September 26, 2014 Volume 2 Issue 33

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1 Friday Fast Facts September 26, 2014 Volume 2 Issue 33 Frank and Suzanne Canada and members of Titusville Fire & Emergency Services and the Kennedy Honor Guard had a visit Sept. 14 from Mark Hendry, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Ayr Community Fire Station (Scotland), his fiancé Lisa Gouck, and her daughter, Jenna. Honor Guard members first met Mark in Scotland in June during a tour of his fire station, arranged by Lord Charles. We reciprocated by treating them to a tour of Fire Headquarters and our fire stations. Frank then assisted Mark with a romantic conspiracy he had planned. Under the guise of having Lisa experience climbing the ladder of the fire truck (in a horizontal position), Mark was waiting when Lisa returned to the end of the ladder. Instead of immediately helping her down, Mark privately professed his feelings for Lisa and her daughter, dropped to his knee, held out the ring and asked her to marry him. Lisa was totally taken by surprise, but although shaking and nervous, she said YES! Proof once more of our department s motto: Service doesn t come from a manual it comes from the heart! Fire Chief (EM Manager) Woodward, Operations Chief Lindquist, EMS/Training Manager Sutton, IT Manager Story and Office Manager Mosley attended an introductory session of BOB this week, presented by Michelle Jones, Operations Manager with the Brevard County Emergency Management office. BOB (Brevard Operations Base) SharePoint software replaces E-Team in our countywide response and recovery coordination. This system will provide our EM Team with access to situation reporting, resource requests, damage assessment reporting and a briefing view with a summary of operations. Ms. Jones also provided our team with a binder that has a user-guide, updated phone lists, reference information and forms for communications with the Brevard County EOC during an incident. These will be copied and maintained with each EM Sections GO-Boxes for use during an activation of the EOC. Affected EM Team members will also undergo training. Titusville Fire and Emergency Services will again be showing our support for the families, friends and loved ones affected by breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Beginning October 1 st, fire personnel will be going pink to show our support and help raise awareness of this disease and the search for a cure. You can help us raise awareness and purchase one of these shirts, showing your support for this worthy cause. Order a shirt in person at HQ, or via to EMS/Training Chief Greg Sutton, but you must pay for the order prior to Oct. 1 st. The shirts will become available Oct. 8 th. Additional orders may be made as needed. Adult sizes S-XL :$ XL and 3XL:$14.00 Page 1 of 6

2 The fire crew at Fire Station #13 responded to the needs of a different kind of patient last week. Acting Lieutenant Josh Hall, Firefighter Jason Lengefeld, Acting Driver Olivier Harper, Firefighter Aaron Jolly and Firefighter Shaun Fisher were on duty at the station when a bystander related to the crew that a lawn maintenance person with the City pointed out there was an injured Bald Eagle lying in a fire ant pile, with an obvious right wing injury, on the northeast side of the fire station. After calling FWC and not able to get an ETA, it was decided to go to Young's Animal Hospital to see if they could help. Young s sent two of their Vet Techs with a crate and some blankets. Josh, Jason and Olivier helped secure the bird and placed it in the crate. Once at Young's, Dr. Angela Bockelman assessed the Eagle and related that he has an obvious fracture of the right wing and further X-ray revealed a severe fracture to the right leg, as if he was struck by a car. Dr. Bockelman began treatment in the form of fluids and pain medication, but unfortunately while attempting to better x-ray the bird, it passed away. A valiant effort was made by the fire crew and Young's Animal Hospital to help this rare and endangered beautiful male eagle. The next day, Young s Animal Hospital presented the department with a framed print of the eagle s talon and their thanks. Special recognition to this fire crew for their valiant efforts in attempting to save one of our Nation's Symbols, the American Bald Eagle. City Manager Scott Larese toured the facilities of the Fire and Emergency Services Department last Friday. He met H.Q. staff personnel and then visited each fire station, introducing himself to the crew members. Fire Chief Woodward also showed him the future site of the department s training facility and discussed operational issues and future department plans. Operations Chief Lindquist, Life Safety Specialist Gilmore and Logistics Coordinator Canada met with George Spencer, Disaster Program Manager of the American Red Cross. His organization has secured funding for installing smoke detectors in the central Florida area. Titusville Fire and Emergency Services Department will be partnering with the American Red Cross to install up to 100 free smoke detectors in Titusville homes during Autumn. On September 23, 2014, Logistics Coordinator Frank Canada and Life Safety Specialist Heather Gilmore gave a presentation to the Titusville Historical Society. Mr. Canada informed the group of the history of Titusville Fire & Emergency Services Department and provided them with an assembled written synopsis of our history. Mrs. Gilmore informed the group regarding our File of Life Program and distributed Did You Know, a pamphlet that informs the public on services that Titusville Fire & Emergency Services provides to the public, and more. A total of 38 individuals from the Historical Society attended the lecture. Page 2 of 6

3 On September 13, 2014, Life Safety Specialist Heather Gilmore attended the North Brevard Senior Center s Ladies Day Out event. Titusville Fire & Emergency Services Department provided a table display which included free Files Of Life, Slip and Fall Prevention Program safety pamphlets, Did You Know informational sheets on the services that Titusville Fire & Emergency Services provides to the public, fire prevention pamphlets and more. A total of 250 ladies visited the display table. On Monday, the Fire and Emergency Services Department welcomed it newest employee, Firefighter Dana Hersey. Dana has lived in the area for the past 14 years and had worked with the Mims Volunteer Fire Department, originally as a noncertified support member. He obtained his State Minimum Standards of Firefighting and his Emergency Medical Technician certificates in Dana expressed, I m very happy and excited to be here and look forward to being a part of the team! Friends, family and co-workers were present Thursday as Chad Lindquist was formally pinned as Division Chief of Operations in the Fire and Emergency Services Department by his children. Through his efforts, Chad rose through the ranks to his new command position, second only to Fire Chief Woodward in rank and authority. Chief Woodward commented, Chad, I have chosen you because I know you have the abilities and capabilities of leadership, mentorship, and the moral and ethical strength to undertake your responsibilities and discharge them with honor and distinction. With the donning of this badge, I charge you to recommit your loyalty to our team and its members and your continued dedication to our department. Chad s responded, I am thankful that I ve been given this opportunity and I look forward to the future of our department. Titusville Police Department - The Career Development Committee convened last week and reviewed/voted on the Career Development package submissions. Below is the list of members that participated in the Career Development Program this year and will be receiving a financial incentive. They ALL warrant special recognition for their efforts and accomplishments to meet and maintain their career goals. Please join us in congratulating them on their success. Senior 911-PST Tracey Glover Master Officer Izell Davis Master Officer Leamon Jackson Laura Canady, Director of Economic Development attended a forum at Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral along with tourism, business, and government officials and several reporters and editors from FLORIDA TODAY to kick around ideas and discuss thoughts about the need for more convention and conference space in Brevard County, as well as how such facilities should be planned and financed. Page 3 of 6

4 Laura Canady, Director of Economic Development attended the Canaveral Port Authority Commission meeting on September 17th. It was discussed that Port Canaveral is working to finalize a deal for warehouse space in Titusville to help shore up its cargo business. Port commissioners unanimously approved plans for the port to negotiate a lease purchase option for 240,300 square foot of warehouse/distribution building that Flagler Global Logistics will be developing along U.S. 1 as part of its 230-acre Titusville Logistics Center, southeast of the Space Coast Regional Airport. The site is part of an effort to support North Brevard s growing cargo and logistics businesses. On Sunday, September 21, 2014, Titusville Police dispatch received a call regarding a boat sinking in the middle of the Indian River in front of Cracker Jacks. They advised a white male was on the boat frantically asking for help. Several Officers responded to the scene with Officer Slack arriving first. He ran to the end of the fishing pier and observed the male in the water about 150 yards from the pier. Officer Slack then removed his belt and boots, dove in from the pier, swam out to the male and, with the assistance of a civilian in a boat, made their way back to the sea wall. FWC arrived on scene and was helping to recover the boat. On Wednesday, September 24, 2014, Chief John Lau, Major Tom Barry, Sergeant Glen Hamann and Sergeant Victor Rodriguez attended the Central Florida CrimeLine Annual Awards banquet at the Rachel Murrah Civic Center in Winter Park. This event is held to recognize the many volunteers, partners and sponsors of Crimeline. The Titusville Police Department was recognized and presented with the Outstanding Law Enforcement Participation Award. The Neighborhood Services Department provided the following services at the Harry T. Moore Social Service Center during the months of August and September 2014: Bread Program Recipients 447 Daily walk-in clients 496 Daily Phone Referrals 112 Community Dinner Recipients 434 Page 4 of 6

5 Police Department Bi-weekly Stats Highlights 9/12/2014 9/26/14 Total Calls 2465 FALSE ALARMS 50 BURGLARIES 31 PATROL CHECKS 110 PREMISES CHECK 470 ROBBERY 2 STOLEN VEHICLES 7 SUICIDE ATTEMPTS/THREATS 8 TRAFFIC STOPS 178 The Neighborhood Services Department received three (3) new applications for its Housing Rehabilitation Program, performed three (3) new housing assessments for potential rehabilitation projects, executed three (3) contracts for assistance, and processed five (5) new clients during the month of September On September 22, 2014 a City Committee consisting City Staff from Public Works, Stormwater, Planning, and Purchasing & Contracting heard presentations, interviewed and ranked the three shortlisted Engineering Consulting Firms that submitted Statements of Qualifications for the Park Avenue PD&E Study. On September 24, Purchasing and Contracting advertised a solicitation for Professional Engineering services for Post Construction Review of the Senior Center Stormwater Treatment Pond System and other Area II Watershed related services. Page 5 of 6

6 Neighborhood Services Director Terrie Franklin attended closings for the Inspiration Village homes sold under the Titusville Veteran Program. The Department congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Julius Reason, Mr. Billy Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cabral, and Lakeisha Mitchell on becoming first-time homeowners through the City s Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Pictured (from left to right) Liz Cassella, Alliance Title; Bobby Mutter, Realtor; Terrie Franklin, Neighborhood Services Director; Billy Martin, Homeowner; Mrs. and Mr. Julius Reason; and Sean Marks, Developer Pictured- (from left to right) Sean Marks, Developer; Bobby Mutter, Realtor; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cabral; and Liz Cassella, Alliance Title. Support Services - Purchasing and Contracting announced that bids for two City projects (the East Central Regional Rail Trail Project Titusville Section Phase 2, and the Annual Contract to Rehabilitate Stormwater Pipes with Cured In Place Pipe Liner) were advertised September 16, Pre-bid conferences for both projects were held September 25, Contractor s bids are due October 17, Economic Development Director, Laura Canady and the new City Manager, Scott Larese attended a lunch hosted by the Canaveral Port Authority to welcome the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Where they toured the port and John Walsh, CEO of Port Canaveral spoke about the new projects planned and the economic growth it will bring to our area. Upcoming Events Nov 6 Annual Boards and Commissions Recognition North Brevard Senior 6:00 p.m. Page 6 of 6