\u201cAs 2022 has drawn to a close, the City of Batavia Fire Department has evaluated the services and programs provided throughout the year. The annual evaluation of calls for service metrics, training and citizen outreach is part of the department\u2019s continuous quality improvement process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people around the world, City Fire operations have been able to roll back COVID-19 protocols and operate in a Post Pandemic \u201cnormal status\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am honored to lead the City of Batavia Fire Department. In my first few months of employment I have been working to bring the department to full staffing, analyzing the condition of the fleet, and meeting with command staff and fire fighters to listen to their ideas and concerns.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe number one priority of the Department is life safety, followed closely by protecting property and the environment. The professionals that make up this department will continue to train and serve to the highest of standards\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBelow please find the year-end summary for 2022 and thank you for your continued support of the City of Batavia Fire Department,\u201d said Josh Graham, City of Batavia Fire Chief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Total alarms for 2022<\/strong> -2669<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fires<\/strong>– 59<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheating<\/strong>– 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emergency Medical Services <\/strong>-1940<\/p>\n\n\n\n Motor Vehicle Accidents<\/strong> -51<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pedestrian Struck<\/strong> -14<\/p>\n\n\n\n Extrication <\/strong>(vehicle, machinery, building)- 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elevator Rescue<\/strong>– 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ice\/Swift Water Rescue<\/strong>– 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hazardous Conditions<\/strong>-80<\/p>\n\n\n\n Service Calls<\/strong>– 111-<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good Intent Calls<\/strong>– 126<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire\/Carbon Monoxide Alarm Activations<\/strong> 308<\/p>\n\n\n\n Severe Weather<\/strong>– 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special Incident Type<\/strong>– 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mutual Given<\/strong> -23<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mutual Received<\/strong>– 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire prevention programs<\/strong> \u2013 31events 104 adult \/ 2124 children Points of Contact (Includes: station tours, fire drills, school visits) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire Extinguisher Trainings<\/strong> \u2013 19 events 691 points of contact <\/p>\n\n\n\n Smoke Alarm \/ CO alarm installs<\/strong> 29 Smoke alarm \/ CO alarm battery replacements 21 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Juvenile Fire Setter Interventions- <\/strong>2 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Car Seat installation<\/strong> \/ inspections<\/strong>– 158<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire Inspection\/Code Enforcement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Special Events Inspections<\/strong>– 80<\/p>\n\n\n\n Commercial Building Inspection<\/strong> -334<\/p>\n\n\n\n Multi-family Dwelling Inspections<\/strong> -38<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n General Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Busiest Month-<\/strong> December (234)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Busiest Day<\/strong>– Tuesday (375)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Busiest Time of Day<\/strong>– 10:00 \u2013 10:59 hrs. (160)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slowest Month-<\/strong> January (150)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slowest Day<\/strong>– Sunday (280)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slowest Time of Day<\/strong>– 04:00 \u2013 04:59 hrs. (38)<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n City Response Time (Time of Dispatch to on-scene arrival)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 10 minutes or less- 99%<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8 minutes or less- 97%<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6 minutes or less- 90 %<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two or more calls for service simultaneously- 519<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, the total call volume for the year was up by approximately 11.6%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI accepted this position after being impressed with my research on the department as well as the City and neither has let me down. The individuals that make up the City of Batavia Fire Department continue to be some of the most professional and competent people I\u2019ve had the pleasure of serving with. In addition to this group, I\u2019d like to say thank you to the other City of Batavia departments, leadership, Genesee County partners, dispatchers, City of Batavia business owners, residents and local media outlets for all of their support and dedication,\u201d said Fire Chief Josh Graham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As always, you can contact the City of Batavia Fire Headquarters for any questions that you may have at 585-345-6375.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cAs 2022 has drawn to a close, the City of Batavia Fire Department has evaluated the services and programs provided throughout the year. The annual evaluation of calls for service metrics, training and citizen outreach is part of the department\u2019s continuous quality improvement process. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to \u2026<\/p>\n