Monrovia Fire Department
141 E. Lemon Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016-2891
(818) 303-FIRE
(818) 358-1275 FAX
Fire Chief Ernest Mitchell
In 1995, the Monrovia Fire Department helped keep the community safe
through various vital and proactive activities.
Fire Prevention/Public Education/Disaster Preparedness
The Neighborhood Emergency Action Team (N.E.A.T.) program went
into full operation. All Neighborhood Watch Groups, service clubs, other
community groups, and individual citizens were invited to participate.
Participants provide emergency training to people in their families,
neighborhoods or groups. Over 2,000 Monrovians have been trained by the
department through
the program, which is being emulated by many other San Gabriel Valley
cities.
Two new videos were produced to provide training and information
for the community. The first video for the N.E.A.T. program is also being
used by the Federal Emergency Management Institute for training in some
of its classes. The second video, "Surviving the Fire," provides
instruction on what to do if fire strikes in your home or business. Both
videos can be seen on local cable television.
The free smoke detector program for senior citizens continues.
Approximately 50 smoke detectors were installed and another 100 were
distributed.
The brush clearance season was very successful with voluntary
compliance obtained from all but one resident. The department contracted
with the California Conservation Corps to perform some brush clearance and
fire-break work along several unimproved roads, trails, and other areas.
The department coordinated the first use of fire retardant spray
as a strategic fire prevention tool in the hazardous fire area.
An apartment building fire prevention inspection program was
implemented
to improve fire protection in the city's 280 apartment buildings.
During the second year of the Juvenile Fire Setter Program,
approximately 12 children were counseled regarding their behavior related to
fires.
The Fire Prevention Week Program was presented to over 800 students in
public and private schools. It included presentations on fire safety, burn
prevention, and disaster preparedness.
Emergency Operations Center training for city employees. The extensive
Standardized Emergency Management System (S.E.M.S.)
training for city employees was held monthly. The program requires specific
levels of training for all employees and was based upon their anticipated
roles during a disaster.
Three city-wide disaster drills were conducted during the year.
The first simulated an earthquake incident. The second revolved around a
hazardous materials problem. The third simulated an urban-wildland
fire and involved other fire departments, non-profit agencies, and the
state.
Training for city and school district employees in Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid was continued, with training
in fire survival added.
With the assistance of KGEM, a bi-weekly Monrovia Fire Department
News program began airing on cable television. The program highlights
emergencies or other special events.
1995 Fire Department Statistics
Fire Incidents ................... 105
Emergency Medical Incidents .... 1,963
Hazardous Materials Incidents .. ....8
Other Service Calls ............ ..962
Total Incidents ................ 3,038
Incidents By District
District 1 (north of Huntington Dr.) ..... 1,770
District 2 (south of Huntington Dr.) ..... 1,268
Outside of city ............................ 144
Outside Aid Received on Incidents .......... 221
Average Response Time .................. .. 3.57 Minutes
Value of Property Involved in Fire ....... $27,355,200
Value of Property Loss ................... ...$526,200
Value of Property Saved .................. $26,829,000
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