City of La Porte First Quarter Report 1990-1991

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I FIRE DEPAR.TKENT FIRE SUPPRESSION DIVISION Alarm Response: Fire Suppression responded to a total of 129 alarms during the quarter, which is a 20.0 percent decrease over the same period last year and a 20.0 percent increase over an average for the last 10 years. 42 of these alarms were general alarms, requiring alerting of all fire fighters. The end of the quarter was also the end of the calendar year. The Division responded to a total of 512 alarms for the calendar year. This is a 10 percent decrease over last year and a 20 percent increase over the last ten year average. Several large fires occurred during the quarter with one fire death. Other Activities: LEPC Drill - The division participated in the LEPC drill with other departments as well as industry. The drill was a simulated Chlorine tank car leak just north of the overpass on Spencer. The division is an active participant in the LEPC. Ring the Bell The division participated in the Salvation Army Ring the Bell as we do each year. This activity not only lets us help the needy, but also to interact with the public on a non-stressful level. FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION Investiqations: Nine investigations of fires were conducted during the quarter with several still being open. Other Activities: Smoke Detector Program for the Elderly - This program has been in heavy demand this quarter due to the weather cooling. The smoke detector program, which is funded entirely by area businesses, is an outstanding program and a much needed service to the elderly. The Fire Marshal and his staff stay busy continuously installing and maintaining these detectors. 15