York Springs Fire Co

York Springs Fire Co. No. 1

2006 Annual Municipality Report

Fire Company Information

In 2005, the York Springs Fire Co. (YSFC) responded to 167 incidents in Adams (126), York (35) and Cumberland (12) Counties, accounting for 2179 manpower hours in personnel time. This is a gain of 5 calls when compared to 2004. YSFC members responded 2120 times with an average of 13 people per call. YSFC apparatus responded 257 times with an average of 8.2 people for each responding apparatus. Most of these statistics are higher in 2005 than 2004. In 2005, YSFC had 91 people that responded to calls. YSFC has more personnel responding to calls and our apparatus is being utilized more each year.

Year	Total Calls	Manpower (hours)	Ave # of People per Call	# times Apparatus Responded	Ave # of People per Apparatus	Total # of People Responded
2003	143	1422	9.9	219	6.4
2004	162	1703.65	13	262	7.9	87
2005	167	2179.03	13	257	8.2	91

Apparatus YSFC owns and operates includes:

Engine 9-1 – 1999 E-One Pumper designed and equipped to be our primary fire-fighting engine. This unit also serves as a back-up for E9-2.
Engine 9-2 – 2003 Pierce Quantum designed and equipped to be our primary unit for auto accidents, medical assist calls and vehicle fires. This unit can serve as the back-up for E9-1.
Tanker 9 – 1978 Mack tanker with 1500 gallons of water. This unit is in need of replacement. In 2005, YSFC applied for a grant from the Department of Homeland Security to replace this unit. The grant was not awarded. We will apply again in 2006. Regardless of the grant outcome, the tanker will be replaced in 2006. In November 2005, the company appointed a committee to spec a replacement unit. We are expecting to place an order in June 2006 and take delivery in early 2007.

In 2005, YSFC was awarded an $8800 (90/10) Fire Prevention Grant from the Department of Homeland Security. This grant was for the purchase of fire prevention materials. We purchased a remote control Sparky with Fire Truck, ‘Kiddie’ Bunker Gear and brochures to be used at our Fire Prevention activities.

YSFC maintains its equipment by performing monthly checks on all equipment. Most equipment is inspected and serviced annually by trained technicians.

The chart below shows the number of calls YSFC responded in each municipality. Our busiest municipalities are Latimore (27%) and Huntington (24%) townships.

The chart below shows the number of calls YSFC responded to by day of the week.

The chart below shows the type of incidents YSFC responded to per incident type. As the chart indicates, YSFC runs a significant amount of automobile accidents (39%). This is one of the reasons we have concentrated in upgrading our rescue equipment. This chart also aids the training committee in knowing what types of training to schedule.

NOTE: This does not include pre-arranged Stand-bys (example – Heidlersburg Carnival, Latimore Township Park Day, etc.)

In 2005, YSFC held 11 training sessions. The training itself was 368.75 hours. With 162 attendees, the trainings total 59,737.5 hours. Training sessions have included: auto extrication, CPR/AED, hydrant use, pump operations, rural water supply, Hazardous Materials Operations. Chimney fires, etc.

Ambulance Information

In 2005, the York Springs Ambulance responded to 275 incidents. The Ambulance had 50 people that responded to those calls.

The Company owns and operates one (1) Basic Life Support Ambulance. It is a Horton Ambulance on a 2004 Ford E-450 chassis. Below is a brief description of the equipment on the Ambulance:

Patient care – Ambulance is capable of transporting two patients that are laying on backboards. The Ambulance is stocked to treat at least four seriously ill or injured patients.
Fire – we carry two air packs, fire extinguishers and a full complement of supplies for rehab operations.
Haz Mat – 9A is equipped with a variety of personal protective equipment, including gowns and breathing masks.
Radio communications – 9A has a medical radio for EMS communications with Adams, Cumberland, York, Dauphin and Franklin counties. We have Fire Band communications with Adams, Cumberland and York Counties. We have both mobile and portable radios.

In 2005, the Ambulance increased its Mass Casualty and Rehab Operations capabilities. The Ambulance purchased triage tarps and flags to complement its current capabilities. We also purchased 2 additional Med portable radios and an additional Fire portable for increased scene communications. To increase our Rehab equipment, the Ambulance purchased an electric mist fan and canopies. A specialized Incident Rehab class was held in January 2006. The Ambulance added five additional pagers for its members.

The York Springs Ambulance performs a monthly inspection of all equipment to ensure we are properly stocked and the equipment functions. We also have a service provider inspect our oxygen supply systems and monitoring equipment (i.e. – pulse ox, BP cuffs).

In 2005, the Ambulance held 10 training sessions. The training accounted for 1033 hours. YSFC Ambulance had 104 attendees at the trainings for a total of 107,432 training hours (people times class hours). The Ambulance uses a blend of outside Instructors (paid) and its own members for the instruction. The Ambulance has 4 CPR/AED Instructors, 2 EMT Instructors and 1 Emergency Responder Instructor on staff. Training sessions included: CPR/AED, Airway Management, Emergency Responder class, Communicable Diseases, epi-pen and pulse ox usage. Most of the classes are open to our neighboring companies. Lake Meade, Dillsburg, Biglerville and Heidlersburg regularly send personnel to these classes. Other companies from Adams, York and Cumberland counties have attended.

The chart below shows the number of calls the Ambulance responded in each municipality. Our busiest municipalities are Latimore (24%), Huntington (26%) and Tyrone (17%) townships, and York Springs Borough (11%).

The chart below shows which Hospital the Ambulance transported to. Many of our calls (44%), we do not transport a patient (i.e. - vehicle fire, fire call, auto accident with no injuries). The Ambulance transports 27% of the time to Gettysburg Hospital.

When the Ambulance is dispatched for a call, the majority (45%) are for medical patients. The next largest category is vehicle accidents at 36%. This charts aid our training committee in knowing what education to schedule. It also lets us know what equipment we use the most and plan for replacement.

The chart below represents the types of medical calls the Ambulance responds to. This information assists the training committee in preparing education in our concentrated areas.

The chart below shows the outcome of the Ambulance calls.

The chart below shows the number of calls the Ambulance responded to by day of the week.

The chart below shows the number of calls the Ambulance responded to by the time of day. The Ambulance has assigned crews from 11PM to 5AM. From 5AM to 11PM, the ambulance is staffed by the first qualified crew on station.