ANNUAL REPORT
2021
NAPA FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Table of Contents
Chief's Message.........................................................................................1 Vision Statement.......................................................................................2 At-a-Glance................................................................................................3 Organizational Chart................................................................................4 Staffing.........................................................................................................5 Major Accomplishments.........................................................................6 2022 Goals & Initiatives..........................................................................6 Department Operations Update...........................................................7 Major Weather & City Wide Incidents.................................................8 Community Engagement & Education...............................................9 Emergency Statistics.............................................................................10 Response Overview........................................................................11-12 Prevention Division.........................................................................13-14 In Memoriam............................................................................................15 ATTACHMENT 1
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1 Zach Curren
Fire Chief
CHIEF'S MESSAGE
It is a pleasure to present our 2021 Annual Report on behalf of the Napa Fire Department. In some ways this past year continued to present our community and our department many challenges. Our calls for service continue to increase, and NFD crews faced an intense and lengthy wildland fire season, assisting many communities during firestorms throughout the state. The amount of suffering and loss is unparalleled. However, I have also witnessed our community, our city team, and our fire department band together and find ways to continue to collaborate and to compassionately serve. I am so very grateful to our community and business partners and our Fire Department personnel for demonstrating the very best Napa has to offer.
This year, Napa Fire Department was focused improving our internal processes and programs, training our workforce, and learning to safely adapt our work environments so we could continue providing excellent service to our community. As Chief, I am proud to say despite ongoing challenges related to the pandemic and the economy, the Department has proven we have the ability to enhance the services we provide to our community.
In 2021 we were able to recruit and train an additional six firefighter/paramedics, continue our workforce development training, develop new internal efficiencies, refine our fire prevention programs, our operations, and budgets for our specialty teams, and make significant improvements and investments into our apparatus, equipment, and health & wellness programs. In December, we were able to complete our specifications and purchase for three new fire engines. 2021 has again proved that your Napa Firefighters, Paramedics, and Fire Prevention teams are here to serve you and are dedicated to finding ways to enhance and improve that service. It is that drive for excellent service and constant learning that makes our department so great.
To our Napa community and to our Operations and Fire Prevention teams, thank you.
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The Vision of the Napa Fire
Department is to be an
organization that:
VISION STATEMENT
2 CORE VALUES
Responsibility
Professionalism
Knowledge Integrity
Service Cooperation
Is recognized for delivering excellence in Fire-Rescue Emergency services and Community Risk Reduction through best practices;
Is dynamic, diverse, and proactively collaborates with others to meet the changing needs of our community;
Consistently demonstrates our core values;
Utilizes data, technology, and streamlined
processes for greater efficiencies; and
Is dedicated to the professional
development of our members
MISSION STATEMENT
"Always Here, Always Ready,
Serving You With Pride and Excellence"
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3 AT-A-GLANCE
2021 TOTAL
CALLS: 10,199
Fires.........................................................255 Hazardous Condition..........................218
EMS/Rescue......................................6,602
Rupture/Explosion...................................4
Service Calls.......................................1,091 Good Intent........................................1,473 False Call................................................547 Miscellaneous............................................9 POPULATION:
Napa City - 76,498
Napa County - 135,654
LAND AREA:
Napa City - 17.8 sq mi
Napa County - 748 sq mi
ASSESSED
PROPERTY VALUE:
Napa City- $14.9 Billion
JURISDICTION:
Residential - 57.63%
Commercial -17.95%
Industrial - 4.3%
Open Land*- 20.12%
*Includes Parks, Agricultural,
and Vacant Parcels
ISO RATING:
Class 2
STATIONS:
5 IN SERVICE:
4 Engine Companies
1 Truck Company
1 Squad Company
1 Battalion Chief
STAFFING:
3 Shifts
18 / Day / Shift
STAFFING RATIO:
Averages 1 on-duty FF per
4,250 residents
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4 FIRE PREVENTION
DIVISION (5)
FIRE MARSHAL
Greg Fortune
OPERATIONS DIVISION
(65)
DIVISION CHIEF
Jason Berens
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
Donna Whitney
S T A T I O N 1
S T A T I O N 3
S T A T I O N 2
S T A T I O N 5
S T A T I O N 4
OFFICE ASSISTANT II
Ana Garibay
A-SHIFT
BATTALION CHIEF
Charlie Rhodes
FIRE CAPTAINS
(INCLUDING TRAINING &
EMS CAPTAINS)
17 B-SHIFT
BATTALION CHIEF
Christopher Gilbert
ADMINISTRATIVE
BATTALION CHIEF
Ty Becerra
FIRE
INSPECTOR II
Brandon Veyna
FIRE
INSPECTOR II
Jose Valenzuela
ADMINISTRATION DIVISION (3)
MANAGEMENT ANALYST II
Shuree Egloff
FIRE CHIEF (73)
Zach Curren
SECRETARY
Adri Newberry
FIRE
INSPECTOR I
Omar Galvan
ORGANIZATIONAL
CHART
930 Seminary St. 1501 Park Ave. 2000 Trower Ave. 251 Gasser Dr. 3001 Browns Valley Rd.
C-SHIFT
BATTALION CHIEF
Jim Cortese
TRAINING
CAPTAIN
Albert Burgess
EMS
CAPTAIN
Laurel Chamness
FIREFIGHTERS
15 FIREFIGHTER/
PARAMEDICS
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5 STAFFING
Jason Berens - Division Chief
Ty Becerra - Administrative Battalion Chief
Ryan Chagonjian - Captain
Devon Ulitin - Captain
Ryan Aimar - Captain
Anthony Genaro - Captain
Jose Valenzuela - Fire Inspector II
Ana Garibay - Office Assistant II
PROMOTIONS
Eli Cronbach - Captain
Steve Becker - Captain
Dan D'Angelo - Captain
Eileen Spanier - Fire Prevention Secretary
RETIREMENTS
Felix Barba - Firefighter/Paramedic
Nicolas Pruett - Firefighter
Scott Beckler - Firefighter
Shea Barrett - Weed Abatement Officer (P/T)
Adri Newberry - Fire Prevention Secretary
(Transfer from Police Department)
Bobby Sekine - Firefighter/Paramedic
Daniel Nelson - Firefighter/Paramedic
Sean Keenan - Firefighter/Paramedic
Angelo Baracco - Intern (P/T)
NEW HIRES
APPOINTMENTS
Rick Boatman - Apparatus Specialist
James Stanic - Napa Interagency Rescue Team
Jeff Squibb - Napa Interagency Rescue Team
Chris Morrison - Peer Support
Hattie Hamilton - Peer Support
William Schimpf - Peer Support
Jeremie Hannon - Fitness Coordinator
James Stanic - Apparatus Specialist
Jim Callanan - Apparatus Specialist
Rick Boatman - HazMat Specialist
Chris Gonzalez - HazMat Specialist
DECEASED RETIREES
Joe Baez - Captain
Academy 2021-1
Felix Barba
Nicolas Pruett
Scott Beckler
Academy 2021-2
Bobby Sekine
Sean Keenan
Daniel Nelson
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6 M A J O R A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S
Continued to Provide City Leadership for the Ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic and Wildfires Captain Aimar secured a $21,000 Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant Updated the Department Controlled Substance Storage Program Fire Prevention Inspectors Successfully Completed 100% of State Mandated Inspections Fire Administration Offices Relocation
2 0 2 2 G O A L S & I N I T I A T I V E S
Workforce Development
Complete Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Update Program Metrics
Research & Secure Additional Grant Opportunities
Continue Community Outreach Through Social Media
Initiate Standards of Cover Study
Update the City's False Alarm Ordinance
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7 DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS
UPDATE
Academy 2021-1
City Manager Steve Potter presented Battalion Chief Christopher Gilbert with his 20 year service award as well as recognition as a 2020 Outstanding Performer on behalf of the City of Napa and in recognition of his tireless efforts during the height of the Covid pandemic which included being the liaison for city employees to get testing, vaccinations, advocating for employees to have proper fitting PPE, and general guidance. On behalf of the NFD, we congratulate Battalion Chief Christopher Gilbert on this major accomplishment.
2021 marked the 20th
Anniversary of the tragic
September 11 events. We all
swore to never forget that
day and this year NFD payed
tribute to those who gave
the ultimate sacrifice.
Pictured are members of our
Honor Guard at the 9/11
memorial in Napa.
ACADEMY GRADUATION
This year, we hosted 2 academies
and welcomed 2 new firefighters
and 4 firefighter/paramedics. All of
our new hires come with a plethora
of experience and an eagerness to
serve their Napa community.
Pictured from left to right, Nicholas
Pruett, Felix Barba, Scott Beckler,
Fire Chief Zach Curren, Daniel
Nelson, Bobby Sekine, and Sean
Keenan. Academy 2021-2
Congratulations to the following personnel
who have completed their Acting Captains &
Acting Battalion Chiefs Task Books in 2021:
Acting Captains
Rick Boatman
Nate Bjorgum
Matt Gonsalves
Will Schimpf
Acting Battalion Chief
Erik Mortimore
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8 C O V I D - 1 9B O T T L E R O C K
O U T O F C O U N T Y
A S S I G N M E N T S
M A J O R C I T Y
I N C I D E N T S
This year Napa continued to endure the
Covid-19 Pandemic and multiple
wildfire deployments. In addition, NFD
responded to significant structure fires,
HazMat incidents, and increased
homeless-related incidents. Pictured to
the right are a few photos from some of
the calls from this past year.
Bottlerock made a comeback this year,
after being canceled in 2020 due to the
Covid-19 pandemic. We had crews on
scene to provide fire and life safety, as
well as, the Fire Chief making a special
appearance on the Culinary Stage.
Famed chef Guy Fieri, invited first
responders and law enforcement to
participate in a friendly cook off
between public safety personnel.
M A J O R W E A T H E R & C I T Y W I D E
I N C I D E N T S
COVID-19 continued to
ravage all throughout the
2021 year. We sent four
Paramedics/EMT's to assist
hospitals in Los Angeles
County during a Covid surge.
Wildfire season was calmer this
year within our county and NFD
Strike Teams were deployed around
the state. They were assigned to six
wildfires, including one out of state
deployment in Oregon.
Bootleg Fire - Klamath County,
Oregon
Monument Fire - Trinity County
Airola Fire - Calaveras County
Dixie Fire - Multi County
Alisal Fire - Santa Barbara
County
Caldor Fire - Multi County
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9 COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT &
EDUCATION
Due to the ongoing fight against Covid-19, we were
unable to host a physical event and decided to host
another virtual event with more fun, educational videos for everyone to enjoy. Fire Prevention Division made
this years Fire and Life Safety Day extra memorable by
releasing an informative music video called "Don't Burn Down Your House" to the tune of "Burning Down the
House" by Talking Heads. See this video and all of our
Fire and Life Safety videos on our website:
www.cityofnapa.org/962/Fire-and-Life-Safety-Day
Thank you to everyone who donated toys for
the Toys-4-Tots program! During the 2021
season, 3,000 children were supported and
over 13,000 toys distributed throughout Napa
County. We love seeing members of our
community come together and make the
holiday season more festive during this
difficult time.
We were pleased to be a part of the City sponsored
Kids Camp at Las Flores Community Center. They had
a day dedicated to first aid and CPR. Overall, 64
children and camp counselors were taught hands only
CPR and the use of the 911 system. Campers were
also given a tour of Engine 3.
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10 5.2%
Increase in Call Volume
From 2020 to 2021
33.4%
Increase in Call Volume
Over the Past Decade
E M E R G E N C Y S T A T I S T I C S
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11 12AM - 1AM1AM - 2AM2AM - 3AM3AM - 4AM4AM - 5AM5AM - 6AM6AM - 7AM7AM - 8AM8AM - 9AM9AM - 10AM10AM - 11AM11AM - 12PM12PM - 1PM1PM - 2PM2PM - 3PM3PM - 4PM4PM - 5PM5PM - 6PM6PM - 7PM7PM - 8PM8PM - 9PM9PM - 10PM10PM - 11PM11PM - 12AM 600
400
200
0 R E S P O N S E O V E R V I E W
Call Volume By Time of Day
64.7%
Of All Incidents Were
Medical-Related
ON AVERAGE, WE
RAN 28 CALLS PER
DAY IN 2021
Turnout Time = Unit Dispatched Enroute Travel Time = Enroute Arrival Total Time = Dispatch Arrival
Turnout Time Travel Time Total Time
8:
6:
4:
2:
0:
1:05
3:46
5:49
1:59
4:51
7:04Average
Fractile (90% of the Time)
Response Times - Emergent (Code 3) Only
Minutes/Seconds
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12 RESPONSE
OVERVIEW
Station #2
27.1%
Station #3
25.2%
Station #4
22.3%
Station #1
16.1%
Station #5
9.3%
Rubbish
35.7%
Other
29.8%Cooking
11.8%
Structure
11.4%
Vegetation
7.1%
Vehicle
4.3%
Structure - 29 Vegetation - 18 Vehicle - 11
Cooking - 30 Rubbish - 91 Other - 76
Station 1 - 1,639
Station 2 - 2,767
Station 3 - 2,569
Station 4 - 2,273
Station 5 - 951
Fire Category Types
Response By Station
7%
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13 1,710
Total Annual Fire & Life Safety
Inspections for 2021
1,770
Total Violations Noted & Abated for
2021
FIRE PREVENTION
Construction Inspections
Underground Fire Service Mains....................................26 Fire Sprinkler Systems....................................................461 Alternate Fire-Extinguisher Systems...........................10 Fire Alarm Systems..........................................................153 Fire Access, Misc.................................................................33 Fire Final Inspections.......................................................330 Total - 1,013
41.2%
Increase Over 2020
Annual Fire & Life
Safety Inspections
56.8%
Increase Over 2020
Construction Inspections
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14 Courtesy Letters SentProperties Inspected
Notices to AbateCitations Issued
Properties Abated by City
400
300
200
100
0 3,052
Total Inspections
for 2021
FIRE PREVENTION
Project Review
Building Plans Reviewed...........................................783 Fire Sprinkler Systems...............................................212 Alternate Fire-Extinguisher Systems........................21 Fire Alarm Systems......................................................71 Inter-Department Reviews.......................................194 Express Counter Reviews/Solar/Misc....................895 Total - 2,176
226
50 329
5 4
Weed Abatement
Before
After
97.2%
Increase Over
2020
Project Review
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15 In Memory of
J O S E P H " J O E " R O B E R T B A E Z
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Captain Baez was hired by the Napa Fire Department on December 21, 1969 by Fire Chief Pete Daglia and was assigned badge #94. Joe and retired Battalion Chief Ken Lloyd were hired on the same day and worked together for many years as part of the C-Shift crew. Joe was one of the first paramedics in the Napa Fire Department Paramedic Program, which was placed into service on July 1, 1978. Joe was the first Hispanic firefighter hired by the Napa Fire Department. A fond memory of Joe happened after Joe had been working as a firefighter for a couple of years. There was a vehicle accident on the highway with a patient who was Spanish speaking only. Fire Chief Milton Ochs requested Joe to respond Code 3 to the scene of the accident to assist with patient care. After Joe arrived on scene, Chief Ochs requested "Joe, ask the patient where he is hurt" and Joe (a bit puzzled) proceeded to ask the patient "where are you hurt?" Chief Ochs then said "No, I mean ask him in Spanish" to which Joe replied "Chief, I don't speak Spanish." Joe would later, good naturedly admit that was one of the most memorable moments in his career at the Napa Fire Department. Joe played on the Napa Fire Department football team, which was undefeated against the Police Department. He was also known for his enjoyment of the game of golf and participated in many golf tournaments over the years. He was also very involved in volunteering at the Napa Fire Department corn booth every year at the Napa Town & Country Fair.
Joe Retired from the Napa Fire Department on May 31, 1998 after serving the community of Napa for 28+ years. He will be immensely missed by all who had the honor and pleasure of working with him at the Napa Fire Department.
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ALWAYS HERE, ALWAYS READY, SERVING
YOU WITH PRIDE AND EXCELLENCE
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