File #: R-21-24    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/22/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/29/2024 Final action:
Title: International Firefighters Day 2024 - For the purpose of the City of Annapolis recognizing International Firefighters Day on May 4, 2024, and the extraordinary service that Annapolis firefighters and Annapolis Fire Department staff provide to protect our City.
Sponsors: Rhonda Pindell Charles
Attachments: 1. R-21-24 First Reader, 2. R-21-24 Staff Report, 3. R-21-24 Fiscal Impact Note, 4. R-21-24 Signed (b&w), 5. R-21-24 Signed (color)

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International Firefighters Day 2024 - For the purpose of the City of Annapolis recognizing International Firefighters Day on May 4, 2024, and the extraordinary service that Annapolis firefighters and Annapolis Fire Department staff provide to protect our City.

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CITY COUNCIL OF THE

City of Annapolis

                     

Resolution 21-24

 

Introduced by: Alderwoman Pindell Charles

 

 

A RESOLUTION concerning

 

International Firefighters Day 2024

                     

FOR                     the purpose of the City of Annapolis recognizing International Firefighters Day on May 4, 2024, and the extraordinary service that Annapolis firefighters and Annapolis Fire Department staff provide to protect our City.

 

WHEREAS,                      The brave men and women of the fire service risk their lives every day to protect our community; and

 

WHEREAS,                      The Annapolis Fire Department (AFD) responded to 13,099 calls for service over the past year, including:

•                     10,444 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) encounters (9683 Dispatched EMS Incidents; some incidents had multiple patients, resulting in a higher number of EMS encounters)

•                     EMS Transports: 6,341

•                     Cardiac Arrests: 159

•                     Workable Arrests: 84

•                     ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation) in the field or ED: 20

•                     Gift of Life Awards (Patient was discharged from the hospital in a state of life equal to or near the quality before the event): 4

•                     Babies delivered: 1

 

WHEREAS,                      AFD collected more than $3.6 million in EMS fees and ESPP during Fiscal Year 2023; and

 

WHEREAS,                      AFD firefighters were dispatched to 3,176 suspected fire incidents:

•                     Fires in the city of Annapolis (confirmed): 85

•                     Structure Fires (confirmed):48

•                     Fire deaths since 2010: NONE; and

 

WHEREAS,                      The AFD Fire Marshall's office is responsible for safety, permits, and building inspections:

•                     Fire Safety Inspections Conducted: 765

•                     Fire Safety Re-inspections Conducted: 420

•                     Fire Permit/Plan Review: 222

•                     Building Permit Review: 113

•                     Use and Occupancy Inspections: 106

•                     Fire Marshal Fees Collected: $120,933.00; and

 

WHEREAS,                      AFD continually trains to maintain its high level of service to the community, averages more than 25,000 hours of training and has held 26 public education events over the past year; and 

 

WHEREAS,                      International Firefighters Day is a time to honor their courage and dedication;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Annapolis City Council does hereby recognize May 4th, 2024, as International Firefighters Day;

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we commend our firefighters for their selfless service and commitment to keeping our communities safe;

 

AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that this resolution shall take effect upon passage.