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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Services Committee Minutes 03.28.2022MINUTES CITY OF LAUREL EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022 The Emergency Services Committee meeting was called to order at 6:OOpm on Monday, March 28, 2022 by Chair Heidi Sparks Members Present: Heidi Sparks- Chair, Iry Wilke- Vice -Chair, Richard Klose, Bruce McGee, Jim Irwin, Jamie Swecker Others Present: Police Chief Stan Langve, Fire Captain Sean McCleary, Ambulance Director Lyndy Gurchiek Public Input: Harry Schlitz with HOPE Animal Assistance Crisis Response gave a short presentation on the program and the services they offer. Stated would like to partner with Laurel since he is local. Presentation is attached. General Items 1. Approval of Emergency Services Committee minutes of February 28, 2022. Motion by Iry Wilke, Seconded by Richard Klose, motion carried 6-0 New Business 2. Update from Ambulance Director, Fire and Police Chiefs a. Police Chief Report attached i. No major take away or highlights outside of documents presented and attached b. Fire Captain Report attached i. Fire season outlook is no great, this is the Yd season of drought ii. Yellowstone County has already started having grass fire callouts iii. Looks like fire season will start early this year and be long c. Ambulance Director Report attached i. Ambulance Department continues to face staffing challenges ii. One volunteer is injured and out on light duty iii. Looking for outside the box solutions including: 1. Splitting a full-time position into 2 part-time positions to draw EMTs, Paramedics currently working full-time elsewhere 2. Looking into a possible student program partnership with SD2 in Billings since an EMT course is offered at Career Center Old Business- None Other Items Announcements Next Meeting will be Monday, April 25, 2022 at 6:OOpm in Council Chambers Meeting adjourned at 6:41pm HOPE HOPE ANIMAL -ASSISTED CRISIS RESPONSE 1292 High Street, #182 - Eugene - OR • 97401 Animal -Assisted Email: info(ahooeaacr.org • www.hopcaacr.org Crisis Response 877-HOPE-K9S(877467-3597) The purpose of this letter is to introduce you to HOPE Animal -Assisted Crisis Response (HOPE AACR), and hopefully, to develop a working relationship with your agency. HOPE AACR's mission is to provide comfort and encouragement to individuals affected by crises or disasters, by means of human/canine-assisted support. We are prepared to work independently or alongside mental health professionals and emergency response agencies. Our all -volunteer organization was developed following a shooting that occurred at an Oregon High School in 1998. Our workshops and continuing education training were developed to better prepare teams to assist emergency personnel. Following 9-11, the American Red Cross invited crisis response teams to Ground Zero. HOPE AACR teams responded and provided comfort services to the first responders, relief workers, and friends and families of those lost. HOPE AACR was then incorporated and became a registered 501(cx3) nonprofit organization. Since our inception, we have responded to vehicular accidents, mud slides, school shootings, train and plane crashes, wild fire base camps and shelters, hurricane support centers, wounded soldier encampments and memorial services following the loss of emergency responders. In Colorado, we have assisted with the Planned Parenthood Shooting in Colorado Springs, the national EMS Memorial, school student and teacher deaths, the Boulder King Soopers shooting, and the recent disastrous Marshall Fire in Louisville, CO. We also have very busy teams doing the same great work in Montana. HOPE AACR is a national organization, with 300 Crisis Response Teams ready to take action following a request from agencies such as Red Cross, FEMA, NOVA, schools, Fire and Police departments or clergy. Our services are free of charge and our teams are covered by $1 million in liability insurance. HOPE AACR Teams also meet the AACR National Standards. We strongly believe in the scientifically proven healing benefits of the human -animal bond and the special emotional comfort and support that our dogs bring to individuals affected by crisis, disaster response personnel and other affected members of our community. Our dogs have been described as having "Seeing Hearts". HOPE AACR's paramount concern is how those in need can best be served. I look forward to discussing with you how HOPE AACR working with your agency, can benefit our community. Harry Schlitz Billings Area Coordinator HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response (406)"4-1?2r 61-3-3336-C mlmushers(4�aoLcom Board ofWenars Keena Jones, Constance flowsdl, Shav Jacobsen, Pam Madden Jeanne Hooke. Glenn Schafer, NgaireAbemethv. Heather Jenbru-Brazell, Connie Clark Redmond, Karhv Olin Rocky ifountain Regional hlanager, Sar*Afiller HOPE Animal -Assisted Cnsis Response is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization • Tax 10 #93-1330180 316rn. 3:60 PM Subject: Date: From: To: HOPE AACR Certification Letter HOPE AACR Certification Letter 3,6/2022 12:31:30 PM Mountain Standard Time hopcaacrr@mg2.lglcrm.net mtmushcrs@)aol.com HOPECriAnlmal-Asslstec� sis Response p February I, 2022 Re: Letter of Certification Harry Schlitz HOPE AACR ID: #5028 Member Since: 2010 Expiration Date: January 31 To Whom It May Concern: 1292 High Street. #182 • Eugene • OR • 97401 Email. info@hopeaacr.org • WWW.hopeaacr.org 877-HOPE-K9S 1877-467-3597) I ID tic 6-28 Epeebw see Back Harry William Sehlitz ' Team Leader 2023 Laurel, MT Rocky Mountain Region Member Shoe 2010 Harry Schlitz is a Certified Crisis Response Team Leader for HOPE Animal -Assisted Crisis Response (HOPE AACR), having completed specialized training for providing comfort and encouragement to people affected by crises and disasters. In addition. Team Leaders have been trained to assist HOPE AACR certified canine crisis response teams. The nature of animal -assisted crisis response work requires this individual be on-call at all times. While on official business, this member will display HOPE AACR identification. Our members are insured by a one million dollar general liability insurance policy while on HOPE AACR business. Questions regarding work with HOPE AACR may be directed to me by calling 877467-3597 or email presidentCr�hopeaacr.org. Sincerely, Keena Jones President HOPE Animal -Assisted Crisis Response Contact information: Harry Schlitz Team Leader HOPE K-9 Crisis Teams (406) 633 2858 H (406) 633 3336 C Toll -Free 8771 467 3597 HOPE Animal -Assisted Crisis Response is 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization Tax ID #93-1330180 Request HOPETeams 2 1-877-HOPE-K9s i HOPE Animal Assisted Response What Sets HOPE AACR Apart? HOPE Animal -Assisted Crisis Response (AACR)... is an all -volunteer, national, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that responds free of charge. HOPE only responds when invited and supports all people affected by crisis, including first responders, survivors and families. HOPE has and continues to train a nationwide network of certified crisis HOPE teams are insured and undergo extensive screening of both handler HOPE teams are experienced therapy teams that have undergone extensive canine behavior evaluation and additional crisis training to ensure they are familiar with crises and disaster environments. HOPE teams receive training in psychological first aid, human and pet first aid and CPR, canine behavior and welfare, stress management and other related topics in order to be self-sufficient during emergency participation in crisis response drills. • HOPE follows the Incident Command Structure (ICS) so that, on arrival, Sandy Miller agencies have one point of contact. Rocky Mountain Regional Manager • HOPE adheres to the AACR National Standards that ensure services are RMRrd@hopeaacr.org safely and consistently delivered with professionalism. • HOPE teams have worked with local and national response agencies, such as VOADs, FEMA, NOVA, Salvation Army, American Red Cross, as well as fire departments, law enforcement agencies and schools. &IvConnect with us. www.hopeaacr.org HOPE Animal -Assisted Crisis Response HOPE Animal -Assisted Crisis Response 877-HOPE-K9s www.hopeaacr.org "Comfort in times of crisis" coIoradohopedoysL hotmaiI.com The Mission of HOPE Animal -Assisted Crisis Response is: "To provide comfort and encouragement through animal -assisted Support to individuals affected by crises and disasters." �' ,t yv ,a E � • t .�T 0 Hope AACR is an all volunteer, national, non-profit 501 (C)(3) organization dedicated to helping people. 0 Our crisis response teams provide comfort and encourage- ment to people whose lives have been adversely affected by traumatic events. 0 Our certified crisis response teams consist of a handler and dog who are trained to respond to intense emotional and environmental situations. 0 Animal Assisted Crisis Response is based on scientifically prov- en healing benefits of the human -animal bond. 0 HOPE AACR teams are available to assist in the recovery from crisis disasters, assist mental health personnel on location. Teams are trained and prepared to work in unpredictable situations and are self-contained. Crisis Teams are available on short notice. Our Goals 0 To train a nationwide network of certified crisis response teams to respond to all kinds of crises and disasters. 0 To assist other organizations who meet the emotional needs of people affected by traumatic events. 0 To Provide the highest quality training for our response teams. A Brief History HOPE Animal -Assisted Crisis Response was formed in 1998 after responding to a high school shooting in Oregon. Since then we have worked with FEMA, the American Red Cross, Cal Fire, to name a few. We have responded to fires, hurricanes, transportation accidents, school shootings, and the loss of emergency responders. HOPE teams were deployed by the Red Cross to New York City fol lowing the attacks on September 11, 2001. HOPE AACR Certification Proeram The HOPE AnimalAssistedCrisis Response certification program trains and certifies experienced AAA/T teams and individuals with- out dogs, for crisis response work. 0 Applicants are screened to help determine A they have the aptitude for crisis response work. 0 Applicants that qualify are invited to attend a three day certifi- cation training workshop, where they will be trained in psy- chological first aid, crisis response protocols, canine behavior training, canine welfare issues, stress management. Crisis role-play field training is also a part of the workshop. 0 Successful completion of the certification workshop is required to become a member. 0 We require skills be maintained through continuing education training, and response drills. 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I" Street Laurel, Mt. 59044 • Phone 406-628-8737 • Fax 406-628-4641 Total Calls Printed on March 1, 2022 [CFS Date[Time] is between '2022-02-01 00:00:00' and '2022-02-28 23:59:59' and [Primary Incident Code ->Code : Description] All Code : Description Totals 10-15: With Prisoner 0 0 Abandoned Vehicle 32 32 Agency Assist 45 45 Alarm - Burglary 14 14 Alarm - Fire 5 5 AMB: Ambulance 79 79 Animal Complaint 12 12 Area Check 5 5 Assault 2 2 Bad Checks 0 0 Barking Dog 3 3 Bomb Threat 0 0 Burglary 0 0 Child Abuse/Neglect 5 5 Civil Complaint 4 4 Counterfeiting 0 0 Criminal Mischief 8 8 Page 1 of 5 Code : Description Page 2 of 5 Totals Criminal Trespass 3 3 Cruelty to Animals 2 2 Curfew Violation 2 2 Discharge Firearm 2 2 Disorderly Conduct 6 6 Dog at Large 11 11 Dog Bite 0 0 DUI: DUI Driver 12 12 : Duplicate Call 1 1 :Escape 0 0 Family Disturbance 12 12 Fight 1 1 FIRE: Fire or Smoke 10 10 Fireworks 0 0 Forgery 1 1 Found Property 1 1 Fraud 3 3 Harassment 0 0 Hit & Run 5 5 Identity Theft 0 0 Indecent Exposure 1 1 Page 2 of 5 Code : Description Totals Insecure Premises 2 2 Intoxicated Pedestrian 1 1 Kidnapping 0 0 Littering 0 0 Loitering 0 0 Lost or Stray Animal 15 15 Lost Property 5 5 Mental Health 6 6 Missing Person 1 1 Noise Complaint 7 7 Open Container 1 1 Order of Protection Violation 2 2 Parking Complaint 19 19 Possession of Alcohol 1 1 Possession of Drugs 1 1 Possession of Tobacco 4 4 Privacy in Communications 2 2 Prowler 0 0 Public Assist 51 51 Public Safety Complaint 3 3 Public Works Call 10 10 Page 3 of 5 Code : Description Page 4 of 5 Totals Report Not Needed 10 10 Robbery 0 0 Runaway Juvenile 3 3 Sexual Assault 1 1 Suicide 0 0 Suicide - Attempt 0 0 Suicide - Threat 5 5 Suspicious Activity 60 60 Suspicious Person 13 13 Theft 17 17 Threats 4 4 Tow Call 0 0 Traffic Accident 10 10 Traffic Hazard 3 3 Traffic Incident 20 20 TRO Violation 0 0 Truancy 2 2 T/S : Traffic Stop 99 99 Unattended Death 3 3 Unknown - Converted 0 0 Unlawful Transactions w/Minors 0 0 Page 4 of 5 Code : Description Totals Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 2 2 Vicious Dog Warrant 0 20 20 Welfare Check 18 18 Totals FII.11.1 Page 5 of 5 Structure Fires Wildland Fires Extrications Other Rescues Public Assist Medical Assist. Other calls Fire Prevention Total Maintenance Community Service Announcements: Laurel Fire Department Report for the Month of Totals Hours 20 42 26 89 32 84 293 470 55 Total 1 818 Feb -22 Structure Firefighting Conduct all levels of Structure Firefighting to include entry and attack, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, and investigation. A structure fire is a fire involving the structural components of various types of residential, commercial or industrial buildings. Wildland Firefighting Wildfire, brush fire, bush fire, desert fire, forest fire, grass fire, hill fire, peat fire, vegetation fire. Extrications Rescue victims entrapped in automobiles, machinery, farm equipment, buildings, and trenches. Other Rescues Rope Rescue, Water Rescue, Ice Rescue Alarms Any false alarms or malfunctions. Other Calls EMS assist, Industrial or Aircraft firefighting, Vehicle Fire, Hazmat, Spills, Public safety, Investigations, gas leaks, Carbon Monoxide problems, etc. Laurel Emergency Services Report created 3/28/22: 2020 1090 requests for service 159 times LEMS was unavailable 72 times AMR was unavailable 288 responses in Ward 5 = 27% of calls outside of the city of Laurel 2021 1228 requests for service 135 times LEMS was unavailable 34 times AMR was unavailable 318 responses in Ward 5 = 26% of calls outside of the city of Laurel Recent Month Summary: February 2022: Requests 84 Missed Calls 30=12 % Shortest Delay 9 minutes Longest Delay 63 minutes Average Delay 33 minutes Fire Driver Available 27 times QRU Response With 1 Provider 5 times ** On A Previous Call 0 times No Crew / Provider Available 5 times AMR Transported or Responded 6 times Red Lodge Transported 0 times HELP Flight Transported 0 times Columbus Transported 1 times Joliet Transported 0 time Park City Transported 1 time PD Assisted Pt no transport 1 time POV Transport 0 times YCSO Transported 0 times MHP Transported 0 times **1 times the QRU responded and the patient refused / no transport to hospital or no patient found *25 responses in Ward 5 = 30 % of calls outside of the city of Laurel 11 E ERGENC 3U M V o N. 2022 Running Totals Other Reporting Information: - The paramedic applicant that accepted the position withdrew his acceptance stating that he did not realize he couldn't get out of his current employer contract until August. He may consider reapplying then if we still have openings. I am working with the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney to see if we can come up with some creative ideas to help us recruit and retain our staff. - The 2 volunteer EMT have been officially approved by the City Council and Mayor and both are starting this wee, - We have conducted the classroom training for the Public Works employees to be drivers for times that we are not able to have a full crew and no fire driver available.1 of them is ready to go and the other 2 we are working on getting them on a couple of calls before we use them officially. - We received approval for the crew sleeping quarters and work has started on the project. This is a huge improvement for our crews and we are excited! - I have been asked to sit on multiple groups from around the state regarding establishing an EMS Advocacy group. I have been appointed as Director at large for the MEMSA group and will be traveling to Helena for a meeting with the Montana Hospital Association group. I believe that both of these groups will help set the stage for the future of EMS in Montana, particularly establishing us as an essential service and hopefully more funding to ensure that we can continue to grow and care for people in our communities. January February March April May June July August September October November December Total 2021 tequests 100 84 Hissed Calls 11 10 ihortest Delay (minutes) 12 9 .ongest Delay (minutes) 69 63 average Delay (minutes) 31 33 :ire Driver Available 22 27 JRU Response w 1 Provider 6 5 )n A Previous Call 3 0 Vo Crew/ Provider Available 2 5 \MR Transported or Responded 5 6 .olumbus Transported 1 1 oliet Transported 0 0 )ark City Transported 0 1 ted Lodge Transported 0 0 iELP Flight Transported 0 0 )OVTransport 5 0 )D Assisted Pt no transport 0 1 (CSO Transported 0 0 v1HPTransported 0 0 IRU/AMR Refusal or No Patient 0 1 tesponses in Ward 5 30 25 Other Reporting Information: - The paramedic applicant that accepted the position withdrew his acceptance stating that he did not realize he couldn't get out of his current employer contract until August. He may consider reapplying then if we still have openings. I am working with the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney to see if we can come up with some creative ideas to help us recruit and retain our staff. - The 2 volunteer EMT have been officially approved by the City Council and Mayor and both are starting this wee, - We have conducted the classroom training for the Public Works employees to be drivers for times that we are not able to have a full crew and no fire driver available.1 of them is ready to go and the other 2 we are working on getting them on a couple of calls before we use them officially. - We received approval for the crew sleeping quarters and work has started on the project. This is a huge improvement for our crews and we are excited! - I have been asked to sit on multiple groups from around the state regarding establishing an EMS Advocacy group. I have been appointed as Director at large for the MEMSA group and will be traveling to Helena for a meeting with the Montana Hospital Association group. I believe that both of these groups will help set the stage for the future of EMS in Montana, particularly establishing us as an essential service and hopefully more funding to ensure that we can continue to grow and care for people in our communities.