1	Needs Analysis Full-Time Staffing Levels E. David Fisher, Fire Chief Raymond Cashman Sr. Asst. Fire Chief
2	Needs Analysis Full-Time Staffing Levels Goals of Pelham Fire for fulltime staffing: Increase staffing to 4 Firefighter/EMT’s per shift With a minimum level of EMT- Intermediate in the department with in 1 year.
3	Pelham Fire Department Staffing Needs Analysis What Firefighters Do Fight Fires Medical Emergencies Water Problems Electrical Emergencies Lockouts Gas Emergencies Wash Downs Vehicle Extrication Ice Rescue Water Rescue Bomb Scares Hazardous Materials Downed Wires Smoke/Odor Investigations Animal Rescues Fire Prevention Monitor Blasting Fire Preplanning
4	Pelham Fire Department Staffing Needs Analysis What Firefighters Do Trench Rescue High Angle Rescue Building Collapse Confined Space Rescue Burn Permits Management of Wild lands Terrorist Threats NBC Emergencies Elevator Emergencies Service Calls
5	"Pelham Demographics" Pelham Demographics 1985-2000 population increase of 50 % 1985 8,700 people 2000 11,500 people 2004 13,000 people Property Valuation: $648 Million for 2003
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14	"Staffing Considerations" Staffing Considerations Nationally Recognized Standards NFPA 1500: Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health (2 in 2 out) 8.4.7 “In the initial stages of an incident where only one crew is operating in the hazardous area at a working structure fire, a minimum of 4 individuals shall be required, consisting of 2 individuals working as a crew of 2 in the hazard area and 2 individuals present outside the hazard area available for assistance or rescue at emergency operations where entry into the danger area is required “.
15	Pelham Fire Department Staffing Needs Analysis Staffing Considerations Nationally Recognized Standards NFPA 1500: Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health 8.5.1 “The fire department shall provide personnel for the rescue of members operating at emergency incidents”. 8.5.2 “A rapid intervention crew shall consist of at least 2 members and shall be available for rescue of a member or a crew.
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19	"Recommendations" Recommendations Add one firefighter to each shift for a total of four new firefighters/EMT’s This will give each shift 4 firefighter/EMT Hire these firefighters to start simultaneously, thereby preventing any uneven distribution of personnel Allow 2 firefighter EMT’s to respond from substation during peak hours when call staff are not in town.
20	Pelham Fire Department Staffing Needs Analysis Impact on Emergency Medical Services Staffing for second ambulance available. Increase availability of Advanced Life Support More effective utilization of personnel Improved care for Critical Care patients A critical patient requires 4 personnel Increased manpower at multiple patient incidents More rapid delivery of services where EMS and Fire/Rescue are required at the same time . (motor vehicle entrapment)
21	"Impact on Fire & Rescue" Impact on Fire & Rescue Increased survivability for victims Decrease in property loss Increased safety for fire-fighting personnel Increased operational effectiveness