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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 09_4/10/2025 Agenda Item #9. Regular Council STAFF MEMO Meeting: Regular Council - Apr 10 2025 Staff Contact: John McLoughlin Department: Fire Eaw Fire Department Report Fire Department Report This document and any attachments may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by completing our Accessibility Feedback Form, sending an e-mail to the Village Clerk or calling 561- 768-0443. BUDGET INFORMATION: BUDGET AMOUNT N/A AMOUNT AVAILABLE N/A EXPENDITURE AMOUNT: N/A FUNDING SOURCES: N/A IS THIS A PIGGYBACK: ❑ Yes 0 N/A DID YOU OBTAIN 3 QUOTES? ❑ Yes ❑X N/A COMMENTS/EXPLANATION ON SELECTIONN/A ATTACHMENTS: _- Council Report FIRE April 10 2025 Meeting update Page 110 of 192 Agenda Item #9. Village of Tequ+esta Department of Fire-F2esclue Service 357 Tequesta Drive ,* �°. 561-7fi8-05�)0 Tequesta, FL 3346 vv�r 9 I: ��; www.tequesta,airg John C. McLoughlin, Fire C'hief FROM: John McLoughlin, Fire Chief/Director of Emergency Management SUBJECT: Fire Rescue report for Village Council meeting April 1 0t", 2025 REPORT Prepared 28 March 2025 Pages: 1 of 6 Fire Rescue Activities • Meetings ➢ March, meetings continued with each member of Tequesta Fire Rescue ➢ Hurricane Season PSA's have started on social media ➢ 3/4 Strategic Planning ➢ 3/7 Retiree Breakfast ➢ 3/7 CERT Meeting with Mr. Gass ➢ 3/11 Council Agenda Training ➢ 3/12 Meeting w/ Building Department (McLoughlin, Cameron, Newburn) ➢ 3/14 BS&A Meeting/Training in EOC ➢ 3/19 PBCFMA Meeting (Wichert) ➢ 3/20 5 Bugle and PBCFCA Meetings (McLoughlin) ➢ 3/25 Meeting w/Water Department regarding non-billable water usage from TFR (McLoughlin, Tinoco, M. Craig) • Operations, Training and Special Events ➢ Self-Rescue/Entanglement Train the Trainer completed for all Company Officers ➢ Self-Rescue/Entanglement training has begun with all three shifts, pictures have been on social media (Pictures on Page 3) ➢ Swim testing for Water Rescue Team at North County Aquatic Complex ➢ 3/16 Multi-Agency training at PBGFR Training Facility with TFR, PBGFR, NPBFR and PBCFR ➢ 4/8-9 TFR will train with TPD on fire extinguisher usage • Upcoming Operations, Training and Special Events ➢ Easter Open House on 12 April (Flyer on Page 4) ➢ June 2-6 TFR will host Dive Rescue International for a Swift Water Rescue Combo Course (Flyer on Page 5) 1 Page 111 of 192 Agenda Item #9. Village of T cue to Department of Fire-Resclue Services 37 71 357 Teclu esfa Drive ,k��°� �� 5 6 r1-7 - 500 Te gruesta, FL 34 9 C i mow,.to q ue Ufa.�erg f �. Lt d. J oh n C, McL cou g h lin, Fire Chief Emergency Management Operations ➢ Reviewing operations and procedures ➢ Meeting with individual Department Heads regarding past roles and moving forward will begin in April Other Information ➢ Miami-Dade Captain Bill Gustin Memorial Service 4/1 at the Kaseya Center in Downtown Miami (McLoughlin and several TFR Members will attend) ➢ Chief McLoughlin completed Fire Officer III o Also completing State of Florida Fire & Life Safety Educator ➢ Capital Improvement Budget Completed & Submitted ➢ Personnel & Operating Budget process being completed for TFR ➢ Life scan for all TFR Members will begin in April o The Health & Safety Working Committee for PBCFCA is investigating the cost of full-body scan as opposed to Life scan (covers neck to mid-thigh) 2 Page 112 of 192 Agenda Item #9. Village of Tecluesta Department rat of Fire-Rescue Services 27'r 357 Tegeesta[ ive ,�� 5 61-768-0500 Tequesta, FL 33469 [i .to q uesta.o ng f �. Lt L. J oh n C, McLOLI g h lin, Fi re Chief ir r h rye " Fg '! a r i � q I Y; a t F 'Jy r �V 3 Page 113 of 192 Agenda Item #9. Village of T cue to Department of Fire-Reso!ue Services 37 71 357 Teclu es to Drive ,k��°� �� 5 6 r1-7 - 500 Teq uesta, FL 34 9 [i � �.to q nee Ufa,a erg f �. Lt L. John C. McLoughlin, Fire Chief OL JOIN TEQU ESTA FIRE RESCUE FOR OUR ANNUAL EASTER EGG H U N.T AN D BREAKFAST EASTER EGG HUNT STARTS PROMPTLY AT.9.-.00 PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAG OR BASKET "----,h,THERE WILL BE yp 9 3 A PRIZE IF Y• GOLDEN BUN NY! e2ister YOUR PICTURES WITH THE EASTER tA R 4 Page 114 of 192 Village of Tecluesta Department of Agenda Item #9. Let -Resc�ue Services eq0it LE John C. McLoughlin, Fire Chief SWIFTWATER RESCUE R Eel, ■I N T E R N A T I O•N A l v �gT.19g3 t '' HOSTED BY TEQUESTA FIRE RESCUE COMBO AL ��ORIDP LOCATION OF CLAOBJECTIVE Dive Rescue SS Fire Rescue International's • . - Tequesta • 11 Rescue course equips public safety responders 357 Tequesta Drive with the essential skills and •:• needed toTequesta, FL 33469 effectively organize and managecomplex CLASS BEGINS AT 8:00 AM swiftwater rescue operations. . . safety and successful outcomes,preparing .. Hours • demanding - • challenges •_ of response. Training • TUITION:$1.000.00(US Funds)per student MAI N TOPICSincludes text Hydrology/Dynamics of Moving Water RECOMMENDED inherently FOR:dangerouscomplicat_ 'organize managePlanning swiftwater rescue Swiftwater Operations • Site Survey Hazard Identification Personal Protective Equipment ESTIMATED SCHEDULE Survival Float and Swim Techniques Mechanical Rigging Systems DAY 1 of S Locating Hidden Obstructions 8:00-12:00 Classroom Use of Inflatable Boats 12:00-1:00 Meal Break Low-head Dams 1:00-5:00 Dry-land Practice Swiftwater Search Techniques DAY 2 of 5 Operational Planning 8:00-5:00 On-river Practice Advanced Ropes,Knots,and Rigging (pack a lunch and snacks) Swimming Exercises DAY 3 of 5 Swiftwater Rescue Board Exercises 8:00-3:00 On-river Practice Advanced River Rescue Scenarios 3:00-5:00 Program Review Triage Exercises DAY 4 of 5 Water-Bound Victim Extrication 8:00-12:00 Classroom - __ 12:00-1:00 Meal Break '� 1:00-5:00 On-river Practice � _ ,. -• - ''� � �, 1 DAY 5 of 5 �•--• •• '' �" �'•' -� !"' 8:00-3:00 On-river Practice ,r (pack a lunch and snacks) � �� '� .« 3:00-5:00 Review,Final Exam,and •- -� closing Agenda Item #9. Village of T cue to Department of Fire-Reso!ue Services 37 71 357 Teclu es to i�rive ,k��°� �� 5 6 r1-7 - 500 Teq ue�fa, FL 34 9 [i � �.to q ue eta,a erg f �. Lt L. J oh n C, McLou g h Pin,, Fi re Chief SWIFTWATER RESCUE DIVE RES E COMBO TEQUESTA9 FLORIDA HOSTED BY JUNE 2-69 2025 MAKING IT HAPPEN ji PREREQUISITES TRAVEL • At least 18 years of age Check with Dive Rescue International to confirm • Member of a Public Safety Agency class before making airline reservations. • Physically fit(13 MET or greater recommended) CANCELLATION BRING TO CLASS Prior to 3 weeks: Full Refund • US Coast Guard approved PFD with knife and 8-21 days prior: 50% Refund whistle 0-7 days prior: No refund • Wet suit or Dry suit • Fins AIRPORT • Helmet • Rope handling gloves Palm Beach International Airport(PBI) • Pen and paper for note taking 30 Minutes • Dry change of clothes SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATIONS La Quinta Inn Wyndam -Jupiter 34 Fisherman's Way Jupiter, FL 33477 561.575.7201 r ,I..� REGISTER NOW R1 •}�� CLASS NAME: SWIFTWATER RESCUE COMBO an LOCATION: • TEQUESTA, FL DATES: . 2025 ON■• :11 248.3483 1/ training@diverescueintl.comwww.diverescueintl.com Page 116 of 192