Everett Fire Department ANNUAL REPORT 2019 WE’RE HERE FOR YOU.

VISION: We will empower and engage our team in the formation of a high-reliability organization.

VALUES: We have a proud tradition of professionalism, trust and respect. Integrity is the foundation of all our values.

TRADITION PROFESSIONALISM • We are proud of our history and the work we do • We get the job done • We actively participate in our community • We are aggressive, well trained and prepared • We have grit and resilience - we are physically and • We continually improve mentally strong • We all share the work and operate as a team • We aggressively perform our duties • We consistently apply standards and values at every level • We have strong hands and big hearts • We behave morally and ethically • We actively pass our legacy to the next generation • We honor our commitments • We celebrate and give credit for success • We do the right thing

RESPECT TRUST • We recognize the dignity of the people we work • We maintain the trust of our community with and those we serve • We support each other and inspire each other to • We communicate with humility be better • We hold each other accountable • We rely on each other as a team • We speak directly and avoid gossip • We take ownership of our performance • We care about each other • We welcome and value all team members • We serve others before serving ourselves • We have fun and enjoy working together • We listen actively • We communicate directly and at the lowest level • We value the needs of others CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERS

Significant incidents...... 6 Community outreach and engagement...... 8 Thank you Mission and values Vision Who are we and why are we here? Where do we go from here? Serving our community: While this report captures the highlights of 2019, North ...... 10 2019 provided an opportunity The vision for the future of Everett Fire is to empower and engage our it’s being prepared during for the Everett Fire Department team in the formation of a High Reliability Organization (HRO). The next Downtown...... 12 2020, where our world has to reflect on who we are as an five years will be spent in pursuit of this vision. East...... 14 been turned completely organization and why we serve. While most who read this will likely view Everett Fire as already being West...... 16 upside down by the The values of an organization highly reliable, an HRO is a very specific thing. Firefighters work in South ...... 18 COVID-19 pandemic. It’s are the foundation upon which it is built. To rediscover our very hazardous circumstances and lives are often on the line, so Fire prevention...... 20 from this perspective organizational values, we had to we must constantly mitigate risks and operate safely. Several high- that we can truly appreciate the hard work our Emergency medical services...... 22 discuss the personal values our staff bring to work every day. risk industries have adopted the principles of HROs to ensure safe dedicated first responders in Everett Fire do every operations. Examples include air traffic control, nuclear power plant Special operations...... 24 Trained members, with no participation from management, year to ensure they are well trained and well prepared met with every member to distill personal values down to operations, and hospital systems. Much like these critical services, Emergency management ...... 26 for all manners of emergencies, and that they are those we commonly hold in highest regard. Everett Fire must be safe and successful every time it operates. able to provide outstanding care and service. Their Training...... 28 To meet that expectation, we will engrain these five principles found in commitment to preparedness, professionalism Integrity was the word that emerged most often in our Safety...... 30 HROs throughout our department: and integrity, combined with a genuine care for our conversations. We agreed integrity was more than an equally weighted value; instead it is an organizational cornerstone. Fleet and services ...... 32 community, has helped our City respond and cope We will have a preoccupation with failure… meaning we will analyze Without integrity in every firefighter, it would be impossible Call types and volume...... 34 with perhaps the greatest public health crisis of our our small mistakes to prevent them from contributing to bigger to maintain the public trust and so it was decided: integrity generation. I am proud of, and grateful for, all who’ve mistakes. Response times...... 35 is the foundation of all our values. Having and maintaining chosen to serve with the Everett Fire Department. Response times by neighborhood. . . 36 integrity is the ongoing price of wearing the uniform of an We will be reluctant to simplify… meaning we recognize the Thank you for being here for us. Everett firefighter. complexity of our work and so our preparations will always seek Personnel: to challenge conventional wisdom and find new and better ways to Changing of the guard...... 38 Warmly, Our values define who we are, and we wanted a mission deliver service. 2019 organizational chart. . . . . 39 statement which captures the heart of why we come to work each day. The work of a fire department might seem We will be sensitive to operations… meaning all efforts within New hires, retired...... 40 straightforward, but when you start to consider the scope of the organization are directed at supporting services delivered by Promotions...... 41 firefighters in the community every day. Cassie Franklin emergency operations, you begin to realize this is a complex Financial summary...... 42 Mayor machine. The development of the mission needed to capture We are committed to resilience… meaning we are highly skilled at the complexity of our work but be stated simply. The result fundamentals, and able to adapt those fundamentals to the myriad came from answering a basic question: why are we here? possibilities encountered in the real-world environment. At every level of the organization from the fire chief to the newest member we are here to solve problems, large or small, We will have a deference to expertise… meaning expertise in a no matter who is asking. In short, we’re here for you. given subject might be found at any rank within the department, and that experts will be empowered to teach and inform policy for the Everett Fire has served this community since 1892. Our entire organization. services have changed as the City of Everett has changed over the years. Today we have a proud tradition of professionalism, These principles will be built into all our systems as we continue to improve and evolve. Incident and community open house photos trust and respect. Integrity is the foundation of all our values. Everett firefighters will continue to answer the call of our courtesy of Leland Dart at MyEverettNews.com Thank you, mission: we’re here for you. unless otherwise noted. An account of terms and methodology used in this report can be found online at everettwa.gov/FireAnnualReport. Dave DeMarco Fire Chief

EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 5 SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS

DEC 1 AUG 10 Virginia Market convenience store fire JAN 20 Maple St. fire APR 25 Firefighters responded to a roof fire that started Shortly after 7 p.m. firefighters arrived to find a Harvey’s Pub fire on the back deck of a one-story home. All North Everett convenience store fully engulfed Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire shortly after Shore Ave. fire occupants were able to safely evacuate. Fire by flames. As fire crews worked to extinguish midnight, in a mixed-use building housing Harvey’s Pub on Everett firefighters responded to an early cause was determined to be accidental as a result the fire, two searches of the building were the ground floor and apartments above. While the building morning residential fire that started in the of cigarettes. Damage to the house and contents conducted as initial information indicated a was equipped with fire alarms which alerted occupants, basement of the home. Three residents were roughly 30%, with a loss value of $68,000. man was known to live on the premises, but it was not sprinklered. A search conducted after fire rescued, but the two-alarm fire claimed one life no one was found inside. The mini-mart was conditions allowed found a deceased male resident. and the two others were transported to area considered a total loss at $336,194, and the Cause of fire undetermined, loss approximately $790,000. hospitals: one patient with significant burns and cause was undetermined. the second with non life-threatening injuries. Photo by Doug Ramsey

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MAY 5 Citizen CPR save and FEBRUARY Lifesaving Award in Snow storms APR 7 Kasch Park DEC 7 February was punctuated by four significant, Julie Plitnik and Jenny Garcia were widespread snow storms, setting a regional W View Dr. fire playing in a soccer game at Kasch Library Place record at SeaTac as the snowiest February. Everett firefighters were dispatched Park when a fellow player experienced SEP 26 apartment fire In addition to seeing a 20% increase in calls to a single-story home in the Glacier a sudden cardiac arrest. Plitnik and Lombard fire Firefighters responded to a fire alarm during the snow events, firefighters found View area after neighbors reported Garcia both provided CPR to the patient An attic fire broke out in a vacant century-old home thought activation and upon arrival, found a unique ways to serve our community, from seeing flames inside the house. until Everett Fire units arrived. After to be used by transients. The home was already scheduled stovetop fire from unattended cooking in a providing firewood for a local resident while off Firefighters quickly worked to treatment by the medics, the patient was for demolition, but firefighters fought the blaze defensively unit on the third floor. Sprinklers controlled shift, to animal rescue (see page 16 for more extinguish the fire, but the elderly resuscitated and speaking by the time he to keep the flames from reaching a multi-story apartment the fire, preventing it from spreading details), to taking a little time to play with kids homeowner was found deceased in a was ready for transport to the hospital. outside the apartment’s kitchen area to in the snow as a call was wrapping up. bedroom. Cause of fire undetermined, complex being built next door. Cause was undetermined, loss approximately $237,000. In recognition of their quick actions, and home was considered a complete loss at $426,000. other units. Loss calculated at $367,000, Fire Chief DeMarco presented the two but the quick stop of the fire saved the Photo by Debra Carlsen community members with the Citizen remainder of the $4.2 million complex. Lifesaving Award. 6 EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 7 COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT

Everett Fire Department, through the Fire Marshal’s Office and Office of Emergency Management, participated ina wide array of presentations, trainings, and events. These types of engagement provide the community with increased 7,215 knowledge in fire safety, fire prevention, and disaster preparedness. individuals contacted with fire prevention information in 2019

Pizza and smoke alarms for Fire Prevention Week Everett Fire teamed up with Domino’s Pizza for some fun outreach during Fire Prevention Week this year. The evening of Oct. 10, random orders were selected to be delivered via fire truck. Upon arrival, firefighters checked to see if all of their smoke alarms were working. If so, the resident’s pizza was free! If not, the firefighters replaced the batteries or installed fully-functioning alarms. By the end of the night, two families received a free pizza and another four received smoke alarms throughout their home!

FM Global grant In November, the Everett Fire Department received a $2,417 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. Funds were used to purchase a new public outreach booth and materials. As Assistant Fire Marshal Bill Armstrong states, “many fires can be prevented by educating New ACT (Antidote, CPR, Tourniquet) trainings the public about safe practices and eliminating hazardous conditions. This kind of education can have a direct impact on saving lives and reducing the losses This year Everett Fire restructured their high school first aid training program to incorporate the new caused by fires.” ACT format. ACT To Save a Life focuses on three skills people can use to save a life in the first few minutes of an emergency: A ntidote for suspected opiate overdoses C PR and AED training for cardiac arrest Regional PIO training Get Involved! The Emergency Management Division hosted T ourniquet for severe bleeding control three days of public information officer (PIO) To find out more about upcoming training for the Snohomish County region. Everett students did a great job learning and applying these skills. events and classes, follow us on The federal training provided an opportunity Facebook or visit us at to learn and practice the tasks of gathering, everettwa.gov/firecommunityprograms . verifying, coordinating, and disseminating public information at all levels of government. Attendees came from multiple disciplines including fire, police, health district, medical facilities, and schools. Public information is a vital function in disaster operations and contributes greatly to saving lives and protecting property.

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Northwest Population 4,592 Total 911 calls 1,082 Holiday on the Bay Fire 112 Medical 930 ’s Holiday on the Bay at the marina is always Other 40 a fun event. Community members got to meet with Sparky the fire dog and Everett firefighters and take a ride on the Delta Burned Children Recovery Foundation’s fire engine! Population 7,285 Hawthorne Elementary preschool fire safety class Total 911 calls 1,749 Everett Fire had two visits to Hawthorne Elementary in 2019, first in February for an Early Childhood Education Fire 116 and Assistance Program (ECEAP) preschool presentation, then again in May for a safety talk and fire truck visit Medical 1,586 for 76 kindergarteners presented in both English and Spanish. Other 47

Bayside Population 4,606 Total 911 calls 1,292 Safe Kids Fire 131 Snohomish Medical 1,110 Other 51 Everett Fire attended an event held at Seattle Children’s North Riverside Everett Clinic in partnership Population 5,391 with Kohl’s Cares where Total 911 calls 1,259 local kids were provided free Fire 120 fittings for helmets and life Wintertide Medical 1,081 jackets, along with giveaways, On Dec. 5, the Fire Department participated in Wintertide, Other 58 fire safety information and Everett’s community holiday celebration in Wetmore Plaza. education demonstrations. Everett Fire’s antique fire truck brought Santa by for a visit, and firefighters talked to the public about fire prevention around the holidays.

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Port Gardner

July 4th 1 festivities The Office of Emergency Management coordinated all volunteers for the July 4th parade, firefighters participated in the public safety open house held on Wetmore afterwards, and the Firefighters Association sponsored a Junior Firefighters Challenge course. Lots of fun for all! Population 7,610 Total 911 calls 4,133 Downtown Trick or Treat Fire 276 Witches, aliens, and little firefighters were just a few of Medical 3,724 the visitors Everett’s fire marshal and inspectors met on Other 133 Halloween for this second annual event, sponsored by the City of Everett and Downtown Everett Association.

Imagine Children’s Museum events Everett Fire regularly attends two events at the Imagine Children’s Museum each year. The Danger Busters is an event in May, geared to help teach children and their families to “Don’t be scared, be prepared.” At the Fire Prevention Day in October, museum participants met their local firefighters, learned about home fire safety and prevention, and tried on firefighter gear.

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Fire Station 5 Glacier community View open house

During Fire Prevention Week Lowell in October, Everett Fire hosted a community open house 5 at Fire Station 5. Residents could visit firefighters, see demonstrations in high Pinehurst- Beverly Park Valley performance CPR and vehicle View rescues, learn about fire safety and disaster preparedness, and have their kids participate in a junior firefighter challenge. The event culminated in the Lowell Elementary events Glacier View community helping roll the Everett Fire brought a fire truck by for both Field Day in new Engine 5 into the station June and the 2nd annual Fun Run in October at Lowell Population 4,751 to be placed in service. Elementary. Students were able to meet firefighters and Total 911 calls 760 The engine was one of two discuss fire prevention with their families. Fire 64 purchased using primarily Medical 662 federal grant funds. Other 34

Lowell Population 1,030 Total 911 calls 265 Fire 45 Medical 206 Other 14

Pinehurst-Beverly Park Population 6,921 Total 911 calls 1,375 Fire 153 Medical 1,150 Cascade High School Other 72 Trade UP event Valley View Everett Public Schools and the Snohomish County Labor Population 1,348 Council partnered to host the Trade UP event at Cascade Total 911 calls 142 High School. The event introduced students from the Fire 7 three local high schools to trade-based careers that are in Medical 132 high demand in the region. Everett Fire was happy to be Other 3 on hand to discuss the profession with over 350 students who attended.

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South Harborview- Forest Seahurst- Park Glenhaven View Boulevard Ridge Bluffs Madison 4

Evergreen View Ridge Elementary Carnival Boulevard Bluffs A little rain couldn’t keep firefighters Population 2,102 away from helping View Ridge Elementary Engine 4 rolling in Total 911 calls 350 students and their families celebrate at Fire 48 their end of school carnival in June. ceremony In September, community members were invited to help Medical 285 roll in the new fire truck at Station 4 in Glenwood. The Other 17 engine was purchased using primarily federal grant funds. Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven Population 2,678 Total 911 calls 272 Fire 38 Medical 211 Other 23 View Ridge Madison Forest Park visit Population 6,406 Snow storm Teaching moments! This August the Ladder 1 crew had an impromptu fire Total 911 calls 833 cat rescue education and safety chat with kids as they were walking by a company Fire 56 rescue training session at Forest Park. Everett firefighters love taking the time Medical 742 During the snow storms in February, a to talk to residents about fire safety, whenever the opportunity arises. Other 35 community member noticed a cat had ran out of a house and into the far reaches of South Forest Park their car. Animal control officers arrived to Little Gym High performance CPR Population 2,792 help and attempted to coax the feline out, demonstration Total 911 calls 463 but to no avail. Everett Fire Station 4 was visit Fire 62 Everett firefighters attended the View Ridge/Madison just down the road so they moved the car The Fire Department Medical 387 neighborhood meeting in March and displayed high there. With the assistance of the Station visited the Little Gym of Other 14 4 crew, they jacked up the car, took the Everett’s Superheroes performance CPR they use in the event of cardiac arrest. Evergreen wheel off and eventually removed the Summer Camp in July High performance CPR is the development of CPR to refine Population 4,170 stowaway kitty. The cat was transported with a fire engine. the process and has been shown to increase the survival Total 911 calls 678 to the shelter, checked by the vet, and Campers leaned about rates of patients. Fire 62 later reunited with its owner. fire safety and the work we do as firefighters. Medical 588 Other 28

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Westmont Cascade View 6

Holly Twin Creeks 7 Silver Lake

Westmont Trailside Village Pre-K visit Population 8,413 Total 911 calls 1,180 It is never too soon to start talking about fire safety! For Everett’s youngest audiences, the department focuses on Fire 101 smoke alarms and what to do if they hear one, as well as Medical 1,045 what firefighters do and what gear they wear to keep them Other 34 safe, so children are not afraid if they see a firefighter. Cascade View Population 5,104 Fire Station 7 visits Total 911 calls 961 Fire 91 Its location adjacent to Thornton A. Sullivan Park on Silver St. Mary Medical 828 Lake makes Station 7 a popular place for residents to stop Other 42 by and meet their local firefighters. Everett firefighters take Magdalen every opportunity to educate the public about fire safety! Everett Fire has partnered Holly with St. Mary Magdalen Population 10,225 teachers for nearly 25 Total 911 calls 1,548 years, providing station Fire 188 tours to kindergarten Medical 1,304 classes. About 10 years Other 56 ago, Everett Fire also began working with the Twin Creeks 3rd grade teachers to Population 8,435 supply a ladder truck for Total 911 calls 1,006 budding engineers to test Fire 85 their egg drop projects! Medical 877 Kids to Parks Day Other 44 The City sponsored Kids to Parks Day at both Walker E Hall Silver Lake Park and Forest Park in May, encouraging families to get Population 7,108 outside and get active. Everett Fire was on hand to show off Silver Lake Boy Scout Camp Total 911 calls 1,530 some of the tools of their trade and discuss fire prevention. In August, Everett Fire participated in the Mount Baker Fire 123 Council’s Boy Scout summer camp at Silver Lake, making Medical 1,359 connections with the 200 or so attendees. Other 48

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PERMITTING/DEVELOPMENT FIRE INVESTIGATIONS FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS Ensuring construction projects are compliant with Determining the origin, cause, and circumstances Reducing fire hazards in businesses that pose a potential all appropriate fire codes and regulations of fires in the city threat to the safety of the general public

Starting April 1, 2019 the Everett Fire Department’s Fire Marshal’s Office implemented a new fee schedule for annual Fire investigations are not only important because building inspections and system testing. of our obligation to the Everett community and The fee schedule covers fire and life safety inspections, multi- the victims of a fire to determine the cause, but family buildings, vacant buildings, building shells, shared spaces also because the data collected is a key element and systems. A similar fee schedule was implemented in January to address community fire risks and guide public of 2019 for construction permit fees, which incorporate plan outreach efforts. In 2019, the highest number of fires review and field inspections conducted by the Everett Fire that were investigated occurred within one-or two- Department. family homes with a close second being multi-family New Multi-Family or apartment buildings. The fee schedule is designed to offset the cost of conducting Inspection Program inspections and system testing, which are outside of the normal According to the National Fire Protection Association operation and response activities of a fire department. The cost (NFPA), each year more than 100,000 apartment fires of providing inspections is now allocated to the individuals or occur across the U.S., killing more than 400 people, Fire and businesses that require those services, rather than being funded Investigations by regular public safety taxes. 61 causing more than 4,000 injuries, and costing $1.2 billion life safety in property damage. 1,391 Classification of fire causes: Unintentional ...... 23 inspections To combat these alarming national statistics, in August Intentional ...... 15 of 2019 the Fire Marshal’s Office revamped their Multi- Total construction Undetermined ...... 23 Multi- inspections Family Inspection Program with the goal of identifying 601 Location: and removing fire safety hazards in residences with three family (R2) Commercial ...... 7 234 2019 plan reviews ...... 294 or more units. By streamlining the inspection process, One- or two-family home . . . . . 20 Everett Fire can now check these locations every year inspections 2019 building and operational permits issued: Multi-family or apartment . . . . . 14 instead of every two to three years, increasing the Building permits ...... 107 Vehicle ...... 10 likelihood of identifying potential issues before they can Fire alarm permits ...... 190 Other...... 10 become problems. Fire sprinkler permits ...... 288 Other: Firefighters also leave handouts at each unit with fire Fatality ...... 3 Other permits ...... 16 prevention and safety tips, greatly increasing public awareness and education to families the department might not otherwise have an opportunity to serve.

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19,888 EMS-RELATED DISPATCHES Improving cardiac arrest New paramedics Everett Fire ALS2 transports 3% survival rates Everett Fire was pleased to have firefighters 35% 154 Jakob Lundy, Taylor Cannon, and Mark 5,226 Private In 2019, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division set improving Farrar join the ranks as the department’s ambulance cardiac arrest survival rates in Everett as one of its top goals. The ALS1 transports newest paramedics. The three were part 49% 39% division took the following steps to achieve this: 2,571 of the Seattle Medic One Foundation 5,675 Shift medical Total service officers • Purchased two additional Lucas Devices, which provide high- Paramedic Training Class 45. The rigorous quality, consistent chest compressions while transporting patients, program consists of more than 2,750 BLS patients As part of a larger structural reorganization so all medic units have them immediately available on every call hours of classroom instruction, clinical 48% rotations at Seattle Childrens, UW Medical 2,501 14,725 in 2019, Everett converted two eight-hour • Sent six personnel to the Cardiac Resuscitation Symposium and Center and Harborview Medical Center, day shift medical services officers (MSOs) three to a regional Resuscitation Academy to learn the latest and extensive field training supervised by to four on-shift twenty-four hour MSOs. innovations and discover actionable techniques for improving experienced senior paramedics. Paramedic This move improves day-to-day medical resuscitation survival rates Other oversight, quality assurance and real-time Cannon also received the Airway Not transported tranports • Performed a trial of the latest cardiac monitors to search for ways Management Award at graduation. 23% 3% problem solving on the battalion level. 3,443 381 to improve cardiac data collection and analysis MSOs are tasked with ensuring that every medical call meets Snohomish County and Transports State guidelines for patient care and documentation. In addition to BLS: Basic life support. Advanced first aid and transport of injuries and administrative duties, they respond to all illnesses by emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Transport units fires, rescues, hazardous materials, and As medical transport vehicles come to the end of their life cycle, Everett ALS: Advanced life support. More critical patients receiving medical cardiac arrests. They also respond to any has been replacing bigger, heavier units with lighter, less expensive assessment, treatment, and transport by a paramedic. ALS level 2 assaults with weapons, multiple patients or transports are the highest level of care, involving paramedic interventions models. This has allowed Everett Fire to standardize vehicles, adding active shooter events. They provide scene such as multiple medications, airway management and defibrillation. greater efficiency for medics. They provide increased patient and organization and protect firefighters and firefighter safety with higher crash rating standards and power lift PRIVATE AMBULANCE: Everett has created a public/private police officers in the event of a disease stretchers to reduce injuries. These new units also significantly decrease partnership with Northwest Ambulance to transport some BLS patients exposure. to the hospital. This helps to keep Everett Fire units available for the all- future replacement cost. The body of the unit, where patient care is hazards response that you expect of firefighter/EMTs. performed, can be reused by swapping it onto a new chassis.

22 EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 23 2019 highlighted incident: Everett crews responded to a woman trapped under water in a rollover accident off Homeacres SPECIAL OPERATIONS Road in February. After roughly 35 minutes of submersion, she was rescued and transported to a local hospital. Rescues like these call on resources and expertise from multiple agencies. Training and responding to high-risk, lower-frequency events Besides Everett, Lakes Stevens Fire, Marysville Fire, Snohomish County Fire District 4 and the While all firefighters are trained to respond to these types of incidents, Everett has four teams that receive additional training in Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office were all involved in the positive outcome. the specialized skills and tools used to respond to special operations calls throughout Snohomish County. RESCUE HAZMAT (hazardous materials) Responds to complex situations The hazmat team responds to chemical, radiological and biological emergencies. Team members trained in the recognition and such as high- or low-angle rope identification of hazardous materials, response chemistry, environmental regulations, radioactive materials, toxicology, air monitoring and rescues, structural collapse, equipment, decontamination procedures, spill control and containment, as well as medical monitoring. confined-space rescues, trench rescues, urban search and rescues, and vehicle and 32 TEAM MEMBERS machinery extrications.

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1,125 2019 highlighted training: TRAINING Everett hosted a countywide training on urban search and rescue HOURS at Everett’s drill field in April and June. The training simulated the 1,480 TRAINING HOURS structural collapse of a bridge overpass onto vehicles and the related rescue of trapped patients. 2019 highlighted incident: 2019 highlighted training: Everett hazardous materials crews were called to handle an overturned Everett hazmat team members took part in Naval semi containing a load with sodium hydroxide in December. Team Station Everett’s ‘Reliant Cloud’ exercise in May. In the members provided scene safety and monitored for air contaminants annual training, multiple agencies worked together in WILDLAND TEAM MEMBERS while the truck was righted using airbags and then turned over to the a simulated hazmat incident that covers base security, 21 Responds to wildfires throughout the Northwest Department of Ecology. counterterrorism, and resulting mock injuries. and beyond, as needed. 1,560 HOURS DEPLOYED 2019 wildfire season: MARINE For the third year in a row, Everett wildland team Responds to swimmers or boaters in distress and fires on vessels in members were deployed to California to assist with the water or along the shoreline. the devastating fires there. In late October, a strike team leader and four firefighters headed down to 2019 program highlights: the Kincade fire in Sonoma County with Brush 1 – Everett’s new Type 5 engine specifically built for Through a State Homeland Security Program grant, Everett acquired an off-road wildland firefighting conditions. additional 14-foot Inmar inflatable boat for regional responses. These smaller, more maneuverable, and more easily transportable vessels are After battling the 77,758-acre fire for six days, ideal for shallow areas in the , rivers, lakes, and sloughs. the crew was on their way home when they were All marine team members are certified in the use of these vessels and redeployed to the 2,534-acre Ranch fire in Tehama the purchase of a trailer has expanded the rapid use of their capabilities. County. They worked hard to hold the fire line, TEAM MEMBERS challenged with difficult access, steep terrain, 16 Everett also certified an additional three coxswains to pilot the joint significant fire behavior, dry conditions and warm police/fire marine vessel. Doing so decreases the response time TRAINING HOURS weather. The total deployment between both fires 574 needed to assemble and launch a marine team to open water was 13 days. (ocean) rescues.

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2019 was a productive year for Everett’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Three employees each have their own responsibilities, while also providing support to the overall tasks. The City of Everett is better prepared than it was a year ago. OEM uses proven and creative methods to lessen or even eliminate the impact that disasters can have on Everett’s JULY 4TH population. PARADE 78 VOLUNTEERS 1,000+ VOLUNTEER HOURS $31,000 APPROX. VALUE OF VOLUNTEER HOURS Per independentsector.org

Response / exercises With a 24/7 emergency management duty officer as well as the Emergency Operations Center, OEM has been able to respond effectively to events and participate in large-scale exercises. This year, OEM assisted with the management of the citywide snowfall response, deployed registered emergency workers to both wind events and cold weather shelters, utilized the medication cache during a national shortage, managed the City’s July 4th parade, and participated in the South Fault (SWIF) earthquake exercise.

Training / public education Preparedness In addition to many public education events, OEM hosts: OEM applied for and received a Washington State Department of Ecology • Monthly Emergency Operations Center liaison trainings grant for 2,500 feet of oil boom, initiated • Auxiliary communications training a disaster water supply group, worked • Community fire extinguisher training (including one with to develop the Debris Management sign language interpreters) 434 Plan, coordinated closely with Marysville • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes and Snohomish County Departments REGISTERED of Emergency Management, certified • CERT classes in Spanish (shown in photo above right) EMERGENCY Everett as ‘Storm Ready’ through the • Public service announcements on KRKO/KXA local WORKERS National Weather Service, and worked radio stations with Washington State on a tsunami • Quarterly emergency worker trainings warning siren. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Ecology

26 EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 27 TRAINING Officer Development Academy 19,137 hours The Training Division held an Officer Development Academy in October. 14 members placed The academy covered all aspects of the fire officer’s job, offering a range on the captain in 2019 of resources to assist in leadership development, decision making and promotional list resolving crew conflict. Jeff Alford Nick Askew Amy Boos Jason Brock Paul Bryant Chris Carter Cris Chapman Brian Hughes Tim Kelly Mike Morton Barry Pomeroy Grady Persons Pictured here left to right: David Diggdon (instructor), Nick Askew, Grady Persons, Roger Vares, Roger Vares Cris Chapman, Eric Baker, Bob Edgley (instructor), Sean Edwards, Amy Boos, Assistant Chief Brent Weir Mike Calvert (mentor), Jon Schill, Paul Bryant, Barry Pomeroy, Mike Lande (instructor), and Brian Hughes

Snohomish County Fire Live-fire training Training Academy In May, the Everett Fire Department conducted the first local live-fire training in many years. All new Everett firefighters are sent to the Snohomish County Fire Training Live-fire training is required every three years Academy, which is a consortium of nine local fire departments. In 2019, for each firefighter by Washington State law and Everett graduated 10 individuals from three separate recruit classes. The provides a platform for fire personnel to gain intensive 9- to 14-week academy structure includes rigorous physical valuable practice and experience in a realistic, but training, classroom work and practical application of new skills, knowledge controlled, environment. and abilities. Most were new firefighters, but the group also included one paramedic and one lateral firefighter. Everett also contributed a division Normally, Everett sends crews out of the county chief, three company officers, and numerous instructors to the regional to complete this training, but Everett Elks Lodge academy, now in its second year. #479 stepped in and offered a building in the Port Gardner neighborhood for use by the department. Joint Apprenticeship Training The building donated by the Elks had been owned and managed by them since 1914. Previously Committee (JATC) a “scout shack” for the Boy Scouts of America In 2019, Everett Fire became a partnering member of the Washington State Troop #1, it was no longer in use and had been Firefighters JATC. This apprenticeship program provides recruits valuable on- scheduled for demolition. By offering it for fire the-job training in conjunction with technical instruction which meets NFPA training, they helped the department meet its standards, is accredited, and is eligible for college-level credit. It also provides mandatory requirements at a lower cost and in a a mechanism to have a portion of Everett Fire’s costs of training new recruits more realistic setting, rather than sending crews to reimbursed through the program, helping stretch residents’ tax dollars further. a staged training facility.

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Protecting those who serve our community

Preparing for the worst On November 13, Everett Fire was honored to host the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation training, Taking Care of Our Own: A Guide to Preparing For a Line-of-Duty Death. Agencies from around the region joined Everett Fire to take part in this important course to gain knowledge they hope they will never have to use. As a result, Everett Fire updated its processes and policies to create a comprehensive plan should the unthinkable occur.

Complex coordinated terrorist attack Body armor planning A number of years ago Everett Fire purchased 10 Level 3a tactical vests and Level 3 helmets and began the active shooter With assistance from a federal grant, Snohomish, program. While a good start, it meant that only a portion of our personnel had the equipment needed to safely and quickly King, and Pierce counties jointly created a respond to these types of calls. In 2019, the department was able to expand the number of vests, helmets, and associated regional training consortium to manage a complex supplies available to equip all on-duty firefighters. In doing so, Everett Fire is now able to treat all scenes of violence with a coordinated terrorist attack. This consortium was rescue task force model, training jointly with police for seamless operations in a variety of scenarios. tasked with developing a single unifying policy, procedure and training curriculum that could be scaled to work for all agencies, from rural Improved hoods departments to large city organizations. Over the course of two years, 1,200 police and firefighters According to the International Association of Firefighters, from more than 40 departments were trained. The cancer is now the leading cause of death among resulting plan allows police and fire responders to: firefighters. As training and equipment improve, firefighters are less likely to die as a direct result of fireground activities • Share information across county lines and and are increasingly dying as a result of long-term lung and through multiple dispatch systems skin exposure to the toxic materials found in smoke. • Vet intelligence and real-time information into actionable items To better protect first responders from these harmful • Act in a safe, coordinated, supported role to remove patients and bystanders from active scenes previously materials, in 2019 all Everett firefighters received a better, unreachable to save lives, reduce psychological trauma and reunite people more vapor-resistant flash hood. Hoods are a critical piece of • Care for the rescuers with incident and long-term support a firefighter’s personal protective equipment (PPE), designed to protect the neck and head. Everett identified this hood as Everett Fire representatives were instrumental in the creation and implementation of this plan. The entire package a significant upgrade to combat the long-term impact of skin will be sent to the federal government to be evaluated against other grant recipients to be considered as the national exposure to the toxic products of combustion. The innovative standard of training for active shooter and terrorist incidents. barrier in the new hoods blocks 90% of harmful contaminants and potentially carcinogenic particulates .20 microns in size or larger. 30 EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 31 FLEET AND SERVICES 2019 dispatches per unit

UNIT DISPATCHES

Station 1, 3619 Rucker Ave. Battalion 1 ...... 467 Aid 1...... 3,024 Engine 1 ...... 2,899 Ladder 1...... 1,998 Medic 1...... 3,359 Brush 1*...... 13

Station 2, 2201 16th St. Aid 2...... 2,438

Photo by Brian Lee Engine 2 ...... 2,273 Fleet update Fire Station 2 improvements 2019 saw a number of much-needed changes to Station 4, 5920 Glenwood Ave. Fire Station 2 closed for two months in the spring to allow Everett’s fleet. for asbestos abatement and major building maintenance and Engine 4 ...... 2,253 Two 1996 Emergency One fire engines were replaced improvements. HazMat 1*...... 28 with new Pierce Enforcer pumpers with the support of The phase one scope of work included removal of all flooring and a $928,000 federal grant. grinding to finished concrete to eliminate asbestos and decrease Station 5, 1600 Madison St. surface contaminants, along with carving out a new sleeping area A 1989 ladder truck was finally retired by a new Engine/Ladder 5**...... 3,174 100’ Pierce Arrow XT platform aerial apparatus, a and bathroom with shower and lockers for female firefighters. The replacement that was long overdue. captain’s office bathroom was remodeled to include the addition Medic 5...... 2,833 of a shower stall, and two aging hot water tanks were replaced Medical Services Officer. 5. . 471 Cost savings elsewhere in the budget allowed the with a more efficient tankless water heaters. The building was also Technical Rescue 1*. . . . . 66 department to purchase a Type 5 wildland engine, which patched and repainted inside and out . is projected to fund its own future replacement through reimbursement of state wildland mobilizations. “This temporary closure is Station 6, 9520 Evergreen Way Engine 6 ...... 3,657 Two new ambulances were purchased to replace a necessary to allow us to create a 2005 unit and expand the overall ambulance fleet by Medic 6...... 2,609 one vehicle to meet the needs of Everett’s EMS system. safer environment for our staff. It Photo by Debra Carlsen These ambulances were made possible by the taxpayer will also give us the opportunity to approved EMS levy. Station 7, 11221 Silver Lake Rd. update the 50- year-old building Engine 7 ...... 2,750 and create separate facilities for our female personnel.” *Specialty unit staffed as needed **Cross staffed by the same crew – Chief Dave DeMarco

Mayor Franklin aboard the new 32 EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT ladder truck. EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 33 CALL TYPES AND VOLUME RESPONSE TIMES Fire call breakdown enlarged to show detail Call volume by NFIRS* incident type Everett uses the standards outlined by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). 2018 2019 400 Severe weather (NFIRS 800 series)...... 3. . . 15 Total response time Explosion/overheat, no fire (200 series). . . . 46. . . 32 Special incidents/other (900 series)...... 65. . . 76 Fire Department response time Hazardous conditions (400 series)...... 142. . .151 Aid given to outside agencies...... 380. . .306 200 Fires (100 series)...... 470. . .389 Vehicle...... 60. . . 61 20,000 Trash or dumpster...... 86. . . 80 Building...... 109. . . 96 Call Dispatch Turnout Travel Community members 911 center processes the Time from when the unit is dispatched Time from when the unit Outside ...... 205. . .152 call 911 call and dispatches units to when the crew is dressed in gear starts moving to when it False fire alarms (700 series)...... 763. . .850 and in the vehicle, ready to go arrives on scene Service calls (500 series) ...... 858. . .686 EMS & rescue breakdown Good intent calls (600 series)...... 3,460. . 3,260 shown at same scale EMS & rescue (300 series) ...... 16,258. .16,491 Non-emergency...... 2,797. . 3,079 FIRE RESPONSE TIMES MEDICAL RESPONSE TIMES

Advanced life support...... 4, 229. . 4,386 15,000 Basic life support...... 9,233. . 9,026 Turnout time Turnout time NFPA standard is Time 90% of NFPA standard is Time 90% of In 2019, the City of Everett launched its Open Data portal to expand community 1:20 or less, standard the time On average 1:00 or less, standard the time On average access to publicly available information. Explore Fire’s 911 dispatch data further 90% of the time Year met we were we were 90% of the time Year met we were we were at data.everettwa.gov. Search for “Fire” to find all available reports and datasets. 2019 21.6% 3:17 or less 2:16 2019 31.3% 2:51 or less 1:48 2018 17.5% 3:27 or less 2:25 2018 22.5% 3:10 or less 2:00 *NFIRS: National Fire Incident Reporting System 2017 9.7% 3:36 or less 2:30 2017 13.2% 3:17 or less 2:03

Travel time of first arriving engine Travel time of first arriving unit 2018 2019 10,000 NFPA standard is Time 90% of NFPA standard is Time 90% of 4:00 or less, standard the time On average 4:00 or less, standard the time On average 90% of the time Year met we were we were 90% of the time Year met we were we were Total 2019 53.3% 7:05 or less 4:20 2019 65.8% 6:46 or less 4:03 incident 22,955 22,908 2018 57.8% 6:21 or less 3:59 2018 68.9% 6:35 or less 3:53 dispatches 2017 57.2% 6:31 or less 4:01 2017 61.2% 6:38 or less 3:52

Average Travel time of first arriving medic dispatches 63 63 Travel time of full alarm assignment to ALS call per day NFPA standard is Time 90% of NFPA standard is Time 90% of 8:00 or less, standard the time On average 5,000 8:00 or less, standard the time On average 90% of the time Year met we were we were 90% of the time Year met we were we were Total 2019 30.4% 13:39 or less 9:39 2019 89.0% 8:09 or less 4:53 unit 34,905 34,644 2018 35.4% 12:05 or less 9:14 2018 88.3% 8:21 or less 4:54 movements 2017 56.5% 11:24 or less 8:00 2017 88.9% 8:12 or less 4:49

Average unit Fire department response time Fire department response time movements 96 95 NFPA standard is Time 90% of NFPA standard is Time 90% of per day 5:20 or less, standard the time On average 5:00 or less, standard the time On average 90% of the time Year met we were we were 90% of the time Year met we were we were 2019 46.3% 9:11 or less 6:20 2019 47.4% 8:57 or less 5:55 2018 49.7% 8:54 or less 6:00 2018 42.1% 8:54 or less 6:02 2017 35% 8:54 or less 6:16 2017 37.4% 9:15 or less 6:04 2018 2019 2018 2019

34 EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 35 RESPONSE TIMES BY NEIGHBORHOOD

2018 FIRE 2018 EMS

Average response times maps published in the 2018 Annual Report contained incorrect data. They have been updated and included in this year’s report for reference.

Northwest Delta Northwest Delta

2 2

Bayside Riverside Bayside Riverside

Port Port Gardner Gardner

1 1

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South South Harborview- Harborview- Forest Forest Seahurst- Seahurst- Park Park Glenhaven Glenhaven Boulevard Boulevard Bluffs Bluffs Glacier Glacier 4 View View 4 View View Ridge Ridge Madison Madison Lowell Lowell 5 5

Evergreen Pinehurst- Evergreen Pinehurst- Beverly Park Beverly Park

Westmont Westmont Cascade Cascade View View 6 2019 FIRE 6 2019 EMS

Holly Twin Average fire Holly Twin Average fire Creeks Creeks department department response time response time 7 7 Less than 5 minutes Less than 5 minutes

Silver 5-6 minutes Silver 5-6 minutes Lake Lake 6-7 minutes 6-7 minutes 7+ minutes 7+ minutes

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36 EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 37 CHANGING OF THE GUARD 2019 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

MAYOR

FIRE CHIEF

FIRE & EMS PROJECT ANALYST COORDINATOR

ASSISTANT CHIEF ASSISTANT CHIEF ASSISTANT CHIEF FIRE MARSHAL OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION

ACCOUNTING ADMIN OFFICE OFFICE TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT SPECIALIST SPECIALIST FIRE MARSHAL OPERATIONS TRAINING EMS

DIVISION CHIEF DIVISION CHIEF DIVISION CHIEF DIVISION CHIEF DIVISION CHIEF DIVISION CHIEF DIVISION CHIEF SERVICES EMERG MGMT SAFETY SPECIAL OPS TRAINING TRAINING EMS

MAINTENANCE PLANNING & OPS MECHANIC COORDINATOR

PUBLIC APPARATUS EDUCATION MECHANICS COORDINATOR In September, Everett Fire said goodbye to Assistant Chief of Operations Jeff Edmonds, who retired after 35 years of service to the city. Chief Dave DeMarco named Mike Calvert as the new assistant chief. Calvert has served with BATTALION BATTALION BATTALION BATTALION ASST FIRE ASST FIRE CHIEF CHIEF CHIEF CHIEF the Everett Fire Department in a variety of roles since MARSHAL MARSHAL A SHIFT B SHIFT C SHIFT D SHIFT joining in 2001, most recently as a captain. “We are lucky to have him Chief Calvert is a Cascade High School graduate and a life- MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL as part of our department. He INSPECTORS INSPECTORS SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE long Everett resident. He has a fire science associate degree OFFICER OFFICER OFFICER OFFICER from Everett Community College and a Bachelor of Science brings a wealth of knowledge, degree in cellular and molecular biology from the University skills, experience and leadership FIRE PERSONNEL CAPTAINS CAPTAINS CAPTAINS CAPTAINS of Washington, which led him to a 13-year career in the Chief 1 local biotech industry prior to becoming a firefighter/EMT expertise to the table, which Assistant Chiefs 3 with the department. Division Chiefs 7 PARAMEDICS PARAMEDICS PARAMEDICS PARAMEDICS compliments the command staff Battalion Chiefs 4 Calvert recently completed the Executive Fire Officer team, the department, and the Captains 32 Program, an intensive four-year program at the National Medical Service Officers 4 DRIVERS DRIVERS DRIVERS DRIVERS Fire Academy. Calvert has served as a board member for city as a whole.” Paramedics 28 the Snohomish County Red Cross and the Everett Fire Drivers 36 Firefighters 48 Fighters Association. — Chief Dave DeMarco FIREFIGHTERS FIREFIGHTERS FIREFIGHTERS FIREFIGHTERS Asst Fire Marshals 2 Inspectors 4 Civilian staff 11 As of Dec. 31, 2019 38 EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 39 PROMOTIONS 15 PERSONNEL Administration/Fire Marshal’s Office

NEW HIRES 13 Captains

Assistant Chief of Operations Mike Calvert Assistant Fire Marshal Bill Armstrong

Captain Jason Brock

Recruit class 2019-1 Recruit class 2019-2 and 2019-3 Fire Inspector Mike Wisler FROM LEFT: Chaz Langford, Adam Nicols, BACK FROM LEFT: Will Powers, JJ Jones, Ilya Grishchenko, Mike Richard Kresser, Mike Erickson Dove. FRONT: T.J. Holert, Becca Benoit, Mayor Cassie Franklin, Chief Dave DeMarco

Emergency Medical Services Not pictured: Amanda Hanson, Alex Gutierrez, Nicole Slusser (accounting technician) Captain Andy Denzel Captain Chris Carter

RETIRED 9 Drivers

Medical Service Officer Assistant Chief Captain Driver Assistant Chief Paramedic Eric Baker of Training Brian Campbell Mike Conrad of Operations Chuck Hallas Paramedic Jakob Lundy Driver Ric Cade 29 years 26 years Jeff Edmonds 36 years DJ Neyens 28 years 31 years Driver Nick Askew 29 YEARS AVERAGE LENGTH OF SERVICE FOR 2019 RETIREES Driver Assistant Chief Firefighter Driver Driver Paramedic Jake Olin Tim Key Craig Koznek Oden Olson Phil Smithson Taylor Cannon 23 years 29 years 29 years 26 years Paramedic Mark Farrar Driver Driver Jeff Noto Brent Weir

40 EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 41 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Revenue The Everett Fire Department has two separate budgets: the general fire budget, which are allocated funds from the City of Everett’s general fund, and the EMS department budget, which receives revenue from the EMS levy, transport fees, and contracts for services.

Contract for services 0.6% *GEMT REIMBURSEMENT $247,550 Washington Ground Emergency Medical Other Transport (GEMT) reimbursement dollars Transport fees 0.1% are distributed by the Centers for Medicare & 4.8% $27,468 Medicaid Services to reimburse public fire and $1,956,251 EMS agencies for the actual cost of transporting their patients to the hospital. The reimbursement GEMT rate per transport is calculated annually and is reimbursement* based on the total systemic cost of delivering 15.6% General fund emergency medical services in Everett. $6,409,073 allocation 56.5% Washington State became eligible for these $23,150,880 reimbursements in 2016; 2019 is the first year EMS levy of actual receipt of funds and reported figures 22.4% represent all three years of reimbursements. $9,191,389 As a federal program with an uncertain future, these dollars are used to fund capital projects and replacements for the EMS system, and to Total extend the life of the EMS fund balance, which $40,982,611 represents a direct savings to taxpayers.

Expenses L ABOR MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS Labor makes up 90% of the department’s total The department allocates its maintenance and operations budget to four expenses and it is comprised of three major categories: general categories: general operations which includes administration and salaries, overtime, and benefits & personal protection suppression activities, fire prevention and emergency management which equipment (PPE) such as bunker gear and self- includes the Fire Marshal’s Office and public outreach resources, training, contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). and apparatus & facilities which includes fleet and building maintenance.

Training Fire prevention Benefits & PPE & emergency 24% 5% management $7,598,574 $203,269 4% $134,100

Total Total $31,219,118 $3,709,893

Apparatus Overtime Salaries & wages & facilities General operations 7% 69% 15% 76% $2,163,677 $21,456,867 $549,393 $2,823,131

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