Press release
As 2021 has drawn to a close, the City of Batavia Fire Department has evaluated the services and programs provided throughout the year in its continuous quality improvement process.
“The on-going COVID-19 pandemic has affected the City Fire operations and we continue to develop our operational model and service delivery in response. Our mission calls us to protect and preserve life, property, and the environment and we do a great job providing professional service at the highest level to residents of the City of Batavia,” said Dan Herberger, City of Batavia Fire Chief.
As a result, the department is regularly evaluating policies, procedures and service delivery programs and began the hiring process in October of 2021 to fill several firefighter vacancies. Below is a year-end summary for 2021.
Total alarms for 2021 2390
Fires 66
Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheating 7
Emergency Medical Services 1580
Motor Vehicle Accidents 63
Pedestrian Struck 17
Extrication (vehicle, machinery, building) 5
Elevator Rescue 4
Ice / Swift Water Rescue 2
Hazardous Conditions 90
Service Calls 132
Good Intent Calls 110
Fire / Carbon Monoxide Alarm Activations 301
Severe Weather 7
Special Incident Type 6
Mutual Given 25
Mutual Received 15
Busiest Month December (234)
Busiest Day Tuesday (375)
Busiest Time of Day 1000 – 1059 hrs. (160)
Slowest Month January (150)
Slowest Day Sunday (280)
Slowest Time of Day 0400 – 0459 hrs. (38)
City Response Time (Time of Dispatch to on-scene arrival)
10 minutes or less 99%
8 minutes or less 97%
6 minutes or less 90 %
4 minutes or less 61 %
Times two or more calls for service simultaneously 519
Fire prevention programs – 31events 104 adult / 2124 children Points of Contact
(Includes: station tours, fire drills, school visits)
Fire Extinguisher Trainings – 19 events 691 points of contact
Smoke Alarm / CO alarm installs 29
Smoke alarm / CO alarm battery replacements 21
Juvenile Fire Setter Interventions 2
Car Seat installation / inspections 158
Special Events Inspections 80
Commercial Building Inspection 334
Multi-family Dwelling Inspections 38
Overall, the total call volume for the year was up by approximately 5%.
“I want to thank all of the City of Batavia Fire Fighters, staff, partners in other City departments, County emergency service partners, mutual aid partners, residents and businesses for their support and assistance to the department. I look forward to a safe and healthy 2022,” said Dan Herberger, Fire Chief.
As always, you can contact the City of Batavia Fire Headquarters for any questions that you may have at 585-345-6375.