City 30 June 2022 Edition

Inside the City of Tumwater Date:

June 30, 2022

To:

Mayor Debbie Sullivan City Councilmembers City Employees

From: John Doan, City Administrator

PEOPLE Congratulations 2022 Leadership Thurston County Grads!

For the last ten months, Shawn Crimmins, Assistant

Fire Chief, and Shelly Carter, Assistant Finance Director, dedicated themselves to the Leadership

Thurston County program. They have developed the skills to become informed, connected, and engaged community leaders.

Congratulations! We are so proud to have the two of you as a part of the Tumwater team.

New Police Officer is from Ohio

Samuel Hammon is a 23-year native of Hicksville, Ohio, where he grew up on an organic dairy farm. He

enlisted in the US Army, ultimately becoming a team leader and instructor and serving two extended tours

in Syria. He is enlisted in the Army National Guard.

Sam has been working in construction. He is

attending SPSCC to pursue an AA degree. He will start with the City on July 18 and attend the State

Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Welcome, Officer

Hammon!

MPD Funds New Recreation Coordinator

Taryn Stroop is joining the Parks & Recreation Department in a new Recreation Coordinator

position funded by the Metropolitan Parks District.

Taryn currently lives in California but grew up in

Tumwater and is excited to return to her hometown.

Taryn has education and work experience in grant

management, event planning, arts administration,

and “creative place making.” She will be starting on Next year’s representative from Tumwater is Permit Manager Tami Merriman.

July 18. Welcome, Taryn!

Alice Jones Coming to Finance

Alice Jones is filling the open Accounting Assistant in

the Finance Department. With over a decade in customer service at Pacific Disposal, she has

experience

with

several

billing

system

implementations. This will be great for our ERP Project. Please stop by and welcome Alice and ask her about her grandkiddos.

Guess Who’s Coming Back?

Yup, Debby Ferrell. Debby had a career in IT before

being part of our Finance Department. Although she left the Finance Department two years ago at the dawn of the pandemic, she is returning in the IT

Division as a new IT Business Analyst. Welcome back, Debby.

Elizabeth Anderssen Retires

Elizabeth Anderssen started with the City of

Tumwater in 2012 in the Finance Department and then moved to the Police Department. Elizabeth

retired at the end of June after that decade of service and smiles to the City and our customers. Cheerio!!

All the best for the future Elizabeth.

EVENTS Independence Day Parade

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Monday,

July 4

Join the City of Tumwater for the 34th Annual Independence Day

Celebration Parade. This year’s theme is “Aloha 4th!”

Tumwater Artesian Family Festival Kudos to Our Great Employees

Fire Chief Brian Hurley praised the work of Wes

Holmgren and Jonathan Fuller of our Facilities Team for their work re-keying the Fire Stations.

The Executive Director at Joint Animal Services

wrote, "Tumwater is a fantastic partner jurisdiction. I

6:00 p.m. | Monday, July 4

Enjoy family entertainment, youth activities, prizes, music, food vendors, and more. Admission is free; event parking is $10 per car.

Thunder Valley Fireworks Show

especially want to call out your police officers, who are

Premier Sponsor: Nisqually Red Wind Casino

Animal Control Officers. We appreciate your support!”

The Thunder Valley Fireworks Show is the biggest

amazing partners when going out on cases with our

10:15 p.m. | Monday, July 4

Animal Services is a joint venture of Tumwater,

and best fireworks show in Thurston County!

Olympia, Lacey, and Thurston County to provide

shelter, adoption, enforcement, and field services related to pets and critters. The City of Lacey manages it.

Administrative employees in TED and WRS praised Mark Tiegen for his passion for helping manage stormwater in the City. He is knowledgeable about

stormwater issues and beavers (in WRS – beavers are

a thing!) and that he and his crew are very easy to work with. Thank you, Mark and the Stormwater Team!

Safety Month is Over – But Safety Goes On

While we might associate workplace hazards with police or field crews, risks abound for everyone. This year, the City recognized National Safety Month as

declared by the National Safety Council. Our Central Safety Committee developed a series of events and

opportunities for training to help us all understand the dangers in our work. If you missed participating,

check the emails and training that Lacy Neal sent out.

A huge thank you to Lacy for advancing our Council’s Strategic Priority to have a safer workplace.

PLACES

INSIDE THE CITY

Tumwater Is Island Free

With the completion of the Trosper Lake Annexation,

Illustrating our Mission, Vision, or Beliefs in Action.

the City, with the final one effective June 13. This

are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals,

all of the City’s 15 islands have been annexed into

brings to closure the long-standing goal of cleaning

up the City’s jurisdictional boundary and bringing

more efficient services from the City and County. The final step is a census that will be conducted to report to the State, the population that is coming from these

areas.

Thank

you

to

the

Community

Development staff, particularly Brad Medrud and

David Ginther, for the work on this and everyone else who helped make it happen.

The City of Tumwater and Tumwater School District

families, students, and visitors in safe, respectful, welcoming,

and

inclusive

ways.

To

create

opportunities for learning and growth around race, equity, and social justice, the Tumwater City Council

and Tumwater School Board formed an Equity Partnership.

The stated goals of the partnership include increased

cultural competency among agency leadership, constituents, and the community; opportunities for

DRC Looks at Projects

reflection, dialog, learning, and growth in the

proposal to convert an existing aviation hangar into

between the District and City; dedicated time for the

This business has been operating without needed

based on racial learning; and utilize public meeting

The Development Review Committee is looking at a

organizations and community; expanded relationship

an aviation-themed event center called Hangar 51.

District and City to explore organizational change

permits and is working to come into compliance.

platform to reach a broader audience and opportunity

It is planned to construct 1,282 residential units along with a clubhouse and self-storage buildings.

for leaders to model reflection, dialog, learning, and growth to the extent they feel comfortable.

DRC has also completed Preliminary Review of the

Elected officials from the School District and the City

Israel Road. They are also completing Preliminary

Equity Challenge dedicated to building more effective

Yorkshire development between Tumwater Blvd. and

held a series of meetings around the 21-Day Racial

Review of a 6-lot short plat for fast food, commercial,

social justice habits, particularly those dealing with

retail, and a hotel at 1401 and 1551 Kingswood Dr.

race, power, privilege, and leadership issues.

The Committee previously looked at two storage

We invite the community to take our 21-Day Racial

buildings totaling 22,000 s.f. at 2865 37th Avenue SW,

Equity Challenge with your families and friends or

Street SE, and a cross-fit gym at 2775 29th Avenue

City-School District Equity Partnership | City of

an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 1000 South

your workplace and faith community.

SW moving into an existing building.

Tumwater, WA

X Street Project Receives More Funding

Good work, TED Team! The planned X Street

roundabout received an additional $1.3 million in Surface Transportation Block Grant funds from the federal government. These funds will be sufficient for

the City to acquire the property for this project. The roundabout is one element of the Capitol Blvd. Plan

that envisions a new more pedestrian-friendly and

safer future for the Capitol Corridor.

Police Department Monthly Report

To:

John Doan, City Administrator

From:

Jon Weiks, Chief of Police

Date:

June 15, 2022

Re:

May 2022

CRIMINAL ACTIVITY 2022-0794 Arrest Warrant/Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver – A Tumwater officer observed a parked and occupied vehicle while traveling through a retail store parking lot along Littlerock Road. The officer checked the status of the vehicle and discovered the registered owner had a felony warrant for his arrest for Escape Community Custody, with the original charge listed as Vehicular Homicide. The male in the driver’s seat of the vehicle matched the physical description of the suspect listed on the warrant. The officer initiated a high-risk contact in the parking lot and awaited additional officers. The suspect was detained when backup officers arrived on scene. The warrant was confirmed and the suspect was positively identified. He was advised he was under arrest for the felony warrant and searched incident to arrest. Another male in the passenger seat was discovered to have several felony warrants for his arrest, but those warrants were not confirmed by the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. The front passenger and other passengers were advised they were free to leave at any time. During the search incident to arrest, the suspect was found to be in possession of several baggies containing pills and methamphetamine. The pills were believed to be cut with fentanyl. The suspect provided voluntary permission to search his vehicle, where officers located additional narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and dangerous weapons. The drugs located in the suspect’s pocket and in the car were packaged as if they were for sale. The officers recovered 79 pills, 9.8 grams of methamphetamine, 15.2 grams of cocaine, and .5 grams of heroin. The suspect was booked at the Thurston County Jail for his felony warrant, as well as Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Sell/Deliver.

2022-0896 Residential Burglary – Domestic Violence/Violation of a Protection Order Tumwater officers were dispatched to a report of a violation of a no-contact order at a residence in the 3100 block of Mayfair Road. The victim called and reported he is a protected person in a no-contact order with his brother, and his brother was violating the order. The victim reported his brother, had unlawfully shown up at the residence and locked the victim out of the home. Inside the residence, the suspect had access to both firearms and body armor. When officers arrived on scene, they established communication with the suspect, but he refused to exit the residence. Crisis negotiators with the Thurston County Crisis Negotiations Team responded to communicate with the suspect, who still refused to exit. During this time,

an officer applied for and was granted a search warrant to enter the residence to take the suspect into custody and Thurston County SWAT was activated to assist. Negotiators continued to communicate with the suspect, who eventually peacefully exited the residence, and was taken into custody for Residential Burglary-DV and Violation of a No-Contact Order. The suspect was then transported and booked at the Thurston County Jail.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP BOX The public deposited 40 pounds of prescription drugs in May. The total deposited for the year is 317.5 pounds.

BUDGET At the end of the month, the police department budget is 35% spent for the year and 63% spent for the biennium.

K-9 STATISTICS K9 James continued to recover from a leg injury and was unavailable for service.

SRO ACTIVITY School Resource Officer Tyler Boling attended the 5th to 6th grade transition night at Bush Middle School.

School Resource Officer Rosco Rollman provided information and support to the guardian of a Tumwater Middle School student. The guardian had called SRO Rollman ahead of a truancy meeting scheduled with school administration. SRO Rollman was able to assure the guardian what to expect at the meeting.

SRO Boling provided security at the Tumwater High School Prom.

SRO Boling was sought out by a Tumwater High School student, who was feeling like they wanted to physically assault another student. SRO Boling was able to counsel the student, which led to no assault occurring. SRO Boling notified the school and discussed the situation with the student’s parents.

SRO Rollman assisted Michael T. Simmons Elementary administration with a custody issue involving a student. The student’s grandfather responded to the school to pick the child up, but the school had earlier been contacted by Child Protective Services advising the child should not be released to the grandfather.

SRO Rollman and school administration were unable to reach the child’s father for several hours and there was inconsistent information being provided by CPS. Eventually, the father was contacted and responded to the police department to pick up his son.

SRO Boling presented information to a 7th grade health class at Bush Middle School regarding the consequences of using drugs and/or alcohol.

The SROs investigated the following incidents: • 2022-0781 Narcotics – SRO Rollman investigated an incident involving a Tumwater Middle School student who sold marijuana to another student. That student then used the marijuana to make edibles which she provided to several other students at school, some of whom were unaware they

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were edibles. Seven counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance and one count of Placing Poison or Other Harmful Object or Substance in Food was referred to the Prosecutor’s Office for consideration. Additionally, one count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance was referred to the Prosecutor’s Office for consideration for the student who initially sold the marijuana.

2022-0788 Runaway - SRO Boling located a student at Bush Middle School who had previously been reported as a runaway. SRO Boling talked with the student’s family and they found an agreed upon place for him to stay for a few days.

SRO Rollman assisted Black Hills High School administration with an initial investigation into a reported fight that had occurred at the school. SRO Rollman was able to confirm what had occurred and the matter was turned over to school officials to handle any discipline.

SRO Boling investigated a report of students smoking marijuana in a bathroom at Bush Middle School. The matter was turned over to school officials to handle any discipline.

2022-0831 Theft - SRO Rollman took a report regarding three catalytic converters that were stolen from Tumwater School District buses that had been parked in the fenced yard overnight.

No suspects were identified in the theft.

2022-0871 Harassment/Weapons - SRO Boling investigated a report of a 6th grade student at Bush Middle School who had taken items that could be used as weapons to school. With permission of an attorney, SRO Boling interviewed the student and learned she had devised a plan and taken steps to kill two students. SRO Boling arrested the student for Felony Harassment and Bringing Dangerous Weapons on School Grounds. The student was booked at Thurston County Youth Services. The student was immediately expelled by school officials.

2022-0940 Assault - SRO Rollman investigated a report of a 6th grade student at Bush Middle School who allegedly assaulted another student as a continuation of harassment that was investigated by SRO Boling (2022-0871). One student reported another student had brushed up against them with a pair of open scissors without saying anything. There were no witnesses to the alleged assault and SRO Rollman is continuing to investigate this incident, but has not been able to determine if a crime in fact was committed. The case has been sent to the Thurston County Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office for review.

CODE ENFORCEMENT Code Enforcement, based on resident complaints, initiated no new cases this month.

Code Enforcement resolved 2 cases this month: • A large sign in a residential area was removed and rocks in the public right of way were moved after issuance of fines to the property owner; and, • A car detailing business operating in a residential area was resolved after issuance of a courtesy letter.

Code Enforcement currently has 10 open cases.

PERSONNEL • • • •

Kelly Clark, Traffic Officer – 23 years Tim Eikum, Sergeant – 18 years Brandt Baker, Detective – 6 years Hannah Ritter, Officer – 2 years

QUANTIFIABLE ACTIVITY Calls for Service Self-Initiated* Arrests Citations Issued New Cases – Investigations Public Disclosure Requests CPL/Gun Transfers Court Documents Evidence

2022 1,599 1,084 35 29

2021 1,499 949 45 41

% Changed 7% 14% -22% -29%

2022 7,312 4,389 176 122

31

12

158%

97

82

131 83 162 415 523 461

Overtime Annual Leave Sick Leave

*

Monthly

Year to Date 2021 7,088 6,976 234 271

% Changed 3% -37% -25% -55%

124

71

75%

18%

438

437

0%

94 62 129

39% 34% 26%

739 403 780

595 294 628

24% 37% 24%

287 464 203

45% 13% 127%

1,872 2,126 1,542

1,312 1,626 980

43% 31% 57%

Self-Initiated includes: investigative follow-ups, civil paperwork service, area checks, business checks, school visits, resident contacts, traffic stops and back-up activity.

TRAINING • • • • • • • • • • •

Four members attended a one-day Managing Critical Incidents course One member completed Connecting Sex Crimes virtual training One member completed Google Location Data virtual training One member completed Criminal Profiling in Crime virtual training One member completed Tactical Emotional Intelligence for Law Enforcement virtual training One member completed Critical Thinking and Decision Making virtual training One member attended a one-week 1st Level Supervision training One member attended a two-day Management & Supervision of Investigative Units training Three TPD members of Thurston County SWAT attended monthly training One TPD member of Thurston County Crisis Negotiations Team attended quarterly training Thirty members completed an internal training day – Patrol Tactics 331 total training hours

COMMENDATIONS/LETTERS OF APPRECIATION Lieutenant Carlos Quiles was presented a Meritorious Service Award. Lt. Quiles was recognized, “For

service above and beyond expectations in your efforts to bring the highest standards and professionalism to the Tumwater Police Department; for your leadership through two of the most challenging years in recent law enforcement history (COVID, de-policing, police reform); all the while mentoring three newly promoted sergeants.”

Detective Rosco Rollman was recognized by Lt. Quiles (verbally) and TCSO Chief Watkins (email), for his actions as the lead negotiator at the barricaded suspect incident in Tumwater. Chief Watkins wrote, “I

want to acknowledge what an outstanding job Officer Rosco Rollman has been doing in CNT in general and as an assistant team leader. Specifically the skills, professionalism and expertise he utilized last night

on Mayfair Dr. SW. He was the primary negotiator on this incident and showed calm, compassion, and dealt with the suspect professionally while at the same time being direct and holding the suspect accountable. Officer Rollman's demeanor with this suspect was some of the best I have observed from a negotiator and clearly his tact was right on target, as the suspect surrendered without incident. But the professionalism didn't stop there, Officer Rollman had made a couple of promises to the suspect in order to gain compliance and once the suspect surrendered Officer Rollman held up his end of the promise above and beyond. I just want you to know what an outstanding CNT leader and member you have in Officer Rollman and my personal appreciation for a job well done last night!"

Transportation & Engineering Water Resources & Sustainability June 2022 PERSONNEL UPDATES & ANNIVERSARIES David Mills Engineer I | 06/14/2002, 20 yrs.

Eldon Newell TED Streets Lead Worker | 06/09/2008, 14 yrs.

Chuck Deuel TED Maintenance Tech. II | 06/11/2008, 14 yrs.

Dale Kapsandy WRS Maintenance Tech. II | 06/03/2013, 9 yrs.

Jacob Norton WRS Maintenance Tech. I | 06/18/2019, 3 yrs.

Israel Road / Linderson Way Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvements Design

This project will upgrade existing utilities and enhance

vehicle and pedestrian safety for a 1,000 foot stretch of Israel Road from Linderson Way to Capitol Boulevard and a 600 foot portion of Linderson Way south of Israel Road.

The project survey is complete and City staff are currently

working on water main and roadway design. Plan production and design will continue through July and August with the goal of bidding Phase 1 by late

summer/early fall and Phase 2 will be constructed in

summer 2023.

TRANSPORTATION & ENGINEERING PROJECTS IN DESIGN Capitol Boulevard, Israel Road to M Street Design This project includes construction of roundabouts, medians, bike lanes, and other improvements on Capitol

Boulevard, from Israel Road to M Street. The focus at this

point is preparation of construction plans, addressing

storm drainage design, and coordination for utility relocations.

The City is working closely with WSDOT Local Programs and the engineering consultant for completion of the

environmental and right-of-way documents required for

the project. It is expected that permitting of the project through WSDOT Local Programs will be complete the end

of July 2022. Design for the remainder of the corridor will begin in July of this year.

Linwood Avenue Sidewalk, Susitna Ln to 2nd Ave. Sidewalk infill and extension of existing pedestrian facilities is planned for Linwood Avenue between the Susitna

development and 2nd Avenue. The project will also realign the Lake Park Drive / Linwood Avenue intersection to increase safety. Engineering staff have been working on

underground utility locate coordination and evaluation of storm drainage needs as a part of the preliminary design process. Construction is scheduled for summer 2023.

WATER RESOURCES & SUSTAINABILITY PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL STORMWATER INSPECTIONS Maintenance and Inspections are Key Stormwater infrastructure is vital for keeping stormwater

off our streets and away from buildings, and providing treatment

before it flows to lakes, streams, or

groundwater. Proper maintenance and inspection of stormwater assets are crucial to ensure everything is operating and functioning as intended.

Are you a member of a Home Owners’ Association (HOA)

that owns private stormwater infrastructure? There are many privately-owned stormwater ponds, treatment

devices, and catch basins throughout the City and these

pieces of infrastructure need to be inspected and maintained on a regular basis by their owner. Matthew

Joseph, Stormwater Inspector, is available to help

property owners with technical assistance in the inspection,

maintenance,

stormwater systems.

and

operation

of

their

The City is required by the Department of Ecology to inspect private residential stormwater systems annually. If you have

any

questions

about

privately

owned

stormwater systems, reach out to the Water Resources Department at (360) 754-4140.

THE CITY JOINED USDN!

UTILITY OPERATIONS PROMOTIONS

Urban Sustainability Director’s Network

Congratulations Jeff Cota!

In May, the City of Tumwater joined the Urban

With the reorganization of Utility Operations Division last

driven organization of Sustainability Professionals from all

develop as well. We are pleased to announce that Jeff

Sustainability Director’s Network (USDN), a memberover North America. The USDN’s mission is to connect

local government practitioners to accelerate urban sustainability in U.S. and Canadian communities.

City staff now have access to countless peer learning opportunities, unique members-only grant opportunities, Equity Foundations training, professional development,

and coaching. Staff is already active in the Rental Housing

Energy Efficiency Learning Group, Natural Climate Solutions Learning Group, U.S. Federal Funding Program, and our local Cascadia Network within USDN.

The USDN is comprised of 11 member jurisdictions in Washington State and the City of Tumwater is the first South Sound community to join!

year, there were opportunities for staff to grow and

Cota has completed all of the requirements to advance to Stormwater Maintenance Technician II. Jeff is the first to

meet all the requirements for advancement in the Stormwater

pathway.

Congratulations,

Jeff!

Other

changes in the WRS Operations group include Cody Scharber transferring to the Water Quality Crew and Cory

Hale to the Water Distribution Crew. Additional staff

movements will occur over the course of the next few weeks as we prepare to fill these vacancies.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT The City Needs Your Input Help us plan stormwater management efforts in Tumwater! If you live or work in Tumwater, the City would like to hear from you about your priorities and concerns as they relate to stormwater. To learn more about what

affects stormwater in Tumwater, staff prepared an easy to read

and

informative

story

map,

“Stormwater

Management Action Plan.” There is a very brief survey to help us better plan stormwater projects in your neighborhood.

USDN Member Map of Lower 48 States and Canada

USDN Members in Washington

PUBLIC WORKS WEEK May 15-21, 2022 Public Works Week was celebrated May 15-21, 2022 with a proclamation from Mayor Debbie Sullivan and a lunch at Historical Park. Members of both TED and WRS came

together to play corn hole and participate in Tumwater

trivia. There was barbeque, teriyaki, cake and drinks. We

enjoyed the sunshine and the chance to spend time together outdoors.

Corn Hole Contest

Trivia Winners

TUMWATER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Message from the Chief A friendly reminder that the sale and discharge of fireworks is prohibited in the cities of Tumwater, Olympia, and Lacey. Novelty devices such as snakes, glow worms, party poppers, toy smoke devices, and toy caps are allowed; sparklers are NOT allowed.

The number of 9-1-1 calls increase on the 4th of July holiday. Tumwater Fire and Police may not have the resources to respond to every fireworks related complaint. Protecting lives and preserving property will be the priority for responding to emergency calls. To report the sale or discharge of fireworks in Tumwater, call (360) 704-2740. Call 9-1-1 to report a fire or injury.

There are several professional fireworks displays scheduled in our communities. The Lacey Fireworks Spectacular is on July 3rd starting around 10 p.m. at Rainier Vista Community Park. The Tumwater Thunder Valley Fireworks Show is on July 4th at 10:15 p.m. at the Tumwater Valley Golf Course. The Lakefair Grand Finale Fireworks will be July 17 around 10 p.m. around Capitol Lake.

Please join us in helping create a safer community while still being able to enjoy great fireworks shows put on by the professionals in our community!

More information can be found on the City of Tumwater website.

Brian Hurley

Medical Services Officer Crews ran on eight cardiac arrests for the month of May. The Department provided 10 citizens Compression Only CPR Trainings and assisted with the Red Cross blood drive. The Department is continuing to look at ordering new medic units for Thurston County. There are seven medic units throughout Thurston County and all are scheduled to be replaced within the next few years with newer, more efficient units.

JUNE 2022

Community Outreach The Department resumed CPR training classes at the local area schools. In May, Paramedics Monti Sorem and Doug Stankavich taught CPR to Black Hills High School Students.

TUMWATER FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS | JUNE 2022

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Operations Report

Fire Prevention

Crews participated in live fire drills at the Mark Noble Regional Training Facilities.

Where should fire extinguishers be located?

Fire extinguishers that are placed correctly can be accessed more quickly to help control a fire until the Fire Department arrives. Fire extinguishers are not intended to be a substitute for evacuating the building quickly and safely.

Two factors for placing extinguishers are that they should be accessible and visable, typically in normal paths of travel. If visual obstructions cannot be avoided, then arrows, lights, or signs are needed to help indicate where a fire extinguisher is located. Travel distance to the nearest extinguisher can’t be more than 75 feet in most commercial office settings.

If an extinguisher weighs more than 40 lbs., the extinguisher can’t be more than 3.5 feet from the top of extinguisher to the ground, and no more than 4 inches from the bottom of the extinguisher to the gound.

Extinguishers under 40 lbs. can’t be more than 5 feet from the top of the extinguisher to the ground, and no more than 4 inches from the bottom of the extinguisher to the gound.

In May, probationary firefighters Devon Gorman and Travis Leyva graduated from South Sound Recruit Academy.

Requirements for fire extinguisher size and spacing is based on hazard levels defined by the National Fire Protection Association.