Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors February 25, 2019 8:30 a.m.
* Requires Board Action
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
1. Minutes of the December 10, 2018 Regular Meeting and January 23, 2019 Work Session * 2. 2018 Fourth Quarter and Year-end Financial Statement and Revenue Report * 3. Resolution Supporting City of Fort Collins KFCG Ballot Measure * Resolution 2019 - 01 * 4. Fire Impact Fee Update 5. 9/11 Memorial Update 6. Colorado State Fire Chiefs Update 7. Legislative Update 8. PFA Agenda Review 9. Administrative Business * Designate Placement Notices * Audit Update Work Session Topic Ideas for March 2019 10. 2018 Fourth Quarter Activity Reports 11. Other Business Mike Gavin Retirement Celebration – Monday, March 4 Joint Dinner with City Council – Tuesday, May 14
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Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Agenda Item
Date: February 25, 2019 From: Tom DeMint Item: #1 – Minutes of the December 10, 2018 Regular Meeting and the January 23, 2019 Work Session* Recommendation: That the Board Approve the Minutes of the December 10, 2018 Regular Meeting and the January 23, 2019 Work Session * Attachments: • December 10, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes • January 23, 2019 Work Session Minutes
The minutes from the December 10, 2018 Regular Meeting and the January 23, 2019 Work Session are attached.
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POUDRE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING December 10, 2018
The Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors met at 102 Remington, Fort Collins, CO, at 8:30 a.m., December 10, 2018. Present were Board members Ron Anthony, James Gentry, Mike DiTullio, Landon Hoover and Dave Pusey. Also present were Fire Chief Tom DeMint, District Business Manager Bev McBride and Recording Secretary Shawn Williams.
Ron Anthony called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
1. Minutes of the October 22, 2018 Regular Meeting and November 19, 2018 Work Session. James Gentry made a motion to approve the Minutes of the October 22, 2018, Regular Meeting and the November 19, 2018 Work Session. Dave Pusey seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
2. KFCG Update and Feedback Tom DeMint introduced Ginny Sawyer, Policy and Project Manager in the City of Fort Collins City Manager’s Office, who gave a PowerPoint Presentation on Keep Fort Collins Great 2020 Sunset.
The Board directed staff to prepare a letter of support to the City of Fort Collins City Council to seek renewal of Keep Fort Collins Great funding in order to keep the current level of funding to PFA as set in the IGA, some of which has been derived through KFCG. Ron Anthony also asked Dave Pusey and Mike DiTullio to convey the Board’s request for this letter and support to the Authority Board.
3. Amend 2018 Budget Bev McBride provided an amended 2018 Budget. The budget needs to be amended to reflect the audited beginning fund balance and to show the changes in revenue and expenditure lines. Bev advised the cost of the recent election was not available yet and she would send those costs via email to the Board when she gets them.
Mike DiTullio made a motion to approve the Amended 2018 General Operating Budget and Corresponding Resolution 2018-05 amending the 2018 General Operating Budget. Dave Pusey seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
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4. Adopt 2019 Budget 2019 General Operating Budget and Resolutions 2018-06 and 2018-07 2019 Volunteer Firefighters Pension Fund Budget Bev McBride reviewed the proposed 2019 Budget with the Board. The 2019 Budget was originally presented at the September 24, 2018 Board meeting. The final budget is similar to the budget presented in September.
Dave Pusey made a motion to adopt the 2019 General Operating Budget and Corresponding Resolution 2018-06 to Adopt/Appropriate the 2019 Budget, Resolution 2018-07 to Set the Mill Levies for the General Operating Budget, and to approve the 2019 Volunteer Firefighters Pension Fund Budget. Landon Hoover seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
5. COLOTRUST Resolution 2018-08 Discussion was held regarding diversifying funds by moving $300,000 to COLOTRUST. Dave Pusey stated he recommends using the COLOTRUST Prime which is the most conservative. Mike DiTullio stated he too felt it was good to diversify and stay liquid.
Dave Pusey made a motion to approve opening an account with COLOTRUST Prime by transferring up to $300,000 and Resolution 2018-08. Mike DiTullio seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
6. PFA 2019 Budget Review Ann Turnquist reviewed the PFA 2019 Budget to be presented to the PFA Board at their December 11th meeting and provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
7. Consolidation Discussion Tom DeMint stated the last District Board meeting closed out with Tom requesting direction to staff from the Board regarding a study of possible fire district consolidation between the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District and the Wellington Fire Protection District. Tom stated the talks would include consolidating emergency response, combining employees, and the advantages and disadvantages to each district. Tom stated information would also be sought regarding how much of the Wellington Fire Protection District is taxed for agriculture and how much is taxed for business, and how that would benefit the Poudre Fire Authority.
The Board directed Tom DeMint to have more formal discussions and come back to the Board for further guidance.
8. 2018 International Fire Code Adoption Resolution 2018-09 Bob Poncelow reviewed the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) Adoption with the Board. Bob stated if the Board approves the recommended adoption, it will go to the Larimer and Weld County Commissioners for final ratification.
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Bob Poncelow noted there were significant changes that include new provisions for mobile food vendors, mobile fueling services, energy systems, higher education laboratories, plant processing and extraction, and indoor trade shows and exhibitions. Bob stated there is also a big change in the provision for existing buildings that would require fire suppression when occupant loads exceed 100 and assemblies that serve alcohol and a new provision to require retroactive installation of a fire suppression system when an existing assembly that serves alcohol has an occupant load in excess of 299 people. The one significant local amendment addresses access to buildings under construction. The committee felt strongly that when construction height exceeds one story or 20 feet, that at least one stairway will be provided. The IFC requires an access stair to upper floors when construction height exceeds 40 feet.
James Gentry made a motion to Approve and Adopt the 2018 International Fire Code with amendments and Corresponding Resolution 2018-09. Dave Pusey seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
9. PFA Agenda Review Tom DeMint reviewed the PFA Agenda Review. Tom gave “special thanks” to Ryan McLean and Sean Jones for amending the RFP process.
10. Administrative Business 2019 PVFPD Board Meeting Dates Dave Pusey made a motion to approve the 2019 PVFPD Board Meeting Dates. James Gentry seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
Auditor Engagement Letter Dave Pusey made a motion to approve the Auditor Engagement Letter. James Gentry seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
Fire Impact Fees Landon Hoover advised the nexus study on Fire Impact Fees would be out next month. Dave Pusey requested staff make this study available on the usual forms of social media. Dave also suggested the fire impact fees be placed on the January work session agenda.
Strategic Plan Update No comments.
Director Compensation Bev McBride and Tom DeMint thanked the Board for their continued support and dedication to the citizens of the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District.
January 23, 2019 Work Session Two items of interest for Board discussion at the January Work Session are the Fire Impact Fees and meeting with developers and home builders and additional discussion on the City of Fort Collins Keep Fort Collins Great renewal efforts.
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40 Under Forty-BizWest Article Tom DeMint gave congratulations to Michael Durkin for his recognition in the BizWest business journal.
11. Other No discussion.
12. Chief’s Performance Review Possible Executive Session to Consider Personnel Matters Dave Pusey made a motion that the Board go into executive session pursuant to Section 24-6-402(4)(f) of the Colorado Revised Statutes to Consider Personnel Matters. Landon Hoover seconded the motion and the Board entered into executive session at 11:00 a.m.
The Board returned to the regular meeting at 11:45 a.m. and the meeting was adjourned.
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POUDRE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORK SESSION January 23, 2019
The Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors met at 102 Remington, Fort Collins, CO, at 8:30 a.m., January 23, 2019. Present were Board members Ron Anthony, James Gentry, Mike DiTullio, Landon Hoover and Dave Pusey. Also present were Fire Chief Tom DeMint, District Business Manager Bev McBride and Recording Secretary Shawn Williams.
Ron Anthony called the work session to order at 8:30 a.m.
1. Fire Impact Fee Update and Meeting Schedule Ann Turnquist provided an update to the Board on the proposed Fire Impact Fee and meeting schedule.
Landon Hoover provided feedback he had received from his peers regarding the proposed fees. Landon stated some contractors were concerned about collecting fees now but not before and asked how did PVFPD/PFA get along without fees in the past. Landon stated there was more positive feedback for a flat fee. Landon stated capital expansion fees are not just about the fire calls but also about medical calls. Ann Turnquist stated this was good feedback, and the more people there are, the more calls there are. Ann stated fees are very much about service as opposed to fire calls.
Ron Anthony stated Landon Hoover has good experience as a contractor but is more limited as a new board member and asked if Landon could encourage interested parties to also contact other Board members with their comments and concerns. Ann Turnquist agreed Landon is in a unique position. Ann stated the State of Colorado did not allow fees before and that is why fees were not previously collected. Tom DeMint stated the money previously taken out of operations would allow PFA to build capital if fees were assessed.
Ann Turnquist stated the City of Fort Collins may look at the District assessing fees as a matter of fairness. Fees have been assessed in the City for many years but the District could not assess fees until the recent legislation. Ann stated City representatives may say the District needs to assess fees now that they are allowed to. Ron Anthony said it directly relates to the level of service and how PFA can continue to pay for the increasing need for services. 8
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Landon Hoover stated the Home Builders Association members would be most likely to show up for the meeting. Ann Turnquist stated they had not been included in the invitation but she would see that they were invited.
Dave Pusey stated the Duncan study was a little dated but overall credible. Dave suggested the study include Poudre Fire Authority borrowed money for the construction of Station 4 and also that the burn building costs need to be removed due to cost saving efforts. Ann Turnquist agreed it would be worth updating the study.
Dave Pusey asked if enough outreach had been done. Ann Turnquist stated the State law is vague. Attorney Bob Cole will be consulted to see what should be done and if he feels the meeting with the developers/home builders meets the intent of the law.
2. Keep Fort Collins Great Renewal Update Tom DeMint updated the Board on the Keep Fort Collins Great renewal. Tom DeMint stated the Intergovernmental Agreement between the PVFPD and the City forming the PFA contains language that has the formula for PFA funding built in. Tom advised the Fort Collins City Council is leaning heavily toward a .85% tax. PFA Board member, Gerry Horak, has made it clear the formula had to be included in the ballot language at 11% of the .85% amount.
Ron Anthony stated he would like to hear from Attorney Bob Cole on what the potential impact for the future will be. Dave Pusey stated PFA staff should contact Bob Cole now before the ballot language is decided on. Ann Turnquist agreed and said the established ballot language will happen quickly.
3. PFA Long-Range Financial Plan Ann Turnquist provided a PowerPoint presentation on the PFA Long-Range Financial Plan.
Dave Pusey stated at the Authority Board meeting (the Poudre Fire Authority Board met on January 22), Darin Atteberry and Mike DiTullio brought up a risk assessment such as is done by Platte River Power Authority. At the PFA Board meeting Gerry Horak asked staff to obtain a copy of what Platte River Power Authority is doing.
4. Legislative Review Tom DeMint provided the legislative review. Tom said the bills were recently introduced so no action is reported at this time.
5. PFA Agenda Review Tom DeMint stated he was very proud of Division Chief Ryan McLean and Battalion Chief Brandon Garcia on the PFA Training Division being reaccredited by the Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board.
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Tom advised the PFA Board went into executive session to discuss his annual compensation. The PFA Board approved a pay raise of 3.25% of total compensation for the Fire Chief.
6. Administrative Business Social Meeting Between PVFPD and Fort Collins City Council Tom DeMint stated he is working on a social meeting between the District Board and Fort Collins City Council. Tom stated they are looking at meeting on a Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. before a regularly scheduled council meeting.
Ann Turnquist stated the PFA Annual Report will be presented to the Fort Collins City Council on May 14, 2019. Ann stated this may be a good time for the District Board to meet with the Fort Collins City Council. Board members liked this proposal.
November 2018 Public Safety Update Tom DeMint highlighted several items in the Public Safety Update.
7. Other Tom DeMint invited the Board members to the PFA Awards Ceremony on February 1, 2019.
Dave Pusey asked Jason Mantas, President of Local 1945, what the Union position was on the Keep Fort Collins Great renewal. Jason stated the Union supported the renewal and noted that it is important for the Union to maintain its credibility with the citizens, that funding is tied to the fire service, and it will help to carry the message if the tax can be directly tied to fire positions.
The work session concluded at 10:05 a.m.
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Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Agenda Item
Date: February 25, 2019 From: Tom DeMint and Bev McBride
Item: #2 – 2018 Fourth Quarter and Year-end Financial Statement and Revenue Report * Recommendation: Item for Information Attachments: • 2018 Fourth Quarter Financial Statement • 2018 Year-end Financial Statement • 2018 Revenue Report
The District remains in good financial shape. The 2018 Fourth Quarter General Operating Financial Fund Statement shows normal income and expenses. The District received another payment from COLOTRUST on behalf of Lehman Brothers Holdings. Other revenue was from typical sources including Larimer and Weld County, interest from FirstBank of Northern Colorado and TIF money from the Timnath Development Authority. During the fourth quarter, expenses for the District included payments to the auditor, attorney, Director compensation, Fire and Police Pension Association for the Volunteer Firefighter Pension Fund, and the coordinated election costs paid to the counties.
The January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 General Operating Fund Financial Statement is a compilation of the quarterly statements that the Board received throughout the year. It shows a complete review of the 2018 financial year.
The revenue report shows the District’s income for the year was slightly higher than what was budgeted.
Board Member Dave Pusey met with Bev McBride to review the fourth quarter financial report and also the year-end reports.
The District ended 2018 in good standing. Per the Amended and Restated 2014 Intergovernmental Agreement establishing the Poudre Fire Authority, the District contributed the property tax received minus administrative expenses to Poudre Fire Authority for O&M ongoing costs. This is in return for services to the District residents to receive fire suppression, fire prevention, medical, and emergency service response.
11 Poudre Valley Fire Protection District General Operating Fund Financial Statement October 1, 2018 thru December 31, 2018
Balance on Hand October 1, 2018 $2,107,856.14
Income: Larimer County $240,347.38 Weld County $2,734.58 Total County Funds $243,081.96
Interest Income: Bank of Colorado $0.00 FirstBank of Northern Colorado $5,779.17 Total Interest $5,779.17
Other Income: ColoTrust Wire Transfer - Lehman Bros $343.42 TIF from Timnath Development Authority $3,421.00 Total Other Income $3,764.42
Total Income, 4th Quarter $252,625.55
Balance Before Expenses $2,360,481.69
Expenses: Collection Fees: Larimer County $2,116.16 Weld County $17.37 Total Collection Fees $2,133.53
Contributions: Poudre Fire Authority - 4th quarter $1,671,550.00 Poudre Fire Authority - Capital Total Contributions $1,671,550.00
Other Expenses: Anton Collins and Mitchell (Auditor) $1,522.36 Collins, Cockrel, & Cole $4,576.00 Dave Pusey - 2018 meeting compensation $1,477.60 Mike DiTullio - 2018 meeting compensation $1,477.60 Ed Rupert - 2018 meeting compensation $461.75 Ron Anthony - 2018 meeting compensation $1,108.20 James Gentry - 2018 meeting compensation $1,292.90 Landon Hoover- 2018 meeting compensation $461.75 Fire & Police Pension Association - Vol FF Fund $2,305.00 Weld County Clerk & Recorder - Election Cost $388.75 Larimer County Clerk & Recorder - Election Cost $56,797.20 Wire Transfer Charge - Lehman Brothers and Timnath TIF $10.00 Total Other Expenses $71,879.11
Total Expenses, 4th Quarter $1,745,562.64
Balance on Hand December 31, 2018 $614,919.05
Proof: Bank of Colorado $0.00 Account Closed 02-27-2018 FirstBank of Northern Colorado $614,919.05 Balance on Hand December 31, 2018 $614,919.05 12 Poudre Valley Fire Protection District General Operating Fund Financial Statement January 1, 2018 thru December 31, 2018
Balance on Hand January 1, 2018 $623,196.72
Income: Larimer County $6,085,025.30 Weld County $71,015.81 Total County Funds $6,156,041.11
Interest Income: Bank of Colorado $0.01 FirstBank of Northern Colorado $16,761.33 Total Interest Income $16,761.34
Other Income: COLO TRUST - Lehman Bros $1,188.75 LarCo Impact Assistance Tax Distribution $485.58 City of Thornton $6,083.65 TIF from Timnath Development Authority $705,342.00 Total Other Income $713,099.98 Total Income $6,885,902.43 Balance Before Expenses $7,509,099.15
Expenses: Collection Fees: Larimer County $111,001.69 Weld County $1,000.02 Total Collection Fees $112,001.71
Contributions: Poudre Fire Authority $6,686,200.00 Poudre Fire Authority - Capital $0.00 Total Contributions $6,686,200.00
Other Expenses: Collins, Cockrel & Cole $21,973.00 US Treasury (IRS) $902.70 Special District Association - 2018 dues $1,237.50 Banking Expenses - wire transfers $30.00 NCCG (Greeley Tribune) $51.04 Fort Collins Coloradoan $56.04 SDA Training and Conference $210.00 ACM - 2017 Financial Audit $5,747.36 Meeting Compensation - Board of Directors $6,279.80 Fire & Police Pension Assoc - Vol FF Fund $2,305.00 Weld County Clerk & Recorder - Election Cost $388.75 Larimer County Clerk & Recorder - Election Cost $56,797.20 Total Other Expenses $95,978.39 Total Expenses $6,894,180.10 Balance on Hand December 31, 2018 $614,919.05
Proof: Bank of Colorado $0.00 Account Closed 02-27-2018 FirstBank of Northern Colorado $614,919.05 Balance on Hand December 31, 2018 $614,919.05 Poudre Valley Fire Protection District 13 Revenue Report 12/31/2018 January February March April May June July August September October November December Total 2015 Monthly Income 32,998.49 136,256.48 1,143,724.36 538,405.84 1,028,865.55 475,059.64 929,048.88 102,971.22 61,359.26 50,927.29 72,562.31 469,545.27 $5,041,724.59 2015 Budgeted Income, % Received/M 0.66% 2.73% 22.95% 10.81% 20.65% 9.53% 18.65% 2.07% 1.23% 1.02% 1.46% 9.42% 101.19% less Collection Fees Received YTD 32,998.49 169,254.97 1,312,979.33 1,851,385.17 2,880,250.72 3,355,310.36 4,284,359.24 4,387,330.46 4,448,689.72 4,499,617.01 4,572,179.32 5,041,724.59 $5,041,724.59 and Lease Payment % Received of 0.66% 3.40% 26.35% 37.16% 57.81% 67.34% 85.99% 88.05% 89.29% 90.31% 91.76% 101.19% 101.19% $4,982,556 Original Budget 2016 Monthly Income 40,198.10 150,024.00 1,438,822.55 2,085,710.31 1,147,516.14 621,124.64 1,302,581.43 101,377.64 98,393.96 52,738.52 59,309.85 72,270.32 $7,170,067.46 % Received/M 0.56% 2.11% 20.20% 29.29% 16.11% 8.72% 18.29% 1.42% 1.38% 0.74% 0.83% 1.01% 100.68% 2016 Budgeted Income less Collection Fees, and Received YTD 40,198.10 190,222.10 1,629,044.65 3,714,754.96 4,862,271.10 5,483,395.74 6,785,977.17 6,887,354.81 6,985,748.77 7,038,487.29 7,097,797.14 7,170,067.46 $7,170,067.46 Lease Payment % Received of $7,121,877 0.56% 2.67% 22.87% 52.16% 68.27% 76.99% 95.28% 96.71% 98.09% 98.83% 99.66% 100.68% 100.68% Original Budget 2017 Larimer Co 35,223.03 214,544.70 1,444,145.72 338,829.51 1,139,808.69 656,761.64 1,050,995.76 104,483.15 86,345.22 69,071.56 67,322.98 84,492.44 $5,292,024.40 Property Tax 34.12 195,307.96 1,601,329.46 322,405.20 1,199,124.38 691,157.22 1,122,743.06 69,853.22 39,762.15 20,324.61 13,312.84 43,305.20 $5,318,659.42 Ownership Tax 35,188.91 33,268.98 39,915.25 30,634.69 50,774.89 41,752.75 42,844.55 35,822.25 48,563.68 47,835.77 54,866.15 39,541.59 $501,009.46 Interest 0.00 -74.60 -2.42 32.28 51.49 523.51 873.60 1,889.53 1,359.69 1,021.61 700.53 2,981.22 $9,356.44 Timnath TIF 0.00 -13,957.64 -197,096.57 -14,242.66 -110,142.07 -76,671.84 -115,465.45 -3,081.85 -3,340.30 -110.43 -1,556.54 -1,335.57 ($537,000.92) Weld Co 300.65 1,095.10 26,412.28 1,258.83 9,044.35 6,869.88 18,403.77 1,444.63 1,596.80 511.32 1,437.16 419.33 68,794.10 Property Tax 0.00 751.98 26,103.77 810.26 8,695.86 6,456.75 17,927.57 1,004.73 1,058.72 17.52 855.18 0.00 $63,682.34 Ownership Tax 300.65 343.12 -33.25 448.57 348.49 409.12 471.87 411.50 494.87 493.09 529.84 419.33 $4,637.20 Interest 0.00 0.00 341.76 0.00 0.00 4.01 4.33 28.40 43.21 0.71 52.14 0.00 $474.56 1stBank of N. CO 1.85 5.56 51.48 59.24 69.86 72.68 122.46 306.13 286.42 316.10 296.40 0.00 $1,588.18 Bank of Colorado 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 $0.12 Timnath TIF 0.00 0.00 206,591.00 14,033.00 0.00 108,630.00 188,372.00 2,818.00 3,443.00 0.00 0.00 2,915.00 $526,802.00 Thornton 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,312.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 $5,312.69 Miscellaneous 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 566.34 0.00 0.00 427.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 379.23 $1,373.20 Monthly Income 35,525.54 215,645.37 1,677,200.49 354,180.59 1,149,489.25 772,334.21 1,257,894.00 114,792.24 91,671.45 69,898.99 69,056.55 88,206.01 $5,895,894.69 2017 Budgeted Income (amended) % Received/M 0.60% 3.66% 28.47% 6.01% 19.52% 13.11% 21.36% 1.95% 1.56% 1.19% 1.17% 1.50% 100.10% less Collection Fees, and Received YTD 35,525.54 251,170.91 1,928,371.40 2,282,551.99 3,432,041.24 4,204,375.45 5,462,269.45 5,577,061.69 5,668,733.14 5,738,632.13 5,807,688.68 5,895,894.69 $5,895,894.69 Lease Payment % Received of $5,890,248 0.60% 4.26% 32.74% 38.75% 58.27% 71.38% 92.73% 94.68% 96.24% 97.43% 98.60% 100.10% 100.10% Original Budget
2018 Larimer Co 38,220.17 472,432.32 1,653,225.69 337,650.75 1,307,203.40 402,259.28 1,290,161.38 139,851.76 94,787.64 69,905.34 69,884.75 98,441.13 $5,974,023.61 Property Tax -0.02 492,600.94 1,830,726.88 343,449.16 1,424,881.88 404,421.77 1,418,420.71 87,509.33 42,993.11 33,873.46 12,793.08 54,176.08 $6,145,846.38 Ownership Tax 38,219.53 43,774.67 41,619.71 42,718.73 40,607.35 45,286.33 44,164.60 52,839.30 51,914.17 34,440.59 56,684.65 43,520.04 $535,789.67 Interest 0.66 304.67 -5.90 55.74 154.91 504.13 530.85 2,165.14 1,536.17 1,642.90 725.30 3,660.10 $11,274.67 Timnath TIF 0.00 -64,247.96 -219,115.00 -48,572.88 -158,440.74 -47,952.95 -172,954.78 -2,662.01 -1,655.81 -51.61 -318.28 -2,915.09 ($718,887.11) Weld Co 354.66 3,102.58 23,097.44 2,463.07 8,166.22 5,292.85 23,755.25 1,066.51 -56.91 757.56 1,582.54 377.11 69,958.88 Property Tax 0.00 2,755.23 22,850.52 2,108.15 7,850.07 4,888.43 23,377.24 667.32 -53.12 16.07 1,059.76 0.00 $65,519.67 Ownership Tax 354.66 347.35 246.92 354.92 316.15 404.31 30.70 399.19 0.00 740.67 458.17 377.11 $4,030.15 Interest 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.11 347.31 0.00 -3.79 0.82 64.61 0.00 $409.06 1stBank of N. CO 214.18 190.39 271.83 1,202.93 1,862.64 1,734.53 1,927.02 1,868.85 1,689.79 2,133.66 1,959.89 1,685.62 $16,741.33 Bank of Colorado 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 $0.01 Timnath TIF 0.00 57,336.00 219,773.00 51,675.00 148,252.00 41,135.00 179,123.00 2,935.00 1,692.00 73.00 0.00 3,348.00 $705,342.00 Thornton 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,083.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 $6,083.65 Miscellaneous 510.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 800.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 333.42 0.00 0.00 $1,644.33 Monthly Income 39,299.74 533,061.29 1,896,367.96 392,991.75 1,465,484.26 457,305.50 1,494,966.65 145,722.12 98,112.52 73,202.98 73,427.18 103,851.86 $6,773,793.81 2018 Budgeted Income % Received/M 0.58% 7.91% 28.13% 5.83% 21.74% 6.78% 22.18% 2.16% 1.46% 1.09% 1.09% 1.54% 100.49% less Received YTD 39,299.74 572,361.03 2,468,728.99 2,861,720.74 4,327,205.00 4,784,510.50 6,279,477.15 6,425,199.27 6,523,311.79 6,596,514.77 6,669,941.95 6,773,793.81 $6,773,793.81 Collection Fees. % Received of $6,740,531 0.58% 8.49% 36.63% 42.46% 64.20% 70.98% 93.16% 95.32% 96.78% 97.86% 98.95% 100.49% 100.49% Original Budget 14
Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Agenda Item
Date: February 25, 2019 From: Tom DeMint and Ann Turnquist
Item: #3 – Resolution Supporting City of Fort Collins KFCG Ballot Measure * Recommendation: That the Board Approve Resolution 2019 – 01 * Attachments: • Resolution 2019 – 01, a Resolution Supporting the City of Fort Collins Ballot Measure to Continue the Voter Approved Sales and Use Tax to Fund Fire and Emergency Services
At the District Board’s January 23 work session, members discussed the proposed ballot language to be presented to City of Fort Collins voters for the renewal of the 0.85% Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) sales and use tax. The District Board had previously provided feedback to City Council on the critical role that KFCG funding has in PFA’s revenues.
On February 12, City Council finalized the ballot language for renewing the KFCG tax for the April 2, 2019 municipal election. The language includes the following provisions:
A 0.6% sales and use tax would be renewed in perpetuity, without specific dedication to any services, except for meeting the City’s commitment to funding PFA through the Revenue Allocation Formula included in the current PFA Intergovernmental Agreement.
A 0.25% sales and use tax would be renewed for a period of 10 years, for governmental services, but without specific dedication. City Council will determine the uses of these funds.
The provisions for funding PFA includes the following language:
“…15.6% of these revenues shall be used to fund the fire protection and emergency services being provided by the Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) under the City’s existing agreement with the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District (District), or in such other amount as the City and District may agree, but absent an agreement between them for PFA’s services, these revenues may be used as determined by City Council.”
The commitment of 15.6% of the 0.6% tax is the same revenue to PFA as would be allocated from the 11% of the 0.85% KFCG sales and use tax.
The additional language about the existing agreement between the City and the District is included to allow for any future changes to the governance structure of PFA under any revised Intergovernmental
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Agreement (IGA) so that the City would not need to return to voters in the future to allow it to spend these revenues on fire service under some other service model. It also anticipates what would happen if there were no consolidated service between the City and the District, allowing the City to spend the money as it determines is appropriate. Staff believes that this ballot language both makes the District and PFA whole and meets the funding commitments that are included in the current IGA Revenue Allocation Formula. It also provides the City with the flexibility it needs to continue to control its revenue stream in the future if governance changes alter the future provision of fire service within its jurisdiction.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019 – 01
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS BALLOT MEASURE TO CONTINUE THE VOTER APPROVED SALES AND USE TAX TO FUND FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District (District) is a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado and a duly organized and existing special district pursuant to Title 32, Article 1, C.R.S.; and
WHEREAS, the District is part of a partnership with the City of Fort Collins (City) to provide fire, rescue and other emergency services through the Poudre Fire Authority; and
WHEREAS, since 1982 the Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) has provided such services to the communities of Fort Collins, Timnath, LaPorte, Bellvue, Horsetooth, and Redstone Canyon through an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA, Amended and Restated 2014) and in accordance with the provisions of Section 29-1-203(4), CRS as a Fire Authority; and
WHEREAS, as a provision of the IGA, the District and the City have agreed to a specific Revenue Allocation Formula (RAF) for the funding of fire and emergency services within PFA’s entire jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, a key piece of this revenue is the funding provided to the City from a voter approved sales and use tax known as “Keep Fort Collins Great” (KFCG); and
WHEREAS, the amount of the current KFCG tax is 0.85% of sales and use tax, with 11% of the total revenue earmarked to fire protection; and
WHEREAS, the KFCG tax is set to expire on December 31, 2020, unless it is renewed by the voters of the City; and
WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Directors has determined that this funding source has proven to be an essential part of the funding of the partnership between the City and the District to provide fire and emergency services within the PFA jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the District has provided feedback to the City Council of Fort Collins as it has considered the method it wishes to employ to renew the voter approved sales and use tax; and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2019, City Council approved a ballot measure to submit such renewal to the voters on the City’s April 2, 2019, Regular Municipal Election ballot; and
WHEREAS, the language of the ballot measure includes the following provisions to ensure that the City and the District continue to meet their commitments to each other for funding through the Intergovernmental Agreement forming the PFA:
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“…The remaining tax rate of .60% shall not expire and its revenues shall be used to help sustain public safety service levels, to fund municipal operations and maintenance, and for any other public purposes, except 15.6% of these revenues shall be used to fund the fire protection and emergency services being provided by the Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) under the City’s existing agreement with the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District (District), or in such other amount as the City and District may agree, but absent an agreement between them for PFA’s services, these revenues may be used as determined by City Council.”
WHEREAS, the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act expressly authorizes the District to adopt and distribute in normal fashion a Resolution regarding any ballot issue of import to the District;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Directors of the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District as follows:
1. The Board hereby expresses its strongest possible support for Ballot Measure #1of the City of Fort Collins, appearing on the April 2, 2019 Regular Municipal Election
2. The Board further confirms that adequate and appropriately shared funding for emergency response services is essential to fire protection and emergency services, and to provide for the safety of PFA firefighters and the health and safety of all current and future residents and visitors of the PFA jurisdiction.
3. The Board urges electors of the City of Fort Collins to VOTE YES on the City of Fort Collins Ballot Issue #1 at the April 2, 2019 election.
ADOPTED this 25th day of February, 2019.
POUDRE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
By Ron Anthony, Chair
Attest:
Dave Pusey, Secretary
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Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Agenda Item
Date: February 25, 2019 From: Tom DeMint and Ann Turnquist
Item: #4 – Fire Impact Fee Update Recommendation: Item for Information and Discussion Attachments: ∙ None
On January 31, 2019, PFA staff offered local builders and developers the opportunity to learn more about the District’s proposed capital expansion fee for fire facilities. One builder from Journey Homes, plus PVFPD Board Member Hoover (a local builder) met at Station 8 with staff and Board Member Pusey to review the nexus study and the proposed fee levels. Staff received no other feedback from other builders.
Key takeaway points from the January meeting included the following: Based on current development plans going through the development process in Timnath, smaller single family units are becoming more popular, rather than the large single-family units that have been constructed in the recent past. The concept of an impact fee is not unusual, and did not seem to present great concern. A discussion about a flat rate per single-family unit, rather than the graduated or tiered approach was held. Both approaches have merit, including the benefits of lower fees for smaller units because of tight profit and cost margins. The simplicity of a flat rate was also seen as beneficial and negligibly different in the most commonly projected building of 1,200 to 1,700 square foot units ($587 vs. $558). The timing of implementation is a concern for any builder so that the cost can be included in future contracts. Time frames of 90 to 180 days were discussed and staff expressed understanding of the need to inform anyone potentially impacted in a timely manner.
OTHER INFORMATION
PFA staff previously met with Larimer County about implementation of the proposed fee. Larimer County’s planning department is likely to be able to implement the fee on Larimer County building permits within approximately 90 days of Board approval. They also expressed a preference for the simplicity of a flat per single-family unit fee.
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STAFF DIRECTION SOUGHT:
1. Fee Structure: The question of how to structure the proposed fee is a key issue in developing the legislative action needed to implement the fee. Two options were presented in the Duncan Study: A flat rate per single family dwelling unit vs. a tiered rate based on size of single family dwelling unit. Based on the limited feedback and the interests of Larimer County in simplifying the administration of the fee, staff believes that the flat rate for single family units is the simplest and most straight-forward approach to the fee. Staff seeks direction from the Board on how to prepare the enabling legislation in terms of the rate structure. 2. Implementation Timing: Staff understands the concern of builders and potential homebuyers in having appropriate advanced notice of the implementation of a new fee. Staff believes that an implementation date six months after Board adoption of the fee would allow implementation time as well as communication time with builders and developers. Staff seeks direction from the Board on how to prepare the enabling legislation in terms of the implementation timeline.
With the Board’s direction on the fee structure, staff would work with the consultant from Duncan and Associates on matching the nexus study to the preferred fee structure and finalizing the report that is currently in a draft form. This would also include updating information contained within the study. Staff would also ask Bob Cole to draft the final legislative action for the Board to consider at the next Board meeting.
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Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Agenda Item
Date: February 25, 2019 From: Tom DeMint Item: #5 – 9/11 Memorial Update Recommendation: Item for Information Attachments: • None
The efforts to build a 9/11 Memorial that includes a piece of steel from the World Trade Center continues to move forward and has recently gained momentum. The new City Give Program at the City of Fort Collins, under the direction of Nina Bodenhamer, is leading the fundraising and coordination of the project. Currently $80,000 has been donated to the project, which has an estimated cost of over $600,000. Local benefactors, including contractors and subcontractors, have committed to building the project “in kind.” Additionally, staff is in discussions with another possible benefactor that will potentially make a significant donation while tying the memorial to anti-terrorism awareness and training.
In 2016 PFA received a twisted I-Beam that was once part of the World Trade Center on behalf of the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund. The donation and the journey of the steel from New York to Fort Collins was documented and followed by social media as well as traditional media. The steel still resides on a trailer at Station 4, as it was for the journey from New York. Occasionally, the steel is taken to memorial events where what it represents is significant and reverent.
A committee of volunteers from the PFA, City Parks Department, and the community worked together to help determine a design and placement of the Memorial. As reported to the Board previously, the site of the Memorial will be in Spring Park, immediately behind Fire Station 3. The design has not changed since it was shared with the Board. The design was completed by Kurt Friesen and Greg Oakes from City Parks and included many charrettes conducted with the committee.
After design, the committee has been challenged with raising the $650,000 to build the Memorial. To date, $80,000 has been donated by the local Anheuser Busch brewery ($30,000) and Columbine Health Care Systems ($50,000) as seed money. Columbine Health Systems owner and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Wilson, along with Beacon Construction have offered to construct the Memorial and recruit subcontractors to build the project “in kind.” Additional funds will be needed to facilitate the construction and purchase materials, and is being coordinated through City Give. Columbine Health staff has also committed to help with fundraising for the project.
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Additional funding is being pursued from another benefactor. This benefactor would like to include anti-terrorism education and awareness for the community in conjunction with the Memorial. Staff is scheduling meetings with this potential contributor in the near future to determine what funding might be available. Other funding mechanisms are being researched such as donations for 343 pavers that are part of the Memorial.
A meeting with potential contributors is scheduled in the near future at PFA Station 4, where these potential contributors will be able to see and experience the steel. The goal is to set an official campaign kickoff date this fall and have the Memorial completed well in advance of the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on 9/11/2021.
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Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Agenda Item
Date: February 25, 2019 From: Tom DeMint
Item: #6 – Colorado State Fire Chiefs Update Recommendation: Item for Information Attachments: • None
At the last Board meeting, the Board requested a report on Poudre Fire Authority’s (PFA) involvement with Colorado State Fire Chiefs (CSFC) and more information about the organization itself. The CSFC is a registered 501(c)(3) and is a non-profit organization. The CSFC website states that the CSFC provides leadership, education, and support to the Chief Officers of Colorado fire departments in order to promote the protection of life and property from fire, natural, and man-made disasters, and other sudden emergencies. CSFC seeks primarily to further cooperation among Colorado’s fire and emergency services agencies; to provide fire and emergency services training and education to fire chiefs, officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel; and to promote life safety and public education in the areas of fire suppression, fire prevention, EMS, hazardous materials, emergency rescue, and all-hazards emergency management.
The PFA has been a long-time member of the CSFC. This membership has provided many opportunities for PFA members beyond the rank of Chief Officer. Each year the largest fire service educational conference in the state is hosted by the CSFC and is attended by emergency responders from all ranks. This conference is regarded as one of the best fire chief conferences in the nation.
The CSFC provides education throughout the year through Critical Issues Briefings located throughout the state providing opportunities for all organizations to participate. The latest Critical Issues Briefing was held on February 13, 2019 at Red Rocks Park. The agenda of the meeting included discussions and information on the following:
Approval of Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT), which changes the way public ambulance services are reimbursed for Medicaid patients. Gallagher 2019: Another Swing at the Ball or Another Strike Out? Mutual Aid Moves Forward for 2019 Summer Fire Season – explaining a statewide mutual aid system for large-scale events. Hazardous Materials Routing Changes Challenge Fire Service Capabilities.
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Can the Service Life of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Bottles be Extended an Additional 15 Years? Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in Colorado’s Fire Service: What is being done and what is coming in the future? Is FirstNet in Colorado Making Progress?
These briefings are held quarterly. In addition, the Board of Directors, which is comprised of the Executive Board, Section Directors, Regional Directors and partnering agencies, hold a monthly conference call to keep Fire Chiefs and their staffs advised of what is happening in the Colorado Fire Service.
The CSFC maintains a strong relationship with the Colorado Professional Firefighters (CPFF), the Special District Association (SDA) of Colorado, the Colorado Municipal League (CML), Colorado Counties Incorporated (CCI), and more.
The regions represented in the CSFC are: The Accreditation Section Colorado Fire Chaplains Combination Fire Chiefs Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Fire and Life Safety Educators Fire Marshals Fire Service Mechanics Fire Training Officers Metro-Denver Chiefs Operations Safety, Health and Survival Volunteers Wildland Fire Women in the Fire Service
Regional Directors represent the following regions in the state: Northeast Colorado Northwest Colorado Southwest Colorado Southern Colorado Southeast Colorado Pikes Peak Region
The Regional Directors are working with the Operations Section to enhance the state’s mutual aid system for large scale events through local mutual aid agreements and enabling legislation. This system is built on existing agreements and provides consistency throughout the state. This could be for wildfires, hazmat, mass casualty incidents, or even large structure fires.
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During its first round of labor negotiations PFA reached out to the CSFC, which led to facilitation for the negotiations. CSFC continues to partner with the CPFF to assist fire departments throughout the state in labor/management relations.
In addition to education and information sharing, the CSFC is active in the development of legislation that has impact on the Colorado fire service. The CSFC holds a bi-weekly legislative conference call to explore legislation, discuss proposed legislation impacts throughout members and partnering agencies and to establish the organization’s position on certain legislation. These partnering agencies include CPFF, SDA, CML, CCI and more. In cases such as impact fees, the CSFC takes a position and actively lobbies legislators and/or testifies in front of legislative committees. When Board members testified in favor of impact fees for fire districts, PFA Board member Gerry Horak joined with CSFC members to testify. If certain fire organizations have a different position than that of CSFC, they have the ability to discuss their position with the members of CSFC and, on rare occasions, take a different position. This is extremely rare as the CSFC takes positions that they consider beneficial to the entire fire service in the state.
Garry Briese is the Executive Director of CSFC. Mr. Briese was the Executive Director of the International Association of Fire Chiefs from which he retired after 23 years. Garry has vast experience in executive direction of similar organizations. He reports to the CSFC Executive Board.
Fire Chief Tom DeMint has been an active member of CSFC even before his appointment to Fire Chief. Chief DeMint has been a member of the Executive Board for over four years as Secretary, Vice-President and now as President. His role is to work with Executive Director Briese and the Board to develop agendas for monthly meetings, curriculum for classes, and to keep the organization growing and significant to its members.
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Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Agenda Item
Date: February 25, 2019 From: Tom DeMint
Item: #7 – Legislative Update Recommendation: Items for Information Attachments: • None
The 2019 legislative session is underway and PFA staff is monitoring progress of a few pieces of legislation that have caught the staff’s interest. Colorado State Fire Chiefs (CSFC) meets bi-weekly to monitor the progress of legislation that may impact the fire service. CSFC works closely with the Colorado Professional Firefighters (CPFF), the CSFC lobbyist consultants of Lombard and Clayton, the Special District Association (SDA), as well as attorneys from Ireland Stapleton, the general legal counsel to CSFC. The CSFC also works closely with the Colorado Municipal League (CML) and Colorado Counties Incorporated (CCI) on certain bills where an interest is shared. As these issues emerge, PFA staff will work closely with the legislative staff of the City of Fort Collins to track the progress of the legislation and evaluate its impact and support, or lack thereof, of the Council, Poudre Valley Fire Protection District (PVFPD) Board of Directors and the PFA Board. The legislation listed in this agenda item is in no particular order. Additionally, these bills have only recently been introduced, so no action is reported at this time.
Senate Bill 19-037 – A bill for an act concerning measures to mitigate wildfires and, in connection therewith, permitting county personnel to enter land owned by the federal or state government to remove wildfire fuel sources, and appropriating money for the use of the forest restoration and wildfire risk mitigating grant program (http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB19-037) – This bill was sent to the State Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, which effectively means that the bill is no longer active.
Senate Bill 19-040: Concerning the establishment of the Colorado Fire Commission (http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb19-040) – This bill establishes a “Colorado Fire Commission” within the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), which is part of the Department of Public Safety. The purpose is to enhance public safety through an integrated statewide process focused on the fire service’s capacity to conduct fire management and use, preparedness, prevention, and response activities to safeguard lives, property, and natural resources, and to improve the resiliency of communities. This commission would be capable of forming task forces to study and make recommendations on specific related subjects. This legislation is the result of a two-year strategic planning process that is intended to identify areas to build better partnerships throughout the state. The commission will develop
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effective strategies for fire prevention, mitigation, preparedness and suppression.
The commission membership will include the executive director of DFPC, the chief of the wildland fire management section, the state forester, a representative from the emergency fire fund, two members representing state fire chiefs (one from the western slope and one from the eastern part of the state), two members representing county sheriffs, two members representing counties, one member representing municipalities, one member representing special districts, one member representing emergency managers and one nonprofit representative with expertise in wildfire mitigation. Non-voting members would include representation from a statewide organization representing public safety answering points, two water providers, a representative from the US Forest Service, a representative from the Bureau of Land Management, and a representative from the National Park Service.
The legislation requires that the commission meets at least once every three months, or for additional meetings as called by the Chair.
The commission will be charged with developing an accurate understanding of Colorado fire problems, including the number of injuries and fatalities, overall fire losses, and the causes of structural and wildland fires. It will also be responsible to review the current emergency fire fund program and provide recommendations to increase inclusion opportunities throughout the state. The commission will be responsible to evaluate funding mechanisms for response to large fires and the cost-share agreements associated therewith, further financial contributions, mitigation and preparedness efforts, mutual aid participation and local wildfire planning. The commission will be responsible to assess the capacity of the state to provide emergency fire support and technical expertise to communities throughout the state.
In addition, the commission is responsible to develop performance measures for response effectiveness and to recommend improvements to the applicable programs and services. The commission would also be responsible for strengthening regional and statewide coordination of mutual aid resources and initial attack capabilities for fire and other hazards. Other considerations include strengthening the statewide mutual aid response, developing an assessment of fuels mitigation, and generalized Colorado fire service issues where the state DFPC may have an impact.
The commission will have the responsibility to submit a written report to the Senate and House through specific committees.
There has been no significant action on this bill to date. Fire Chief DeMint met with Senator Ginal regarding the bill as well as Senator Hisey, the bill’s primary sponsor. There have been proposals to change the membership structure of the commission; however, until the bill moves through the legislature, those proposals have not been added to the bill as amendments.
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Staff recommends a monitor position on this legislation as well as on the discussion regarding the size and membership of the commission. Staff has some concerns on the size of the commission and the possibility of flexibility limitations due to the size. CSFC is reviewing the legislation for further consideration. In principle this commission provides review of the functions of the Colorado DFPC and ways to improve its services.
Senate Bill 19-020 – Concerning development of a system to patrol the airspace above wildland fires (http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb19-020) – This bill requires the DFPC to study and implement, if feasible, a system to patrol the airspace above a wildland fire particularly to identify any unapproved aircraft including drones that may interfere in the airspace. This legislation comes with a fiscal note of $350,000. CSFC is currently in a position of supporting this legislation as it will fund research to develop a system to determine if unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are flying in the airspace above a wildfire or other emergency operation. Currently these airspaces are often closed on the visual sighting of an UAV with no dependable way to determine when the airspace is clear to resume aerial operations on the incident. PFA staff recommends the same position.
Senate Bill 19-032 – Concerning the route of hazardous materials transported on roadways of the state (http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb19-032) – This legislation authorizes a public-private partnership to apply to Colorado State Patrol for a new or modified hazardous materials route designation. This bill requires Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to conduct a study to assess the feasibility of allowing the transportation of hazardous materials through the Eisenhower Tunnel. CDOT must solicit input from representatives of specified counties, towns, communities, ski resorts, industries, organizations, emergency services providers, and the Colorado State Patrol.
The proposal for the designated committee that will study the feasibility of transporting hazardous materials through the Eisenhower/Johnson Tunnel has been broadened to include the Colorado Department of Public Safety (DPS) including the DFPC, Clear Creek Fire Authority and Summit Fire and EMS. DFPC and the local fire agencies have concerns about the transport of hazardous materials through the tunnel because of the design of the existing suppression system inside the tunnel.
The Transportation and Local Government Committee will hold a hearing on the bill on February 26, 2019, upon adjournment of the senate. Staff recommends that PFA continue to monitor this legislation.
House Bill 19-1047 – Concerning the authority of a metropolitan district to levy a sales tax for the purpose of providing fire protection in the areas of the district in which the tax is levied (http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb19-1047) – This legislation appears to be targeted specifically for metropolitan districts that provide fire protection services. Pueblo West is one such district. The legislation would allow the Metro District to levy a uniform sales tax within the district that is not also within the boundaries of an incorporated municipality to
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fund safety protection, street improvements, transportation and fire protection. CSFC and staff have concern that this is limited to a very small number of Metro Districts in the state (2) and does not account for other fire protection districts. CSFC as well as the Special District Association are supporting this legislation. Staff recommends that PFA remain in a monitor position.
House Bill 19-1006 – Concerning measures to mitigate the effects of wildfires within wildland-urban interface areas, and, in connection therewith, create a state grant program to promote forest management fuels reduction projects in such areas (http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb19-1006) – This bill creates a state grant program to be administered by the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) to fund proactive forest management fuels reduction projects to reduce the impacts to life, property, and critical infrastructure caused by wildfires. The bill restricts eligibility to any one of a group of individual landowners specified in the bill whose real property is within an area covered by a Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The eligible groups include specified homeowners associations, any collective group of landowners that fully treat at least twenty acres of contiguous acres and new planned housing developments covered by a homeowners’ association. The CSFS would establish a technical advisory panel that would select proposals for grants, which would have a cap of $200,000. A 50% match is required to be paid by the recipient of the grant in either funding or through in-kind contributions.
A hearing for the bill is scheduled for February 28, 2019 in front of the House Rural Affairs and Agriculture Committee. At this point, staff is still unaware of any fiscal note tied to the legislation. Staff will continue to monitor the legislation as it may be in the interest of some of the homeowners associations in the PFA jurisdiction.
Senate Bill 19-061 – Concerning standards for the certification of certain types of respirators equipped with pressure vessels (http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb19- 061) – This bill would allow self-contained breathing apparatus air tanks to be used past their recommended service life if they pass a certain new testing criteria. Currently air cylinders are destroyed and discarded at the end of their service life. This is regulated by national standards that govern the manufacture, use, and maintenance of air cylinders.
At a recent Critical Issues Briefing of the Colorado State Fire Chiefs a supporter of the proposal and a vendor with new technology to examine Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) cylinders made a presentation. There are some potential benefits to the PFA should this be adopted. In fact, there may be aspects that could improve the safety of the cylinders being used by PFA firefighters. This technology is proceeding through approval of federal regulatory agencies and does meet Department of Transportation standards. The method of testing covered in the legislation is reportedly more effective for the testing of carbon fiber cylinders, which are exclusively in modern SCBA.
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Staff continues to recommend a monitor position as even more information is gathered regarding this proposal and as the bill moves into committee.
House Bill 19-1108 – Nonresident Electors And Special Districts (http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb19-1108) – This is a bill concerning measures to expand the ability of nonresident electors to participate in the governance of special districts and, in connection therewith, allowing nonresident electors who own taxable property within the special district to vote in special district elections and allowing such electors to serve on special district boards in a nonvoting capacity. In short, out of state electors would not only be allowed to vote in special district elections, but could also hold board positions. Ann Terry from Special District Association (SDA) reports that this legislation is being proposed by Metro Districts that have significant numbers of owners that are non-residents, particularly in resort communities and time share communities. SDA and CSFC have taken an oppose position with the belief that special districts should be governed by local citizens that reside in the state. Staff recommends opposition to this bill and would like the PVFPD and PFA Boards to consider taking an active opposition to the bill.
Senate Bill 19-019 – County Fireworks Restrictions July 4th (http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb19-019) – This is a bill concerning the power of a county to restrict the use of fireworks during the period between May 31 and July 5 of any year. The bill permits a county to prohibit fireworks sales in unincorporated areas under certain circumstances. Under current law, a county may prohibit or restrict the sale, use, and possession of fireworks in unincorporated areas of the county for up to one year, except between May 31 and July 5. This bill allows a county to adopt a resolution that includes an express finding of high fire danger, based on competent evidence, to prohibit the sale and use of fireworks during this period. Competent evidence of high fire danger may include predictions of future fire danger such as those issued by the National Interagency Coordination Center and localized evidence of low fuel moisture. If this resolution is adopted and a change in weather occurs that diminishes the high fire danger, the county must promptly consider rescinding the fireworks restrictions.
This Senate Bill has been introduced in the House and will be heard by the House Rural Affairs and Agriculture Committee on February 28, 2019, and has been heard by the Senate Local Affairs Committee. CSFC, SDA, the Fire Marshal’s Association of Colorado (FMAC), and CCI all support this legislation, which allows the county to make that finding through a resolution instead of a legislative process. That allows the county more flexibility in the high fire danger deliberation process. The bill also expands the kinds of predictive information on weather conditions that a county can rely on during its considerations on making a finding of high fire danger. Staff recommends supporting this legislation and would like the PVFPD and PFA Boards to consider whether staff should actively support the legislation.
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Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA) Task Force Update – Chief DeMint continues to attend the Statewide Task Force for review of FPPA pensions. The meetings are still primarily based on educating the task force on each pension plan and its actuarial standing. As reported in January, the two most significant issues appear to be the ability of the Statewide Defined Benefit pension being capable of providing some level of cost of living increases and the viability of the Death and Disability Pension. No proposals have been made regarding either fund.
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Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Agenda Item
Date: February 25, 2019 From: Tom DeMint Item: #8 – PFA Agenda Review Recommendation: Items for Information Attachments: • February 2019 PFA Board Packet
The PFA Board Agenda is very similar to that of the PVFPD with a few exceptions primarily dealing with funding. On the consent agenda there is an item for prior year encumbrance appropriation, as well as the capture of unanticipated revenue from reimbursement from the Front Range Fire Consortium, which staff is requesting be used to recondition a ventilation prop at the Training Center.
The staff reports are the same for both meetings.
The PFA Board will consider two resolutions regarding the PFA Old and New Hire Money Purchase Pension Plans in order that uniformed personnel can make a choice to either stay with ICMA-RC or move their pension funds to Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA), as agreed to in the 2019-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Agenda Item
Date: February 25, 2019 From: Tom DeMint and Bev McBride
Item: #9 – Administrative Business Recommendation: Items for Information Attachments: • None
Designate Placement Notices * Per Colorado State Statute §32-1-903(2), notices of time and place for all regular and special meetings shall be designated annually and posted in at least three public places within the boundaries of the District and in the office of the county clerk and recorder at least three days prior to said meeting. In the past the meeting notices have been posted at Stations 6, 7, and 8 in addition to PVFPD Headquarters, City of Fort Collins office building, and the Larimer County and Weld County Clerk and Recorder’s Offices. The Board needs to approve the designated placement of notices.
Audit Update The auditors will be at the District office the week of March 18. They usually contact the Treasurer, a Board Member, and the Fire Chief. Bev McBride will be available that week to supply them with the information that they request.
Work Session Topic Ideas for March 2019 If the Board has suggestions for discussion topics for the March 25 Work Session, please share them with staff.
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Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Agenda Item
Date: February 25, 2019 From: Tom DeMint Item: #10 – 2018 Fourth Quarter Reports Recommendation: Item for Information
Attachments: • 2018 Fourth Quarter Activity Reports
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A-Shift 4th Quarter Report 2018 Prepared by: BC Lippert & BC Jones Date: January 1, 2019
Incident Response: 112 False Alarms / False Calls 28 Fires 381 Good Intent Calls 1,179 Rescue / EMS 45 Hazardous Conditions 109 Service Calls 5 Special Incidents
Total Incidents: 1,859
Notable Incidents:
10/06/2018 – A motorcycle was headed south on College Avenue south of Harmony Road at Mason Street. As the motorcycle approached the intersection, a black vehicle turned in front of the motorcycle. The motorcycle attempted to stop, but was unable to. They collided throwing both occupants off the cycle. Unfortunately, the female passenger sustained major injuries and passed away at the hospital. The male driver was severely injured and survived and is recovering. The driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was not transported.
10/11/2018 – PFA was dispatched to the report of a possible structure fire in Station 4’s area. Reports indicated a trashcan in the house was on fire and spreading to the structure. Upon arrival, Engine 4 reported a working fire from a two-story residential structure with heavy smoke from the Alpha / Delta side of the building. A reset from the yard and rapid follow-up with an interior attack had the fire under control quickly. The fire was primarily limited to the room of origin though there was smoke damage throughout.
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10/15/2018 – Engine 1 and other extrication response resources responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident involving a passenger sedan and MAX Transfort bus at the intersection of Mason Street and Magnolia Street. Engine 1 arrived to find the sedan with significant damage to the vehicle with one party needing extrication. This was accomplished quickly with that individual being transported to a local hospital.
10/24/2018 – A-Shift took over the fatality fire on Sumac Street the next morning. The damage was severe so shoring had to be built to protect the investigators during the investigation and body removal. Personnel on A-shift built the shoring on site. They built three shoring tunnels to enter the building. It took several hours to complete the investigation.
10/24/2018 – We received a call of a vehicle on top of a man near Lemay Avenue and Prospect Road. Engine 3 arrived and assessed the situation. The main part of the vehicle was on top of the man’s upper shoulder and arm. They were able to lift the vehicle and remove the victim who had injuries to his upper arm. He was transported to MCR.
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11/03/2018 – At approximately 0615 hours, Engine 4 was dispatched to a vehicle that went off the road on Co Rd. 38E at Horsetooth Reservoir. The original 911 call from the driver stated he had driven off the road and into a ditch. Engine 4 knowing the area of the accident knew of no ditches in that area. Captain Pottle called for additional resources. Upon his arrival he observed a vehicle off the road approximately two hundred feet down the reservoir side of the road. He was able to hear moaning, but could not locate the victim. Engine 4 set up a “Scurry” line to access the accident. They found the victim that apparently had been ejected from the vehicle. Due to the nature of the accident and his injuries, a helicopter was launched. A low angle “Z” rig rescue device and lines were set up to hoist the litter up to the road. It took approximately thirty minutes to retrieve the victim. Luckily, the victim had his cell phone and was able to call 911. The vehicle was behind a rock face and was not visible from the road. If he was not able to call he might have gone unnoticed for a long period. He was flown to MCR with severe injuries. CSP reported that the vehicle went end over end off the road.
11/07/2018 – What was originally dispatched as a motor vehicle accident with injuries was quickly upgraded by Dispatch to an extrication on Interstate 25 between Mulberry Street and Prospect Road. Updates from Dispatch stated a vehicle involved in a high speed chase with local law enforcement had hit a semi- truck head on. Engine 6 arrived on scene to find a compact sedan with significant damage and a single occupant still inside. The driver of the truck was out of his vehicle and uninjured. A-Shift resources quickly had the patient out of the vehicle while also mitigating a fuel leak from the semi. The sedan driver did not survive.
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Some days are simply busier than others. December 4th was such a day…
12/04/2018 – A fire alarm was received at 2201 S. Lemay Avenue (Parkwood Estates). Engine 3 was enroute; Dispatch alerted that smoke was in a single apartment. Captain Klassen upgraded the response to a structure response. He notified the incoming units that a sprinkler was activated and was advancing an attack line. Evacuation was underway. Other units arrived to assist. He reported that the sprinkler had contained and extinguished the fire. The fire is still under investigation.
Much later in the evening on December 4th, PFA personnel responded to the report of a vehicle that had left the southbound lanes of Interstate 25 and down a steep embankment. And extrication response arrived to find the vehicle several hundred feet away from the interstate on the grounds of the archery center. Three occupants had been in the car with at least one of them ejected and one needing extricated. Personnel transported equipment by hand to the car and quickly extricated and packaged all patients for transport. Unfortunately, and despite the rapid response, not all parties survived their injuries.
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As units were still picking up from this call, a structure fire response was dispatched for the La Quinta Inn on east Mulberry Street. Units available from the previous scene as well as others from the system responded on the report of a fire inside the hotel on the main floor, possibly in the sauna. Engine 8 arrived to find no visible signs from the Alpha side and went interior to investigate with assistance from Ladder 5. Investigation found the fire to be isolated to the room of origin (sauna) and the remainder was quickly extinguished. The remainder of the work was checking for extension, performing overhaul operations and clearing smoke from the structure so occupants could return.
December 4th was not done with A Shift just yet as there was another significant motor vehicle accident with extensive damage to two vehicles at the intersection of Mulberry Street and Canyon Avenue (pictured right), a small arson fire involving a chair inside of a church (not pictured), and a hay fire near the co-op near the intersection of Mulberry Street and Interstate 25 (not pictured).
12/18/2018 – A call was received of a possible extrication accident on Interstate 25 just south of Harmony Road. A van was traveling north and apparently lost control and rolled onto the frontage road in front of Costco. Engine 8 arrived and started extraction with help from Engine 14 and Windsor Engine 3. Other units arrived when the victim was just being removed. The victim was transported to MCR with injuries.
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Training Highlights – Major Emphasis Training (MET) in the 4th quarter focused on operations with ground ladders and Vent, Enter, Isolate and Search (VEIS) techniques. The VEIS evolutions gave crews an opportunity to practice in live fire / smoke operations while conducting rapid search techniques in tenable areas of a building.
In November, the Training Division hosted the second 8 hour training day of the year. Crews spent time getting additional RMS training, EMS skills training and live fire exercises with an emphasis on search for all companies.
I n December, all operational Battalion Chiefs as well as a number of Acting Battalion Chiefs participated in the second Mayday training of the year. This rarely used, but critical skill set was conducted at Fort Collins Police Services to allow multiple dispatchers to see the system at work in the BC rig while also allowing BCs to see how operations are handled at the dispatch center.
Items of Interest – On December 31st, the second trial period for the RAM unit concluded after a successful 6 month run. The success was largely due to the efforts of A-Shift Firefighters Mark Prochaska and Kara Bonham who ran the unit during this time. So successful that the program is now moving forward on a permanent basis with Firefighter Bonham staying on for another six months before returning to our shift. Strong work to you both!
Firefighter Kara Bonham Firefighter Mark Prochaska
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We want to congratulate newly qualified Truck Driver Operator (TDO) Elizabeth Culbertson on the completion of a long and arduous process to achieve this designation. Firefighter Culbertson is assigned to Ladder 5 and will now rotate through the position of TDO on this apparatus. It’s a team effort to accomplish this and we thank her entire crew for their support.
Firefighter Elizabeth Culbertson
Finally, we find opportunities to help the public in so many ways outside of emergency response. We rarely talk about these daily efforts but it’s important to acknowledge the efforts of our people when they stop to help the public in need, regardless of the situation. Strong work to all of A shift for these unheralded efforts every day.
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B-Shift 4th Quarter Report 2018 Prepared by: BC Butler and BC Close Date: January 1, 2019
Incident Response: 118 False Alarms / False Calls 23 Fires 322 Good Intent Calls 34 Hazardous Conditions (No Fire) 1,024 Rescue / EMS 112 Service Calls 3 Special Incidents 1 Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat (No Fire)
Total Incidents: 1,637
Notable Incidents:
10/19/2018 – Rescue, Lory State Park. Brush 37, Engine 12 and Rescue 1 responded to a report a patient who had an ankle injury on the Arthur's Rock Trail. Brush 37 arrived and coordinated actions with Lory State Park. Crews hiked in to access the patient from the parking area Park personnel made access to the patient from the Arthur's Rock trailhead, and PFA crews made access to the patient from Red Cedar Road. The patient had an ankle injury and was loaded onto stokes and big wheel, then carried out to the Arthur's Rock parking area. The patient’s husband met her at the trailhead, and was transported by private vehicle.
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10/12/18 – Structure Fire, 906 Wagonwheel Dr. Engine 3 was first on scene to a structure fire in a residence. The fire was quickly extinguished, and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries.
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11/06/2018 – Rollover extrication, Hwy. 287 bypass. Engine 12 and Engine 7 responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on the Hwy. 287 bypass just north of Overland Trail. While en route, Dispatch advised it was a vehicle rollover with someone possibly trapped, so the call was upgraded to a full extrication. Crews found a car that was off the roadway and on its side, with one patient needing extrication. Crews stabilized the vehicle, performed a roof flap, and removed the patient who was then transported for further assessment and treatment.
11/22/18 – Extrication, Boardwalk and Harmony Rd. What started as a medical standby for Engine 10, ended as a tragic double fatal motor vehicle accident-extrication. A burglary suspect traveling at high speeds caused the collision of two other vehicles and ended up crashing into a nearby structure. Engine 5 was first on scene, and PFA crews performed in exemplary fashion on this complex incident which had a substantial law enforcement component.
11/24/2018 – Tree fallen onto a residence, 2722 Farview. Engine 7 responded to a report of a tree that had fallen onto a house during a snow storm. Upon arrival, they found a tree that had blown over into a single wide trailer. No one was injured. After about a half hour of cutting and removing tree parts, the crew was able to completely remove the tree. They then tarped the hole to keep weather out until the next day when his insurance team could arrive. During the event, a curious llama on scene made things interesting.
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12/12/2018 – Structure Fire, Mason’s Lodge, 225 West Oak St. Engine 1 arrived on scene to find a working fire in the basement. As the Engine 1 crew made its way down the stairs the white smoke turned to black with heavy thick smoke. The fire was quickly extinguished and confined to the room of origin. The cause was determined to be a welding operation in the basement.
12/14/2018 – Cardiac patient, 3205 2nd Street, Bellvue. Engine 7 responded to a 65 year old male who was complaining of chest pain. LIFE1 was also dispatched and landed in a pasture next to the home to transport the patient. Engine 7 later learned the patient had 100% blockage that the hospital was able to were able to stent him. He and his wife visited Station 7 a few days later and was doing well.
Training Events – B-Shift crews successfully completed a busy quarter of training, including the VEIS major emphasis, company performance tasks, Blue Card, eight-hour day, FCO, and EMS evolutions. Captain Dini was among the many who contributed to a successful mayday training as Battalion Chiefs and Dispatch (100) exercised new radio procedures.
Items of Interest –
B-shift prepared for several upcoming changes, including the successful completion of apparatus bids.
Engine 8 has devoted substantial time to developing relationships with cooperating law enforcement and fire departments, with significant time devoted to training with the Timnath Police Department. They also reported a noticeable increase in call volume, especially motor vehicle accidents on I-25.
Firefighter Kelly Fahrlander gave birth to her daughter Elliott Marie on 10/11. Congratulations to Firefighter Bryan Smith on his recent nuptials.
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Congratulations to Tony Falbo on his promotion to Captain. Captain Falbo will be assigned to Engine 5 on B Shift.
Captain Kerry Phillips successfully completed his Incident Safety Officer certification.
Captain Chris Hill successfully completed his Fire Officer II course and 12 of the 14 required JPRs. He will be taking his written test and expects to have everything completed by Q1 2019.
Firefighter Bill Fisher’s commitment to learning and assistance with the deployment of our new TeleStaff program has proven an invaluable contribution to the shift and the department.
Firefighter Scott Taylor was temporarily promoted to Captain at Station 6 following Captain Mark Fowler’s retirement. The crew worked hard to develop cohesiveness and performed well on incidents and in trainings.
Firefighter Luke Foster continued to serve on the PPE Committee and Firefighter Keegan Specht continues to oversee the H.E.A.P. program. Firefighter Robert Garner has continued to serve in Peer Support. Firefighter Josh Woodmansee continues to oversee PFA’s radio program, and in Q4 organized and completed the latest radio updates department-wide. Captain Bob Root provided rope rescue and bailout training for the new recruits, and Firefighter Specht assisted with the bailout training.
While we are sorry to lose Firefighter Tyler West from B-shift, we wish him the best during his assignment to the RAM unit.
Engine 10 spent an afternoon hosting an annual visit from a Swiss family whose son, Elias, is a dedicated PFA fan.
The Coloradoan wrote and published a story about the car that Station 5 members donated to Karen Johnson. The Ladder 5 crew assisted her with establishing a GoFund Me page to raise money for basic living expenses during her illness. They have also had some follow-up visits to help her keep the car maintained and assisting with her son obtaining his driver’s license. https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2018/11/20/firefighters-donate-car-fort-collins- woman-cancer-diagnosis/2004403002/ 45
C-Shift 4th Quarter Report 2018 Prepared by: BC Pietrangelo & BC Maccarini Date: January 1, 2019
Incident Response: 117 False Alarms / False Calls 20 Fires 378 Good Intent Calls 1,042 Rescue / EMS 38 Hazardous Conditions 107 Service Calls 2 Special Incidents
Total Incidents: 1,704
Notable Incidents:
10/24/2018 House Fire – 3219 Sumac Street
C-Shift crews responded to a third alarm structure fire at a townhome complex with a report of an occupant trapped inside. First arriving units initiated rescue and fire suppression efforts. Unfortunately, the trapped occupant succumbed to the fire. Five other occupants escaped with minor injuries. The fire was contained to the main fire unit.
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10/28/2018 House Fire – 218 Whedbee Street
An early morning deck fire forced several occupants from their home. The fire started on the back deck of the home which was also used as a main entry point for occupants on the second floor. C-shift crews arrived to find several
occupants coming out second floor windows on to a roof and deck to escape the fire. Crews laddered the home and safely lowered the occupants to safety. The first arriving crew quickly extinguished the fire while the truck crew deployed ladders to rescue the occupants. No injuries were reported.
11/3/2018 Truck vs. House – Swallow Road
A man driving his son lost control of his pick-up truck and collided with a house near Swallow Road and Dunbar Street. The man reportedly had a medical issue while driving, causing him to veer into a fence, through a backyard and into the house. Fortunately the man and the child were not injured. The man was transported to the hospital for further tests.
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11/30/2018 MVA – Horsetooth Reservoir
A woman was fortunate to be alive after she lost control of her vehicle and tumbled down a hill toward Horsetooth Reservoir, just south of Rotary Park. C-shift crews arrived to find the car approximately 100 yards down the hill. Crews set up a rope system to safely transport her to the top of the hill. She was transported to the hospital by UCH medics.
12/18/2018 Ammonia Leak – Budweiser Plant
PFA crews along with University of Colorado Health, and Fort Collins Police Department responded to a report of anhydrous ammonia leak at the Anheuser-Busch (AB) plant. When crews arrived, one employee was unaccounted for. Occupant was located and removed and a joint effort between PFA and AB’s hazmat teams contained the leak and safely vented the building. A multi-agency after action review is planned for February.
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12/20/2018 Motor Vehicle Accident I-25 and Prospect Road
A pick-up truck traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into a parked car along I-25 and Prospect Road. The event was captured on video from a nearby business security camera. C-Shift crews arrived to find the driver of the pick-up in fair condition. Fortunately, the parked vehicle had no occupants in it at the time. The driver was being investigated by the Colorado State Patrol for careless driving.
Retirement – Captain Randy Wright
C-Shift Captain Randy Wright retired after 29 years of dedicated service to the PFA and the surrounding community. Captain Wright was assigned to C-Shift Station 7, and started his first Captain assignment on Engine 1. Randy was involved in many programs and positions at the PFA. He was assigned to the Training Division and facilitated many training opportunities for PFA and academy members. Randy will be missed and we wish him the best in retirement!
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Shift Training and Accomplishments – Several C-shift firefighters recently completed several certification and training courses. Firefighter Matt Vlatkovich recently completed the Blue Card Incident Commander certification lab. This prepares incident commanders on sizing up incidents and communicating standard reports. Firefighters Lindsay Niles and Allen Bourdon recently completed IV certification training. Firefighters Brandon Bredehoft, Garrett Gant and Jonathan Maxfield were certified in Big Rig Rescue. Firefighters Tyler Giliotti and Maxfield facilitated a Big Rig class for the support crews on all three shifts. Captains Dusty DeBaere and Kristine Reinking along with Battalion Chief Jim Pietrangelo recently graduated from the Leadership Journey Class at Aims community College hosted by retired Fire Chief Randy Mirowski. They will be participating in a second class this spring called the Leadership Encounter. It is expected to be another phenomenal class.
ART CPR Training with Station FF’s Allen Bourdon and Hose deployment training 5 crews and UCH Medics Lindsay Niles training on at Station 8 IV therapy
Christmas Dinner at Station 5 Radio Communication Tim & Kelly Walker delivering training under stress goodies to the fire stations
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Training Division 2018 Fourth Quarter Report Prepared By: BC Brandon Garcia Date: January 2019
Training Division Mission and Primary Goal:
The mission of the Training Division is to support the Values, Mission, and Vision of the Poudre Fire Authority. The primary goal of the Training Division is to provide high-quality value-based training, education, and certification in a manner that embraces PFA’s Values, Mission, and Vision.
The Fourth Quarter (Q4) brought the close of 2018 and plenty of projects for the Training Division.
Building A upgrades and renovations continued into Q4 including a new carpet install in Classroom 2 and professional carpet cleaning in the office and classroom areas. A new Conex box was delivered for housing extra equipment and our staff was trained on the new telehandler, ensuring proper usage.
Q4 also presented the opportunity to connect with neighbor emergency organizations. Rigging for Rescue training was held and included Larimer County Search & Rescue; the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office used our facilities several times for individual trainings; Fort Collins Police Services utilized the Water House for several SWAT trainings; and Bomb Squads and K-9 Units were also on the training grounds for several trainings throughout the fall.
In additional to the organizational partnerships, our staff was able to participate in professional development and community connections including a Boy Scouts public education event; Mile High Fire Conference; Fire Leadership Challenge; and the PFA Mail Carrier Appreciation Lunch.
We rounded out the year with team building during the annual Salvation Army Angel Tree shopping trip and lunch and even had a little fun participating in a Coloradoan news story on our “top secret” shopping trip to help others less fortunate.
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Larimer County Bomb Squad training at PFA – includes our own members
October Major Emphasis Training o The fall Major Emphasis Training began at the end of September and continued through the first week of October. This training focused on VEIS, ladders and a live fire burn with the use of a new T-Cell prop built under the direction of Captain Hampton. The T-Cell is designed to portray a long hallway with bedrooms attached. The T-Cell is a teaching prop that allows us to teach fire behavior in “live fire” conditions, while controlling the environment so the student can witness and be a part of the lesson as if they are in a classroom. The response from these trainings were positive and allowed us to build on modern fire behavior education.
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This house fire occurred after our Fall Major Emphasis Training. Firefighters were able to use ladder skills learned during our training at this property. Training transformed into results.
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Company Performance Tasks or CPTs o CPTs were held during the weeks of 10/8, 10/15 and 10/22. These CPTs consisted of Rural Water Supply and Mayday scenarios. Crews met benchmarks in the areas of reset, 360 completion, attack line entrance, tender supply and final knockdown. Shift Battalion Chiefs assisted in the evaluation of all crews. CPTs are a function PFA completes to support NFPA standards and accreditation.
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Blue Card o Captain Barela continued the implementation of applying the technology of i-Pads and more focused Blue Card training in smaller groups. He also challenged crews by having each group “exercise” before completing the scenario. This “exercising” used stationary bikes, rowing machines and general activities to increase heart rate. This simulation required crews to use their minds and bodies to quickly multi-task, adapt, act and learn. Feedback on this format was positive. Blue Card training aligns with organizational expectations surrounding emergency incident response.
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Blue Card Training
Loveland/Fort Collins Airport Tour o This Northern Colorado event was held on 10/18 and organized by Loveland Fire Rescue. As the Loveland/Fort Collins Airport continues to grow to meet the area needs, it’s important for all responding agencies to be prepared for emergencies at this location. This was a great way to visit the space and also connect with our partners on how to best respond to our airport.
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Academy Class 18-2 First PFA Live Burn o The end of October saw FRFC Academy Class 18-2’s first live burn at PFA facilities. These are always exciting days and filled with much anticipation. This was a great learning day for recruits.
Class 18-2 PFA Live Burn
November 8-Hour Day o The month of November was filled with 8-Hour Day training for all personnel. This training was quite stimulating as it featured an afternoon live burn each training day in our Burn Building. Training continued until the beginning of December. o The morning focused on EMS stations including: 1. Skill verification on epinephrine injections, narcan administration, albuterol administration and glucometry review; 2. Airway adjuncts skills verification; 3. Selective Spinal Immobilization with full body splint; 4. OB Delivery; and 5. Image Trend Tablet Use. o The live burn evolutions consisted of a single story house with a basement fire in four rotations consisting of: 1. Reset from the exterior of the house; 2. Interior fire attack; 3. Search of the house; 4. RIC with an outside hose line. o This was a heavy, hands-on 8-Hour Day and a challenge for our training staff but everyone who participated delivered proficient information in a professional setting.
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Envision Leadership Panel/Last Class o The end of November brought the final Envision Leadership Class and featured a panel of professionals for student interaction. Captain Barela was a panel member and it was wonderful for our staff to be represented in this leadership limelight. The course was held during the fall semester at AIMS Campus in Windsor and is focused on professional development and growth for all ranks of our firefighters. This is two semester course and proved to be enlightening for our 15 participants.
Envision Leadership Class Panel
December BC Mayday Training with Fort Collins Police Services o This training was held on 12/4 with all BCs and FCPS dispatchers. This was a great collaboration as it helped all better understand the Mayday process and radio traffic during a Mayday event. The day featured several scenario productions and used a variety of mediums to train.
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BC Mayday Training at FCPS
Academy Class 18-2 o We hosted Class 18-2’s family night on 12/7 as recruits prepared for graduation. It was wonderful to bring family and friends together on our training grounds to celebrate this event. The afternoon and evening featured a recruit showcase of skills, dinner and short presentation. o Graduation was held on 12/8 at Northridge High School in Greeley. PFA graduated 3 new firefighters: Eric Campbell, Dan Evans and Jeremiah Johnson. Car Seat Class o The weeklong car seat refresher and full class was held the week of 12/10. This class is important to PFA and the services that we provide to our customers. Every newly hired firefighter is required to maintain their certification for a minimum of four years. Clean-up Day/Christmas Card Photo o As part of the end-of-the-year wrap-up, the training staff participated in a clean-up day on 12/18. This allowed us to tackle projects and tidy up our spaces/drill ground/bay to prepare for 2019. o We also decided to participate in the Christmas Card Contest and enjoyed taking our Christmas photo during lunchtime, featuring the historic hose cart.
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2019 Training Calendar Distribution o The 2019 Training Calendar was distributed to all personnel the week of 12/17. This new endeavor provided individual crew calendars to every shift and every engine and helped all prepare for a busy 2019!
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Health and Safety 4th Quarter 2018 report Prepared by: Battalion Chief Gary Nuckols January 16, 2019
Health and Safety In the fourth quarter we had one significant injury from a firefighter falling approximately 8-10 feet from a roof during a structure fire. The firefighter suffered multiple fractures to his foot and will be off-line for 4-6 months. The fourth quarter’s high lost time is attributed to the lengthy healing and rehab due to several injuries in the third quarter which caused almost 80% of the lost time for the quarter. The spike in exposures is due to two structure fires where asbestos was present. Although proper personal protection equipment and decontamination was completed, crews still fill out exposure reports for possible exposure.
INJURY/EXPOSURE REPORT
2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 2016 2015 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Total 15 19 28 34 96 89 67 88 Injuries 11 16 21 15 63 62 43 61 Exposures 4 3 7 19 33 27 24 27 Recordable1 4 3 5 2 14 13 13 22 Cost2 $18,402 $134,193 $139,513 $166,316 $458,424 $324,208 $202,174 $178,704 Lost Time3 45 33 84 147 309 284 124 62 Frequency4 6.7 4.9 8.2 3.4 5.8 5.3 5.5 9.7
1 Uses OSHA recordable standard of treatment received beyond first aid 2 Includes reserve which is an estimate to cover costs until a claim is closed 3 Work-related modified duty plus Injury leave hours- shown as shift days missed. 4 Recordable Accident Frequency; calculated using OSHA formula (# of injuries x 200,000/ number of hours worked). National comparable rate from 2015-10.2. 5. YTD – Year to Date
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In the fourth quarter we saw completed most of the 2018 prioritized capital facility work and prioritized by the station Captains, Chief Vander Velde and myself. With a facility maintenance capital budget of $263,848 a lot of previously long- term deferred projects were completed. Remaining deferred items from 2018 will now be prioritized for planning for 2019 capital funding.
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Emergency Medical Services Battalion Fourth Quarter Report 2018 Kevin Waters, Battalion Chief January 2019
The Poudre Fire Authority’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Battalion is proud to report the following key accomplishments:
Emergency Medical Responder Training Center Recognition
PFA EMS began working with the Larimer County Parks Rangers and City of Fort Collins Parks Rangers to transition maintenance of their EMS certifications into the process used by PFA.
Our application to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for authorization to provide initial education and continuing education to Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) was approved. This endorsement will allow PFA EMS to assist the Larimer County and City of Fort Collins Park Rangers in their transition from the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification to the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification. This is an important next step in aligning training and education across the Northern Larimer County Emergency Response Area (NLCERA).
Integrated EMS Training
PFA EMS provides quarterly, on duty EMS training to all PFA stations. These training events are designed to meet recertification requirements as well as reinforce best practices in clinical care. Each class is taught at least nine times throughout the quarter to allow us to present the information to all stations and shifts. The multiple days and varied times of these EMS courses present a great opportunity for providers from other agencies to attend these instructor led trainings so we’ve extended an invitation to our neighboring jurisdictions to attend. EMS providers from University of Colorado (UCH) EMS, Wellington Fire Protection District as well as the Larimer County and City of Fort Collins Park Rangers all participated in these training events during this quarter. Upcoming quarterly EMS courses have already been announced to all NLCERA agencies.
Community Outreach
The EMS Battalion was able to provide support to the Station 11 crew in delivering a hands-only CPR presentation to the Ladies of the Canyon. Thank you to Station 11 for allowing us the opportunity to teach these life-saving skills to the people who are most likely to be the first on scene when members of their community experience cardiac arrest. 66
Bleeding Control Training
Building BCON Trainers
The new bleeding control (BCON) course teaches community members and first responders how to control life threatening bleeding and uses realistic, bleeding control simulators to allow students to practice these techniques. Commercially produced simulators are very realistic but also very expensive. The creative Trauma Services team at University Hospital has learned how to use special effects materials to build these simulators for a fraction of the cost and was kind enough to share their expertise with PFA EMS in building nine BCON trainers for use by PFA. Our experience building these trainers allowed us to work with the UCH Trauma Services team in assisting a local Boy Scout troop in building additional BCON simulators for use in public education courses.
Special Event Coverage
Turkey Trot Ugly Sweater Run The end of the year saw far fewer requests for PFA EMS to provide medical coverage at regional mass gatherings. Below is a breakdown of events we participated in during fourth quarter 2018:
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EMS Protocols
A rewrite of all EMS prehospital medical protocols was completed this quarter. While much of the clinical care remained the same, the format of the document changed significantly. The new format is consistent with a growing trend in emergency medical care to articulate clinical expectations and decision points inside of an algorithm.
The new protocol for how to treat a patient experiencing a seizure is below.
SEIZURE
Support ABCs: EMT AEMT CCT Ref oxygen Rule out or treat hypoglycemia Universal seizure precautions (see below) Consider the cause (see below) EMT-I Paramedic RN
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If seizure < 5 min, medication not necessary Check pulse and reassess ABC If seizure > 5 min or recurrent seizure then Give supplemental oxygen treat as follows:
Transport and monitor ABCs, vital signs, and neurological condition Cardiac monitoring if recurrent seizures Ref benzodiazepine via and/or meds given most readily available Complete head to toe assessment route
Consider the Cause of Universal Seizure Precautions: Seizure No Ensure airway patency, but do Actively seizing? Epilepsy not force anything between EtOH withdrawal or teeth. Yes intoxication Give oxygen Hypoglycemia Suction as needed Stimulant use Protect patient from injury Ref benzodiazepine via most Trauma Check pulse immediately after readily available route Intracranial hemorrhage seizure stops IV preferred Overdose (TCA) Keep patient on side Eclampsia Document: Infection: Meningitis, sepsis Document: Seizure history: No Febrile (age < 6 years onset, time interval, previous Actively seizing? old) seizures, type of seizure Obtain medical history: head Yes trauma, diabetes, substance abuse, medications, compliance with CONTACT BASE anticonvulsants, pregnancy Pregnancy and Seizure: rd If 3 trimester pregnancy or post-partum: administer magnesium sulfate 68
Equipment
Medical Bag Resupply AED Deployment Team Ready for Delivery
With the addition of new protocols and new skills comes new equipment. To facilitate the efficient deployment and utilization of this equipment all PFA medical kits were reconfigured and standardized. This new configuration included the addition of all equipment necessary to start intravenous IV lines on patients and sets the stage for PFA to administer IV medications.
Thirty-Six new Zoll AED 3 units were put into service on all front-line PFA apparatus. These units provide real time CPR feedback and allow seamless integration with the heart monitors used by UCH EMS. These devices also allow the wireless transmission of patient data to the PFA EMS Battalion which is critical to our ability to provide robust quality improvement.
Thank you for this opportunity to share this quarter’s work.
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PFA ADMINISTRATION PLANNING AND ANALYSIS 102 REMINGTON STREET FORT COLLINS CO 80524 (970) 416-2584 FAX (970) 416-2809
Quarterly Planning and Analysis Report 4th Quarter 2018
This is the first quarterly report generated by Planning and Analysis and it replaces the report previously produced by PFA Investigations. This is intended to be a statistical analysis of activity within the Poudre Fire Authority for the previous quarter. There will also be a summation from Investigations within this report on a quarterly basis as well. This report will be updated and changed as new data analysis tools become available in ImageTrend RMS as well as Deccan ADAM.
Four significant, or otherwise notable, fires occurred during the quarter including one fatality. The fires are highlighted below, in addition to response data comparing the fourth quarters of 2017 and 2018.
4th Quarter 2017 2018 % Change Fires 97 71 -26.8 Part of the Overpressure, Rupture, Misc. Explosion, Overheat (No Fire) Calls 5 NR EMS/Medicals 3459 3350 -3.2 Part of the Hazardous Conditions (No Fire) Misc. Calls 117 NR Part of the Service Calls Misc. Calls 337 NR Part of the Good Intent Calls Misc. Calls 1111 NR Part of the Special Incident Types Misc. Calls False Alarms and False Calls 357 349 -2.2 Broken Miscellaneous Calls 1530 out by Category 2.6 Reports not Written (No NR Incident Type yet Selected) 90 NR Total Calls 5443 5430 -0.2 Fire Loss $1,405,421 $1,007,450 -28.3
MISSION: “To protect life and property by being prompt, skillful and caring. Our actions are anchored in the core values of courage, leadership, and duty.” 70
OCTOBER
2017 2018 % of Change Fire Calls 35 29 -17.1 Fire Calls (YTD) 293 262 -10.6 Overpressure, Rupture, Part of the 3 NR Explosion, Overheat (No Fire) Misc. Calls Overpressure, Rupture, Part of the Explosion, Overheat (No Fire) NR NR Misc. Calls (YTD) EMS Calls 1191 1149 -3.5 EMS Calls (YTD) 12279 11561 -5.8 Hazardous Conditions (No Part of the 36 NR Fire) Misc. Calls Hazardous Conditions (No Part of the NR NR Fire) (YTD) Misc. Calls Part of the 111 NR Service Calls Misc. Calls Part of the NR NR Service Calls (YTD) Misc. Calls Part of the 383 NR Good Intent Calls Misc. Calls Part of the NR NR Good Intent Calls (YTD) Misc. Calls False Calls 120 107 -10.8 False Calls (YTD) 1166 1088 -6.7 Part of the 5 NR Special Incident Types Misc. Calls Part of the NR NR Special Incident Types (YTD) Misc. Calls Broken 568 out by -5.28 Miscellaneous Calls Category Broken 4931 out by 8.2 Miscellaneous Calls (YTD) Category Reports not Written (No NR 32 NR Incident Type yet Selected) Total Calls 1914 1855 3.1 Total Calls (YTD) 18669 18292 0.1 Fire Loss $703,891 $760,300 8.0 Fire Loss (YTD) $2,295,039 $1,924,806 -16.1
MISSION: “To protect life and property by being prompt, skillful and caring. Our actions are anchored in the core values of courage, leadership, and duty.” 71
NOVEMBER
2017 2018 % of Change Fire Calls 27 16 -40.7 Fire Calls (YTD) 320 278 -13.1 Overpressure, Rupture, Part of the 2 NR Explosion, Overheat (No Fire) Misc. Calls Overpressure, Rupture, Part of the Explosion, Overheat (No Fire) NR NR Misc. Calls (YTD) EMS Calls 1091 1098 0.6 EMS Calls (YTD) 13370 12659 -5.3 Hazardous Conditions (No Part of the 49 NR Fire) Misc. Calls Hazardous Conditions (No Part of the NR NR Fire) (YTD) Misc. Calls Service Calls Part of the 108 NR Misc. Calls Service Calls (YTD) Part of the NR NR Misc. Calls Good Intent Calls Part of the 376 NR Misc. Calls Good Intent Calls (YTD) Part of the NR NR Misc. Calls False Calls 112 109 -2.7 False Calls (YTD) 1278 1197 -6.3 Part of the 2 NR Special Incident Types Misc. Calls Part of the NR NR Special Incident Types (YTD) Misc. Calls Miscellaneous Calls Broken 499 out by 7.6 Category Miscellaneous Calls (YTD) Broken 5430 out by 8.2 Category Reports not Written (No NR 28 NR Incident Type yet Selected) Total Calls 1729 1788 3.4 Total Calls (YTD) 20398 20080 -1.6 Fire Loss $440,880 $46,600 -89.4 Fire Loss (YTD) $2,735,919 $1,971,406 -27.9
MISSION: “To protect life and property by being prompt, skillful and caring. Our actions are anchored in the core values of courage, leadership, and duty.” 72
DECEMBER
2017 2018 % of Change Fire Calls 35 26 -25.7 Fire Calls (YTD) 355 304 -14.4 Overpressure, Rupture, Part of the 0 NR Explosion, Overheat (No Fire) Misc. Calls Overpressure, Rupture, Part of the Explosion, Overheat (No Fire) NR NR Misc. Calls (YTD) EMS Calls 1177 1103 -6.3 EMS Calls (YTD) 14547 13762 -5.4 Hazardous Conditions (No Part of the 32 NR Fire) Misc. Calls Hazardous Conditions (No Part of the NR NR Fire) (YTD) Misc. Calls Service Calls Part of the 118 NR Misc. Calls Service Calls (YTD) Part of the NR NR Misc. Calls Good Intent Calls Part of the 352 NR Misc. Calls Good Intent Calls (YTD) Part of the NR NR Misc. Calls False Calls 125 133 6.4 False Calls (YTD) 1403 1330 -5.2 Special Incident Types Part of the 3 NR Misc. Calls Special Incident Types (YTD) Part of the NR NR Misc. Calls Miscellaneous Calls Broken 463 out by 9.1 Category Miscellaneous Calls (YTD) Broken 5893 out by 8.2 Category Reports not Written (No NR 30 NR Incident Type yet Selected) Total Calls 1800 1797 -.2 Total Calls (YTD) 22198 21877 -1.4 Fire Loss $260,650 $200,550 -23.1 Fire Loss (YTD) $2,996,569 $2,171,956 -27.5
MISSION: “To protect life and property by being prompt, skillful and caring. Our actions are anchored in the core values of courage, leadership, and duty.” 73
Investigation of Significant Fires
2201 S Lemay Avenue December 4
A candle left unattended caused a fire in an assisted living facility. The fire was stopped by the activation of the buildings automatic sprinkler system. Units responded and completed extinguishment of the fire and ventilated the building. The sprinkler system may have saved lives and significantly limited the damage caused by the fire.
630 Meldrum Street December 4
An intentionally set fire in a church was stopped by the activation of the automatic sprinkler system. The sprinkler system saved the building from significant damage. The investigation of the incident was coordinated with Fort Collins Police Services, which identified and arrested a suspect in connection with the incident.
1907 Pecan Street December 17
An early morning fire in a 4-plex displaced multiple residents and caused significant damage to the unit of origin. A quick stop by suppression crews minimized the damage to the adjacent units. The investigation determined that the fire was caused by unattended cooking.
MISSION: “To protect life and property by being prompt, skillful and caring. Our actions are anchored in the core values of courage, leadership, and duty.” 74
Total Incidents by Month 2500
2000
1500
1000 Number Number of Incidents 500
0 Oct Nov Dec
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
EMS/Rescue Incidents 1300
1250
1200
1150
1100 Number Number of Incidents
1050
1000 Oct Nov Dec
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
MISSION: “To protect life and property by being prompt, skillful and caring. Our actions are anchored in the core values of courage, leadership, and duty.” 75
False Alarm/False Call Incidents 160
140
120
100
80
60
Number Number of Incidents 40
20
0 Oct Nov Dec
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Fire Incidents 40
35
30
25
20
15
Number Number of Incidents 10
5
0 Oct Nov Dec
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
MISSION: “To protect life and property by being prompt, skillful and caring. Our actions are anchored in the core values of courage, leadership, and duty.” 76
Community Safety and Service Division Fire Prevention Activity Fourth Quarter 2018
Average Days Plan Review/Permit Initial Reviews Number in Review Fees Collected New Building Plan 22 38.10 $201,989.12 Tenant Finish Plan 58 12.84 $60,350.87 Sprinkler 64 Fire Alarm 50 16.53 $85,226.03 Hood & Duct 10 Spray Booth 0 ASTi / USTii 8 9.20 $3155.00 ERRCiii 6 Total Fourth Quarter Fees Collected $350,721.02
Inspections Completed Construction 190 Inspections Sprinkler & General Safety 1268 Sprinkler Inspections Billed $46,160.00
Large construction projects in process
Village Cooperative Madwire TMI Horse Barn Union on Elizabeth Confluence Village on Horsetooth The Standard Wyatt Apartments CSU Zoology Brookfield CSU Global Foods Crowne Old Town North
(These are on-going inspections—sometimes 6-15 inspections per project)
i AST – Above Ground Storage Tanks ii UST – Underground Storage Tanks iii ERRC – Emergency Responder Radio Communication 77
PUBLIC SAFETY December 2018 POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Automatic Sprinkler System Fire Saves Firefighters responded to two separate fires on December 5, 2018 that were both extinguished due to automatic sprinkler systems. The first of those fires was in a senior living facility located at 2201 S. Lemay. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown but fire crews discovered that a fire had started and two sprinkler heads had extinguished the fire prior to PFA arrival. PFA crews disabled the sprinkler system and began clean up and overhaul to ensure that there was no hidden fire. This building houses many mobility impaired senior citizens so this fire would have been far worse without the early suppression of the sprinkler system.
The second fire was in a religious facility located at 630 South Meldrum. A man called dispatch and stated that he had started the fire. He was later arrested by Police Services. The fire started in an upholstered chair and was extinguished by a single sprinkler head. Damage was minimal. There were no injuries.
Firefighters Donate Car to Woman Battling Cancer Firefighters from Station 5 (4615 Hogan Drive) and Karen Johnson, a cashier at King Soopers near Harmony Road, have become friends through shopping at the grocery store. When firefighters found out Karen had been diagnosed with cancer, they wanted to do something nice as a token of their gratitude for her smiles and friendly demeanor. The firefighters provided Karen with a 1998 Honda Accord, a year’s worth of insurance, and a GoFundMe to help defray medical expenses. For more information: https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2018/11/20/firefighters-donate-car-fort- collins-woman-cancer-diagnosis/2004403002/
November 27, 2018 A huge thanks goes out to OtterBox for their support of the volunteers that staff Stations 9 and 11 above Horsetooth Reservoir. The volunteers that work from these two stations respond to emergencies as volunteer firefighters/EMTs and deeply appreciate the support of our local community.
BizWest 40 Under Forty Honoree PFA is proud of our own Michael Durkin; one of the BizWest 40 Under Forty honorees. Michael works to educate our residents on fire safety, and help the citizens who live within PFA's area live a healthy, safe life.
PFA Hiring Process Poudre Fire Authority is hiring firefighters and will be accepting test scores from the National Testing Network (NTN) from October 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019. Interviews will be conducted in April and May of 2019. 78
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE January 2019 POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Feb. 1 | 2019 Awards Ceremony | Recognizing the amazing people who make the community better On February 1st, PFA held its yearly awards and recognition ceremony at the Lincoln Center. This is PFA’s primary way of recognizing the extraordinary (and often lifesaving) efforts of its firefighters, staff, and community partners. After the presentation of the flag by PFA’s Honor Guard and the viewing of a 'year in review' video, awards were presented in five categories. In addition, years of service awards were presented to 32 individuals who have contributed 455 total years making the Fort Collins area safer.
Jan. 25 | Chief Mike Gavin retires after 40 years PFA bids goodbye to Chief Mike Gavin who has retired after 40 years of service. Chief Gavin started a career of bold service when he became a firefighter at the Fort Collins Fire Department in 1980. He has since worked as a driver, fire inspector, dive team member, fire investigator and more. For the past 13 years, Chief Gavin has been the City Emergency Manager, a role that has traditionally straddled the Poudre Fire Authority and the City of Fort Collins. As of December 2018, the Emergency manager position will answer directly to the City Manager’s Office, a move for which Chief Gavin had been advocating. Chief Gavin reflected on his years of service in a recent article in the Coloradoan.
Jan. 23 | Sprinkler Activation Helps Save Building Firefighters were summoned to a commercial building at 1612 Specht Point Road by an automatic fire alarm. PFA Engine 6 arrived on-scene and contacted law enforcement because of obvious signs of a break-in. Once the building was secured by law enforcement, PFA investigators determined that a small fire had been set under a sprinkler head as part of broader vandalism. The sprinkler activated and extinguished the fire completely. This serves as an important reminder of how automatic sprinkler and alarm systems work to fight fire and call for help when there are no people to do so. 79
Jan. 7-22 | Ice Rescue Training January marks yearly ice rescue training for all PFA firefighters. Crews trained in how to assess and safely cross ice to affect a rescue on a patient who has fallen through the ice. These are lengthy rescues and require coordination with partners at UCHealth and the Larimer County Dive Rescue Team. PFA’s prevention team was put to work educating the public with tips on how to stay safe around ice including:
• Recognize that ice is never 100% safe. Ice strength varies based on thickness, time of day, position on the lake/pond, wind and a lot of other factors. Ice that looks strong may not be strong.
• If an animal has fallen through the ice, call 911. Do not attempt to rescue the animal yourself.
• Have an ice buddy! Never go on ice alone.
• Children should never play near ice.
• Moving water, or river ice, is never considered safe. 80
Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Agenda Item
Date: February 25, 2019 From: Tom DeMint
Item: #11 – Other Recommendation: Item for Information Attachments: • Mike Gavin Retirement Celebration Flyer
Mike Gavin Retirement Celebration After 40 plus years in the fire service, 38 of which was with the City of Fort Collins Fire Department and then the Poudre Fire Authority, Mike Gavin is retiring. Attached is the information regarding his retirement celebration which you are invited to attend.
Joint Dinner with City Council Tuesday, May 14 at 5 p.m. is the joint dinner with City Council. Dinner will be in the park adjacent to City Hall. After dinner, City Council and the District Board will move to the Council Chambers and have a presentation from PFA Staff on the 2018 Annual Report.
Information Sharing This is an opportunity for Board Members to share information or concerns not covered in other portions of the Board packet.
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EMERGENCY ALERT RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FOR CHIEF MIKE GAVIN Mon. 3/4/19 | The Drake Center | 802 W. Drake Ft. Collins 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Light Refreshments
RSVP AT FOLLOWING LINK (QUESTIONS? [email protected])
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