Public Safety (Subcommittee of the City Council)
Regular MeetingNorwich, CT · June 12, 2024
Minutes
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Taftville Volunteer Fire Department
134 Providence Street, Taftville, 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, Alderwoman Stacy
Gould, City of Norwich; Chief Patrick Daley, Norwich Police Department; Josh
Beaulieu, American Ambulance; and Eric McDermott, Norwich Public Utilities.
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Volunteer/Central Fire Departments and Others: Norwich: Battalion Chief
Scott Merchant and Jason Urban; East Great Plain: Chief Bob Drozynski; Laurel Hill:
Deputy Chief Peter Clarkt; Occum: Chief Scott Eggert; Yantic: Chief BJ Herz; and
Taftville: Chief Timothy Jencks.
Citizens Present: Joanne Philbrick and Steve Case.
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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 May 8, 2024 regular meeting minutes. President Pro Tem
DeLucia seconded. All voted in favor. The motion passed unanimously.
III. Citizen Comment: Joanne Philbrick of 4 Elm Avenue stated that about six weeks
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prior she arrived at Quest Diagnostics in the Norwichtown Mall for an appointment and
came upon a male individual urinating on the front of the building. Joanne Philbrick
stated that she spoke to Chief Daley about the situation and he was receptive. Joanne
Philbrick stated that following that occurrence she encountered another person vomiting
all over a public sidewalk and felt she was aggressively approached by a panhandler on
West Main Street, where they often congregate. Joanne Philbrick asked the committee to
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propose and support a city ordinance against panhandling so the police department had
the power to enforce it. Chairman Mark Bettencourt noted that other towns in the area
had panhandling ordinances.
Steve Case of 31 South A Street noted his discontent with the budget amount awarded to
the Board of Education while the Fire Service budget was under frequent scrutiny. Steve
Case stated that the volunteer firefighters provide the city a good service and that their
budget is minor in comparison to the Board of Education’s.
IV. On-going Business:
a. Pager Dead Zone Issues: Chief Tracy Montoya reported that existing
dead zone issues were related to the infrastructure by the state and they
were still awaiting updates. Chief Patrick Daley stated he requested an
update for the record regarding the Troop K sub-system from Scott Wright
of the Connecticut Telecommunications System Unit. Chief Daley read the
response aloud which stated, “(the) Troop K sub-system has been installed.
The equipment uses a controller that is brand new to this area, as well as
the technicians. In order to ensure the level of service we avail ourself of,
we are using the opportunity to train prior to the system going live. We
continue to forecast this expansion funded by others will be online by the
end of the month.” Chief Daley noted he received that response the day
prior to the meeting. Chief Daley stated that he was aware of some issues
with FCC licensing due to the new equipment. Chairman Bettencourt asked
if the ‘go live’ date was still set for December. Chief Daley responded it was
and he could provide a copy of the slideshow from Motorola with milestone
dates that showed they were still aiming for December for the CAD RMS
system. Chief Daley stated that the Troop K substation would go a long way
to make the radio and system more operational. Chief Montoya added that
this was only an impact to the pagers as the radios were already
programmed and had coverage.
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b. Dispatch & Radio System Upgrades Update: See above.
c. City Manager’s Report on Fire Chief’s Meetings: Chairman
Bettencourt stated the committee had not yet met with the city manager.
Alderman Nash conveyed that he would like to be the point person on this
item and would follow up at the city manager’s office the next morning.
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Alderman Nash stated he would follow up with each department and asked
the chiefs to allot time for a fifteen minute meeting in order to get everyone
on the same page.
V. New Business:
a. Department Updates:
i. NPU Update: Eric McDermott reported that their radio project
R continued to move forward and they reached out to vendors to get
pricing by the end of the month. Eric McDermott stated that based
on that and equipment lead times they were projected that by 2025
Phase 3 would be complete. Eric McDermott reported that earlier
that day the city operations center hosted the governor’s emergency
D planning and preparedness initiative exercise. Eric McDermott
stated that NPU had begun annual hydrant flushing and were
currently working in neighborhoods off Route 32. Eric McDermott
reported that two fire departments remained to complete their
emergency electric training and would be finished by the end of the
month. Eric McDermott stated that NPU was reviewing all plans
related to the upcoming hurricane season as they were expecting it
to be active.
ii. American Ambulance: Joshua Beaulieu reported 700 runs for the
last month including 141 canceled calls, 244 ALS calls and 345 BLS
calls. Joshua Bealieu reported things were relatively status quo from
the previous month.
iii. Police Department Update: Chief Patrick Daley reported two new
recruits were on FTO. Chief Daley reported 645 motor vehicle stops
for the past month in comparison to 148 stops in 2023 during the
same time period. Chief Daley noted an increase of approximately
400 vehicle stops. Chief Daley reported that NPD continued to
receive the same complaints about speeding and discourteous
drivers which they were working to enforce. Chief Daley asked that
members of the public please call the department if they witness any
vehicle or motorcycle driving recklessly. Chief Daley reported they
held the first neighborhood walkthrough in the Cliff Street area for
Project Longevity. Chief Daley stated that Senator Cathy Osten got
the department involved in the anti-violence prevention program
which incorporates probation, parole, corrections, social service
providers and mental health providers. Chief Daley reported he
would be meeting intake staff to work to provide services to the Cliff
Street area which had been the victim of a few recent shootings.
in the program which includes mental health providers. Chief Daley
agreed with what Joanne Philbrick stated in regards to panhandling
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and that an ordinance would assist with enforcement. Chief Daley
noted that the town of Wethersfield put forth an ordinance which
was not difficult to enforce but did not negate potential civil
litigation. Chief Daley suggested the committee review that
ordinance as a potential template.
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iv. Emergency Management Update: Chief Montoya reported that
the EOC participated in a statewide emergency planning and
preparedness initiative drill earlier that day at the EOC and there
was good participation. Chief Montoya reported that the previous
week Millstone conducted a hostile action based exercise and
evaluated FEMA exercise that Norwich did not have any direct input
on but became involved when the Waterford superintendent called
the Norwich superintendent to ask if the city’s shelter was ready to
accept people.
R Mayor Peter Nystrom arrived at 7:26 PM.
Chief Montoya discussed ongoing training.
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v. Fire Department Updates:
1. Norwich: Chief Tracy Montoya reported 255 calls for the
month and that auto aid was given twice and received three
times per city policy. Chief Montoya reported that Squad A
responded to 107 calls, Engine 2 responded to 68 calls and
Engine 3 responded to 92 calls and the spare Engine 4
responded to 42 calls. Chief Montoya noted the calls for
Engine 4 increased as Engine 2 was out of service for a time.
Chief Montoya reported that none of the automatic calls were
out of the city. Chief Montoya reported significant response as
a May 9th motor vehicle accident with a car overturned at 195
Summit Street; a sprinkler main break at the Wauregan at 25
Broadway on May 26; and a structure fire on June 4th at 3
Watercress Avenue. Chief Montoya stated there were issues
with water supply at this fire and explained that the water
supply system in the area was a dead end main which is a
four-to-six inch main that comes down off on Washington
Street and carries down to a four-inch main onto Tyler Drive
where the hydrant is located. Chief Montoya stated it was
determined that based on the volume of fire at arrival there
was not sufficient water at the first hydrant they tapped. Chief
Montoya stated the crews on site did a phenomenal job with
decision making and problem solving in a short period of time.
Chief Montoya stated he fielded a complaint from a
neighboring citizen to the fire about the water supply issue and
concerns for the safety of that community. Chief Montoya
stated he copied NPU in his email response to the citizen.
Chief Montoya stated that the concerns were valid but they are
dealing with a 100-year old water main system. Eric
McDermott stated it was a difficult location and forwarded the
concern to the water main integrity manager to see if any
AF options were available. Chief Montoya continued that Squad A
and the chief’s vehicle needed to be replaced. Chief Montoya
noted that the previous week they had to replace the hybrid
battery in the chief’s vehicle which came to approximately
$7,000. Chief Montoya noted he did not understand the
rationale in spending that on a 13-year-old vehicle with
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142,000 miles. Chief Montoya discussed ongoing membership
training. Chief Montoya reported 3,504 total training hours for
the month. Chief Montoya reported the station alerting system
was ready to go and awaiting dispatch to go live with the new
radios. Chief Montoya stated the department had its second
demonstration from ESO regarding the fire RMS system. Chief
Montoy stated he was looking to schedule a meeting the
following week to make a decision. Chief Montoya stated that
Emergency Reporting was what departments had previously
R used and they now had to upgrade to ESO or pick another
vendor.
2. Taftville: Chief Timothy Jencks reported 61 calls for the
month and that members completed mandatory electric and
D gas safety training with NPU. Chief Jencks stated that four
members were taking Firefighter 1 the upcoming weekend and
another member passed EMR. Chief Jencks reported that
Taftville participated in assorted Memorial Day services. Chief
Jencks stated that mutual aid was provided to NFD and
Lisbon. Chief Jencks reported that the Tower truck and Engine
22 were at the city garage over the last month for fleet
maintenance. Chief Jencks stated the station roof replacement
was ongoing and they were awaiting one additional bid. Chief
Jencks stated he set his radio to Dispatch 2 during early May
and left it to update but it still had not. Chief Jencks stated it
was a similar situation with the VTX system in the trucks.
Chief Jencks stated he was planning to reach out to Captain
Perry the following day to see what can be done. Chief Jencks
wanted to make a statement, in regards to the recent budget
hearing, that the HUD impact does not just affect his
department and that he was very disappointed in the change.
Chief Jencks stated that a number of civic organizations would
utilize their kitchen for small fundraising events and that
would apparently no longer be possible. Chief Jencks stated
that it was a bit of an insult as the firehouse often served as a
central community point.
3. Yantic: Chief BJ Herz stated that Yantic also was having
issues with the radio upgrades and they too had left portable
radios on for days waiting for them to update. Chief Herz
reported two new members and that their department
attended the annual Backus Safety Camp. Chief Herz stated
that Yantic also recently hosted the Chamber of Commerce
Duck Race which overlapped with the Bid’s Tavern Reunion
and brought about 2,000 people into Yantic that day. Chief
Herz stated he attended various meetings during the month
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suppression unit for the server room. Chief Herz reported that
on May 24, 2024 Yantic was dispatched around 2:00PM to
Otrobando Avenue for an unresponsive male. Chief Herz
stated a gentleman suffered a massive heart attack and fell
through the deck that he was working on throughout the day.
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Chief Herz continued that Squad 36 was dispatched and
arrived alongside Norwich Police Department. Chief Herz
commended Officer Nott who went above and beyond to assist
with recovery and CPR. Chief Herz reported that Yantic
provided mutual aid calls to Franklin during the last month,
and that the Fast TEAM had been sent to Lebanon and Lisbon.
Chief Jerz reported a total of 58 calls for the month and that
Yantic received automatic aid a few times. Chief Herz stated
that Yantic’s critical needs remained the name.
R Chief Montoya stated that the radio upgrades had been
problematic and he did receive some guidance from the
vendor. Chief Montoya stated there was no explanation for
why some radios updated immediately and others did. Chief
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all having similar issues. Chief Montoya also asked that Chief
Jencks follow up with him regarding a radio he mentioned that
had lost its programming.
4. Occum: Chief Scott Eggert reported that only six of their
radios had updated. Chief Eggert stated the portable radio
downloaded the update but did not install it. Chief Eggert
stated Occum had 30 portable radios plus three trucks with
mobile radios and only half of those had updated.
Chief Eggert reported 13 calls for the last month and 96 for the
year, one third of which were fire related calls. Chief Eggert
stated that Occum provided automatic aid once per policy,
received non-policy once, and gave critical aid once.
Chief Eggert reported that Squad 4 was out of service for a
week to receive a new generator and that there were no issues
with Squad 42 or their boat. Chief Eggert stated that one new
member had been voted in. Chief Eggert stated that the HVAC
repair from mouse damage should take up the rest of their
budget for the year. Chief Eggert discussed ongoing training.
Chief Eggert reported that Occum attended three Memorial
Day parades and assisted Taftville with the Reason to Ride
traffic. Chief Eggert stated there had only been a few calls so
far in June and they had not received a medical call in 14 days.
5. East Great Plain: Chief Bob Drozynski reported 89 calls for
the month and that EGP also participated in the Backus Safety
Fair. Chief Drozynski stated that EGP completed the annual
NPU training and that one member finished up Firefighter 1.
Chief Drozynski stated that there was an initiative started a
while back and wanted to report back a city-wide standard
operating procedure was agreed upon for the use of standpipe
AF operations. Chief Drozynski stated that Captain Joe Murray
from Yantic Fire Department, Battalion Chief Curtin from the
paid department, Lieutenant Chris Page and himself had met a
few times to fine tune details. Chief Drozynski stated they also
held practical exercises at the parking garage over the past few
summers as well as at the Willimantic fire school. Chief
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Drozynski reported that EGP partnered with the Norwich Inn
& Spa, Uncas on the Thames and Dime Bank to ensure that
their private hydrants were operational and flush. Chief
Drozynski stated that back in February 2024 EGP identified an
area on New London Turnpike that was woefully lacking water
pressure.Chief Drozynski stated that a hydrant on the corner of
Asylum Street and a few hydrants on Dudley Street that were
all rated at less than 500 gallons per minute. Chief Drozynski
stated there were large commercial non-sprinklered doctors
R offices in that area and the next decent hydrant on New
London Turnpike was down by Planet Fitness in the
Norwichtown Mall. Chief Drozynski stated that he reached out
to NPU in March and received a response that there were two
water mains that go to New London Turnpike and the
D hydrants were connected to the smaller of the two mains. Chief
Drozynski continued that NPU stated tax payer rates did not
cover the cost of installing hydrants and provided a quote of
$17,000 per hydrant. Chief Drozynski stated he was not sure
how to proceed and wanted to bring the issue to the
committee’s attention. Chief Drozynski provided members
copies of the email chain and quotes (SEE ADDENDUM).
Chief Drozynski stated there was an ordinance set to be voted
on at the June 17th council meeting for the reallocation of
unused capital funds as they had some projects come under
budget as well as their decision to forgo another project, so
they are looking to combine the remaining funds to purchase
personal protection equipment. Chief Drozynski asked for the
support of the city council on the ordinance.
6. Laurel Hill: Deputy Chief Peter Clark reported that two
members were finishing up the EMT course and another began
Fire Instructor 1. Deputy Chief Clark discussed ongoing
training. Deputy Chief Clark reported that Laurel hill was
having similar radio issues and only about a quarter of theirs
had updated. Deputy Chief Clark stated eight new members
had joined in the last few months and that recruitment was
going well. Deputy Chief Clark reported that Laurel Hill
responded to Gales Ferry a couple times in the past month for
a structure fire and hose tender calls.
VI. Public Safety items for future discussion: Pager Dead Zone Issues, Dispatch
& Radio System Upgrades Update, CM Manager meeting
VII. Next Meeting: July 10, 2024 at Central Fire Department.
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IX. Adjournment: Upon a motion by Alderman Nash seconded by President Pro Tem
DeLucia, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM. All voted in favor. The motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Katherine Rose
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Statistics for Month
Calls for Service 5,411
Incident Reports generated 310
Arrests made 163
Accidents investigated 80
Significant incidents for the month
On May 1, 2024, Officers were dispatched to the area of Town Street for the report of a body in the
water. The detective division was notified and after a thorough search the body was located deceased
in the water. The investigation is open.
On May 6, 2024 Officers were dispatched to an address on Maple Street for an armed robbery. The
victim was attempting to purchase a dirt bike through Facebook marketplace, and upon arrival at the
meeting spot he was robbed at gun point. Detective Division notified and responded.
On May 13, 2024 Officers were dispatched to an address on Cliff Street for the report of shots fired.
Upon arrival they found shell casings in the roadway. Detective Division was notified and responded
and processed the scene.
On May 16, 2024, Officers were dispatched to the area of Cedar Lane for the report of shots fired.
Upon arrival Officers found a vehicle had been shot several times, and shell casings left at the scene.
Detective division was notified and the investigation is continuing.
On May 21, 2024 Officers were dispatched to the area of Central Avenue for several reports of shots
fired. Officers arrived on scene and found a motor vehicle collision and shell casings in the roadway.
Detective Division responded and processed the scene. The investigation is continuing.
OVERDOSE DEATHS - 3 (pending autopsy confirmation)
13 OD’s 3 Fatal
● Detective Division had 3 search warrants signed, 8 search warrants pending, 2 arrest warrants
signed, and took part in 4 forensic interviews.
● Detectives were called in 5 times during the month of May
Staffing/Hiring matters
● The hiring process continues for Dispatchers after the two top candidates withdrew
● Recruits Rankowitz and Fede graduated from the Eastern Regional Police Academy on
May 31st and have begun the FTO phase.
Training Report
● Officers Szuba, Scanelli, Crawford and Pagan attended recertification training
● Lt. Rankin along with Sergeants Meikle, Cannata, Wright and Hawrylik attended FBI
LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute
● Officer Bates went to Advanced DUI training
● Detective Harsley attended Multi-Disciplinary Team Training
● Officer Marceau attended DOT sponsored Enforcement training
● TFO’s O’Keefe, Nott and officer barber attended Proactive and Undercover
Investigations
● Sgt. Cannata, Lt.’s Rankin and Schmidt, Capt. Perry and Chief Daley attended IA Pro
software training
● Det. Harsley, Officers Scanelli, Castro, Czernicki, and Carollo attended the strategic Law
Enforcement Interview Course
● Mandatory Monthly K9 training completed
● Community Outreach/events attended or facilitated
Below is a list of events/meetings that Sgt. Cannata along with several officers attended during
the month of May.
May 15th
● Memorial Day Parade Meeting
● Norwich Events Meeting
o Note: The July 4th Fireworks are scheduled for Friday July 5th with a rain date of
Monday July 8th
May 18th
● Backus Safety Camp (attended by Officer Homand and Officer J. Santiago)
● Haitian Flag Raising/Festival (attended by Officer Hanyckyj and Officer B. Santiago)
May 22nd
● Chase Manor Community Watch
o Management is working on a solution to allow officers and medical personnel to
be able to access the building without having to contact the FD
May 25th
● Greeneville Community Event (attended by Sgt. Cannata and assisted by Officer Chiangi
and Officer Santos who were working patrol)
o Planter boxes were placed along Central Avenue. Due to the shooting that took
place on Tuesday May 21st they requested police presence
● Classic Car/Truck Show (attended by Sgt. Cannata, Detective Callender, and Officer
Nute)
May 26th
● Cape Verdean Festival (attended by Sgt. Cannata, Officer Nichols, and Officer Losty)
May 27th
● Memorial Day Parade (attended by Sgt. Cannata, Officer Tangney, and Officer Nute)
o School Resource Officers McKinney, Homand, and B. Santiago along with Lt.
Lazzaro and Sgt. Chastang assisted with traffic control
May 30th
● Rose Arts Road Race/Festival Meeting
The following are events scheduled for June:
● Friday June 7th : LGBTQ Flag Raising/Festival (4 PM - 8 PM, City Hall/Chestnut Street)
● Saturday June 15th : Kids Event (9 AM - 1 PM, Soup Kitchen)
● Friday June 21st : Salsa Night (6 PM - 11 PM, Marina)
● Sunday June 23rd : Kids Event (11 AM - 4 PM Norwichtown Little League)
● Saturday June 29th Rose Arts Road Race/Festival (6 AM - 8 PM/Chelsea Parade)
Traffic Stop Breakdown
Total Traffic Stops 645
Arrests Made 12
Summons 28
Infractions 74
Written Warnings 406
Verbal Warnings 113
Other/Investigation 12
Traffic Hotspots Addressed
● Canterbury Turnpike
● Main Street
● Franklin Street
● West Main Street
● Harland Road
● Boswell Avenue
● West Thames Street
● New London Turnpike
● Franklin Street
● Central Avenue
● Taftville-Occum Road
● Washington Street
● North Main Street
● West Town Street
● Plain Hill Road
● Water Street
● Laurel Hill Road
● Viaduct
● Broad Street
● Norwich Avenue
● Chelsea Harbor Drive
● Broadway
● Westside Boulevard
● Stonington Road
June 12, 2024
Norwich Public Safety Report for May 2024
ALS Transports: 244
BLS Transports: 305
Total Transports: 549
Canceled or No Transport Responses:
Unfounded 10
Canceled by NPD 11
Canceled by NFD 11
On Scene / No Transport 106
Lift Assist 10
Total Canceled / No Transport: 141 (22% of response volume)
Most Common Incident Types
Sick Person 145
Psychiatric 82
Falls 54
Breathing Problems 41
Chest Pain 39
Unconscious/Fainting 31
Heart Problems 25
Abdominal Pain 23
Traffic Accidents 23
Seizures 22
Patient Demographics:
Average Age 53
Male 48% Female 52%
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Norwich Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 6/5/2024 12:55:11 PM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 05/01/2024 | End Date: 05/31/2024
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 189
FIRE 66
TOTAL 255
TOTAL TRANSPORTS (N2 and N3)
APPARATUS # of APPARATUS # of PATIENT TRANSPORTS TOTAL # of PATIENT
TRANSPORTS CONTACTS
TOTAL
PRE-INCIDENT VALUE LOSSES
$13,400.00 $2,000.00
CO CHECKS
736 - CO detector activation due to malfunction 2
746 - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1
TOTAL 3
MUTUAL AID
Aid Type Total
Aid Given 5
Aid Received 6
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
41 16.08
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Greeneville 0:04:52 0:04:13
Headquarters 0:03:34 0:03:16
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:03:45
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Greeneville 0:01:55 0:02:02
Headquarters 0:01:40 0:01:35
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:01:47
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Norwich Fire Department 16:44
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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
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Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 05/01/2024 | End Date: 05/31/2024
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 3 1.18%
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire 1 0.39%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 189 74.12%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 9 3.53%
Service Call 10 3.92%
Good Intent Call 19 7.45%
False Alarm & False Call 23 9.02%
Special Incident Type 1 0.39%
TOTAL 255 100%
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Detailed Breakdown by Incident Type
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
112 - Fires in structure other than in a building 1 0.39%
118 - Trash or rubbish fire, contained 1 0.39%
141 - Forest, woods or wildland fire 1 0.39%
213 - Steam rupture of pressure or process vessel 1 0.39%
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 1 0.39%
320 - Emergency medical service, other 1 0.39%
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 174 68.24%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 6 2.35%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 4 1.57%
352 - Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 1 0.39%
353 - Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 1 0.39%
356 - High-angle rescue 1 0.39%
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 5 1.96%
421 - Chemical hazard (no spill or leak) 1 0.39%
440 - Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 1 0.39%
442 - Overheated motor 1 0.39%
444 - Power line down 1 0.39%
511 - Lock-out 3 1.18%
520 - Water problem, other 1 0.39%
551 - Assist police or other governmental agency 2 0.78%
554 - Assist invalid 2 0.78%
561 - Unauthorized burning 2 0.78%
600 - Good intent call, other 2 0.78%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 2 0.78%
622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 8 3.14%
651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 1 0.39%
671 - HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 6 2.35%
711 - Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm 1 0.39%
714 - Central station, malicious false alarm 2 0.78%
730 - System malfunction, other 1 0.39%
731 - Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 1 0.39%
733 - Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 2 0.78%
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 2 0.78%
736 - CO detector activation due to malfunction 2 0.78%
740 - Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 1 0.39%
741 - Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 1 0.39%
743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 5 1.96%
744 - Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 1 0.39%
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 3 1.18%
746 - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1 0.39%
911 - Citizen complaint 1 0.39%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 255 100%
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East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 6/8/2024 9:02:01 AM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 05/01/2024 | End Date: 05/31/2024
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 2 2.25%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 65 73.03%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 3 3.37%
Service Call 2 2.25%
Good Intent Call 6 6.74%
False Alarm & False Call 11 12.36%
TOTAL 89 100%
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East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 6/8/2024 9:01:01 AM
Incident Type Count per Station for Date Range
Start Date: 05/01/2024 | End Date: 05/31/2024
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
Station: 5 - EAST GREAT PLAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
150 - Outside rubbish fire, other 2
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 56
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 5
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 3
342 - Search for person in water 1
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 3
561 - Unauthorized burning 1
571 - Cover assignment, standby, moveup 1
600 - Good intent call, other 1
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 4
651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 1
700 - False alarm or false call, other 2
710 - Malicious, mischievous false call, other 1
711 - Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm 1
730 - System malfunction, other 1
733 - Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 1
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 1
736 - CO detector activation due to malfunction 2
744 - Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 1
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1
# Incidents for 5 - East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Company: 89
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Yantic Fire Engine Company
Yantic, CT
This report was generated on 6/10/2024 6:03:01 PM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 05/01/2024 | End Date: 05/31/2024
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 43
FIRE 16
TOTAL 59
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 9
Aid Received 5
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
9 15.25
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Yantic Fire Engine Company #1 0:06:53 0:06:06
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:07:10
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Yantic Fire Engine Company #1 0:01:50 0:01:42
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:01:53
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Yantic Fire Engine Company 20:55
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 6/10/2024 6:04:30 PM
Count of Incomplete and Complete Incidents per APPARATUS for Date Range
Start Date: 05/01/2024 | End Date: 05/31/2024
STATUS: STATUS:
APPARATUS
INCOMPLETE COMPLETE
E-31 0 13
E-32 0 8
E-33 0 21
FMO 0 1
R-3 0 15
Scene 0 22
Sq-36 0 31
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Yantic Fire Engine Company
Yantic, CT
This report was generated on 6/10/2024 6:04:53 PM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 05/01/2024 | End Date: 05/31/2024
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 3 5.08%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 43 72.88%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 1 1.69%
Service Call 3 5.08%
Good Intent Call 5 8.47%
False Alarm & False Call 4 6.78%
TOTAL 59 100%
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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 1.69%
130 - Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other 1 1.69%
131 - Passenger vehicle fire 1 1.69%
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 22 37.29%
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 10 16.95%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 3 5.08%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 6 10.17%
353 - Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 2 3.39%
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1 1.69%
551 - Assist police or other governmental agency 1 1.69%
571 - Cover assignment, standby, moveup 2 3.39%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 4 6.78%
622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 1 1.69%
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 1 1.69%
740 - Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 1 1.69%
741 - Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.69%
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 1.69%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 59 100%
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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Occum Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 6/12/2024 4:25:57 PM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 05/01/2024 | End Date: 05/31/2024
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 9
FIRE 4
TOTAL 13
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
Aid Received 1
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
0 0
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Occum FD 0:06:00 0:09:17
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:08:00
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Occum FD 0:01:00 0:01:51
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:01:40
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Occum Fire Department 14:56
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.
Occum Fire Department
Norwich, CT
This report was generated on 6/12/2024 4:26:35 PM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 05/01/2024 | End Date: 05/31/2024
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 9 69.23%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 1 7.69%
Good Intent Call 1 7.69%
False Alarm & False Call 1 7.69%
Special Incident Type 1 7.69%
TOTAL 13 100%
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 1 7.69%
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 6 46.15%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1 7.69%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 1 7.69%
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1 7.69%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 1 7.69%
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 7.69%
911 - Citizen complaint 1 7.69%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 13 100%
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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Taftville Fire Department
Taftville, CT
This report was generated on 6/12/2024 6:12:03 PM
Incident Statistics
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 05/01/2024 | End Date: 05/31/2024
INCIDENT COUNT
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS
EMS 40
FIRE 21
TOTAL 61
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 7
Aid Received 2
OVERLAPPING CALLS
# OVERLAPPING % OVERLAPPING
7 11.48
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME (Dispatch to Arrival)
Station EMS FIRE
Taftville Fire Department 0:06:00 0:05:13
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:06:34
LIGHTS AND SIREN - AVERAGE TURNOUT TIME (Dispatch to Enroute)
Station EMS FIRE
Taftville Fire Department 0:00:34 0:00:40
AVERAGE FOR ALL CALLS 0:00:41
AGENCY AVERAGE TIME ON SCENE (MM:SS)
Taftville Fire Department 17:12
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 6/12/2024 6:12:57 PM
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 05/01/2024 | End Date: 05/31/2024
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire 1 1.64%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 40 65.57%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 1 1.64%
Service Call 7 11.48%
Good Intent Call 9 14.75%
False Alarm & False Call 3 4.92%
TOTAL 61 100%
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
251 - Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 1 1.64%
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 7 11.48%
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 29 47.54%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1 1.64%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 1 1.64%
342 - Search for person in water 1 1.64%
353 - Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 1 1.64%
424 - Carbon monoxide incident 1 1.64%
511 - Lock-out 1 1.64%
554 - Assist invalid 6 9.84%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 8 13.11%
622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 1 1.64%
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 1 1.64%
743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 2 3.28%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 61 100%
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, June 12, 2024
7:00pm
Taftville Volunteer Fire Department
134 Providence St, Taftville, CT
1. Call to Order – Determination of a Quorum
2. Adoption of previous meeting minutes
a. 05/08/24
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: July 10, 2024 at Central Fire Station
7. Adjournment
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