2013 Annual Report Central Campbell Fire
Central Campbell County Fire District
Chairperson Clarence Martin
And the
Board of Trustees
As the Fire Chief of Central Campbell County
Fire District it is with great pride that I present
you with this summary of activities for the
year 2013.
Our department continues to
accept the challenges presented by the
economy, demands for service, and ever
changing technology. We constantly evaluate
our operational platform to ensure it provides
efficient and effective services to the
community and make necessary changes
when needed. The department continues to
collaborate locally with other fire departments
on training, specialized response teams, and
mutual aid. This collaboration effort allows us to provide a broader array of services to the
community.
This annual report will give the reader a sense of our operations but it will not provide
anywhere near the insight into the incredible men and women who serve our department.
Truly, these are the people who deserve to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to
this organization. Our members collectively have over 500 years of service in the fire and
emergency medical field.
The past year once again proved to be a busy year as it relates to emergency responses.
A total of 2120 runs were made in 2013. This is a seven percent decrease in calls from the
previous year, however we continue to be the third busiest department in the county. There
were 708 fire/incident calls and 1412 medical runs. In 2013 we transported 844 advanced life
support patients and 124 basic life support patients. There were 444 non transport runs. The
nature of the calls will be broken down as part of this report.
Fire loss for the year was $153,700.00 compared to $311,750.00 for the previous year.
This is a fifty one percent decrease in fire loss from 2012. There was $40,750.00 in vehicles fires
and $112,950.00 from structure loss, the majority of loss was $100,000.00 to a home struck by
lightning on Ridgepointe.
“Preparing for the Future” in order to continue to provide excellent service in the
protection of life, property and public response the Board of Trustees and Fire Chief working
with consultants from the Northern Kentucky Area Development District prepared a “Vision
Study 2012” which examined all facets of the department and prepared a blueprint on what
factor’s will affect the operations of the department over the next five to ten years. This survey
was presented to the entire board for review in January of 2013.
While fiscal restraints continue to have an impact on the fire district, in 2013, we were
able, to maintain our present staffing. Fifteen members are assigned to one of three shifts. Each
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shift works 24 hours on and 48 hours off. One member is scheduled to Monday through Friday
during the daytime hours to increase manpower when volunteer response is limited. We
continue to have a staffing of seven, including the Chief during the daytime Monday through
Friday. Several volunteers continue to participate in the sleepover program providing
additional immediate responders to calls during the evening and night time hours.
REDUCTION IN ISO RATING- In 2012 Central Campbell County Fire District was
inspected by the Insurance Service Organization (ISO). ISO is an independent company that
serves insurance companies, communities, fire departments, insurance regulators and others by
providing information about risk. ISO’s expert staff collect information about municipal fire
suppression efforts in communities throughout the United States. In each of these communities
ISO analyzes the relevant data and assigns a Public Protection Classification (PPC) number from
1-10. Class 1 represents an exemplary fire suppression and a class 10 indicates that the area’s fire
suppression program does not meet minimum criteria.
ISO evaluates according to a uniform set of criteria incorporating nationally recognized
standards for water supply, testing and maintenance of fire hydrants, receiving and handling
fire alarms, staffing, apparatus, training, inspections and geographic distribution of fire
companies. In general, the price of fire insurance in a community with a good PPC is
substantially lower than in a community with a poor PPC.
In 2013 we were officially notified that our PPC rating had been lowered from a class
4/9 to a class 3/9. All properties within 1000 feet of a fire hydrant qualifies for a class 3 rating.
All properties not within 1000 feet of a fire hydrant will remain as a class 9. Several insurance
companies offer lower insurance premiums going to a lower classification. Since the merger in
2000, the City of Highland Heights has seen their PPC classification drop from a class 5 to a
class 3.
What this survey articulates is that your department is operating at a very high level of
efficiency. The latest data from 2011 indicates there were only 39 municipalities in the state of
Kentucky with a class 3 rating.
Last year the Fire District put into place a Firefighter
Intern Program, the first of its kind in Campbell County.
The Firefighter Intern Program is a “tuition in exchange
for service” program for college students. This program
was developed to help meet the needs of the fire district
while promoting higher education in the fire service.
This program awards a limited number of internships
who receive tuition assistance up to a predetermined
amount, at an accredited college or university. In return,
internship recipients commit to serve as a firefighter
while actively pursuing a degree in fire service technology. Interns commit to a predetermined
amount of time that must be spent working at the fire station. This is win-win situation. This
program provides the student with higher education as they prepare for a career in the fire
service, and the community wins because this program provides additional manpower in the
fire station who are trained and ready to respond immediately to any emergency. Jonathan
Nelson from Pendleton County was the first intern.
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We continue to participate in the Cincinnati State Technical and Community College’s
internship program. We receive co-op students participating in an “on the job training”
program as a requirement for their fire science degree. These students work side by side with
our staff learning the day to day operations of the fire service. The students are not permitted to
enter into a hazardous area. The fire district also participates in the ride along training program
for paramedic students from the University of Cincinnati, Gateway Community College as well
as training programs for emergency medical technician students from local EMT classes.
In addition to responding to emergency calls, attending drills, making inspections, and
providing fire prevention activities, our members put in hundreds of hours throughout the year
maintaining the fire station, including outdoor duties. There is the daily maintenance check of
ten pieces of fire, squad, and staff apparatus and equipment. We also service, flow test, remove
weeds, and winterize over 700 fire hydrants, as well as annually testing over 13,000 feet of fire
hose. All apparatus with pumping capabilities must be pump tested each year to remain
compliant with the Insurance Service Organization which sets the fire rating for the district, as
well as having the aerial ladder and all ground ladders tested annually for safety. Our members
also conduct CPR classes for the general public one Saturday a month. We also continue to
provide staffing for first aid stations for every event at the Bank of Kentucky Arena, as well as
supplying fire apparatus and extra manpower as dictated by the nature of the event.
The sustained growth of Northern Kentucky University continues to increase the
responsibility of the department as well as providing new challenges to meet the demand of
increasing events, student population, on campus living as well as the
threat of potential
weapons of mass destruction incidents, especially at the Bank of Kentucky which can
accommodate 10,000 patrons. Northern Kentucky University continues to demand more and
more resources from the fire department.
Our safety committee, under the direction of Captain Joe Krebs continues to review
current regulations, guidelines, polices, and safety procedures in and around the fire station as
well as standard operating guidelines for emergency operations. Safety of our personnel is
always our top priority. From the apparatus we drive, to our personal protective gear, we strive
to provide our members every affordable safety device to help protect them self while helping
others. Several changes were made in the station to bring the building up to NFPA 1500
compliance and to make a safer workplace for our members in conjunction with our insurance
carrier to implement recommendations to promote greater safety and help lower insurance
premiums. In 2013 the fire district implemented an Employee Assistance Program and a
Random Drug/Alcohol policy. Though these types of initiatives in 2013 our Workers
Compensation rating was lowered which reduced our Workers Compensation premiums, thus
saving taxpayer dollars.
Last year the fire district took possession of a 2013 Freightliner Ambulance. This unit
replaced an aging squad. The specifications for the new squad were developed by our EMS
committee to meet the growing demands of our community and advanced Life Support
program.
While the old ambulance no longer could meet the needs of an emergency life squad, the
Board approved donating the old squad to the Campbell County Fire Protection Association to
be used as a response unit for the county Fire and Explosion Investigation Team. This unit will
be stored at our facility.
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With the increase nationally of the number of firefighters dying from heart attacks the
district continues to require that all members must pass an annual physical. The Public Safety
Health and Wellness Company of Franklin, Ohio provide all members, including volunteers
with an annual physical in compliance with NFPA standards for firefighters. This group
provides complete physicals in a state of the art mobile trailer at the fire station. Having
physicals completed at the station eliminates overtime and provides better management of time
for the volunteer members. The annual physical is mandatory for all personnel.
In 2010 we took the next step by implementing a physical fitness program called LEAN
(lifestyle, exercise, attitude & nutrition). Specially trained instructors from the Public Safety
Health and Wellness presented several programs on changing our lifestyle, on proper exercise,
changing our attitudes and proper nutrition. Each member then had a personal evaluation to
institute a physical fitness agenda suited to their particular needs and age. The membership
continues to participate in this program. In 2013 our members signed up for Humana Vitality,
which is a program utilized to assist our members in exercise and nutritional habits.
We consider it a successful year when every one of our firefighters, emergency medical
technicians, paramedics, and first responders goes home after his/her shift and or call. Last year
101 of our brothers and sisters throughout the country paid the ultimate price and did not
return home to their families. This was a 22 percent increase in LODD from the previous year.
One firefighter was killed in the line of duty in Kentucky.
In 2012, after many years of planning the fire district board gave approval for the
groundbreaking of the Firefighters Memorial Park. A section of ground on the north side of the
station had been set aside to establish a permanent site with a bronze statue that would honor
the men and women who served the district communities in fire and EMS services.
In spring of 2013 a formal dedication of the Firefighter Memorial Park was held with
present and former members and relatives in attendance.
As we enter 2014 we continue to look towards the future. As the community and
Northern Kentucky University continues to grow, they bring new and exciting challenges to the
department. As the demand for services increase, we will continue to look at innovative
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methods to increasing staffing levels. This year a fire truck committee will begin preparing
specifications to replace an aging rescue/pumper. This new vehicle will be configured to be a
first out truck for all types of emergencies which will provide our citizens better service. As
always we will continue to be proactive and progressive in providing the best available Fire/
EMS services our industry has to offer.
The accomplishments of the Central Campbell County Fire District in 2013 were only
possible through the tremendous support of our Fire District Board, leadership of our Officers,
and the dedication, hard work, commitment and sacrifice of our members. It is to each of them
that I extend my deepest appreciation. We continue to be a leader in the fire service of Northern
Kentucky. Our apparatus and personnel are ready to meet every challenge today and tomorrow.
Respectfully submitted,
Gerald J. Sandfoss
Fire Chief
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Table of Contents
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Mission Statement
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Personnel
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Committee Assignments
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Professional Affiliations
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2013/2014 Budget
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Monthly Summary Report
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Fire District Apparatus
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Emergency Medical Services Data
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Fire calls versus Squad calls per month
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Training
Board of Trustees
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Fire and Explosion Investigation Team
Mission Statement
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The mission of the Central Campbell County
Fire District is the protection of life and
property during such fires and emergencies as
may occur in the cities of Cold Spring,
Highland Heights, Crestview, the Northern
Kentucky University campus, and other
surrounding areas, accomplished by using
emergency vehicles, equipment and trained
personnel.
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Our Organization
The Central Campbell County Fire District is a combination Department consisting of 17
fulltime, eight part time, 13 volunteers, 1 intern and a part time administrative assistant. The fire
district is a product of a July 1, 2000 merger of the former Cold Spring-Crestview Fire
Department and the former Highland Heights Fire Department. This merger was implemented
to increase and enhance the present level of service and provide long term savings to the
communities that we serve. The fire district is responsible for providing fire suppression,
advanced life support emergency medical services, rescue and fire prevention to the cities of
Highland Heights, Cold Spring, Crestview unincorporated areas of the county and to the
campus of Northern Kentucky University. We serve a permanent population of 15,000 as well as
16,000 students and faculty at NKU within a twenty three square mile area. In addition, the fire
district regularly provides mutual aid fire and EMS service to neighboring departments.
Located within the boundaries of our fire district is the national headquarters of the Disabled
American Veterans, the National offices of General Cable, 3 elementary schools, 2 special need
schools, six day care facilities, and thirteen churches. Also located within the district is a
Columbia gas transfer station which reduces high pressure gas lines to low pressure lines
serving the greater Cincinnati locality. A large natural gas line crosses through the middle of the
fire district. We are in the flight paths of the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati
International airport and the Cincinnati Lunken airfield. Interstates I-471, I-275 as well as the
AA Highway (Alexandria to Ashland) traverse through our communities. Our district
comprises residential, small business, light industry and agricultural. Also in the district is the
10,000 seat Bank of Kentucky Center. The arena facility is the largest of its kind in the Northern
Kentucky area.
The District Board is a seven person faction that over sees operations of the fire
department and levy taxes upon the property in the fire district as granted by Kentucky Revised
Statue 75. The Campbell County Judge Executive appoints three members that serve a three
year term. Two board members are elected by the property owners of the fire district and two
positions are elected by the firefighters. All elected positions serve a four year term.
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2013 Fire District Board Members
Clarence Martin, Chairman
Judge Appointed
Chuck Pettit, Vice Chair
Judge Appointed
Joe Krebs, Treasurer
Elected Firefighter
Mike Rust, Secretary
Judge Appointed
Gene McCord
Elected Property Owner
Al Garnick
Elected Property Owner
Rob Kloeker
Elected Firefighter
Joe Cottingham, Attorney
Gerald Sandfoss, Fire Chief
Ray Dishman, Jr. Assistant Chief
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Board Members at Dedication
Left to right:
Clarence Martin, Chairman
Mike Rust, Secretary
Chuck Pettit, Vice-Chairman
Joe Krebs, Treasurer
Rob Kloeker, Trustee
Gene McCord, Trustee
Al Garnick, Trustee
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Personnel for 2013
Fire Chief
Jerry Sandfoss, EMT career
Assistant Chief
Ray Dishman, Jr, EMT career
Medical Director
Administra5ve Assistant
Doctor Daryl Emory
Michelle Krebs, part <me
Chief Engineer
Safety Officer
Alan Goetz, volunteer
Brad Lehman, volunteer
Captains
T. Hanson, Paramedic career
Joe Krebs, FR volunteer
Jus<n Saner, Paramedic career
Lieutenants
Chuck Bixler, Paramedic career Rob Kloeker, Paramedic career
Jason Weghorn, Paramedic
career
Kevin Thomas, Paramedic career
Firefighter/Paramedics
Jeremy Andraisk, career
Danny Hildebrand, career
Brent Schafer, part <me
Jeff Goshorn, part <me
Duane Johnson, career
Kevin Strole, career
Mike GulleN, part <me
Ed Saner, part <me
Dave Weghorn, career
Firefighter/EMT
Mark Adkins, career
Ray Dishman, III career
Cody Meville, volunteer
Jon Saner, part <me
Chesley Thomas, volunteer
Brendan Bradley, career
Trevor Dunaway, volunteer
Jonathan Nelson, Intern
Colton Sharp, part <me
Rob Weghorn, volunteer
Mary Clair, career
Tim Krebs, career
David Rodgers, part <me
Mike Steward, part <me
Tracee Yockey, volunteer
Firefighters
Jus<n Auton, volunteer
Joe King, volunteer
William Turner, volunteer
Mark Schroder, volunteer
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Central Campbell Fire District
Organizational Chart- Line Officers for 2013
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Personnel Highlights in 2013
We saw the following personnel highlights/changes/recognitions during the past year:
Retirement of Sergeant/EMT
Mary Clair.
On July 31, 2013, Sergeant/ Emergency
Medical Technician Mary Clair retired
after 31 years of service to the Cold SpringCrestview Fire Department and the
Central Campbell County Fire District.
Mary is the first fulltime employee who
has retired from the fire district. We
congratulate Mary on her retirement.
Chief Sandfoss attended a ceremony at the Southgate Fire Station for the Beverly Supper Club
Fire. Chief Sandfoss received the distinguished service award and ribbon for “service above and
beyond the call of duty” on May 26, 1977.
The following individuals were promoted in 2013:
Justin Saner promoted to Captain/Paramedic
Trent Hanson promoted to Captain/Paramedic
Kevin Thomas promoted to Lieutenant/Paramedic
Brad Lehman promoted to Safety Officer
Volunteer recruit Joe King graduated from the Northern Kentucky fire recruit class
Chief Sandfoss, Lieutenant/Paramedic Jason Weghorn, and Sergeant/Paramedic Dave
Weghorn attended the Ohio Firefighter Hall of Fame ceremony. Retired Central Campbell
County Fire District Captain Paul Riedel, a current member of the Colerain Township Fire
Department received the Ohio Firefighters Distinguished Service Award and was inducted into
the Ohio Firefighters Hall of Fame.
In August, Brendan Bradley was hired by the Fire District as a Firefighter/EMT.
Firefighter and former Cold Spring- Crestivew Fire Chief Mark Schroder retired from the
Campbell County Fire Protection Association after serving as its treasurer for 25 years.
The membership held their annual golf outing for Breast Cancer Awareness. $6,000.00 was
raised to help support cancer awareness.
The membership held their annual “fill the boot” campaign for Muscular Dystrophy. Over
$4,000.00 was raised for MS.
The membership once again supported local families at Christmas time by delivering food, and
presents to those in need.
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Awards
The following individuals were recognized at the annual fire district banquet and
awards night:
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LEADERSHIP AWARD: Captain Joe Krebs
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE AWARD ( FOR SAVING A LIFE) : Lieutenant/
Paramedic Kevin Thomas and Firefighter/Paramedic Cindy Ford
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30 YEAR SERVICE AWARD: Sergeant/EMT Mary Clair
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5 YEAR SERVICE AWARD: Sergeant/Paramedic Duane Johnson
Sergeant/EMT Ray Dishman III
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FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD: Sergeant/Paramedic Dave Weghorn
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MOST RUNS BY A VOLUNTEER IN 2012: Brad Lehman- 190 runs
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SECOND MOST RUNS BY A VOLUNTEER IN 2012: Rob Weghorn- 151 runs
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THIRD MOST RUNS BY A VOLUNTEER IN 2012: Mark Schroder-116 runs
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MOST TRAINING HOURS BY A VOLUNTEER IN 2012: Joe Krebs- 116
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SECOND MOST RAINING HOURS BY A VOLUNTEER IN 2012: Rob Weghorn- 109.5
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THIRD MOST TRAINING HOURS BY A VOLUNTEER IN 2012: Alan Goetz- 102.5
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MOST TRAINING HOURS BY CAREER STAFF IN 2012: Trent Hanson- 226.5
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SECOND MOST TRAINING HOURS BY CAREER STAFF IN 2012: Rob Kloeker-209.5
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THIRD MOST TRAINING HOURS BY CAREER STAFF IN 2012: Ray Dishman III- 172
Committee Assignments for 2013
The following members served on one or more committees during the past year. Members spent
countless hours assisting in the operations of this deparmtent.
TRAINING
PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
PUBLIC FIRE ED.
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Trent Hanson*
Ray Dishman, Jr
Joe Krebs
Jason Weghorn
Rob Kloeker
Dave Weghorn
EMS
Rob Kloeker *
Trent Hanson
Tim Krebs
SAFETY
Joe Krebs*
Trent Hanson
Chuck Bixler
Mark Schroder
Brad Lehman
BUILDINGS/GROUNDS
Ray Dishman, Jr*
Joe Krebs
Justin Saner
Dave Weghorn
Mark Adkins
Alan Goetz
Al Garnick (district board)
SCBA
Kevin Thomas*
Rob Kloeker**
Justin Saner**
Dave Weghorn
Duane Johnson
Joe Krebs*
Danny Hildebrand
Ray Dishman, III
Danny Hildebrand*
Dave Weghorn
Ray Dishman III
MAINTENANCE/PUMPS
Ray Dishman, Jr*
Joe Krebs
Dave Weghorn
Gene McCord (district board)
HOSE/HYDRANTS
Justin Saner*
Alan Goetz
Ray Dishman III
Kevin Strole
Dave Weghorn
Cody Melville
COMMUNICATIONS
Tim Krebs*
Jeremy Andraisk
Chesley Thomas
PREPLANS
Dave Weghorn*
Justin Saner
Mary Clair
Eric Reiman
Chuck Bixler (liasion)
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
CLOTHING
Kevin Strole*
Jason Weghorn
Kevin Thomas
Duane Johnson
*denotes chair person
**denotes certified fit tester
Mark Adkins*
Michelle Krebs
Brad Lehman
Duane Johnson
Tim Krebs
INVENTORY
Justin Saner
Ray Dishman III
Eric Reiman
MEMBERSHIP
Justin Saner*
Duane Johnson
Trent Hanson
Eric Reiman
Brad Lehman
Cody Melville
Mike Rust (district board)
INSPECTIONS
Ray Dishman, Jr*
Tim Krebs
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Chuck Bixler*
Jeremy Andraisk
EDUCATION
Michelle Krebs*
Trent Hanson
Jerry Sandfoss
MUTUAL AID
Justin Saner*
Joe Krebs
Tim Krebs
Brad Lehman
Chesley Thomas
Professional Affiliations/Organizations
Our members continue to be leaders in the fire service community, as many of our personnel
serve on local Fire, EMS and Safety Committees.
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Chief Sandfoss serves, for the past nine years, as a Campbell County Fiscal Court
Appointee on the Campbell County Consolidated Dispatch Board, as well as a member
of the Campbell County Fire Protection Association radio/communications committee, a
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member of the County training center committee, and a member of the County incident
command committee.
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Assistant Chief Ray Dishman heads the Campbell County Fire/Explosion Investigation
team.
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Sergeant/Paramedic Trent Hanson serves on the Campbell County Fire/Explosion
Investigation Team as well a member of the Regional Training Committee.
We have benefited from or interaction with the following professional networks:
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Campbell County Firefighter Protection Association
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Northern Kentucky Firefighters Association
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Campbell County Disaster of Emergency Management
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Northern Kentucky Fire Inspectors Association
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Kentucky Fire Marshall’s Office
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Kentucky State Fire Commission
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International Association of Fire Chiefs
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International Association of Firefighters
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Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs
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National Fire Protection Association
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National Association of Fire Investigators
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National Fire Investigators Association
2013/2014 Budget
The Fire District’s Operating Budget for 2012/2013: $2,639,679.00
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Training/Pub Ed
Squad Opera5ons
2%
3%
Buildings & Grounds
1%
Administra5on
Opera5ons
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Grants
9%
CFire entral Campbell Fire
2%
0%
1%Maintenance
Fleet 3%
Vehicle Replacement
5%
One Time Purchases
4%
Personnel
70%
Monthly Summary Report
January-­‐
• 186 total calls
• 25 fire training drills
• 15 burn permits issued
• $0 Fire loss
• Members provided first aid at NKU for 5K run for charity
• NKADD presented Fire District Vision Study to the Board of Trustees
February-­‐
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148 total calls
19 fire training drills
$0 Fire loss
3 fire safety inspec<ons
22 burn permits issued
Members par<cipated in “read a book” to students at Cline Elementary
168 total calls
16 fire training drills
$27,000.00 in fire loss. $22,00.00 loss for a recrea<onal vehicle; $5,000.00 structural loss 70 fire safety inspec<ons completed
38 burn permits issued
Members conducted a fire safety program at the Crossroads Elementary School
Members conducted a fire safety program at the Cline Elementary School
Members conducted a fire safety program at the Cline Elementary School
Members conducted a tour of the fire sta<on and safety program for students from the Phoenix Program
190 total calls
24 fire training drills
$15,000.00 in fire loss. 2 vehicle fires
125 life safety inspec<ons
63 burn permits issued
Flow tes<ng fire hydrants
Members conducted a tour and fire safety program for students from the Phoenix Program
Members provided first aid for Northern Kentucky University paint war
Members conducted a fire safety program at Crossroads Elementary School
Members conducted a fire safety program at Crossroads Elementary School
Members conducted a fire safety program at Crossroads Elementary School
Members conducted a tour of the fire sta<on and fire safety program for a group of girl scouts from Saint Joseph
Members conducted a fire safety program at Crossroads Elementary School
Open house and dedica<on of firefighter memorial park next to fire sta<on
Annual Fire Department awards banquet
May-­‐
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161 total calls
17 fire training drills
$0 fire loss
42 life safety inspec<ons
Flow tes<ng fire hydrants
Members conducted fire safety program at Saint Joseph School Fire Chief aNended ceremony for the Beverly Hills Club Fire at the Southgate Fire Sta<on
Members par<cipated in the annual Crestview Memorial Day Parade
Department hosted Campbell County Fire Protec<on Associa<on monthly mee<ng
June-­‐
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10 fire training drills
$0 fire loss
81 life safety inspec<ons
Flow tes<ng fire hydrants
Members conducted a fire safety program at the Furniture Fair Car Show and Flag Raising Day
168 total calls
24 fire training drills
$107,200.00 fire loss; $105,000.00 structural loss resul<ng from 2 lightning strikes. $1200.00 from an apartment fire and $1000.00 loss from a vehicle fire
56 life safety inspec<ons
Members par<cipated in the annual Orchard Terrace fourth of July parade
Members conducted a fire safety program at the annual Granite Springs Subdivision block party
Members conducted a tour of the fire sta<on and safety program for a group of children from local church
Members conducted a tour of the sta<on and safety program for a group of children
August-­‐
• 194 total calls
• 12 fire training drills
• $1,000.00 fire loss; vehicle fire
• Members conducted a mock dorm fire program and vehicle extrica<on demonstra<on for students from Northern Kentucky University
• Members conducted a fire safety program at Cline elementary School
• Members provided first aid stand for Northern Kentucky paint war
• Members provided fire ex<nguisher training for employees at PPD
September-­‐
• 222 total calls
• 19 fire training drills
• $1,000.00 fire loss: Structure fire
• 17 life safety inspec<ons
• Fire hydrant maintenance
• Fire hose tes<ng
• Members conducted a mock dorm fire demonstra<on for students at Northern Kentucky University
• Members conducted a fire safety program at Crossroads Elementary School
• Members conducted fire ex<nguisher training for employees at General Cable
• Members conducted a fire safety program for Home Depot Safety Day
• Members aNended the City of Crestview block party-­‐ demonstra<ons and passing out fire preven<on material
• Members conducted a tour of the fire sta<on and safety program for kindergarden students from Saint Joseph
• Members par<cipated in the annual 911 Memorial Service at the World Peace Bell in Newport
• Members sponsored annual golf ou<ng to raise money for breast cancer awareness
October-­‐ • 196 total calls
• $0 fire loss
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•
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•
19 fire training drills
49 burn permits issued
Fire hydrant maintenance
Members conducted a fire safety program at Cline Elementary School
Members conducted a fire safety program at Kids Under Construc<on Day Care
Members conducted a fire safety program at Cornerstone Montessori School
Members conducted a fire safety program at the Phoenix Program
Members conducted a fire safety program at Abby’s Day Care
Members conducted a fire safety program at Saint Joseph School
Members conducted a fire safety program at Walnut Hill Academy
Members conducted a fire safety program at the Kroger Day on Crossroads
Members conducted a tour of the sta<on and safety program for a group of girl scouts
Members conducted a tour of the fire sta<on and safety program for children from Happy Times Day Care
November-­‐
• 156 total calls
• $750.00 fire loss: structure fire
• 29 fire training drills
• 4 life safety inspec<ons
• 26 burn permits issued
• Fire hydrant maintenance
• Members conducted a fire safety program for Abby’s Day Care
• Members conducted a fire safety program for Abby’s Day care
• Members par<cipated in the “Fill the Boot” campaign to raise money for MD
December-­‐
• 168 total calls
• $1,750.00 fire loss-­‐ vehicle fire
• 14 fire training drills
• 3 life safety inspec<ons
• 15 burn permits issued
Fire District Apparatus
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Engine 401
1997 Sutphen- 1250 Gallon per minute pumper- 750 gallon water tank
Engine 402
1992 Grumman- 1500 gallon per minute rescue pumper- 750 gallon water tank
Engine 404
2005 Sutphen- 1500 gallon per minute pumper- 750 gallon water tank
Tower 410
2008 Sutphen- 100 foot mid mount ladder tower- 2000 gallon per minutes pump
- 300 gallon water tank
Squad 480
2000 Freightliner ambulance (Reserve unit)
Squad 481
2013 Freightliner ambulance
Squad 482
2008 International ambulance
Unit 434
1997 Chevrolet Suburban (4 x 4 )
Unit 435
2012 Ford F-250 pickup/brush vehicle ( 4 x 4 )
Unit 450
2006 Ford Explorer- Chief’s vehicle (4 x 4)
Fire Incidents
In 2013 we responded to 708 fire/incident calls compared to 785 the previous year. Since
the merger we have experienced a 120 percent increase in calls as our communities grow.
Residential fires remained the same from last year (12), but we did see a slight increase in total
structure fires from 14 in 2012 to 17 in 2013. However, we did encounter a 20 percent decrease in
total fires going from 43 fires in 2012 to 33 fires in 2013.
In 2013 we did see a slight increase in alarm malfunctions and unintentional calls going
from 108 in 2012 to 112 in 2013. There were only 2 malicious false alarm calls last year.
The fire department did experience a significant drop in mutual aid calls (given to other
departments) from 52 in 2012 to 36 in this past year.
We did see a slight increase in hazardous material calls, and rescue/emergency medical
assistance calls.
We continue to experience a high volume of calls to Northern Kentucky University.
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In 2013 there were no firefighter injuries, no civilian injuries related to fires, and most
important, there were no civilian fire deaths. There have been no fire related deaths since the
merger thirteen years ago.
A breakdown of the calls is listed below:
Response Locations
2013
2012
City of Alexandria
4
7
City of Bellevue
1
1
Camp Springs
1
2
City of Cincinnati
0
0
61
85
9
6
302
315
City of Dayton
5
1
Eastern Campbell
1
0
City of Fort Thomas
9
22
197
216
2
0
104
112
County Area
City of Crestview
City of Cold Spring
City of Highland Heights
City of Melbourne
Northern Kentucky University
City of Newport
1
0
City of Silver Grove
1
0
City of Southgate
2
0
Southern Campbell
0
2
9
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15
_____
City of Wilder
Total Number of Fire/Incident Responses
708
785
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300
200
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Response Time
For 2013 the average response from dispatch to arrival at the scene was 4 minutes and 48
seconds which is outstanding.
Incident Type
Type Of Call
Fire
Heat/Explosion- No Fire
Rescue/Emergency Medical Services
Hazardous Conditions- No Fire
Service Calls
Good Intent Calls
False/Unintentional/Alarm Malfunctions
2013
34
16
317
51
118
54
113
1202
44
10
346
44
162
55
113
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Severe Weather/Natural Disasters
Special Incident Type
5
0
11
0
Total Number Of Incidents
708
785
Types of Calls
Fires
Overpressure
Rescue/EMS
Hazardous Condi<ons
Service
Good Intent
False/Malfunc<ons
Weather
Incident Disposition
2013
2012
19
22
7
11
14
24
Salvage, overhaul
0
1
Establish fire lines, wildfire
0
0
Contain fire, wildland
0
0
Search
2
0
Rescue, remove from harm
5
2
Extricate
8
8
Emergency medical services, other
42
75
Provide first aid check for injuries
31
50
Provide basic life support
13
24
Action taken, other
Fire, extinguishment by other
Extinguishment by fire service personnel
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Provide advanced life support
87
56
Transport person
1
0
Hazardous condition, other
0
2
Identify, analyze, hazardous materials
0
1
Haz Mat detection, monitoring, sampling & analysis
0
0
Hazardous materials spill, leak control and confinement
1
1
Hazardous materials leak control containment
1
3
12
15
Fires, rescues & hazardous condition, other
1
0
Ventilate
4
4
Forcible entry
4
2
Determine if materials are non hazardous
0
2
Establish safe area
1
2
Systems and services other
3
1
Restore municipal services
1
2
Restore sprinkler alarm system
0
2
Restore fire alarm system
32
44
Shut down system
10
12
Secure property
0
3
Remove water
3
2
Assistance, other
8
11
Assist animal
1
1
Provide manpower
85
99
Provide apparatus
1
4
Provide equipment
11
7
Remove hazard
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Provide water
1
0
Control traffic
11
16
Assess severe weather or natural disaster damage
3
0
Information, investigation, enforcement
2
3
59
5
Notify other agencies
2
4
Refer to proper authority
5
8
Enforce codes
3
4
110
115
3
6
Fill in, standby, other
14
14
Fill in, or move up to other stations
12
14
Standby
49
52
Canceled en route
39
38
Incident command
Investigate
Investigate, fire out on arrival
Fire Experience Survey
Major Fires
Date
March 10
Address and property use Civilian injuries
Property loss
60101 East Cabin Creek
Driveway
Recreational Vehicle Fire
0
22,000
April 2
722 Sandstone
City Street
Vehicle Fire
0
15,000
July 10
249 Ridge Pointe Drive
Single Family Dwelling
0
100,000
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Structure Fire
Breakdown of Structure Fires, Other Fires and Incidents
Fires in Structures by Number of
Fixed Property Use
Fires
Civilian
Deaths
Civilian
Injuries
Property Damage
Private Dwellings
5
0
0
105,000
Apartments
4
0
0
5,000
Hotels and Motels
0
0
0
0
All Other Residential
3
0
1
1,000
12
0
1
111,500
Public Assembly
1
0
0
0
Schools and Colleges
2
0
0
1750
Health Care/Penal
0
0
0
0
Stores and Offices
2
0
0
0
Industry/Utility
0
0
0
0
Storage in Structures
0
0
0
0
Other Structures
0
0
0
0
17
0
1
112,750
TOTAL RESIDENTIAL FIRES
TOTAL STRUCTURE FIRES
OTHER FIRES AND INCIDENTS
Highway Vehicles
5
0
0
40,750
Other Vehicles
0
0
0
0
Non Structure/Non Vehicle
0
0
0
0
Brush/Grass Wild land
5
0
0
0
Rubbish/Dumpsters
6
0
0
0
All Other Fires
0
0
0
0
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TOTAL FOR FIRES
33
Rescue/emergency Medical
313
False Alarms
112
Mutual Aid (Given)
36
Hazmat Responses
14
Other Hazardous Responses
35
All other Responses
0
1
153,700
Civilian
Deaths
Civilian
Injuries
Property Damage
.
165
Total For All Incidents
78
Break down of false alarm responses
Malicious, mischievous false call
2
System malfunction
28
Unintentional
82
Other false alarms
0
Intentionally Set Fires In Structures and Vehicles
Number of
Fires
Structure Fires Intentionally Set
0
0
0
0
Vehicle Fires Intentionally Set
0
0
0
0
Fire Service Deaths and Injuries
Total Number of Deaths
0
Total Number of Injuries
1
Accidents involving fire department emergency vehicles
0
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Apparatus Response Report
For Fire Incident Alarms Only
2013
2012
37
41
Engine/Rescue Company 402
120
106
Engine Company 404
414
464
Ladder Tower 410
157
139
Utility Vehicle 434
35
37
Brush/Utility Vehicle 435
81
116
Chief’s Vehicle 450
60
45
Medic 480
2
8
Medic 481
69
25
Medic 482
39
149
2013
2011
0000-0559
86
74
0600-1159
192
205
1200-1759
243
290
Engine Company 401
Fire Incident Calls by time of Day
Time Frame
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1800-2359
187
2168
2013
2012
Sunday
91
98
Monday
88
103
Tuesday
109
120
Wednesday
90
109
113
111
Fire/Incident Calls by Time of Day
1800-­‐2359
1200-­‐1759
0600-­‐1159
0000-­‐0559
0
75
150
225
300
Runs by Day of Week
Day
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
131
137
86
107
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Alarm Analysis by Day of Week
140
105
70
35
0
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday Saturday
Fire Incident Participation
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Listed below are the fire/incident runs accrued by our members in 2013. Lieutenant/Paramedic
Jason Weghorn led the career staff with 287 calls. Safety Officer/Emergency Medical Technician
Brad Lehman led the volunteer staff with 161 calls. Over 2000 staff hours were recorded for fire/
incident calls by our members.
Adkins, Mark
Andraisk, Jeremy
Auton, Jus<n
Bixler, Chuck
Badley, Brendan
Clair, Mary
Dishman, Ray III
Dishman, Ray Jr
Dunaway, Trevor
Goetz, Alan
Goshorn, Jeff
GulleN, Mike
Hanson, Trent
189
136
1
208
50
103
235
233
50
36
5
5
198
Hildebrand, Danny
Johnson, Duane
King, Joe
Kloeker, Rob
Krebs, Joe
Krebs, Tim
Lehman, Brad
Melville, Cody
Nelson, Jonathan
Rodgers, David
Sandfoss, Jerry
Saner, Ed
Saner, Jon
Total Number of Incidents:
785
Total Number of Responding Personnel:
157
157
2
188
47
230
161
36
53
7
128
20
5
Saner, Jus<n
Schafer, Brent
Schroder, Mark
Sharp, Colton
Steward, Mike
Strole, Kevin
Thomas, Chesley
Thomas, Kevin
Turner, William
Weghorn, Dave
Weghorn, Jason
Weghorn, Rob
Yockey, Tracee
286
2
102
4
1
241
30
140
1
183
287
131
7
708
4005
4644
Average Turnout per Fire Incident:
6
6
Average Turnout per Structure Fire:
9
11
Emergency Medical Services
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Medical oversight of our Emergency Medical Services continues under the direction of
our Director, Dr. Daryl Emory. Lieutenant/Paramedic Rob Kloeker is assigned the function of
EMS Officer. This includes all EMS operational aspects, coordinating EMS training, and
infection control.
Lieutenant/Paramedic Chuck Bixler is the privacy officer as well as
coordinating all aspects with our squad billing company.
Lieutenant/Paramedic Jason
Weghorn manages all daily EMS supplies.
We have fifteen (15) state licensed paramedics, eighteen (18) certified Emergency
Medical Technicians, and one (1) First Responder. We also have five (5) CPR Instructors, two (2)
Advanced Life Support Instructors, two (2) Pediatric Life Support Instructors and two (2) Level
III Kentucky EMS Instructors.
In 2013 the fire department responded to 1412 life squad calls. This is an average of 3.86
responses per day. 975 patients were transported to local hospitals. There were 856 (88 percent)
patients transported with advanced life support care. In 2013 both ambulance units were out on
calls at the same time a total of 149 times.
The fire district operates two (2) first line ambulances fully equipped with advanced life
support equipment. Advance life support equipment is also carried on Engine 404 and Engine/
Rescue 402. We have a total of five (5) monitor/defibrillators and 5 automatic external
defibrillators. In addition to proving Advanced Life Support to the community, the fire district
provides CPR classes, first aid classes to the public, as well as emergency medical staffing for all
events at the Bank of Kentucky Center on the campus of Northern Kentucky University. Listed
below is a breakdown of Emergency Medical calls:
Life Squad Response
Locations:
2013
2012
City of Alexandria
30
15
City of Cold Spring
751
733
City of Crestview
19
27
0
0
32
39
450
506
City of Melbourne
3
3
City of Newport
0
0
117
103
City of Dayton
City of Fort Thomas
City of Highland Heights
Northern Kentucky University
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City of Silver Grove
4
4
City of Southgate
5
6
19
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1412
31
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1485
City of Wilder
Total number of Responses
2013 Life Squad Response Locations
800
600
400
200
0
Alexandria
Crestview
Highland Heights
NKU
Southgate
Life Squad Runs by Nature Type
2013
2012
Altered Mental Status
26
Abdominal Pain
57
61
Allergic reactions
17
18
Animal bites
0
5
Assault
9
14
26
31
Burns
0
0
Cardiac arrest
7
3
Carbon Monoxide
2
3
119
122
Back pain
Chest pain
37
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Childbirth
5
9
Choking
8
7
DOA
7
7
Diabetic
30
30
Dizzy
22
29
Drowning
0
0
Electrocution
0
1
Eye injury
1
3
222
210
Gunshot/stabbing
0
1
Headache
8
6
Heat/Cold
1
0
16
14
Industrial
2
0
MCI
0
0
Motor Vehicle Accident
160
194
Medical
152
179
0
0
Overdose/poisoning
22
25
Person down
39
32
Psych
58
74
139
149
Seizure
54
55
Service
38
25
Stroke/CVA
32
29
Falls
Hemorrhage
Obvious death
Respiratory
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Transfer
1
2
Trauma
54
54
Unconscious
59
4
2013
2012
9
4
Christ
16
27
Children
31
42
3
3
Saint Elizabeth, Edgewood
124
157
Saint Elizabeth, Fort Thomas
733
786
2
3
50
36
7
14
_____
975
_____
1069
Hospitals Transported to:
Anderson Mercy
Good Samaritan
Saint Elizabeth, Florence
University
Veterans
Total Transports
Hospitals, Transported To
Anderson Mercy
Childrens
St. Elizabeth, Edgewood
St. Elizabeth, Florence
Veterans
Christ
Good Samaitan
St. Elizabeth, Ft. Thomas
University
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Patient Disposition
Total Encounters:
2013
2012
Total patients
1351
1430
975
1069
0
0
12
17
364
344
856
861
88
88
Basic Life Support Transport
119
125
Percentage of BLS Transport
12
12
Transports
Aeromedical
Dead on scene
Non Encounters
Non Transports
Advanced Life Support
Advanced Life Support Transport
Percentage of ALS Transport
Basic life Support
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Patient Disposition
No transport
BLS transport
ALS transport
0
225
450
675
900
Runs by Time of Day
2013
2012
0000-0559
192
168
0600-1159
364
415
1200-1759
512
511
1800-2359
344
391
Time Frame
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Time of Day
1800-­‐2359
1200-­‐1759
0600-­‐1159
0000-­‐0559
0
150
300
450
600
Age of patient
Under 1
5
11
1-8
28
43
9-12
18
19
13-17
33
46
18-25
191
187
26-50
232
297
51-75
426
411
76-100
372
380
1
2
Over 100
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Age of Patients
426
411
380
372
297
232
191
187
11
5
Under 1
43
28
19
18
46
33
1-­‐8 years
2
1
9-­‐12 years 13-­‐17 years 18-­‐25 years 26-­‐50 years 51-­‐75 years 76-­‐100 years Over 100
2013
2012
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Life Squad Participation
Adkins, Mark
Andraisk, Jeremy
Auton, Jus<n
Bixler, Chuck
Badley, Brendan
Clair, Mary
Dishman, Ray III
Dishman, Ray Jr
Dunaway, Trevor
Goetz, Alan
Goshorn, Jeff
GulleN, Mike
Hanson, Trent
216
167
0
19
115
137
167
7
1
0
3
4
129
Hildebrand, Danny
Johnson, Duane
King, Joe
Kloeker, Rob
Krebs, Joe
Krebs, Tim
Lehman, Brad
Melville, Cody
Nelson, Jonathan
Rodgers, David
Sandfoss, Jerry
Saner, Ed
Saner, Jon
208
255
0
128
2
200
12
5
54
0
0
56
12
Saner, Jus<n
Schafer, Brent
Schroder, Mark
Sharp, Colton
Steward, Mike
Strole, Kevin
Thomas, Chesley
Thomas, Kevin
Turner, William
Weghorn, Dave
Weghorn, Jason
Weghorn, Rob
Yockey, Tracee
86
6
0
0
0
255
9
141
0
237
153
8
13
CPR Classes
The members of the fire district conduct monthly CPR classes for the general public, as well as
any group that may be interested in being certified in CPR. Monthly classes are conducted at the
fire station, but groups can schedule classes at their respective place of employment, churches,
etc; Sergeant/ Paramedic Duane Johnson is in charge of the CPR program. Last year 100
civilians participated in this life saving program.
Fire versus Squad Calls per month
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113
75
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Training
Training and Education are two terms that must be clearly defined. Training in the fire
service business has clearly become the skills and performances that are taught to an individual.
Education has become the knowledge necessary for our profession. A third definition that is
essential to our profession is experience. It is
essential that the fire service professional be
well rounded and guided through the
learning triad, which is a balance of all
three- training, education and experience.
Training is one of the most vital aspects of
the fire service. It is the cornerstone of the
fire service and can literary make the
difference between life and death.
Last year our members attained over 5100
hours of training. The average number of
hours for the career staff was 152 hours. The
part time staff averaged 146 hours and the
average number of hours for each volunteer
was 72 hours, which is exceptional, considering that a career individual is only mandated to
have 100 hours a year, and a volunteer member is only required to have twenty hours per year
to maintain state certification.
year:
Listed below are some of the types of in house training programs presented during the
Ven<la<on
Fire Suppression
Search and rescue
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Emergency/disaster planning
Public fire educa<on
Drivers training
Salvage/overhaul
Street loca<ons
Ropes
NIOSH
Communica<ons
Fire control
Hydrant maintenance
Hose/nozzle appliances
Reading smoke
Officer development
Firefighter survival
Moving pa<ents
Squad equipment
Respiratory
Diabe<c emergencies
Shock
Infec<on
Stroke
Pa<ent assessment
Preplanning
Hazardous materials
Aerial opera<on
Administra<on
Safety
Incident command
SCBA
Fire behavior
Standpipes
Fire alarms
Fire inves<ga<on
Social media
Fire ex<nguishers
Electrical emergencies
Medical protocols
CPR
OB/GYN
Trauma
Bleeding
ACLS
Mental health
Forcible entry
Personal protec<ve equipment
Ladders
Harassment
Pump opera<ons
Live burns
Vehicle extrica<on
Confined rescue
Sprinklers
Foam opera<ons
Environmental
Building construc<on
Water supply
Pediatric emergencies
Cardiac
Airway
AIDS/HIV
Drug/alcohol
Hot/cold emergencies
PALS
Special needs pa<ents
The following individuals completed the IFSAC Driver Operator Aerial- Pumper 40
hour program:
Trent Hanson
Danny Hildebrand
Rob Kloeker
Mark Adkins
Kevin Strole
Chuck Bixler
Mark Schroder
Brad Lehman
Jason Weghorn
Mary Clair
Tim Krebs
Ray Dishman
Ray Dishman III
Joe Krebs
Rob Weghorn
Jeremy Andraisk
Jus<n Saner
Dave Weghorn
Kevin Thomas
Duane Johnson
Alan Goetz
Chesley Thomas
Throughout the year our members not only attended weekly departmental drills, but we
also had attendance at the following outside schools training programs:
•
•
Sergeant/EMT Mark Adkins attended the Traditions Officer Development Course and
the Wise Campus Workshop for public fire prevention activities
Lt/Paramedic Chuck Bixler attended the Command Leadership Under Fire Course and
a certified OSHA training program
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Firefighter/EMT Brendan Bradley attended the Kentucky IFSAC Instructor Level II
course.
Assistant Chief Ray Dishman attended the Volunteer/Combination Department Officer
Seminar in Florida, and Inspection classes at the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
Airport and in Lexington
Sergeant/EMT Ray Dishman III attended OSHA training course
Firefighter/EMT Trevor Dunaway attended Live Burn Fire Training
Captain/Paramedic Trent Hanson attended the Command Leadership Under Fire
Course, the International Association of Fire Investigation /ATF Investigator Advanced
Techniques in Evendale, a NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor Train the Trainer course and
OSHA training program
Lieutenant/Paramedic Rob Kloeker attended the Officer Leadership Symposium in
Edgewood, Traditions Officer Development Course in Dayton, NFPA Live Fire
Instructor Train the Trainer Course, and the Command Leadership under Fire Course
Captain Joe Krebs attended NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor Train the Trainer Course, and
the OSHA Training Course
Sergeant/EMT Tim Krebs attended the Fire Inspector training courses at the Greater
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, and in Lexington, as well as the OSHA Training
course
Safety Officer Brad Lehman attended the NFPA Safety Officer Course, the Inspectors
class in Lexington, and the NFPA 1403 Live Burn Fire Instructor Train the Trainer Course
Chief Jerry Sandfoss attended the OSHA training course and a seminar on Strategies for
managing Fire Departments in the Digital Age
Captain/Paramedic Justin Saner attended the Traditions Officer Development Class in
Dayton, the 1403 Live Fire Instructor Train the Trainer Course
Lieutenant/Paramedic Jason Weghorn attended the NIMS 400 Command Course, the
Traditions Officer Development Course in Dayton and the NFPA 1403 Live Fire
Instructor Train the Trainer program
Firefighter/EMT Rob Weghorn attended live burn fire training program
Our members have accumulated over 95,000 hours of training throughout their careers
which is truly remarkable and shows the dedication and lifelong commitment that our members
have placed on being well trained firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and
first responders. We are very proud that 100 percent of our members have met the training
requirements for the past year for the Kentucky Fire Commission. We currently have 19 certified
state fire instructors (48 percent of the department) and 52 percent of our department holds one
or more instructors certification which is truly outstanding.
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Training Information
Personnel- 39 Members
3 levels of Kentucky certified training:
Level I- Recruit
Level II- 150 hours of certified training
Level III- 400 hours of certified training
Career personnel must have 400 hours of certified training within one year of appointment to be
eligible for state incentive pay
•
Central Campbell has 30 Personnel certified at the 400 Hour Level
•
Central Campbell has 8 Personnel certified at the 150 Hour Level
•
Central Campbell has 1 Person at the Recruit Level
Instructors
Level I instructors can only teach from an approved lesson plan.
Level II instructors can develop their own lesson plans, as well as teach from an approved
lesson plan.
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Level I Instructors
Level II Instructors
CPR Instructors
Mark Adkins
Chuck Bixler
Jeff Goshorn
Rob Kloeker
Joe Krebs
Brad Lehman
Ed Saner
Jus<n Saner
Brent Schafer
Mike Steward
Kevin Thomas
Jason Weghorn
Brendan Bradley
Mary Clair
Ray Dishman
Alan Goetz
Trent Hanson
Jerry Sandfoss
Mark Schroder
Brendan Bradley
Trent Hanson
Duane Johnson
Rob Kloeker
Tim Krebs
KY EMS Instructors
Trent Hanson, level III
Rob Kloeker, level III
Advanced Cardiac Life
Support Instructors
Trent Hanson
Rob Kloeker
Pediatric Advanced Life
Support Instructors
Trent Hanson
Rob Kloeker
Training Hours:
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Listed below are the training hours accrued by our members in 2013:
Adkins, Mark
Andraisk, Jeremy
Auton, Jus<n
Bixler, Chuck
Badley, Brendan
Clair, Mary
Dishman, Ray III
Dishman, Ray Jr
Dunaway, Trevor
Goetz, Alan
Goshorn, Jeff
GulleN, Mike
Hanson, Trent
133
Hildebrand, Danny
189
Saner, Jus<n
148
13
153
295.5
98
130.5
130.5
43
98
244.5
208.5
251
Johnson, Duane
King, Joe
Kloeker, Rob
Krebs, Joe
Krebs, Tim
Lehman, Brad
Melville, Cody
Nelson, Jonathan
Rodgers, David
Sandfoss, Jerry
Saner, Ed
Saner, Jon
105.5
157
213.5
92
132.5
143.67
67.5
376
105.5
102.33
55.78
20
Schafer, Brent
Schroder, Mark
Sharp, Colton
Steward, Mike
Strole, Kevin
Thomas, Chesley
Thomas, Kevin
Turner, William
Weghorn, Dave
Weghorn, Jason
Weghorn, Rob
Yockey, Tracee
139
142
82
24
371.25
108.5
37
100
10
130
191
97
19
Fire Training Courses Hosted by Central Campbell for Northern Kentucky
Last year the fire department hosted several training programs at our facility. Over 100 students
from outside our department received training by instructors from the Fire Commission as well
as instructors from Central Campbell.
•
NFPA 1403- 16 hour live fire training instructor/train the trainer program: 32 instructors
in attendance from 8 different departments.
•
OSHA CFR compliance 16 hour course. 40 individuals from different departments in
Northern Kentucky and Ohio.
•
Kentucky Fire Commission- IFSAC Driver Operator Course: 3 month, 40 hour course. 28
students from different departments in Northern Kentucky.
•
8 hours of hands on auto extrication class with students from other Northern Kentucky
departments.
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Fire Safety Inspections
The fire district works to prevent injuries and deaths by applying principles of
education, engineering and enforcement. Fire Inspections are conducted to ensure each
business, place of assembly, school and multiple family dwelling is secure from fire hazards to
ensure the safety of occupants Fire not only impacts the safety of occupants and firefighters,
but also the economy of the area. By educating owners and occupants to be alert for fire hazards
and enforcing fire codes, positive steps will be made in the prevention of fire. All buildings
except for one and two family dwellings are inspected at least once a year. The Inspection
Bureau also assists the State Fire Marshal in inspecting our local schools and NKU. The Fire
Prevention Officer is responsible for all phases of the Bureau including reviewing all site plans
in the district to ensure that new developments have a reliable water source for fire suppression,
as well as the required number of hydrants. The Bureau also reviews all structure plans, other
than single and two family dwellings to ensure that all buildings contain the required fire alarm
and suppression mechanisms. Assistant Chief Ray Dishman is responsible for all phases of the
Bureau. Sergeant/Emergency Medical Technician Tim Krebs is in charge of fire inspections.
Fire Prevention Bureau
2013
2012
Fire Inspections, Total
490
497
137
183
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59
Business
Place of Assembly
Multiple Family
219
163
Day Care
9
8
Schools
9
4
19
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Preplans
0
1
Fire Alarms
1
4
Sprinkler Systems
1
0
Hazardous Operation
0
0
Consultations
3
0
Miscellaneous
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26
Re- inspections
Burn Permits Issued
255
228
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Public Fire Education
A fire department’s number one goal
is to prevent fires. Our members
continue to be pro active in fire
prevention and public fire education
using varied methods of
presentations and tools. Sergeant/
EMT Mark Adkins is the public fire
education coordinator. In 2013 the
member of the department
conducted 39 fire safety
presentations delivering fire safety
instruction to over 2500 adults and
children. Programs included fire
safety instruction in the classrooms,
using the fire safety smoke house
and the hazard house at schools, day
cares, as well as public functions. Our members also conducted tours of the station, senior
citizen program, first aid, CPR classes and safety programs at Northern Kentucky University.
We believe this cooperative approach has proven itself with no fire loss of life for several
decades.
Training tools includes:
The Campbell County Fire Protection Safety House which is a full size mobile trailer used to
give hands on training to students and adults on home safety and escape. Students initially tour
the trailer and are given instructions on various safety messages. The highlight of this tool is the
ability to fill the trailer with simulated smoke and have the occupants crawl low to exit and
escape the area. This provides the ultimate in learning experience is a safe environment.
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The Campbell County Fire Protection Hazard house is an educational aid that is interactive and
easily adapted to all age groups. The presenter is guided through a doll house setting and with
the help of the audience corrects various hazards that exit in a home.
Groups from schools, day cares, scout troops and other organizations tour the fire station.
During the tours students and adults are shown the apparatus, living quarters, and the
equipment carried on the trucks, as well as the safety equipment firefighters must wear. Each
tour provides the opportunity to teach fire safety.
This past year our members participated in mock dorm fire drills in Northern Kentucky
University using a fire simulator
trailer. We also continued our
program of checking homes for
working smoke detectors. This
past year we installed 22 smoke
detectors, 2 carbon monoxide
detectors and replaced 34 batteries
in non working smoke detectors.
All apparatus continue to carry a
supply of detectors and batteries.
Also this past year the fire
department conducted an auto
extrication demonstration for
students at northern Kentucky
University.
Fire Hydrants
The fire district is responsible for the maintenance of over 760 fire hydrants. Captain/Paramedic
Justin Saner is in charge of the fire hydrant maintenance/Water Supply programs. The fire
department’s effort to insure the availability of
water for fire suppression is provided by
preforming several functions regarding our
water system at various times of the year.
Fire flow testing: May through June each fire
hydrant is flow tested to insure there is
adequate pressure and quantities of water for
fire suppression.
During the summer months hydrants are
periodically checked for high grass, weeds, and
any other obstructions to insure all hydrants are
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readily visible and accessible.
Winterization: In the late fall, the fire department inspects each fire hydrant to insure that the
hydrant is drained of water to prevent freezing that would render it useless in the cold weather.
Hydrants that are found to have water are pumped dry and then rechecked to insure no water
is in the barrel of the hydrant. If after three checks water is still found to be leaking into the
barrel, it is referred to the Northern Kentucky Water District for repair.
Grants
The fire district continues an aggressive approach to outside funding sources to assist in
the day to day operations of this departments. Such requests have been pursued through such
resources as FEMA, Campbell County Cable Board, State funding programs and private
businesses. Since the merger in 2000, the fire district has been successful in securing over a half
million dollars in grants.
YEAR
2002
2002
2003
2003
2003
2004
2004
2004
2005
2005
2006
2006
2006
2007
2007
2008
2008
2008
2009
2009
2010
2010
2011
2011
2011
2011
AMOUNT
6000
8000
6000
1000
1200
87,718
16,500
3000
16,500
2,000
8,000
2,000
100,000
8,000
2,000
8,250
2,000
108,380
8,250
2,000
8,250
2,000
8,250
1,200
7,930
75,000
TYPE OF GRANT
FEMA grant for Risk Watch Program
Campbell County Cable Board grant for video equipment
Lowes Hometown Hero’s grant award for equipment
KY Injury Preven<on Grant for fire preven<on materials
KY Injury Preven<on Grant for smoke detectors
FEMA grant for no smoke exhaust systems
KY Fire Commission for equipment
SB 66 for squad equipment
KY Fire Commission for equipment
SB 66 for squad equipment
KY Fire Commisison for equipment
SB 66 for squad equipment
HB 280 for equipment
KY Fire Commisison for equipment
SB 66 for squad equipment
KY Fire Commission for equipment
SB 66 for squad requipment
FEMA SAFER Grant for staffing one firefighter
KY Fire Commisison for equipment
SB 66 for squad equipment
KY Fire Commission for equipment
SB 66 for squad equipment
KY Fire Commisison for equipment
SB 66 for squad equipment
FEMA grant to upgrade radio communica<ons
FEMA grant to replace aging monitors/defribullators
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2012
2012
2012
2013
2013
8,250
1,200
3,800
8,250
1,200
KY Fire Commission for equipment
SB 66 for squad equipment
FEMA grant for training equipment
KY Fire Commission for equipment
SB 66 for squad equipment
Fire and Explosion Investigation Team
This report has been prepared to summarize the activity of the Campbell County Fire
Protection Association Fire/Explosion Investigation Team. The team is composed of 18 active
members from both police and fire agencies including 2 members from Central Campbell
County Fire District. Captain/Paramedic Trent Hanson and Assistant Chief Ray Dishman who
is the team leader.
The mobile fire
investigation unit is stored
at the Central Campbell
County Fire District station.
In 2011 the board of the
Central Campbell County
Fire District donated a used
ambulance to the county
association to be used as the
fire investigation unit. The
Campbell County Fire
Protection Association is
responsible for insurance,
maintenance and fuel for
this vehicle.
Active Departments
include:
Fire Departments
Alexandria
Bellevue-­‐Dayton
Central Campbell
Southern Campbell
Wilder
Police Departments
Bellevue
Campbell County
Campbell County Sherriff
Highland Heights
Newport
US ATF Cincinna<
Wilder
Run Statistics
Number of calls
28
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Dispatch locations
Alexandria
Bellevue-Dayton
Central Campbell
Fire District #1
Melbourne
Newport
Northern Pendleton
Wilder
2
3
2
7
1
10
2
1
Dispatch by Incident Type
Explosions
Vehicle Fires
Structure fires
3
2
23
Disposition of calls
Open Investigations
Cases waiting KSP lab results
5
4
Case Conclusions
Accidental/Electrical/Cooking
Intentional/Criminal Arson
19
9
Convictions
Arson
Open Investigations
4
5
Equipment
2000 Freightliner
Nikon D3100 digital camera and HB 37 wide lens
Evidence collection kit
Combustible gas detector
Mini blue Maxx blue hyper black light- hydrocarbons
Member Certification Profile
International Association of Arson Investigators/Fire Investigation Technicians:
Bill Allen
Marty Hart
Trent Hanson
Matt Stuart
National Fire Investigators:
Ray Dishman
Marty Hart
National Fire Academy Arson 1, 2, 3:
Chris Amon
Bill Allen
Ray Disham
Trent Hanson
Matt Reed
Shayne Schnell
Frank Santee
Brian Boyers
Marty Hart
Greg Schultz
Rick Daughtery
Dug Neyman
Matt Stuart
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Kentucky Law Enforcement Academy:
Bill Allen
Dave Fornash
Marty Hart
ATF
John McClain
Brandon Vance
Eric Suber
Gregg Heiert
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