Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)
Regular MeetingNorwich, CT · March 9, 2022
Minutes
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
100 Broadway, Norwich, CT
Wednesday March 9, 2022
7:00 PM
Committee Members Present: President Pro Tem Joe DeLucia, Alderwoman
Tracey Burto and Alderwoman Stacy Gould.
Committee Members Absent: None.
Administration and Staff Present: Mayor Peter Nystrom and City Manager John
Salomone, City of Norwich; Eric McDermott, Norwich Public Utilities; and Chief
Patrick Daley, Norwich Police Department.
Volunteer/Central Fire Departments and Others: Norwich: Chief Tracy
Montoya; East Great Plain: Chief Keith Milton; Laurel Hill: Deputy Chief Peter
Clark; Occum: Captain Justin Lawton; Yantic: Chief Bill Eyberse and Taftville:
Chief Tim Jencks.
Citizens Present: None.
I. Call to Order and Quorum: President Pro Tem Joe DeLucia called the
meeting to order at 7:00 PM. There was a quorum present.
II. Adoption of Previous Meeting Minutes: Alderwoman Stacey Gould made a
motion to accept the February 9, 2022 meeting minutes. Alderwoman Tracy
Burto seconded. All voted in favor. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. Citizen Comment: None.
V. Unfinished Business:
a. COVID-19 Update:
i. Infection rates & trends - local/regional/statewide: City Manager John
Salomone reported that all municipal buildings in the region were open to the
public level and the hospitalization rate in New London County was down to 6
individuals. City Manager Salomone stated he was cautiously optimistic that the
spring would be good. City Manager Salomone stated there were no current
COVID cases among city employees.
b. City Manager’s Report on Fire Chief’s meetings: President Pro Tem DeLucia
read the report into the record. SEE ADDENDUM I.
c. Dispatch & Radio System upgrades:
i. Project progress to date: President Pro Tem DeLucia asked if any progress
had been made since the February meeting to which Chief Daley responded
there had not been but the project was moving according to its timeline and
most of the gear had been delivered.
ii. Run-card revision: Chief Tracy Montoya reported that revisions were
ongoing and that it seemed the best format to submit the run cards would be an
excel spreadsheet, but he was still seeking clarification. Chief Montoya stated he
was working with the other chiefs to determine how to apply the run card data
to the Motorola spreadsheet. President Pro Tem DeLucia asked if the chiefs had
come to a consensus of terminology to which Chief Montoya responded they
had informally and would end up on the same page.
VI. New Business:
a. Department and Agency Updates: SEE ADDENDUM II FOR MONTHLY
STATISTICAL REPORTS
i. NPU Update: Eric McDermott reported NPU continued to monitor COVID
updates and their customer service building was open to the public but their
operations building was not scheduled to open until April 1st. Eric McDermotted
stated staff vaccination was at 98% and PPE supplies were sufficient. Eric
McDermott reported that the reservoirs are at full pond. Eric McDermott stated
that NPU continued to assist with the police department generator and were
waiting on the control board, which had a delayed delivery.
ii. American Ambulance: Robert Rautio was unavailable but submitted a digital
report, which President Pro Tem DeLucia read into the record. SEE ADDENDUM
II.
iii. Police Department Update: Chief Patrick Daley reported a busy month with
one ongoing COVID impact. Chief Daley stated the police facility was fully open to
the public with no mask requirements. Chief Daley discussed ongoing leadership
programs and officer training. Chief Daley noted the three different methods
available to test to become a Norwich police officer.
iv. Emergency Management Update: Chief Tracy Montoya reported NFD
assisted with a distribution of test kits and masks for schools at Public Works the
prior week. Chief Montoya added that NFD continued to offer PPE to city
agencies and community members in need. Chief Montoya discussed various
monthly meetings attended and held.
v. Fire Department Updates:
1. Laurel Hill: Deputy Chief Peter Clark reported no new COVID cases and that
membership vaccination was at 95%. Deputy Chief Clark discussed ongoing
training and testing. Deputy Chief Clark stated the firehouse facility was
not open to the public and Laurel Hill was currently following statewide
trends. Deputy Chief Clark stated Laurel Hill would be doing wildland
training with Occum at the end of the month. Deputy Chief Clark noted
that 2022 was the department's 75th anniversary and a committee was
planning festivities.
2. East Great Plain: Chief Keith Milton reported 87 emergencies in the past
month and that the department continued monthly and online training.
Chief Milton reported routine maintenance on apparatuses and that PPE
was sufficient. Chief Milton stated no members were currently isolated or
quarantined for COVID and all members were still wearing masks on calls.
Chief Milton stated the firehouse siding was still on hold and that he would
be reaching out to the vendor. Chief Milton reported critical needs as the
replacement of Engine 52 and the firehouse parking lot. Chief Milton stated
the firehouse was open to the public.
3. Occum: Captain Justin Lawton reported 21 calls for the past month including
8 mutual aid calls and some significant motor vehicle accidents calls on
I-395. Captain Lawton discussed the mutual aid calls in detail. Captain
Lawton reported critical needs as the replacement of Engine 41 as it was
out in January for two days due to a rusted pipe and electrical work.
Captain Lawton noted that Engine 42 was still holding strong. Captain
Lawton reported 35 active members for Occum, 22 of which were at
Firefighter 1 level with various qualifications. Captain Lawton stated the
new firehouse sign was postponed due to the weather and that the new
doors should be in that month along with the key FOB system. Captain
Lawton reported Occum was receiving quotes for the floor work, which
should begin in the next few months, and they were expecting a new
washer in the next few days. Captain Lawton stated the firehouse was also
looking into quotes for station electrical upgrades and work on the
upstairs, as there was a chance of asbestos being in that area. Captain
Lawton discussed ongoing membership training and testing. Captain
Lawton stated the station was open to the public with masks optional but
PPE was required on all calls. Captain Lawton reported Occum was still
meeting with the other chiefs regarding the radio project and other
committees. Captain Lawton reported that Occum’s run cards were
submitted to the city and a meeting would be set up for input once the new
system was in place. Captain Lawton stated that Deputy Chief Carroll
Spaulding was still attending Occum Business Park meetings and
monitoring updates. Discussion ensued between Alderwoman Burto and
Captain Lawton on how promotion is being done to promote recruitment.
4. Yantic: Chief Bill Eyeberse reported 54 calls including 7 motor vehicle
accidents, 21 medical calls and increased overdose calls. Chief Eyeberse
noted that some calls that Yantic attended were regarding assisting
American Ambulance in returning patients to their residence which he did
not feel constituted an emergency or was a responsibility of volunteer fire
departments. Chief Eyeberse discussed various ongoing training. Chief
Eyeberse stated the department had relaxed COVID guidelines but
members were still required to wear masks when dealing with the public.
Chief Eyeberse stated PPE supplies were good and that member
vaccination was still in the high seventy percent. Chief Eyeberse stated
after the significant snow storm in early February water ended up in the
furnace tank resulting in issues. Chief Eyeberse stated at budget time
having Yantic tap into the natural gas lines should be considered but until
then the underground storage tank needed removal as it was beyond its life
expectancy. Chief Eyeberse discussed Yantic’s support of State Senate Bill
43 which dealt with annual appropriations for all regional fire schools who
are grant funded through the state. Chief Eyeberse noted when the fire
schools are not properly funded it causes a trickle down effect in local
budgets. Chief Eyeberse stated that Yantic would be hosting the State
Firefighter Convention September 17th, which would be a business-style
meeting held at Kelly Middle School followed by a dinner held at the
firehouse. President Pro Tem DeLucia asked if the underground oil tank
still provided oil. Chief Eyeberse responded that it did and the water was
due to the tank cap not being put on properly following the last fill, not a
tank failure.
5. Taftville: Chief Timothy Jencks reported 52 calls for the month, 27 of which
were EMS and 25 fire related calls. Chief Jencks reported that no members
were currently out with COVID and membership vaccination was at 95
percent. Chief Jencks stated the station was open on a limited basis and
would potentially fully open for outside agencies on April 1st. Chief Jencks
reported a few new members were in the process of joining the department
and the past week firehouse members participated in a virtual Read Across
America program where they read to a first grade class. Chief Jencks also
noted increased overdose calls in the past month, including an instance
where there were multiple overdoses at the same residence. Chief Jencks
several smaller projects had been completed in-house and noted the need
for the firehouse parking lot work.
6. Norwich: Chief Tracy Montoya reported two significant motor vehicle
accidents last month including a rollover on East Main Street. Chief
Montoya stated Norwich also assisted in the heavily involved structure fire
at 78 School Street the prior evening, which had displaced 14 residents
between two buildings. Chief Montoya reported that Truck 2 failed its pump
test at the last round and he had been consulting with fleet maintenance if
the 1995 aerial device with a pump was worth rebuilding. Chief Montoya
stated in his 27 years it seemed the only time the pump was put in use was
during training exercises. Chief Montoya stated the pump would be
rendered unserviceable and he did not feel it was worth replacing to keep
the pump certification. Chief Montoya reported their recruits were doing
well in the firefighter academy and that the NFA battalion chief and captain
job postings should be listed in the upcoming week. Chief Montoya
discussed ongoing and upcoming training. Chief Montoya reported that
facilities were open to the public and no members were currently out with
COVID. Chief Montoya stated along with the meeting with the city manager
the chiefs met with the radio vendors to finalize the list of apparatus and
certain types of equipment. Chief Montoya reported there was an upcoming
Emergency Medical Dispatch meeting with American Ambulance to review
dispatch protocol. Chief Montoya stated the 60th Anniversary of the Van
Tassel Fire landed on April 3rd and invitations would go out for a memorial
ceremony. Alderwoman Burto and Chief Montoya discussed staffing at the
firehouse.
VII. Other Items: Chief Montoya stated the Opioid Task Force was working to consolidate
information to provide to human services for them to reach out where there is a need.
Chief Montoya asked departments to share any information they had with Lieutenant
Sites.
Alderwoman Gould asked why the Public Safety meetings had not returned to the
firehouses. President Pro Tem DeLucia stated the biggest reason was due to the
firehouses not all having handicap accessibility and being that the Public Safety
Committee was a subcommittee of city council, he felt Council Chambers were best to
meet in for consistency.
III. Public Safety items for future discussion: None.
IX. Next Meeting: April 13, 2022.
X. Adjournment: Upon a motion by Alderwoman Gould seconded by Alderwoman Burto,
the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM. All voted in favor. The motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Katherine Rose
City Manager’s Report to Public Safety
March 9, 2022 meeting
I met with the Fire Chiefs three times over the past several weeks. In January I held a hybrid Chiefs
meeting with some meeting in person and others joining via Turbobridge. Following that meeting we did
another hybrid meeting in late January with American Ambulance. The Chiefs and I also met in person
on February 15th. The Chiefs met on their own with radio project representatives.
We followed up on previous discussions regarding American Ambulance, the citywide radio project,
firefighter physicals, NFA program, ARP funded project ideas, SOP committee, storm response, dispatch
concerns, Emergency Reporting, and other topics
There were a few questions on the nature of calls that the FDs have been sent to which prompted the
additional meeting with American Ambulance. We revisited issues that were raised when we met with
American back in November, acknowledging that some gains were made, but there is still more to do.
The Chiefs will be meeting with American to review EMD procedures.
The NFA fire program is on hold for now due to COVID and end of your schedules. Chief Eyberse will look
to bring it back up in the future.
The SOP committee continues to meet, and will report back to the Chiefs as they make progress.
The ARP fund will be used to purchase Lucas Devices for all of the FDs that currently do not have one.
Chief Montoya will follow up with Finance on the required forms. I asked the Chiefs to bring other
potential ARP projects to the group.
The radio project was discussed as a group, and also in separate meetings with Motorola and State reps.
The vendor should have all they need to move forward with ordering components and accessories per
the Chiefs input.
The reporting software that the FDs use: Emergency Reporting, was sold to ESO. The Chiefs will be
attending meetings with ESO to see how the migration from ER to ESO will proceed. One of their
concerns is the ability to maintain historical data in ER when the move is made to ESO. There are a
number of additional questions that they will pose to ESO during their upcoming meetings.
The RFP for a citywide standard for Firefighter physicals was in final draft form. There were some
challenges with the level of physical required for the different positions across the departments (interior
firefighter, support personnel, etc). The purchasing agent is involved in the discussion and
recommended starting the RFP with the standard for interior firefighter, then adjusting it for those that
can get by with less requirements. The Chiefs shared successes and challenges with different providers,
and also discussed physical fitness aspect of annual physicals.
We discussed the recent winter storm response and specifically some issues that were raised during the
February Public Safety meeting. We will include NPW in a future meeting to address some of the Chiefs’
concerns.
My next scheduled meeting with the Chiefs is March 15th.
I won’t be able to attend this months meeting in person due to an unforeseen conflict, however
I’ve provided a brief update from us below. Please forward as you see fit, and I’d be happy to
answer any questions from the committee via email.
● We are currently not experiencing any COVID-19 impacts to staffing, and our clinical
staff who are eligible are 100% vaccinated and boosted. Our PPE supplies are strong.
● American Ambulance responded to 690 emergency calls in the city over the course of
the month of February. Of those, 220 of them were Advanced Life Support and 470 were
Basic Life Support.
● American has been in discussions with the Fire service regarding a review of the EMD
system in the city, and meetings are being scheduled.
● We are continuing to recruit and train additional EMS providers and are accepting
applications for our second round of CERA (Community First Responder Academy)
which pays people to attend and accelerated EMT course and then guarantees
employment with our agency upon successful completion of the class for those accepted
into the program. We encourage local residents looking for a career change to apply and
preference is given to those applicants that live in our service area, including Norwich.
Those interested in applying can find more information on our website
americanamb.com. The next class starts next month.
Respectfully,
Rob
Robert J. Rautio | Director of Operations
T: 860.383.1353 | M: 860.933.6848
E: rrautio@americanamb.com
W: www.americanamb.com
“Dedicated Professional People, Committed to Excellence, Caring for YOU!”
Statistics for Month
Calls for Service 3015
Incident Reports generated 341
Arrests made 110
Accidents investigated 114
Significant incidents for the month
2/3/2022- Brenton Chambers was arrested for possession of narcotics and possession of a
firearm. This was an assist with Norwich Probation. As your aware Chambers' in-custody death
is still under investigation with the CSP Central District Crime Squad and the Inspector General's
Office. Firearm will be test fired and sent to the lab for NIBIN examination.
2/8/2022 - Officers responded to 36 Cliff Street for an assault with a hatchet-type weapon. The
investigation led to a suspect, (Kwendelle Wiggins) who attacked two victims inside the
residence. The female victim was held in a bedroom for several minutes while the suspect
continued hitting her with the hatchet's handle. Wiggins whereabouts are unknown but we
believe he fled to New York. There is a fully extraditable warrant for Wiggins and United States
Marshals have been contacted to assist in his apprehension.
2/14/2022 - Lance Khan was taken into custody on a warrant for the stabbing at 105 Gifford
Street. He was charged with Assault 1st, Reckless Endangerment 1st, Carrying a dangerous
weapon and Disorderly Conduct. Khan is suspected in stabbing his sister's boyfriend with a knife
after an altercation inside the residence.
OVERDOSE DEATHS - 5 (pending autopsy confirmation)
Narcotic Detectives have identified a source of the supply. It appears the suspect is getting
fentanyl through the mail.
JUVENILE SEXUAL ASSAULTS COMPLAINTS: 7
The total number does not include several sexual assault complaints from the local schools.
Detectives are working on scheduling forensic interviews for the assigned cases. There were two
sexual assault arrests made in February 2022 for complaints made in previous months.
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATIONS (90 North Street & 78 School Street)
During the past month, Detectives has been working to analyze data from suspect(s)/victim(s)
phones in both homicide investigations. There will be several more signed but data is rolling in
from phone companies every week.
Staffing/Hiring matters
● Two officers currently in the Police Academy
● Three officers on Field Training
● Added two different testing streams to the process. Candidates can now take the LEC
test, the CPCA test and the City’s own test
Community Outreach/events attended or facilitated
● Community Chat
● Five Block Watch meetings
● 2 Law Enforcement club meetings (NFA)
Traffic hotspots addressed
● Washington Street
● New London Tnpk
● Salem Tnpk
● Harland Road
● Roath Street
● Franklin Street
● West Town Street
● Broadway
Occum Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 3/7/2022 2:24:49 PM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 02/01/2022 | End Date: 02/28/2022
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 2 9.52%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 15 71.43%
Service Call 1 4.76%
Good Intent Call 2 9.52%
False Alarm & False Call 1 4.76%
TOTAL 21 100%
Only REVIEWED and/or LOCKED IMPORTED incidents are included. Summary results for a major incident type are
not displayed if the count is zero.
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Detailed Breakdown by Incident Type
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
122 - Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle 1 4.76%
131 - Passenger vehicle fire 1 4.76%
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 1 4.76%
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 7 33.33%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 4 19.05%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 3 14.29%
511 - Lock-out 1 4.76%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 2 9.52%
732 - Extinguishing system activation due to malfunction 1 4.76%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 21 100%
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Occum Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 3/7/2022 2:30:59 PM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 02/01/2022 | End Date: 02/28/2022
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 15
FIRE 6
TOTAL 21
TOTAL TRANSPORTS (N2 and N3)
APPARATUS # of APPARATUS # of PATIENT TRANSPORTS TOTAL # of PATIENT
TRANSPORTS CONTACTS
TOTAL
PRE-INCIDENT VALUE LOSSES
$0.00 $0.00
CO CHECKS
TOTAL
MUTUAL AID
Aid Type Total
Aid Given 8
Aid Received 1
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
0 0
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Occum FD 0:09:00 0:09:24
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:09:10
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Occum FD 0:02:05 0:01:48
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:02:14
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Occum Fire Department 22:36
Only Reviewed Incidents included. EMS for Incident counts includes only 300 to 399 Incident Types. All other incident
types are counted as FIRE. CO Checks only includes Incident Types: 424, 736 and 734. # Apparatus Transports = #
of incidents where apparatus transported. # Patient Transports = All patients transported by EMS. # Patient Contacts emergencyreporting.com
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calls that span over multiple days, total per month will not equal Total count for year.
CITY OF NORWICH
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Norwich Fire Department
Public Safety Report March 9, 2022 Meeting
Emergency Management
1. DEMHS Region 4 held a POD (Point of Distribution) at NPW, Clinton Ave to distribute COVID
supplies – test kits and masks to region schools. Thank you to NPW crews and
administration for the use of the facility and the support.
2. We continue to offer COVID PPE supplies to City and public agencies. Please reach out to us
via phone or email to request supplies.
3. Attended virtually or in person:
- Norwich Opioid Task Force
- EOC planning and prep for winter storm
- Region 4 ESF-4 meeting
- REPT STC Meeting
- 1st Quarter EPZ meeting
Fire Department
1. Response data: Incident data for the 170 calls we had in FEB was previously emailed,
please let me know if you have any questions on the data as submitted.
2. Significant responses:
- 01MAR – area 454 E. Main St – MVA. Units responded to report of a motor vehicle
accident with possible entrapment. Upon arrival crews reported two vehicle MVA, with
one vehicle on its side. Crews worked to stabilize the vehicle and remove the roof to
remove the patient. One patient transported to Backus, no firefighter injuries. Assisted on
scene by American Ambulance and NPD.
- 08MAR – 78 School St – multi-family residence. Units responded to a report of a
kitchen fire. While enroute, prior to arrival crews reported a large amount of smoke in the
area and a working fire was called by the Battalion. Upon arrival crews confirmed a
working fire with fire on the second and third floors of a 3-story multi-family. The working
fire notification automatically starts 2nd alarm companies. Assisting on scene were: EGP,
Yantic, Taftville and MTFD. NPU, American Ambulance, and Building Department also
assisted on scene. Initial fire was knocked down in about 25 minutes with extensive
overhaul necessary. Heavy fire damage to the building of origin and moderate damage to
exposure D. Red Cross assisted 14 displaced persons and multiple pets from the two
buildings. Fire is under investigation by the FMO. No civilian nor firefighter injuries
reported.
3. Apparatus/Equipment Needs:
- Truck-2 pump failed the most recent pump test and is not certified. Discussions with
Fleet Maintenance are ongoing regarding the status of the pump and the cost/benefit of
repairing the pump.
4. Staffing/Training:
- The firefighter recruits are in week 6 of the CFA Recruit program and are both doint
well. One is a platoon leader and the other is a squad leader. Graduation will be in late
May.
- Battalion Chief and Captain job postings will be going up soon, currently working out
final details with HR.
- Training: CFA Cold Water Rescue course completed. Hazmat refresher completed for
all platoons. Confined Space refresher is ongoing. We will host the CFA Aerial
Strategy and Tactics class on 25/26May, open registration is available the CFA.
- Later this month there is scheduled JSAR training with USCG, to include classroom and
on the water sessions.
5. Facilities:
- NSTR.
6. COVID:
- The FD has no members out with COVID.
- PPE supplies are plentiful, please reach out to us if your department
needs supplies.
7. Fire Services:
- The Chiefs met with once with the City Manager during the past, and also met with
CTS/Motorola on the radio project. Our next scheduled meeting with the City Manager is
15MAR.
- There will be an upcoming meeting with American Ambulance and the FDs regarding
EMD review. EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch) protocol is the coding system that
determines which type of medical calls will receive a Fire response. As Chiefs have
brought up in the past, there is a sense that some calls for service may not necessarily
meet FD response requirements. On the flip side of that, there are calls that don’t get an
FD response, that we feel one was warranted. Bottom line, there is a need to address the
consistent application of appropriate protocol to get the services to those in need.
Respectfully,
Tracy Montoya Chief / EMD
Taftville Fire Department
Taftville, CT
This report was generated on 3/9/2022 12:42:43 PM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 02/01/2022 | End Date: 02/28/2022
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 4 7.69%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 27 51.92%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 1 1.92%
Service Call 2 3.85%
Good Intent Call 12 23.08%
False Alarm & False Call 6 11.54%
TOTAL 52 100%
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Detailed Breakdown by Incident Type
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
111 - Building fire 1 1.92%
114 - Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue 1 1.92%
122 - Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle 1 1.92%
131 - Passenger vehicle fire 1 1.92%
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 12 23.08%
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 12 23.08%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 3 5.77%
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1 1.92%
522 - Water or steam leak 1 1.92%
571 - Cover assignment, standby, moveup 1 1.92%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 7 13.46%
671 - HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 5 9.62%
732 - Extinguishing system activation due to malfunction 2 3.85%
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 1 1.92%
741 - Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.92%
743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.92%
746 - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1 1.92%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 52 100%
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not displayed if the count is zero.
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Taftville Fire Department
Taftville, CT
This report was generated on 3/9/2022 12:41:22 PM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 02/01/2022 | End Date: 02/28/2022
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 27
FIRE 25
TOTAL 52
TOTAL TRANSPORTS (N2 and N3)
APPARATUS # of APPARATUS # of PATIENT TRANSPORTS TOTAL # of PATIENT
TRANSPORTS CONTACTS
TOTAL
PRE-INCIDENT VALUE LOSSES
$205,300.00 $1,000.00
CO CHECKS
746 - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1
TOTAL 1
MUTUAL AID
Aid Type Total
Aid Given 8
Aid Received 4
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
10 19.23
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Taftville Fire Department 0:07:25 0:07:50
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:08:04
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Taftville Fire Department 0:02:34 0:01:57
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:02:39
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Taftville Fire Department 22:16
Only Reviewed Incidents included. EMS for Incident counts includes only 300 to 399 Incident Types. All other incident
types are counted as FIRE. CO Checks only includes Incident Types: 424, 736 and 734. # Apparatus Transports = #
of incidents where apparatus transported. # Patient Transports = All patients transported by EMS. # Patient Contacts emergencyreporting.com
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Yantic Fire Engine Company
Yantic, CT
This report was generated on 3/9/2022 5:08:03 PM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 02/01/2022 | End Date: 02/28/2022
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 5 9.26%
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire 1 1.85%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 28 51.85%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 3 5.56%
Service Call 3 5.56%
Good Intent Call 8 14.81%
False Alarm & False Call 6 11.11%
TOTAL 54 100%
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Detailed Breakdown by Incident Type
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
111 - Building fire 3 5.56%
131 - Passenger vehicle fire 1 1.85%
162 - Outside equipment fire 1 1.85%
221 - Overpressure rupture of air or gas pipe/pipeline 1 1.85%
300 - Rescue, EMS incident, other 1 1.85%
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 12 22.22%
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 8 14.81%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 3 5.56%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 4 7.41%
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 3 5.56%
521 - Water evacuation 2 3.7%
531 - Smoke or odor removal 1 1.85%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 2 3.7%
621 - Wrong location 1 1.85%
651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 1 1.85%
671 - HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 4 7.41%
731 - Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 1 1.85%
733 - Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 1 1.85%
740 - Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 1 1.85%
743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.85%
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.85%
746 - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1 1.85%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 54 100%
Only REVIEWED and/or LOCKED IMPORTED incidents are included. Summary results for a major incident type are
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Yantic Fire Engine Company
Yantic, CT
This report was generated on 3/9/2022 5:10:10 PM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 02/01/2022 | End Date: 02/28/2022
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 28
FIRE 26
TOTAL 54
TOTAL TRANSPORTS (N2 and N3)
APPARATUS # of APPARATUS # of PATIENT TRANSPORTS TOTAL # of PATIENT
TRANSPORTS CONTACTS
TOTAL
PRE-INCIDENT VALUE LOSSES
$15,000.00 $15,000.00
CO CHECKS
746 - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1
TOTAL 1
MUTUAL AID
Aid Type Total
Aid Given 7
Aid Received 11
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
2 3.7
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Yantic 0:08:55 0:07:50
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:08:36
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Yantic 0:02:20 0:02:22
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:02:22
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Yantic Fire Engine Company 26:28
Only Reviewed Incidents included. EMS for Incident counts includes only 300 to 399 Incident Types. All other incident
types are counted as FIRE. CO Checks only includes Incident Types: 424, 736 and 734. # Apparatus Transports = #
of incidents where apparatus transported. # Patient Transports = All patients transported by EMS. # Patient Contacts emergencyreporting.com
= # of PCR contacted by apparatus. This report now returns both NEMSIS 2 & 3 data as appropriate. For overlapping Doc Id: 1645
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calls that span over multiple days, total per month will not equal Total count for year.
Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 3/9/2022 8:49:44 AM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 02/01/2022 | End Date: 02/28/2022
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 1 33.33%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 2 66.67%
TOTAL 3 100%
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not displayed if the count is zero.
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Detailed Breakdown by Incident Type
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
111 - Building fire 1 33.33%
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 2 66.67%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 3 100%
Only REVIEWED and/or LOCKED IMPORTED incidents are included. Summary results for a major incident type are
not displayed if the count is zero.
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East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 3/7/2022 8:58:06 AM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 02/01/2022 | End Date: 02/28/2022
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 2 2.3%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 48 55.17%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 6 6.9%
Service Call 3 3.45%
Good Intent Call 12 13.79%
False Alarm & False Call 16 18.39%
TOTAL 87 100%
Only REVIEWED and/or LOCKED IMPORTED incidents are included. Summary results for a major incident type are
not displayed if the count is zero.
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Detailed Breakdown by Incident Type
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
111 - Building fire 1 1.15%
150 - Outside rubbish fire, other 1 1.15%
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 1 1.15%
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 37 42.53%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 5 5.75%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 4 4.6%
350 - Extrication, rescue, other 1 1.15%
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 2 2.3%
440 - Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 1 1.15%
444 - Power line down 1 1.15%
445 - Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 2 2.3%
510 - Person in distress, other 1 1.15%
531 - Smoke or odor removal 1 1.15%
555 - Defective elevator, no occupants 1 1.15%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 2 2.3%
651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 1 1.15%
671 - HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 9 10.34%
700 - False alarm or false call, other 5 5.75%
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 1 1.15%
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 9 10.34%
746 - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1 1.15%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 87 100%
Only REVIEWED and/or LOCKED IMPORTED incidents are included. Summary results for a major incident type are
not displayed if the count is zero.
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East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 3/7/2022 8:57:15 AM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 02/01/2022 | End Date: 02/28/2022
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 48
FIRE 39
TOTAL 87
TOTAL TRANSPORTS (N2 and N3)
APPARATUS # of APPARATUS # of PATIENT TRANSPORTS TOTAL # of PATIENT
TRANSPORTS CONTACTS
TOTAL
PRE-INCIDENT VALUE LOSSES
$0.00 $0.00
CO CHECKS
746 - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1
TOTAL 1
MUTUAL AID
Aid Type Total
Aid Given 2
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
12 13.79
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department 20:14
Only Reviewed Incidents included. EMS for Incident counts includes only 300 to 399 Incident Types. All other incident
types are counted as FIRE. CO Checks only includes Incident Types: 424, 736 and 734. # Apparatus Transports = #
of incidents where apparatus transported. # Patient Transports = All patients transported by EMS. # Patient Contacts emergencyreporting.com
= # of PCR contacted by apparatus. This report now returns both NEMSIS 2 & 3 data as appropriate. For overlapping Doc Id: 1645
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calls that span over multiple days, total per month will not equal Total count for year.
Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 3/9/2022 8:50:33 AM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 02/01/2022 | End Date: 02/28/2022
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 2
FIRE 1
TOTAL 3
TOTAL TRANSPORTS (N2 and N3)
APPARATUS # of APPARATUS # of PATIENT TRANSPORTS TOTAL # of PATIENT
TRANSPORTS CONTACTS
TOTAL
PRE-INCIDENT VALUE LOSSES
$0.00 $0.00
CO CHECKS
TOTAL
MUTUAL AID
Aid Type Total
Aid Given 1
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
0 0
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Laurel Hill 0:07:36 0:24:00
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:13:20
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Laurel Hill 0:02:48 0:01:00
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:02:20
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company 30:50
Only Reviewed Incidents included. EMS for Incident counts includes only 300 to 399 Incident Types. All other incident
types are counted as FIRE. CO Checks only includes Incident Types: 424, 736 and 734. # Apparatus Transports = #
of incidents where apparatus transported. # Patient Transports = All patients transported by EMS. # Patient Contacts emergencyreporting.com
= # of PCR contacted by apparatus. This report now returns both NEMSIS 2 & 3 data as appropriate. For overlapping Doc Id: 1645
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calls that span over multiple days, total per month will not equal Total count for year.
Norwich Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 3/5/2022 9:03:43 PM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 02/01/2022 | End Date: 02/28/2022
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 109
FIRE 61
TOTAL 170
TOTAL TRANSPORTS (N2 and N3)
APPARATUS # of APPARATUS # of PATIENT TRANSPORTS TOTAL # of PATIENT
TRANSPORTS CONTACTS
TOTAL
PRE-INCIDENT VALUE LOSSES
$0.00 $0.00
CO CHECKS
424 - Carbon monoxide incident 1
TOTAL 1
MUTUAL AID
Aid Type Total
Aid Given 1
Aid Received 1
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
32 18.82
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Greeneville 0:03:39 0:02:57
Headquarters 0:03:39 0:03:19
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:03:30
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Greeneville 0:02:07 0:02:15
Headquarters 0:01:48 0:01:52
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:01:57
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Norwich Fire Department 19:40
Only Reviewed Incidents included. EMS for Incident counts includes only 300 to 399 Incident Types. All other incident
types are counted as FIRE. CO Checks only includes Incident Types: 424, 736 and 734. # Apparatus Transports = #
of incidents where apparatus transported. # Patient Transports = All patients transported by EMS. # Patient Contacts emergencyreporting.com
= # of PCR contacted by apparatus. This report now returns both NEMSIS 2 & 3 data as appropriate. For overlapping Doc Id: 1645
Page # 1 of 1
calls that span over multiple days, total per month will not equal Total count for year.
Norwich Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 3/5/2022 9:06:20 PM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 02/01/2022 | End Date: 02/28/2022
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 1 0.59%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 109 64.12%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 15 8.82%
Service Call 8 4.71%
Good Intent Call 22 12.94%
False Alarm & False Call 15 8.82%
TOTAL 170 100%
Only REVIEWED and/or LOCKED IMPORTED incidents are included. Summary results for a major incident type are
not displayed if the count is zero.
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Detailed Breakdown by Incident Type
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
118 - Trash or rubbish fire, contained 1 0.59%
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 2 1.18%
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 95 55.88%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 9 5.29%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 2 1.18%
353 - Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 1 0.59%
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 10 5.88%
422 - Chemical spill or leak 1 0.59%
424 - Carbon monoxide incident 1 0.59%
444 - Power line down 2 1.18%
463 - Vehicle accident, general cleanup 1 0.59%
511 - Lock-out 2 1.18%
520 - Water problem, other 1 0.59%
521 - Water evacuation 2 1.18%
522 - Water or steam leak 1 0.59%
540 - Animal problem, other 1 0.59%
554 - Assist invalid 1 0.59%
600 - Good intent call, other 1 0.59%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 2 1.18%
622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 6 3.53%
651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 2 1.18%
671 - HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 11 6.47%
731 - Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 1 0.59%
733 - Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 1 0.59%
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 1 0.59%
740 - Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 2 1.18%
743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 2 1.18%
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 8 4.71%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 170 100%
Only REVIEWED and/or LOCKED IMPORTED incidents are included. Summary results for a major incident type are
not displayed if the count is zero.
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Agenda
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
7:00pm
City Council Chambers
100 Broadway, Norwich, CT
1. Call to Order – Determination of a Quorum
2. Adoption of previous meeting minutes
a. 2/9/2022
3. Citizen Comment (please state name address)
4. On-going Business
a. COVID-19 update
i. Infection rates & trends - local/regional/statewide
b. CM’s report on Fire Chiefs’ meetings
c. Dispatch & Radio System upgrades
i. Project progress to date
ii. Run-card revision
5. New Business
a. Department updates (please identify yourself by name and title)
i. NPU update
ii. American Ambulance
iii. Police Department update
iv. Emergency Management update
v. Fire Department updates
● Norwich Fire
● Taftville
● Yantic
● Occum
● East Great Plain
● Laurel Hill
6. Next Meeting: April 13, 2022
7. Adjournment
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