Calgary Prep

Question 1

Mission

Answer 1

To serve the community through excellence in fire prevention, protection and safety

Question 2

Vision

Answer 2

To be the international fire service leader

Question 3

Values

Answer 3

Pride, professionalism, teamwork and respect

Question 4

Demonstrating Excellence

Answer 4

CFAI Accredited

1st in Canada

Question 5

Incident Stats (2020)

Answer 5

70,645 Incidents
696 Building Fires
19 Greater Alarms
5 Civillian Deaths
$791 m in fire loss saved
52% Medical, 27% Fire Related
656 Rescues

Question 6

Department Stats

Answer 6

42 Stations
1,507 Employees
$233.7M Operating Budget
$35.7M Capital
\+20FF in 2020

Question 7

City Stats

Answer 7

1.31 million ppl

Question 8

Innovation

Answer 8

Temporary, Transportable Stations
Initial Positive Action
Standard and coloured hose
One of the first high angle teams in north america

Question 9

Target Response Times

Answer 9

7 Minutes for 90%

Question 10

New Stations

Answer 10

Livingston (2021)
Belvedere (2022)
West Mcleod (23-26)
South Sheppard (23-26)

Question 11

Demographics

Answer 11

Aging

Question 12

Specialty Teams

Answer 12

2 Hazmat Trucks
2 Downtown high angle teams
Aquatics/Dive Team
90 FF’s Heavy Rescue

Question 13

Diversity

Answer 13

Committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment, supporting, respecting and valuing individuals for their unique identity, experiences, perspectives, talents and contributions

Question 14

Diversity Evolving

Answer 14

Culture of inclusion, anti-opression
Respectful Workplace Policy
Respect and Inclusion Team
Safe Disclosure Office, Youth Camp for Girls, Community Safety Team, inter-faith chaplain
Active Bystander Program
Indigenous Relations

Question 15

FD Programs

Answer 15

Resilient Responder
Cadets
56 New Firefighters to be Hired
Plain Language Public Safety

Question 16

Chief

Answer 16

Steve Dongworth

Question 17

Mayor

Answer 17

Jyoti Gondek

Question 18

Issues

Answer 18

Opioid/Fenanyl Calls
COVID 
Lack of Aerials/Rescues
Homeless, Encampents
Lowest Staffed Dept in Canada (NFPA 1710)
Fires burn faster/hotter
Population growth (26k/yr)
Building design change
Funding Constraints

Question 19

Ranks

Answer 19

Fire Chief
Deputy (4) - FR Services, FR Support, Risk Management,, Admin/Infrastructure
Assistant Deputies
Battalion (4) - 1 per platoon
DC - 5/Shift
Captain - On each engine
Lieutenant - 1 each non-engine
Senior FF, FF, Probationary

Question 20

Fleet

Answer 20

42 Stations
5 DC's
48 Engines
11 Aerials
10 Rescues
3 HazMat, 1 High Rise, 1 A/l, 2 Tenders, 2 FRPU, 3 Water Rescue, 5 Bush, 1 Parkade

Question 21

3 Lines of Defence

Answer 21

Fire and Emergency Response
Fire Inspections and Enforcement
Fire and Life Safety Education

Question 22

Alignment and Direction

Answer 22

City Council Align
City Admin Align
Community Services Align