Firehouse news with Chief Mark Miller

[June 12, 2013]  Following is a copy of the report submitted by Lincoln Fire Department Chief Mark Miller to Lincoln City Council members in January for the month of April 2013.

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Emergency and fire related activities

Emergency Runs for April 2013 included the Lincoln Firefighters responding to 207 alarms; 5 structure fires, 23 service calls, 6 motor vehicle accidents 18 alarm activations and 6 alarms for service that were cancelled during response.

Fire related runs: 61

EMS related runs: 140

Rescue related runs: 6

Non-Emergency activities

Lincoln Fire Department received the Watermelon car from the Lincoln Logan Chamber of Commerce to utilize for automobile rescue extrication. The title for the car was received this week and plans will be put into action to provide an informational scenario for the public. Also new for the City of Lincoln Fire Department we will be adding information to the City of Lincoln Facebook page weekly for promoting our community and our services.

Fire Inspectors have been inspecting and conducting follow up inspections at; Super 8, The Century Building, Walgreens, Stacy's Pharmacy, Logan County Health Department, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kroger, First United Methodist Church and CVS. Updates to the City ordinance on the Office of the State Fire Marshals requirement to utilize the 2000 Life Safety Code for public safety will be completed.

Lieutenants have conducted plan review updates at Xamis Ford, Lincoln Chrysler Dodge, Albert Brothers and Ameren Cilco.

Firefighter Training

Lincoln firefighters trained on the following topics set up by the shift Captains; Search and Rescue building markings preparing for storm weather, Fire pump operations utilizing multiple hand lines and different nozzle pressures, Trench Rescue Operations and Awareness, Synthetic drug abuse and signs and symptoms. Training bulletins for the month included topics on; fire scene documentation, incident command responsibilities, and mental preparation for unimaginable emergency operations and building construction fire wall parapet alternative to be on the lookout for.

Maintenance of the station and apparatus

Station repairs: Oil changes and tire rotations on 5100 and 5106 were completed in house, Hall door and ceiling fans have been purchased to install in the fire station. An outrigger deployment sensor was serviced for Truck 5102 and an air horn foot switch was replaced on Engine 5101. Engine 5104 had an engine service light checked and reset for the exhaust system, and the thermal camera and an electrical outlet were installed.

Safety Tip: Make sure to have commercial building projects reviewed by Lincoln Fire Inspectors and have a current building permit issued by the Lincoln Building & Safety Office to assure that there are no interruptions in the job.

[Report copied from file received]