Item 7.1 Albertville FD Monthly Report and 2023 Annual Report Albertville Fire Department
5959 Main Avenue NE * P.O. Box 9 *Albertville, MN 55301 * Phone 763-497-3384 x 107
Albertville Fire Department – Otsego Incident Count – February 2024
Dispatched Incident Type Count
MBREATHING-Medical - Breathing Problems; 321-EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 3
ALARM-Fire Alarm; 700-False alarm or false call, other 3
MUNCONSCIOUS-Medical - Unconscious - Fainting; 321-EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 2
FCOAlarm-Fire - CO Alarm; 736-CO detector activation due to malfunction 1
MVAINJ-MVA - Injuries; 322-Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1
MHEART-Medical - Heart Problems; 321-EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 1
MCHESTP-Medical - Chest Pain; 321-EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 1
FGASLEAK-Fire - Gas Leak; 412-Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)1
TOTAL 13
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
MBREATHING-Medical - Breathing Problems; 321-EMS call, excluding vehicle…
ALARM-Fire Alarm; 700-False alarm or false call, other
MUNCONSCIOUS-Medical - Unconscious - Fainting; 321-EMS call, excluding…
FCOAlarm-Fire - CO Alarm; 736-CO detector activation due to malfunction
MVAINJ-MVA - Injuries; 322-Motor vehicle accident with injuries
MHEART-Medical - Heart Problems; 321-EMS call, excluding vehicle accident…
MCHESTP-Medical - Chest Pain; 321-EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with…
FGASLEAK-Fire - Gas Leak; 412-Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Chart Title
Item 7.1
Albertville Fire Department
5959 Main Avenue NE * P.O. Box 9 *Albertville, MN 55301 * Phone 763-497-3384 x 107
Albertville Fire Department – Otsego Incident Response Time – February 2024
Incident PSAP Call Date/Time Incident Type Apparatus Dispatch Enroute Arrive Clear Canceled
2024-0061 2/5/2024 5:00 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Rescue 11 5:02:44 5:10:34 5:18:09 5:33:04 NO
2024-0063 2/6/2024 7:27 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries Rescue 11 7:30:00 7:37:35 7:39:25 8:27:29 NO
2024-0066 2/7/2024 23:14 611 - Dispatched & canceled en route Rescue 11 23:16:40 23:22:38 23:24:49 YES
2024-0068 2/10/2024 10:36 733 - Smoke detector activation due to malfunction Engine 11 10:40:21 10:47:49 10:54:06 11:33:52 NO
2024-0069 2/11/2024 21:20 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Rescue 11 21:24:03 21:29:22 21:33:23 21:57:18 NO
2024-0071 2/12/2024 22:35 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address Engine 11 22:48:27 22:55:43 23:00:49 23:29:57 NO
2024-0079 2/16/2024 17:20 611 - Dispatched & canceled en route Engine 11 17:21:57 17:25:50 17:25:50 YES
2024-0080 2/16/2024 23:47 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Rescue 11 23:50:38 23:57:21 0:00:44 0:19:51 NO
2024-0082 2/19/2024 15:18 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Rescue 11 15:20:19 15:25:30 15:28:54 15:54:19 NO
2024-0085 2/22/2024 12:23 736 - CO detector activation due to malfunction Engine 11 12:26:06 12:35:25 12:42:59 12:54:41 NO
2024-0087 2/24/2024 9:02 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Rescue 11 9:05:01 9:10:30 9:16:12 9:41:17 NO
2024-0092 2/27/2024 16:18 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Rescue 11 16:20:35 16:27:00 16:30:06 17:10:06 NO
2024-0094 2/29/2024 11:08 611 - Dispatched & canceled en route Chief 1 11:11:52 11:15:00 11:15:00 YES
ALBERTVILLE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
2023 Annual Report
Albertville Fire Department
Mission Statement
Albertville Fire Department members are highly trained and dedicated to their community in order to maintain the following oath to our citizens:
"The mission of the Albertville Fire Department is to minimize the loss of life and property from fire, natural disaster, and hazardous material incidents; and to save lives by providing emergency services in life threatening situations in the Cities of Albertville and Otsego; and to perform these services in a safe and efficient manner by maintaining effective emergency response, life safety principles, fire suppression initiatives, and fire prevention training.“
Vision Statement
“The Albertville Fire Department is committed to providing a superior level of emergency service that continually improves the quality of life, health, and safety of the people who live, work in, and visit our community.”
Albertville Fire Department
The Albertville Fire Department is committed to the following Core Values:
Integrity
Professionalism
Honor
Dedication
Integrity:That our moral principles and intellectual honesty will carry through to the Fire Department and everything we do in the community.
Professionalism:We hold our individual involvement in this profession to the highest standards through committed, quality service to our community. We exemplify our professionalism in the way we take pride in ourselves through our service and day-to-day interactions.
Honor:We are committed to honesty, moral values, and ethics in all that we do. We believe that every action we take reflects on all the members of the Fire Department, both past and present.
Dedication:We hold a passionate belief in our mission as a Fire Department.
2023 Incident
Data
Incidents by Year
555 Calls in 2023, up from 549 in 2022.
Annual call volume has increased 113% since 2014.
Incidents by Month
Total Calls in 2023: 555
Incidents by Day of Week
Total Calls in 2023: 555
Incidents by Time of Day
Total Calls in 2023: 555
Incidents by Time Block
Weekday / Daytime:
Monday to Friday / 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
219 Calls (39.46%)
Weekday / Nighttime:
Monday to Friday / 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
98 Calls (17.66%)
Weekends:
Friday 10:00 p.m. to Sunday 10:00 p.m.
167 Calls (30.09%)
Medical Companies:
Sunday to Friday / 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
71 Calls (12.79%)
o 6 per month
Incidents by Time Block
Incidents by City
Total Calls in 2023: 555
o Albertville: 263 (47.39%)
o Otsego: 264 (47.57%)
o Mutual Aid: 28 (5.04%)
Historical Incident Volume Comparison
Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Albertville 163 153 184 218 234 231 324 298 263
Otsego 73 105 129 131 164 158 204 209 264
Mutual Aid 20 18 25 17 20 25 41 42 28
TOTAL 256 276 338 366 418 414 569 549 555
Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Albertville 63.67%55.43%54.44%59.56%55.98%55.80%56.94%54.28%47.39%
Otsego 28.52%38.04%38.17%35.79%39.23%38.16%35.85%38.07%47.57%
Mutual Aid 7.81%6.52%8.28%4.64%4.78%6.04%7.21%7.65%5.05%
TOTAL 256 276 338 366 418 414 569 549 555
Historical Incident Volume Comparison
Turnout and Response Time
Turnout and Response Time of the first out, first arriving, unit from the
Fire Hall
o Turnout Time = Time of Dispatch to time first unit leaves Fire Hall
o Response Time = Time of Dispatch to time first unit arrives on-scene
o Travel Time = Response Time minus Turnout Time
Only Emergent Response incidents
Does not include Fire Chief response
Turnout Time Response Time Travel Time
January 6:27 9:56 3:29
February 5:31 8:42 3:11
March 5:52 10:40 4:48
April 6:33 10:47 4:14
May 5:27 9:42 4:15
June 5:24 9:09 3:45
July 6:12 10:30 4:18
August 5:50 9:38 3:48
September 5:11 8:25 3:14
October 5:51 9:17 3:26
November 5:08 8:41 3:33
December 5:57 9:14 3:17
Turnout and Response Time
Incident Statistics –Calls Dispatched To
Incident Type Count Percent
100 Series -Fire 31 5.59%
200 Series -Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat (No Fire)1 0.18%
300 Series -Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Incident 291 52.43%
400 Series -Hazardous Condition (No Fire)13 2.34%
500 Series -Service Call 16 2.88%
600 Series -Good Intent Call 153 27.57%
700 Series -False Alarm and False Call 46 8.29%
800 Series -Severe Weather and Natural Disaster 4 0.72%
Incident Statistics –Calls Arrived At
Incident Type Count Percent
100 Series -Fire 39 9.07%
200 Series -Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat (No Fire)0 0.00%
300 Series -Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Incident 264 61.40%
400 Series -Hazardous Condition (No Fire)11 2.56%
500 Series -Service Call 7 1.63%
600 Series -Good Intent Call 14 3.26%
700 Series -False Alarm and False Call 91 21.16%
800 Series -Severe Weather and Natural Disaster 4 0.93%
Incident Types –Detailed Breakdown by Call Type
Actual Incident Type Found Count Percent Actual Incident Type Found Count Percent
111 -Building fire 17 3.10%440 -Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 4 0.70%
113 -Cooking fire, confined to container 2 0.40%445 -Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 1 0.20%
123 -Fire in portable building, fixed location 1 0.20%531 -Smoke or odor removal 1 0.20%
130 -Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other 3 0.50%550 -Public service assistance, other 6 1.10%
131 -Passenger vehicle fire 1 0.20%551 -Assist police or other governmental agency 7 1.30%
132 -Road freight or transport vehicle fire 1 0.20%561 -Unauthorized burning 2 0.40%
140 -Natural vegetation fire, other 1 0.20%611 -Dispatched & canceled en route 136 24.50%
151 -Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 4 0.70%622 -No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 12 2.20%
160 -Special outside fire, other 1 0.20%631 -Authorized controlled burning 1 0.20%
251 -Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 1 0.20%651 -Smoke scare, odor of smoke 4 0.70%
311 -Medical assist, assist EMS crew 5 0.90%700 -False alarm or false call, other 10 1.80%
321 -EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 237 42.70%731 -Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 2 0.40%
322 -Motor vehicle accident with injuries 45 8.10%733 -Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 14 2.50%
324 -Motor vehicle accident with no injuries.2 0.40%735 -Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 4 0.70%
352 -Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 1 0.20%736 -CO detector activation due to malfunction 10 1.80%
365 -Watercraft rescue 1 0.20%741 -Sprinkler activation, no fire -unintentional 1 0.20%
411 -Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 3 0.50%743 -Smoke detector activation, no fire -unintentional 1 0.20%
412 -Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)2 0.40%745 -Alarm system activation, no fire -unintentional 4 0.70%
424 -Carbon monoxide incident 3 0.50%815 -Severe weather or natural disaster standby 4 0.70%
Total Incidents:555 100.00%
Incident Statistics –Mutual Aid Calls
Type Incidents
Automatic Aid Given 24
Mutual Aid Given 10
Automatic Aid Received 21
Mutual Aid Received 10
TOTAL 65
2023 Fire
Department
Information
Fire Department Fleet
AFD Fleet -12/31/2023:
1999 International = Tender #11
o Replacement Tender 11 Ordered
•September 2024 Delivery
2011 Ford F-250 = Utility #11
2011 John Deere Gator = UTV #11
2015 Chevy Tahoe = Chief #1
2016 Chevy Suburban = Rescue #11
2019 Pierce Impel Pumper = Engine #11
2019 Pierce Impel 110” Aerial = Tower #11
Fire Department Staffing
AFD Staffing -12/31/2023:
1 Full-Time Fire Chief
Paid -On-Call Members (30 Authorized):
o 1 = Deputy Fire Chief
o 1 = Assistant Fire Chief
o 3 = Company Captains
o 1 = Training Captain
o 3 = Lieutenants
o 19= Firefighters
o 28 Paid-On Call Members
Reserve Firefighters:
o 1 = Reserve Firefighter
Total Staffing = 29 Members
Fire Department Time Commitment
2023 Call Hours:
Members attended 6,539 hours of call time
o Average of 218 hours per member
2023 Training Hours:
Members attended 2,817 hours of training
o Average of 94 hours per member
2023 Community/Volunteer Hours:
Members volunteered 592 hours of time
o Average of 20 hours per member
2023 Total Time Commitment:
Average of 332 hours per member
o 28 hours per month
2024 Fire Department Recognitions
2023 Resignations:
Firefighter T. Vang = 2 years
2024 Service-Year Awards:
5-years:
o Deputy Fire Chief K. Gammell
o Firefighter J. Grove
o Firefighter C. Holzerland
o Firefighter N. Ose
o Firefighter S. Severson
10-years:
o Firefighter N. Dording
o Firefighter T. Trainor
15-years:
o Captain M. Minette
20-years:
o Captain D. Asleson
o Captain J. Eull
2023 Fire Department Awards
2023 Top Training Hours:
Top Training Hours = Lieutenant C. Thurber
o 213.5 Training Hours
o Honorable Mention Training Hours:
•Captain J. Eull = 199.5 Hours
•Firefighter M. Aguirre = 188.5 Hours
•Firefighter J. Grove = 188 Hours
•Captain G. Gerads = 184.5 Hours
Department Average = 94 Hours
2023 Fire Department Awards
2023 Top Volunteer Hours:
Top Volunteer Hours = Firefighter C. Follett
o 79.5 Volunteer Hours
o Honorable Mention Top Volunteer Hours:
•Firefighter T. Gonsior = 67 Hours
•Firefighter P. Gonsior = 43 Hours
•Firefighter J. Grove = 41 Hours
•Firefighter N. Ose = 40.5 Hours
•Lieutenant K. Anderson = 32 Hours
•Captain J. Eull = 32 Hours
Department Average = 22 Hours
2023 Fire Department Awards
2023 Top Caller:
Top Caller = Firefighter C. Follett
o 394 of 555 Calls / 71%
o Honorable Mention Top Call Percentage:
•Firefighter M. Aguirre = 314 Calls / 57%
•Firefighter J. Grove = 312 Calls / 56%
•Firefighter S. Severson = 286 Calls / 52%
•Lieutenant K. Anderson = 277 Calls / 50%
Department Average = 194 Calls / 35%
2023 Fire Department Awards
2023 Paul Heinen Above and Beyond Award:
Winner: Firefighter C. Follett
o Runner-Up: Firefighter N. Dording
o Other Nominations:
•Captain J. Eull
•Captain G. Gerads
•Firefighter P. Gonsior
•Lieutenant C. Thurber
2023 Fire Department Awards
2023 “Hat Trick” Award:
Winner: Firefighter C. Follett
“For responding to the most calls for service, having the most volunteer
hours, and being the recipient of the Paul Heinen Above and Beyond Award in
2023.”
2023 Grant Review
Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education:
Requested $17,347 in Initial Training and Redistribution Award Funds
o Received $9,900 in reimbursements
In addition, full funding for:
o Initial Fire Academy
o Fire Instructor I Classes
o Fire Officer I Classes
National Fire Safety Council:
Received $3,500 in local business donations for Fire Safety / Public
Education materials
o Joint venture with the St. Michael Fire Department
o STMA School District approach to fire prevention materials
2023 Grant Review
Central Minnesota EMS Region:
Funding for Initial EMT Class
o 4 AFD Members took advantage of the grant funded training
opportunity
Funding for Initial EMR Class
o 1 AFD Member took advantage of the grant funded training
opportunity
EMS Equipment Grant
o $1,000 Grant Award for purchase of a new AED
2023 Department Highlights
Training Captain Promotion
Lieutenant Promotion
Three Paid-on-Call Firefighter Promotions
One Class of Reserve Firefighters
Firefighter Fuel Reimbursement Program
Albertville Friendly City Days / Craft Beer Night
Wright County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Radio Reprogramming
Relief Association move to PERA SVF
Replacement Tender 11 Order
Looking forward
to 2024!