Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)
Regular MeetingNorwich, CT · May 8, 2024
Minutes
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
American Ambulance
1 American Way, Norwich, CT
7:00pm
Committee Members Present: Chairman Mark Bettencourt, President Pro Tem Joe
DeLucia and Alderman William Nash.
Committee Members Absent: None.
Administration and Staff Present: Mayor Peter Nystrom, City of Norwich; Chief
Patrick Daley and Captain John Perry, Norwich Police Department; Josh Beaulieu,
American Ambulance; and Mary Lou Rychling, Norwich Public Utilities.
Volunteer/Central Fire Departments and Others: Norwich: Battalion Chief
Scott Merchant and Jason Urban; East Great Plain: Chief Bob Drozynski; Laurel Hill:
Chief Aaron Westervelt; Occum: Chief Scott Eggert; Yantic: Chief BJ Herz; and
Taftville: Chief Timothy Jencks.
Citizens Present: None.
I. Call to Order and Quorum: Chairman Mark Bettencourt called the meeting
to order at 7:01 PM. There was a quorum present.
II. Adoption of Previous Meeting Minutes: Alderman William Nash made a
motion to accept the April 10, 2024 regular meeting minutes. President Pro
Tem DeLucia seconded. All voted in favor. The motion passed unanimously.
III. Citizen Comment: None.
IV. On-going Business:
a. Pager Dead Zone Issues: Captain John Perry reported that he spoke to
the state around April 30th and was told they are still waiting for the Troop
K system to get running. Captain Perry stated he was told about a month,
so he thinks they may have run into some complications. Captain Perry
stated that knowing how diligent and aware the state system is, he is
assuming there is a software or hardware tissue. Captain Perry stated that
dispatch had already conducted a lot of training and would continue to.
b. Dispatch & Radio System Upgrades Update: Captain Perry stated
that a group was sent to Texas for the Motorola Summit where they had in
depth discussions regarding data conversion and things of that nature.
Captain Perry stated the ‘go live’ date was still set for December and that
things were progressing.
c. City Manager’s Report on Fire Chief’s Meetings: Chairman Mark
Bettencourt stated that a meeting with the city manager was scheduled that
day to discuss various public safety issues but it did not occur as the city
manager was ill, and the meeting was postponed until next month.
Chairman Bettencourt stated the item would remain on the agenda.
V. New Business:
a. Department Updates:
i. NPU Update: Mary Lou Rychling reported that they are seeking three
quotes from radio contractors; Motorola, Tate and one other. Mary
Lou Rychling stated NPU is in the process of defining who they want
to go ahead with. President Pro Tem Joe DeLucia asked if NPU was
looking to interface directly with the public safety infrastructure
being put in place, so that communication could occur without going
through the Emergency Operations Center. Mary Lou Rychling
responded that the direction with the EOC was to go off of the back
of the Motorola system, as they are fairly confident they will be
going with the Motorola dispatch consoles. Mary Lou Rychling
continued that this, in turn, would allow police, fire and so forth to
be dispatched from any location with a laptop. Mary Lou Rychling
stated she had met with Chief Daley to discuss that matter. Chief
Daley added it would be street level so in theory one could switch
over to utilities and speak to them directly. Mary Lou Rychling
stated NPU had also been working with Public Works who mostly is
in need of the radio aspect, not the dispatch component. Mary Lou
Rychling stated she did not have a completion date yet but things
were moving forward. President Pro Tem DeLucia asked if anywhere
with wireless internet could serve as a dispatch hub. Mary Lou
Rychling responded no, that the laptop would need to be within
their network or radio transmission zone.
ii. American Ambulance: Joshua Beaulieu reported 508 transports
for the month of April, 198 ALS, 310 BLS and 141 canceled calls.
Joshua Beaulieu explained that half of the canceled calls were for
care provided, but not transport. Joshua Bealieu stated the total call
volume for the month was 649. Joshua Beaulieu discussed the
statistics for the monthly calls and stated that the most common call
was for a sick person, totaling 141 times..
iii. Police Department Update: Chief Patrick Daley reported a busy
month with 497 motor vehicle stops, which was an increase from
348 calls a year prior. Chief Daley stated that speed and traffic
enforcement was one of NPD’s goals for this year. Chairman Mark
Bettencourt asked if specific areas were being targeted. Chief Daley
responded that they were targeting hot spots which varied and they
mixed up the spots in order to remain visible. Chairman Bettencourt
stated he received complaints in regards to installing speed humps
and asked if any other options were available other than speed
enforcement. Chief Daley responded that there were traffic diet
options such as the narrowing of lanes by repainting lines. Chief
Daley stated that historically the Commision on City Planning and
Norwich Public Works had been against speed humps and that
rumble strips could be noisy, but they had utilized centerline rumble
strips on some streets. Chief Daley thanked the Taftville and Yantic
volunteer departments for their assistance with the body found in
the water recently behind the Norwichtown Mall. Chief Daley stated
that two recruits were scheduled to graduate on May 31st at Kelly
Middle School. Alderman Bill Nash asked if the school security
guards have direct radio contact with police. Chief Daley responded
that school resource officers carry both school and police radios, but
he did think the schools should be looped in on the same state
system.
iv. Emergency Management Update: Jason Urban, Director of
Training and Emergency Management, reported that he attended
the 2024 Emergency Management Symposium in Niantic and the
host reception event for Norwich being a site to take in the Groton
community in case of a failure at Millstone. Jason Urban discussed
other ongoing meetings attended.
v. Fire Department Updates:
1. Norwich: Battalion Chief Scott Merchant reported 238 calls
for the month with Squad A responding to 88; Engine 2
responding to 89; and Engine 3 responding to 89. Battalion
Chief Merchant reported that two auto aid responses were
given and five were received. Battalion Chief Merchant
reported significant responses as a fire on Central Ave on April
27th and a rope rescue at Indian Leap. Battalion Chief
Merchant reported the replacement of Squad A and the chief’s
vehicle for apparatus needs. Chief Battalion stated that two
recruits were in the academy and would graduate on May
22nd. Battalion Chief Merchant stated the new lieutenant
would be promoted at the same time at City Hall as that
process was completed. Battalion Chief Merchant discussed
ongoing training.
2. Taftville: Chief Timothy Jencks reported 51 calls for April and
that his department participated in a city wide live burn
training exercise. Chief Jencks noted that Taftville also
participated in community events such as World Youth Day
and a health event at Moriarty Elementary School. Chief
Jencks discussed ongoing training. Chief Jencks reported that
the Hurst tool was tested and passed, but the parts will begin
to become scarce. Chief Jencks stated it was a 20 year old piece
of equipment. Chief Jencks stated that the roof on the rear of
the station, over the addition built in 1989, was well past its
lifespan. Chairman Bettencourt noted that he and Chief Jencks
spoke before the meeting that night and that action will be
needed from the city council in regards to reallocating funds
for the roof. Chairman Bettencourt stated that Taftville
Volunteer Fire Department had $13,000 put aside for a
painting project that had been put off for a few years, so they
would like to reallocate those funds.
3. Yantic: Chief BJ Herz reiterated that the city wide live burn
training exercise was a great event that was well attended.
Chief Herz reported four new applications were reviewed that
past Monday and there was one standby for the following
month. Chief Herz stated that membership was doing well
with three members having just finished the Firefighter 2
course. Chief Herz reported 44 calls for the past month, six of
which were overlapping. Chief Herz stated that Yantic was
wrapping up testing of their Samsara dash camera, which was
donated for free by the company. Chairman Bettencourt asked
if any type of reporting was being done for vehicles that did not
adhere to emergency vehicles. Chief Herz stated he had
reported one incident himself about two months prior. Chief
Herz reported that members did a walkthrough at Dodd
Stadium and Ponemah Mills, and that a citywide walkthrough
would be offered for the Hale Mill.
4. Occum: Chief Scott Eggert reported 16 calls for the past
month. Chief Eggert reported significant responses as a
rollover accident with fire on 395 North on April 9th and a
motorcycle into a telephone pole on Old Canterbury Turnpike
on April 13. Chief Eggert reported no automatic aid calls per
policy, and that one automatic aid call was provided to
Taftville at Ponemah Mills. Chief Eggert stated that the
replacement of Engine 41 was a critical need, as Engine 42 was
still out of service due to brake line and air line issues. Chief
Eggert added that the Squad 4 generator had been out of
service for two months awaiting a new generator, which fleet
maintenance should be picking up that week. Chief Eggert
reported no issues with Occum’s boat. Chief Eggerted stated
that membership was strong and that the facility’s mini splits
were recently maintained. Chief Eggert stated that all the
windows in the downstairs of the firehouse were tinted to
assist with heat deflection. Chief Eggert discussed ongoing and
upcoming training. Chief Eggert stated that transponders
known as Safety Cloud had been installed in some apparatus,
which pushes out a notification within 30 seconds of an
incident. Chief Eggert continued that in GM vehicles the
notification overrides the vehicle’s radio, shuts off its sound
and puts out an alert over the radio. Chief Eggert stated that
the Waze application operates similarly. Chief Eggert stated he
was working with NPU to ensure the buoys along the dam
were located so as to not cause issues during emergency calls.
Chief Eggert reported that the radio updates were progressing
slowly and that only four mobiles and two portables had been
updated. Chief Eggert stated it can take anywhere from 24 to
36 hours to update, however in some situations they updated
in 45 minutes.
5. East Great Plain: Chief Bob Drozynski reported 84 calls for
the month, including many false calls to the rehabilitation
facility at 55-85 Norman Road due to the switch from
emergency pull strings to pendants. Chief Drozynski explained
that the pendants were being set off when residents rolled over
in bed which resulted in a call for EGP and Hartford
Healthcare to visit the facility. Chief Drozynski stated that
some pendants were being used for legitimate calls, but there
were many accidental calls. Chief Drozynski reported that EGP
hosted a fire safety program for nine families at One Thames
River Place and participated in training with American
Ambulance on their new ambulances. Chief Drozynski
discusses ongoing training. Chief Drozynski noted an unusual
incident where members were attending a fire call at
Westward Park at 3:00 in the morning and as they were
leaving they discovered two people down on the sidewalk who
were apparently assaulted. Chief Drozynski continued that
medical attention was provided to the two injured persons on
site, and commended the attending officers. Chief Drozynski
stated that at last month’s meeting Hartford Healthcare
discussed having two units respond to cardiac arrest calls and
that EGP started utilizing this approach as well. Chief
Drozynski continued that as an added positive impact they
would be partnering with food service establishments, like
grocery stores, to provide AED, CPR and related training to
their staff. Chief Drozynski stated he was hoping to kick off a
program in October.
6. Laurel Hill: Chief Aaron Westervelt reported one new
member with two additional awaiting applications, and that
two members were finishing up EMT school in the next few
weeks. Chief Westervelt discussed ongoing training. Chief
Westervelt reported that Engine 61 had a recall the past month
which John Raymond fixed at Bull Dog, but apparently
something was done incorrectly as they lost the entire contents
of their fuel on Interstate 395. Chief Westervelt stated that
Engine 61 was out of service for about six days due to that.
Chief Westervelt stated that John Raymond would be
inspecting the engine on a weekly basis to ensure there were
no other issues. Chief Westervelt reported only five or six calls
for April, and noted it was a slow month.
VI. Public Safety items for future discussion: Pager Dead Zone Issues, Dispatch
& Radio System Upgrades Update, CM Manager meeting
VII. Next Meeting: June 12, 2024 at Taftville Fire Department.
IX. Adjournment: Upon a motion by Alderman Nash seconded by President Pro Tem
DeLucia, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. All voted in favor. The motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Katherine Rose
Statistics for Month
Calls for Service 4949
Incident Reports generated 276
Arrests made 147
Accidents investigated 83
Significant incidents for the month
On April 18, 2024 a narcotic search warrant was served at 191 Franklin Street. Four individuals
were arrested as a result of the search warrant, and a firearm was recovered inside the residence.
Further arrests forthcoming.
On April 28, 2024 Patrol Officers were dispatched to the Eastern CT Savings Bank, 666 W Main
Street for a general burglary alarm at 0340 hours. It was later found someone broke into the
drive up ATM and gained access to the cash drawer. Detectives are investigating and following
up on several leads. Evidence was sent to the lab on 04/30/2024 with an expedite request.
Overdoses and Overdose Deaths are down drastically this month compared to last month.
Curious to see if the arrests from the last two search warrants (Desiree Greene and 191 Franklin
Street) help keep the numbers down next month as well.
Detective Division had 8 search warrants signed, 3 arrest warrants signed, and took part in 5
forensic interviews.
Detectives were called in 3 times during the month of April.
Detective Harsley and Detective Carmody traveled to North Carolina on April 30, 2024 for the
extradition of Brandon Foster who was being held as a fugitive from justice. He is wanted for
felony murder for the 2020 death of Edward McIntyre.
OVERDOSE DEATHS - 2 (pending autopsy confirmation)
3 OD’s 1 Fatal.
Staffing/Hiring matters
● Five Officers remain in Police Academy training, with three in Meriden at the
Connecticut Police Academy and two at the Eastern Regional Academy in Norwich.
● New Dispatcher interviews were held on April 26th, with nine of the ten invitees showing.
Two conditional offers resulted and they are moving through the process.
Community Outreach/events attended or facilitated
Below is a brief summary of the community meetings/community events by CPU Sgt. Cannata
during the month of April
Norwich Events:
● No Meeting in April
Global City Norwich
● On Saturday April 27th Sgt. Cannata attended a flag raising ceremony for the country of
Togo at the David Ruggles Freedom Courtyard
● On a side note, the plans for the street festivals have changed again. To prevent road
closures, the festivals not being hosted at Brown Park will take place in the "pocket
park"; which is the small parking on Bath Street just past the Wauregan Parking Garage.
Rose Arts Festival
● No Meeting in April
Chase Manor Community Watch
● On Wednesday April 24th Sgt. Cannata attended the Chase Manor Community Watch
meeting. Residents continue to request building checks in the overnight hours to prevent
homeless people from using the property as refuge. The midnight officers assigned to the
Westside have continuously conducted checks during the overnight hours since February
Soup
Kitchen
● The Soup Kitchen conducted a cleanup in the Greenville section on April 27th . Due to
conflicting events, Sgt. Cannata was not able to attend the cleanup
Food Truck Festival
● On April 13th , Sgt. Cannata along with the motor unit, Investigator Dupointe and Officer
Marceau, Officer Ramos, Officer Wojcik and K9 Tracer, and Detective Karasuk attended
the Food Truck Festival at Dodd Stadium. Several day shift officers stopped by during
the event and interacted with the citizens.
Big Lots Friends and Family Community Event
- On April 14th , Sgt. Cannata attended a community event hosted by Big Lots from 10 AM
- 2 PM. Several day shift officers stopped in and interacted with the staff and citizens at the
event.
DEA Drug Take Back
● On April 27th , Officer Ethier and Sgt. Cannata collected prescription medication at
Walmart for the DEA Drug Take Back Day. We were joined by Hannah Ornburn, the
Drug Prevention Coordinator for Norwich Youth, Family, and Recreation.
Upcoming May Events:
- May 4th - World Youth Day Event (Senior Center)
- May 4th - Pathways Pregnancy, Inc. 501(c)3 5k Road Race? (Still awaiting confirmation)
- May 18th - Safety Camp (Backus Hospital)
● May 18th - Haitian Flag Raising / Festival (Courtyard/Pocket Park - Bath Street)
● May 24th - Cape Verde Flag Raising
● May 26th - Cape Verde Festival (Brown Park)
● May 27th - Memorial Day Parade (Broadway)
Traffic
Stop
Breakdown
Total Traffic Stops 497
Arrests Made 20
Summons 18
Infractions 89
Written Warnings 279
Verbal Warnings 66
Other/Investigation 25
Traffic Hotspots Addressed
● New London Turnpike
● Boswell Avenue
● Salem Turnpike
● West Main Street
● Westside Boulevard
● West Thames Street
● West Town Street
● Norwich Avenue
● Central Avenue
● Washington Street
● Wawecus Street
● North Main Street
● Town Street
● Canterbury Turnpike
● Broadway
● Hunters Road
● East Main Street
● Viaduct
● Chelsea Harbor Drive
May 8, 2024
Norwich Public Safety Report for April 2024
ALS Transports: 198
BLS Transports: 310
Total Transports: 508
Canceled or No Transport Responses:
Unfounded 6
Canceled by NPD 11
Canceled by NFD 19
On Scene / No Transport 93
Lift Assist 12
Total Canceled / No Transport: 141 (22% of response volume)
Most Common Incident Types
Sick Person 141
Psychiatric 69
Breathing Problems 50
Falls 48
Chest Pain 37
Abdominal Pain 28
Unconsious/Fainting 24
Seizures 21
Heart Problems 21
Traffic Accidents 17
Patient Demographics:
Average Age 55
Male 48% Female 52%
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Norwich Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 5/2/2024 8:11:10 AM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 04/01/2024 | End Date: 04/30/2024
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 181
FIRE 57
TOTAL 238
TOTAL TRANSPORTS (N2 and N3)
APPARATUS # of APPARATUS # of PATIENT TRANSPORTS TOTAL # of PATIENT
TRANSPORTS CONTACTS
TOTAL
PRE-INCIDENT VALUE LOSSES
$132,900.00 $10,000.00
CO CHECKS
424 - Carbon monoxide incident 1
736 - CO detector activation due to malfunction 1
TOTAL 2
MUTUAL AID
Aid Type Total
Aid Given 3
Aid Received 4
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
47 19.75
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Greeneville 0:04:31 0:03:45
Headquarters 0:03:43 0:03:27
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:03:51
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Greeneville 0:01:28 0:01:45
Headquarters 0:01:56 0:02:05
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:01:54
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Norwich Fire Department 13:51
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types are counted as FIRE. CO Checks only includes Incident Types: 424, 736 and 734. # Apparatus Transports = #
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Norwich Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 5/2/2024 8:14:15 AM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 04/01/2024 | End Date: 04/30/2024
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 7 2.94%
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire 1 0.42%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 181 76.05%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 6 2.52%
Service Call 9 3.78%
Good Intent Call 17 7.14%
False Alarm & False Call 17 7.14%
TOTAL 238 100%
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Detailed Breakdown by Incident Type
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
111 - Building fire 1 0.42%
113 - Cooking fire, confined to container 1 0.42%
116 - Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined 1 0.42%
142 - Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 1 0.42%
150 - Outside rubbish fire, other 1 0.42%
151 - Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 1 0.42%
154 - Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 1 0.42%
200 - Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat other 1 0.42%
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 7 2.94%
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 162 68.07%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 4 1.68%
323 - Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 1 0.42%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 5 2.1%
331 - Lock-in (if lock out , use 511 ) 2 0.84%
422 - Chemical spill or leak 1 0.42%
424 - Carbon monoxide incident 1 0.42%
440 - Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 1 0.42%
442 - Overheated motor 1 0.42%
445 - Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 1 0.42%
471 - Explosive, bomb removal (for bomb scare, use 721) 1 0.42%
511 - Lock-out 3 1.26%
521 - Water evacuation 1 0.42%
531 - Smoke or odor removal 1 0.42%
551 - Assist police or other governmental agency 1 0.42%
552 - Police matter 1 0.42%
554 - Assist invalid 1 0.42%
561 - Unauthorized burning 1 0.42%
622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 6 2.52%
651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 5 2.1%
661 - EMS call, party transported by non-fire agency 1 0.42%
671 - HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 5 2.1%
700 - False alarm or false call, other 1 0.42%
710 - Malicious, mischievous false call, other 1 0.42%
715 - Local alarm system, malicious false alarm 3 1.26%
733 - Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 3 1.26%
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 1 0.42%
736 - CO detector activation due to malfunction 1 0.42%
740 - Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 1 0.42%
743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 5 2.1%
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 0.42%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 238 100%
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Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 5/8/2024 5:39:20 PM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 04/01/2024 | End Date: 04/30/2024
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 2
FIRE 2
TOTAL 4
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 2
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
0 0
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Laurel Hill 0:07:30
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:07:30
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Laurel Hill 0:02:00
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:02:00
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company 10:00
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types are counted as FIRE. CO Checks only includes Incident Types: 424, 736 and 734. # Apparatus Transports = #
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Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 5/8/2024 5:40:07 PM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 04/01/2024 | End Date: 04/30/2024
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 2 50%
Good Intent Call 2 50%
TOTAL 4 100%
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Detailed Breakdown by Incident Type
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 1 25%
320 - Emergency medical service, other 1 25%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 2 50%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 4 100%
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Occum Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 5/8/2024 4:42:55 PM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 04/01/2024 | End Date: 04/30/2024
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 10
FIRE 6
TOTAL 16
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 3
Aid Received 2
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
2 12.5
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Occum FD 0:06:36
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:07:30
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Occum FD 0:01:24
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:01:30
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Occum Fire Department 22:30
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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Occum Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 5/8/2024 4:43:36 PM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 04/01/2024 | End Date: 04/30/2024
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 10 62.5%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 1 6.25%
Service Call 2 12.5%
False Alarm & False Call 3 18.75%
TOTAL 16 100%
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Detailed Breakdown by Incident Type
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 8 50%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 2 12.5%
424 - Carbon monoxide incident 1 6.25%
551 - Assist police or other governmental agency 1 6.25%
561 - Unauthorized burning 1 6.25%
743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 2 12.5%
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 6.25%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 16 100%
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Taftville Fire Department
Taftville, CT
This report was generated on 5/8/2024 2:32:11 PM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 04/01/2024 | End Date: 04/30/2024
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 27
FIRE 24
TOTAL 51
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 3
Aid Received 3
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
2 3.92
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Taftville Fire Department 0:04:56 0:05:46
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:05:37
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Taftville Fire Department 0:00:36 0:00:38
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:00:39
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Taftville Fire Department 12:33
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.
Taftville Fire Department
Taftville, CT
This report was generated on 5/8/2024 2:33:41 PM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 04/01/2024 | End Date: 04/30/2024
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 27 52.94%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 1 1.96%
Service Call 6 11.76%
Good Intent Call 9 17.65%
False Alarm & False Call 8 15.69%
TOTAL 51 100%
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
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 5 9.8%
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 19 37.25%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1 1.96%
323 - Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 1 1.96%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 1 1.96%
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1 1.96%
554 - Assist invalid 5 9.8%
561 - Unauthorized burning 1 1.96%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 5 9.8%
622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 1 1.96%
651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 1 1.96%
671 - HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 2 3.92%
743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 6 11.76%
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.96%
746 - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1 1.96%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 51 100%
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 5/3/2024 10:26:42 AM
Incident Type Count per Station for Date Range
Start Date: 04/01/2024 | End Date: 04/30/2024
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
Station: 5 - EAST GREAT PLAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
142 - Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 3
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 43
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 3
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 2
411 - Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 1
440 - Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 2
520 - Water problem, other 1
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 5
651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 3
700 - False alarm or false call, other 3
710 - Malicious, mischievous false call, other 1
730 - System malfunction, other 1
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 2
736 - CO detector activation due to malfunction 2
743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 2
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 9
746 - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1
# Incidents for 5 - East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Company: 84
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NCIDENTS
3
43
3
2
1
2
1
5
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
9
1
84
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East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 5/3/2024 10:27:44 AM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 04/01/2024 | End Date: 04/30/2024
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 3 3.57%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 48 57.14%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 3 3.57%
Service Call 1 1.19%
Good Intent Call 8 9.52%
False Alarm & False Call 21 25%
TOTAL 84 100%
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Yantic Fire Engine Company
Yantic, CT
This report was generated on 5/2/2024 12:54:51 PM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 04/01/2024 | End Date: 04/30/2024
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 30
FIRE 14
TOTAL 44
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 7
Aid Received 3
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
6 13.64
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Yantic Fire Engine Company #1 0:07:07 0:07:28
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:07:27
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Yantic Fire Engine Company #1 0:01:24 0:02:16
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:01:42
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Yantic Fire Engine Company 14:02
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.
Yantic Fire Engine Company
Yantic, CT
This report was generated on 5/2/2024 12:55:55 PM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 04/01/2024 | End Date: 04/30/2024
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 1 2.27%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 30 68.18%
Service Call 1 2.27%
Good Intent Call 7 15.91%
False Alarm & False Call 5 11.36%
TOTAL 44 100%
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Detailed Breakdown by Incident Type
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
131 - Passenger vehicle fire 1 2.27%
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 17 38.64%
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 9 20.45%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1 2.27%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 2 4.55%
353 - Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 1 2.27%
520 - Water problem, other 1 2.27%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 5 11.36%
622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 1 2.27%
652 - Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke 1 2.27%
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 2 4.55%
744 - Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 2 4.55%
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 2.27%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 44 100%
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not displayed if the count is zero.
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Agenda
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
7:00pm
American Ambulance
1 American Way, Norwich, CT
1. Call to Order – Determination of a Quorum
2. Adoption of previous meeting minutes
a. 04/10/24
3. Citizen Comment - 3 minutes per speaker
a. Please state name and address
4. On-going Business
a. Pager Dead Zone Issues
b. Dispatch & Radio Systems Upgrades Update
c. CM’s report on Fire Chiefs’ Meetings
5. New Business
a. Department Updates (please identify yourself by name and title)
i. NPU
ii. American Ambulance
iii. Police Department
iv. Emergency Management
v. Fire Departments
● Norwich
● Taftville
● Yantic
● Occum
● East Great Plain
● Laurel Hill
6. Next Meeting: June 12, 2024 at Taftville Volunteer Fire Department
7. Adjournment
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