Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As 2020 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Fire Chief Stefano Napolitano, \u201cthe current pandemic has forced the department to implement a number of significant changes to our operational model and service delivery. Our service to the public remains our main mission. We are here to serve and these changes ensure that we are able to continue to provide the highest levels of service during this most unsettling time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, the Chief stated, \u201cour ability to maintain our core mission and essential services such as fire protection and emergency medical services hinges on the ability of our staff to respond in the most efficient and sensible way possible while ensuring the health and safety of fire department staffing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a result, the department is regularly evaluating policies, procedures and service delivery programs and has prepared the following year end summary for 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Total number of incidents for 2020<\/strong> 2,264<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fires 55<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Vehicle, cooking, chimney, vegetation, forest, brush, rubbish, dumpster, outside equipment)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Building Fires 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheating 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rescue & Emergency Medical Services 1,451<\/p>\n\n\n\n Motor Vehicle Accidents 68<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elevator Rescue 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ice Rescue 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n Swift Water Rescue 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hazardous Conditions 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n Service Calls 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good Intent Calls 85<\/p>\n\n\n\n False Alarm & False Calls 310<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special incident Type 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mutual Aid Given 29<\/p>\n\n\n\n Busiest Month January<\/p>\n\n\n\n Busiest Day Wednesday<\/p>\n\n\n\n Busiest Time of Day 7:00-8:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slowest Month April<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slowest Day Saturday<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slowest Time of Day 2:00-3:00 am<\/p>\n\n\n\n Response Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Dispatched to on-scene arrival) 8 minutes or less 100%<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6 minutes or less 88%<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4 minutes or less 53%<\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of times 2 or more calls simultaneously 454<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to answering calls for service, the City of Batavia Fire Department conducted the following Community Risk Reduction (CRR) services and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire Prevention Programs 1,656 Points of Contact<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire Extinguisher Training 720 Points of Contact<\/p>\n\n\n\n Smoke Detector Installations 27<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carbon Monoxide Detector installations 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Smoke\/Carbon Monoxide Detector Battery Installs 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n Car seat Inspection\/Installation 72<\/p>\n\n\n\n Car Seat Replacements 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire hydrants Flushed & Maintained 128<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire Hydrants Flow Tested 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inspections, Commercial 354<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inspections, Multi-Family 42<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, the total call volume for the year was down by approximately 5% as a result of the pandemic especially during the first and second quarters of the year. However, at this time, call volume for the current year are trending higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, the Department would like to express their thanks to the many individuals and business who have shown support to the department throughout the past year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Press release As 2020 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. According to Fire Chief Stefano Napolitano, \u201cthe current pandemic has forced the department to implement a number of significant \u2026<\/p>\n