FIRE EMS EDUCATION 2019 - Madison, Wisconsin
CITY OF MADISONFIRE DEPARTMENTJuly 19, 2019:MFD fights a massive fire after an explosion at an MG&E substation on E. MainStreet downtown. Not fifteen minutes later, asecond fire at another substation near EastCampus Mall was reported. The fires causedpower outages and loss of traffic lights throughoutthe isthmus on one of the hottest days of the year,prompting Governor Tony Evers to declare a state ofemergency for the City and Dane County.FIRE2019EMSEDUCATION& PREVENTIONFIRE ADMINISTRATION314 W DAYTON STMADISON, WI 53703608.266.4420WWW.MADISONFIRE.ORG
CONTENTS(Click on a topic to jump to that page)A MESSAGE from Chief Davis .2THE COMPELLING CASE for Fire Sprinklers .3WHO WE ARE: Organizational Chart & Station Map .5Positions & Demographics .6WHAT WE DO: Services & Types of Calls .7OPERATIONS .8SUPPORT SERVICES .10FIELD OPS & SPECIAL TEAMS:Lake Rescue Team .12Hazardous Materials Team (HIT).13Heavy Urban Rescue Team (HURT) .14FIRE INVESTIGATION DIVISION .15EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) .18EMS TRAINING.20FIRE TRAINING .21RECRUITMENT .23HIRING & PROMOTIONS .24HEALTH & WELLNESS.25PEER SUPPORT .26EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.27PREVENTION & EDUCATION: General .28Code Enforcement .29Community Education .30Fire Protection Engineering .31Elevator Inspection .32INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .33FINANCE.35
A MESSAGE FROM FIRE CHIEFSTEVEN A. DAVISWelcome to the City of Madison Fire Department’s 2019 Annual ReportWelcoThe year brought new challenges and ushered in some changes and improvements for the City of Madison Fire Department. The dedicated members of ourdiverse organization worked tirelessly to handle any issue that was in front ofus—over 33,000 times in 2019—with skill, safety, and professionalism.Sadly, the MFD suffered the loss of another of our members in 2019. On June 9,Apparatus Engineer Todd Mahoney was competing in the swim portion of theIronman Triathlon in Madison when he was pulled from Lake Monona afterbeing found unresponsive in the water. Tragically, he passed away two dayslater, on June 11, leaving behind his wife and three young sons. This occurredonly 14 months after the line-of-duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic RickGarner, so it has been a very hard time for our MFD family. We are deeply thankful for the MFD Peer SupportTeam and the City’s Employee Assistance Program, as well as the support of other agencies and fire departments around the state who have helped us as we continue to heal from these tragic losses.Our department strives to remain ahead of the curve on training and innovations. After the flash flooding thatoccurred in the fall of 2018, the department responded by getting 12 of our members trained in swift waterrescue. By the end of spring 2020 we will have another 10 members certified in the latest and greatest swiftwater rescue techniques. These highly-trained members are able to respond during flash floods withstate-of-the-art equipment and procedures, keeping our community even safer as we learn to adapt to theever-changing environment.The MFD protected the city from certain tragedy during one of the more challenging events of 2019. Atapproximately 7:40 a.m. on July 19, 2019 a major electrical incident occurred within the Madison Gas andElectric property. An American Transmission Corporation transformer exploded, causing a significant fire andshutting down traffic signals and knocking out power to about 13,000 homes and businesses in the downtown area—on one of the hottest days of the year. A few minutes later, a second fire at another substation wasreported. The department worked quickly to mitigate the situation, shutting down the system and putting outthe fires in about 30 minutes. With the damage control kept to a minimum, MG&E was able to restore powerto the isthmus area of the city in less than 8 hours—especially important as the day’s temperature reached 93 with high humidity. Although there were no reported injuries, the effects of this incident were felt for monthsto come within city and state infrastructure. Had the department not responded as quickly as we did, the losswould have been much greater.This unique incident led to the department becoming more educated on the effects of AFFF (aqueousfilm-forming) firefighting foam on the environment, and in December the MFD made the choice to switch to afluorine-free firefighting foam. Madison was one of the first departments in the state to make the switch, andour community and environment will benefit from this decision for years to come.I hope you enjoy reading the pages that follow. As you will see, there is an incredible amount of work thatyour fire department does each and every day to ensure that Madison is a safe place to work, live, and play.2
THE COMPELLING CASEFOR FIRE SPRINKLERSby Fire Marshal Ed Ruckriegelor as long as anyone reading this report can remember, the Madison Fire Department, alongwith the fire service nationwide, has dedicated resources to fire safety programs and fire safetyeducation. The MFD has installed countless smoke alarms. Wehave spent thousands of hours in front of school age children,young adults, and seniors talking about home fire safety and fireprevention. Our efforts drove down the number of fire fatalitiestoward the end of the twentieth century. However, the averagenumber of fire fatalities has increased over the last 12 years. Weneed a different approach to stopping fires and saving lives.The primary cause for the upward trend in fire fatalities is thechange in the fuel load (the amount of flammable material) andthe types of material in our homes and businesses. Today ourbuildings contain more plastics and synthetic materials thatgenerate much more heat and toxic fumes when burning. Firestoday burn about 15 times hotter than 20 years ago. Additionally, newer homes often have more open layouts—allowingsmoke and flames to spread much more quickly. A hotter, moretoxic, and faster-moving fire means that today, the time to evacuate is less than three minutes.Click this link to see video of a side-by-side sprinkler vs. no sprinkler demonstration:https://youtu.be/Vlx1SMmLyJcIn 2018, the year with the most comprehensive fire data, 3,655 people died in fires in the UnitedStates. Seventy-four percent of those fatalities occurred in the home. We can significantly reducethose numbers. Fire sprinklers in homes, apartments, and commercial buildings are the only waywe will drive down fire fatalities. Fire sprinklers save lives. Sprinklers reduce the risk of fire-related death by 80%. When itcomes to fire the best water is the fastest water—and the fastest water comes from a firesprinkler. Fire sprinklers reduce harm to firefighters. Fire service personnel are 81% morelikely to be injured in a non-sprinklered residence. In addition, sprinklers reduce firefighters’ cancer risk by reducing their exposure to carcinogens and toxic fumes. Fire sprinklers save property and buildings. Sprinklers cut the average property loss by 70%.In Scottsdale, Arizona, a 15-year study of home fire sprinklers showed that the averageloss per sprinklered incident was 2,166 compared to more than 45,000 for unsprinklered homes. Fire sprinklers save money by reducing some construction costs. In addition, having a homesprinkler system can significantly reduce your homeowner’s insurance premium. Fire sprinklers protect the environment through reduced use of water and reduced air andwater pollution, and fewer contaminants entering the soil and water supply. In addition,less trash is sent to landfills after a fire.continued.3
THE COMPELLING CASEFOR FIRE SPRINKLERS.continuedver the coming weeks, months, and years, the Madison Fire Department will work to advancethe installation of fire sprinklers. We hope to get residents and visitors to start asking for firesprinklers in their homes, places they work, and places they recreate. We believe that fire sprinklersare a vital feature for the home. Just as people choose security systems, central air, etc., fire sprinklers should be a top consideration. Look at it this way: Granite counter tops are installed in homesbecause homeowners asked for them and are willing to pay the premium price, not because theyare required. We hope to convince people that fire sprinklers are more important than granitecounter tops.A Tale of Two Fires: Sprinklers vs. No SprinklersIn the pages to come, you will read about two headline-making fires in Madison in 2019:Sumo Steakhouse on the east side and Cowboy Jack’s on the west side.April 5, 2019:An overnight fire caused extensive damageto the kitchen. Fortunately, fire sprinklerskept the fire at bay, which otherwise wouldhave spread to the rest of the building.September 18, 2019:An overnight fire caused major damage tothe entire building. There was no automaticfire sprinkler system installed. The buildingwas declared a total loss.Damage estimated at 250,000Damage estimated at 2.8 million.Restaurant reopened just 2 months later.Restaurant did not re-open.Fire Sprinklers Make All the Difference!4
WHO WE AREFire ChiefPublicInformationSpecialist 2Hiring &Promotions/InvestigationDivision ChiefCaptainInvestigationCaptainField OpsA ShiftFinanceAdministrationSupport ServicesAssistant ChiefAdministrativeServices ManagerAssistant ChiefAssistant ChiefFire TrainingFirePreventionDivision ChiefDivision ChiefFire MarshalCaptainField OpsC gTechnician 2Health &WellnessCaptainField OpsB ShiftClerk Typist 1OperationsPersonnelAssistant ChiefAdministrativeClerks cersMedicalOperationsMedical &Field LogisticsField & SpecialOperationsDivision ChiefDivision ChiefDivision ChiefManagementInformationSpecialist OfficersOfficer inCharge(OIC)Chief’s dicsFirefightersFIRE STATIONS (hover mouse over station to see address).11108135191234214673
WHO WE AREComissioned EmEmployeesTitleChiefAssistant ChiefDivision ChiefCaptainLieutenantApparatus Engineer II (Chief's Aides)Apparatus EngineerFirefighter/Paramedic IIFirefighter/ParamedicFirefighterTotal Commissioned:ActualOccupiedPosi ons*Civilian EmployeesActualOccupiedPosi ons*TitleAdministra ve Services ManagerAdministra ve AssistantAccountantAccount TechAdministra ve ClerkClerk TypistCommunity ParamedicElevator Code Enforcement OfficerFire Code Enforcement OfficerFire Educa on Enforcement OfficerFire MarshalFire Protec on EngineerManagement Informa on SpecialistPublic Informa on Officer1461663592558166389Total Civilian:*as of February 29, 2020611114113101111128
SERVICES PROVIDEDThe Madison Fire Department (MFD) operates out of 14 Fire Stations throughout the City of Madisonwith a staffing level of 86 on duty each day. There are 12 Engine companies, 5 Ladder companies, 8Paramedic units, and 1 Command vehicle in service every day to serve the residents and visitors tothe City of Madison.In 2019, MFD responded to 33,337 calls for service. The largest single type of call, by far, was forEmergency Medical Services (EMS) & Rescue, accounting for 69% of call volume with 22,865 calls.Overpressure/Explosive(no fire): 0.2%Severe Weather: .1%7
OPERATIONSEmergency ResponsesEmergeAs with any emergency, response time is critical. The addition of Station 14 has helped improveresponse times in the southeast part of the city. Along with the addition of priority dispatching inrecent years for fire, emergency medical services, and other rescues and emergencies, our department continues in our plans to reduce overall response times, saving lives and property.MG & E Transformer FireOn the morning of July 19, MFD responded to an explosion and fires at two MG&E substations at E.Main St. and East Campus Mall, which sent flames and dark plumes of smoke into the air. Theincident also resulted in a power outage for most of the downtown area on the hottest day of theyear, prompting evacuations of buildings and thedeclaration of a State of Emergency from the Governor. Our crews made short work of the fires usingfirefighting foam, which, ironically, brought to lighta problem with the foam itself: PFAS.PFASPer- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) arechemicals that can have a negative effect on thewater table and the lakes. Once this was brought toour attention we researched and tested a fluorine-free alternative and proceeded to decontaminate our equipment and replace the product we were using with the safer, more eco-friendlyoption.Fire Station 14Station #14 has now been open for a full year,responding to emergencies since December of 2018and responded to a grand total of 1,114 incidents in2019:o Fire – 247o EMS – 734o Brush Fire – 2o Gas Leaks/CO – 18o Assist Police – 2o Motor Vehicle Accident – 98At Station 14’s Grand Opening celebration in February 2019,o Rescue – 6just a few of the people who helped make Station 14 a reality.Left to right: Assistant Chief Clay Christenson, former Districto Water Rescue -316 Alder Denise DeMarb, Fire Chief Steve Davis, and currento Info - 4District 16 Alder Michael Tierney.This station serves the Southeast corner of Madisonand parts of Blooming Grove as its “first in” territory. This improved the response times over Station#5 on Cottage Grove Road and Station #6 located on Badger Road near Park Street that used tocontinued.8
OPERATIONS.continuedserve the territory. Thestation is currently staffedwith the City’s onlyfull-timeparamedicengine. The facility alsoincludes a large community/training room, which isavailable to both the Cityand private organizationsfor meetings and departmental training sessions.The site will continue to bedeveloped for ongoingemployee training and forthe training of new recruitsfor the MFD.Ceremonial Uncoupling of the Fire Hose at Station 14’s Grand Opening in February 2019.Left to right: Station 14’s A-shift crew: Firefighter Aaron Zurbuchen, Firefighter/ParamedicMichael Reisman, Apparatus Engineer Lori Karst, and Lieutenant Nate Franke are joined by FireChief Steve Davis, former Mayor Paul Soglin, former Alder Denise DeMarb, Alder MichaelTierney, and Fire Fighters Local 311 Vice President Kevin Sherry.TelestaffMFD continues to refine the implementation of the scheduling platform, which consolidates andimproves the accuracy and efficiency of staffing in thedepartment. The software includes daily staffing, vacationselections, overtime staffing, and emergency callback,among other functions. The system continues to grow andincrease the efficiency of the department.Target SolutionsThe department’s training platform is the source for our daily EMSand Fire studies and provides access to many other essential bulletins, guidelines, and policies that are important to the department.Equipment check-offs are another one of the duties that the systemhas made more accurate, efficient, and easy to track. That andmany other functions have made it much easier for the departmentto accomplish our missions.9
SUPPORT SERVICES2019 AccomplishmentsAVehicles and ApparatusThe department’s Apparatus Committee, comprised of members of fire administration, Local 311,and City Fleet Services, continues to work together to design replacement vehicles that meetcurrent National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. In 2019 two fire engines werereplaced. MFD normally replaces fire engines and laddersafter 10 years of front line and reserve use.Station 8 on Lien Road and Station #10 on Troy Drive bothreceived new Pierce Quantum fire engines with a standard1250 GPM fire pump. Both apparatus have been speccedwith a flow meter that can record total water flowedthrough the fire pump which is valuable data that CityWater Utility can use to monitor water consumption.FourambulanceswereNew Engine 10 stationed at 1517 Troy Dr.designed andan order wasplaced with Demers; delivery is expected in mid-2020.One of the four was purchased with additional fundingapproval for a potential 9th front line unit.Two Command Staff vehicles were replaced, theseunits are also used as 24/7 emergency response vehicles for members of the Command Staff.The Community Paramedic team and the MFDPublic Information Officer both received fully electric Chevy Bolts to replace existing vehicles that were 15 and 17 years old. They average over 300miles on a charge and require very little maintenance. Chargers were also installed at Fire Administration where they are stationed.New Medic 8, at 3945 Lien Rd.A replacement Ladder truck for Fire Station #1 was designed and will be delivered and put inservice in 2020. This Tiller Ladder Truck, will articulate behind the tractor to enable firefighters toposition the 107’ ladder closer to buildings in the downtown response area. Click this link to learnmore about it: https://youtu.be/OAyAL8B8KRgcontinued.10
SUPPORT SERVICES.continuedBuilding and equipment upgradesFire Station 12 on the far west side received a fire gear washer and dryer.Flooring projects at several stations were also completed.A ladder training tower was designed and built at Fire Station 14.The tower is used by current and newly-hired fire recruits. We areable to deliver ground ladder and aerial ladder training at the siteas well.2020 GoalsContinue with firefighter cancer prevention initiatives by evaluating on-scene fire decontamination equipment and procedures.Additional fire gear washers and dryers will be installed and wewill continue with the installation of automated dispatchsystems at three more stations in 2020.The MFD has several future capital budget items on the City’sHorizon List. Currently unfunded, these projects will be furtherdesigned and estimated for costs. Requests to proceed will bemade to the Finance Department and Common Council duringthe next Capital Budget process. These items would be completed over the next several years. These include:Newly-built Ladder Training Tower atStation 14 on Dairy Dr. MFD and City Engineering are designing and developing a budget for an EnvironmentalBurn Tower to be placed at Fire Station #14. This training building has the potential to offertraining that isn’t currently available in the area using natural gas or propane. This wouldprovide required live fire training for firefighters, specific training for our special teams, as wellas training for community education. Fire Station #6 on Badger Road is being designed for a full remodel. This station, built in 1986,is in need of gender equitable restroom and sleeping a
Fire sprinklers in homes, apartments, and commercial buildings are the only way we will drive down fire fatalities. Fire sprinklers save lives. Sprinklers reduce the risk of fire-related death by 80%. When it comes to fire the best water is the fastest water—and the fastest water comes from a fire
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