Flin Flon Fire Chief Chad Cooper is updating city council on the latest emergency incidents and his plans for an improved fire department.
Cooper, who became fire chief on May 30, delivered his first monthly report to council on Tuesday.
Fires
The report detailed three incidents from May:
May 10, 4:12 pm: A call was received from 911 stating that a fire alarm was ringing on Danard Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters determined the alarm was false. The on-call officer and 10 firefighters responded.
May 25, 7:34 am: A call was received from
911 stating there was an explosion and fire at the Stittco Energy Ltd. facility. Upon arrival, firefighters found a massive debris field and one injured person who was walking. The fire was quickly extinguished. The on-call officer and 13 firefighters responded.
May 29, 10:15 pm: A call was received from 911 stating there was a quad accident at Cliff Lake Road and RCMP were requesting firefighters perform a rope rescue. Upon arrival, firefighters found a quad overturned down an embankment with the patient about 20 feet down. Firefighters lowered the stokes basket using ropes and assisted the ambulance crew with patient packaging. The fire chief and 21 firefighters responded.
Priorities
Cooper listed five short-term strategic priorities:
• Auditing the department’s fire equipment, condition and serviceability.
• Adding more props to the training grounds at the city garage property to conduct hands-on training evolutions.
• Auditing the department’s training and certificates, and organizing a detailed training plan for 2016 that includes external training providers.
• Reviewing the city’s emergency response plan on forest fire emergencies, providing a more detailed response and prevention.
• Reviewing the current 911 dispatch agreement to look for improvements.
In terms of general administration, Cooper reported he is auditing the department’s paperwork, forms, fire reports and files to look for improvements, and better accountability and tracking.
