Mayor Byron W. Brown Fire Commissioner Michael Lombardo DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS Patrick T. Lewis Garnell M. Smith Garnell W. Whitfield
BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION Total Department Personnel: Budgeted Positions: 766 Uniformed 40 Non-Uniformed 806 Total Filled Positions: 727 Uniformed 39 Non-Uniformed 766 Total
BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE/ ORGANIZATION 19 ENGINES (E-24 CLOSED FEB/06) 9 LADDERS 1 RESCUE 4 BATTALIONS 1 DIVISION
BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS DIVIDED INTO FOUR(4) BATTALIONS (SECTORS): NORTH (B47): 5 ENGINES/2 LADDERS/BATT. CH. SOUTH (B46): 5 ENGINES/3 LADDERS/BATT. CH. EAST (B43): 5 ENGINES/2 LADDERS/BATT. CH. RESCUE -1 WEST (B44): 4 ENGINES/ 2 LADDERS/BATT. CH. AND SERVICE STATION TOTALING: 29 COMPANIES/ 19 STATION HOUSES DUTY DIVISION CHIEF IS SHIFT COMMAND
BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION Administration/Headquarters 7 Uniformed Personnel + 7 Support Staff 1 - Commissioner 3 - Deputy Commissioners 1 - DC of Special Operations 1 - Planning Officer 1 - Safety Officer 2 - Payroll 4 - Clerical 1 - Supt. of Supply
BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION SAFETY OFFICE 1 BATTALION CHIEF Safety Officer Responsibilities: Responds to structure fires. Coordinates department Health & Safety Program Meets with vendors and researches safety gear, etc. for department Investigates department involved accidents
BUFFALO FIRE DEPT. STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION Fire Prevention Bureau 5 Uniformed/1 Non-Uniformed Personnel 1 Battalion Chief 4 Lieutenants (1 position currently vacant) 1 Clerical Support
BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION PLANNING DIVISION 1 LIEUTENANT One of the key functions of the Planning Officer is to serve as liaison between the Commissioner and many internal and external agencies.
BUFFAO FIRE DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION Fire Alarm Office 8 Uniformed / 19 Non-Uniformed Personnel 1 Captain of Communications 4 Dispatchers (1 position currently vacant) 3 Asst. Dispatchers 9 Civilian Dispatchers 5 Communications Technicians/Specialists 1 Supt. of Fire Alarms 1 Radio Supervisor 1 Communications Supervisor 1 Communications Engineer 1 Systems Support Analyst
BUFFALO FIRE DEPT. STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION Fire Training Academy 6 Uniformed/1 Non-Uniformed Personnel 1 Battalion Chief (currently vacant) 1 Captain of Training 4 Lieutenants (2 positions currently vacant) 1 Clerical Support
TRAINING ACADEMY STATISTICS 1/2006 6/2006 Training Courses: 13 Members Trained: 2,020 Training Hours Delivered: 8,443
TRAINING ACADEMY STATISTICS 1/2006 6/2006 Additional Projects: FAST response training for Engine companies - (25% complete) Thermal Imaging Course (complete) Emergency Vehicle Operations (ongoing) Trained members on operation of new fire apparatus (complete)
BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION Hazardous Materials 2 Uniformed Personnel 1 Captain 1 Firefighter
HAZ MAT STATISTICS 1/2006 6/2006 RESPOND TO HAZ MAT CALLS TRAINING COURSES: 10 Training Hours: 2,822 TRAINING DRILLS: 3 Drill Hours: 390
BUFFALO FIRE DEPT. STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION Fire Investigation/Arson 9 Uniformed Personnel 1 Lieutenant 8 Firefighters (Fire Marshals)
BUFFALO FIRE DEPT. STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION Emergency Medical Services 4 Lieutenants Significant Benchmarks Spring 06 2 months 4 Successful defibrillations
EMS DIVISION STATISTICS 1/2006 6/2006 Training: Applying for membership in NYS Pilot Program for Rapid Recertification Enrolled EMS Officers for CLI/CIC Participating in drills, workshops, etc. July 06 Beginning conversion of CFR-D firefighters to EMT-D
EMS DIVISION STATISTICS 1/2006 6/2006 Equipment Purchases: Equipment necessary for course sponsorship New EMS/Response vehicle New AED s (defibrillators) Computer equipment to facilitate departmentwide on-line training. Smart board, projector, screens, etc. for EMS Classroom to facilitate training.
BUFFALO FIRE DEPT. STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION Fire Apparatus/Repair Shop 12 Non-Uniformed Personnel 1 Supt. of Apparatus (position currently vacant) 1 Maintenance Supervisor 6 Mechanics 1 Laborer 1 Sign Painter 1 Carpenter 1 Stock Clerk (Supplies/Clothing/Gear)
APPARATUS REPAIR SHOP STATISTICS 1/2006 6/2006 Apparatus Maintained: 19 Engines 8 Reserve Engines 9 Ladders 2 Reserve Ladders 39 Staff/Command Vehicles 3 Reserve Staff/Command Vehicles 19 Special Use Vehicles (i.e. Air truck, Rescue, Trailers) TOTAL FLEET: 99 Apparatus Repairs: 561 Vehicle Repairs: 151 PMI: 18 Apparatus/30 Staff/Command Vehicles
APPARATUS REPAIR SHOP STATISTICS 1/2006 6/2006 Major Projects: Prepare 5 new pumpers for service & mount tools Prepare 2 new tower ladders for service Prepare 1 rehab tower ladder for service Strip 8 old apparatus for retirement Rehab 2 Chiefs response apparatus for use as Commissioner s vehicles Reorganized/expanded Repair Shop for efficiency purposes
CARPENTER/PAINTER STATISTICS 1/2006 6/2006 Semi-Annual testing/maintenance of 3000/lf - ground ladders (approx. 140 ladders) Repaired 43 pcs. Firefighting equipment (i.e. axes, mauls, pike poles, boxes, etc.) Maintain 60 pcs. of utility ladders Repaired/refinished numerous pieces of furniture (i.e. kitchen chairs, tables, desks) Retrieved 120 pcs furniture from outside agencies for Fire Department distribution. Remodeled EOC at Fire Headquarters.
CARPENTER/PAINTER STATISTICS 2006-6/2006 Various in-house repairs to doors, windows, etc. Order supplies for Carpenter Shop and maintain equipment. Lettered all new apparatus for deployment Designed & painted new sign for Hose Tower Painted new firehouses and renovated existing firehouses as needed Assisted in rehab of Chief s vehicles
BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION Mask Services/Tool Repair/Hose Tower 3 Uniformed Personnel 3 Firefighters (1 vacant)
MASK SERVICES/TOOL CONTROL FUNCTIONS Repair/Maintain all aspects of SCBA operations, including simple and complex repairs. Train personnel on equipment usage. Repair/Maintain Air Truck and resolve issues involving breathing air. Repair/Maintain oxygen cylinders and fill stations. Yearly Fit Testing of all fire personnel and equipment (OSHA Compliance) Maintain databases and records. Issue equipment, provide field level repairs when necessary.
MASK SERVICES/TOOL CONTROL STATISTICS 1/2006 6/2006 Repair/Maintain all hose and couplings for dept. Annual Equipment Testing Fit Tests: 257 Laundry/Decon: 110 items Machine Maintenance - Weekly Plymovent Exhaust Systems Facepiece/Regulator/ Harness Repair - 459 repairs Compressors Tools nozzles, hand-tools, lights, etc.
BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION Service Station 14 - Uniformed Personnel Ranks vary (currently) Minimum Manpower required: 12 (3 per platoon) Staffing varies due to number of injuries/light duty
SERVICE STATION FUNCTIONS Responds to all working fires/hazmat incidents with the mobile air unit and all support equipment and supplies Maintain and fill SCBA and oxygen cylinders daily. Pick-up/delivery of supplies/equipment to firehouses Respond when necessary with fuel tanker truck for onscene refueling Respond in Hose Truck to retrieve wet/frozen hose lines at incident scenes Conduct daily City Hall/Fire HQ mail run.