Audit-1964
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GENERAL OFFICES
FIRE STATION NO.1
222 WEST ELM
C I TV HAL L B U I L DIN G
FIRE DEPARTMENT
... E. TRAYIS. CHIEF
January, 1965
To Whom It May Concern:
This "Report" has been prepared and is respectfully being
submItted to acquaint you with some of the basic facts concern-
ing the City of Salina, Kansas Fire Department for the YEAR 1964.
This Report is divided into four (4) "Sections". They are
as fol1mr:
FIRE LOSS STATISTICS--------------pages #3 to #15
TRAINING-------------------------_Pages #16 to #19
FIRE PREVENTION-INSPECTIONS-------Pages #20 to #25
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EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE~------------Pages #26 to #27
Member . . KanlGs League of Municipalities - American Municipal Association
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JANUARY-1965
CITY OF SALIN~~ KANSAS
FIRE DEPllliTMENT
OPERATIONAL ORGANIZATION
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CITY CONHISSION
Carl RundqUisti Mayor
R.W. Bul
R.F. Exline
Gaylord Spangler
Robert M. Stark
CITY MANAGER
N.D. Olson
FIRE CHIEF
J.E. Travis
ASST. CHIEF
T .L. Archbold
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CAPTAIN
FIRE PREVENTIO~
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CAPTAIN
TRAINING
CAPTAIN
OPERAT IONS
HEADQUARTERS
G.J. Puyear
Jack Gray
H.J. McCabe
E. C. Bross
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LIEUTENANT LIEUTENANT
DRILLMASTER' OPERATIONS
B. Glendening
James Lacy Bill Vaupel
J ame s Dunn
J. Heidrick
LIEUTENANT
INSPECTOR
Paul Smith
G.A. Nichols
Paul Day
Leonard L. Tod(
FIREMEN
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LIEUTENANT
RECORDS
C. McCabe
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STATION NO.2
Ben Loy
L.R. Tinkler
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R. Batcheller
Bernard Cain
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FIREMEN
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OPERAT ORS
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ASST. HECHANIC
L.E. Freeman
!Floyd Bernhardt
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D1V'ELLING, AUTO, EMERGENCY - 1964
DWELLING TOTAL ALARHS ALARMS l'lITH LOSS TOTAL LOSS
Residence 117 70 $57,575.85
Dd-tachoa CAras.. S S 68;.00
- Attached Garages 2 2 135.00
Mobile Homes 9 5 624.25
Mis. Buildings 6 5 1,075.00
, Total 139 87 $60,095.10
AUTOMOTIVE
Automobiles 91 60 $ 3,743.00
Trucks 3 3 2,121.27
Tractors 0 0
Trailers, Misc. 2 2 27.00
Total 96 65 $ 5,891.27
MISCELLANEOUS CALLS
Brush, grass, trash
Appliance Failures
Light Co. wires, poles, transformers
Gasoline Washdowns
Public Service Calls
Resuscitator
False Alarms
Trash Burners
Lumber and Junk
Honest Mistakes
Automatic Alarm System (False)
Tar pot and Flare pot
Fireworks
Shut off Fire Hydrant
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COMMERCIAL FIRES - 1964
PUBLIC BUILDINGS TOTAL ALARMS ALARMS WITH LOSS TOTAL LOSS
Schools 5 1 $ 10.00
Hospitals 1 0
Clubs 2 0
Churches 4 1 6.00
Amusement Bldgs. 3 1 15.00
Public Arcade 2 0
Total 17 3 $ 31.00
MERCANTILE BUILDINGS
Retail Stores 13 4 $176,523.89
Cafes 10 2 24.00
Offic'e Buildings 6 2 5,193.51
e Large Mercantile 1 1 30.00
Laundries 10 5 99.00
Packing Plants 2 1 1,692.00
Commercial Garage 5 1 82,801.17
Concession Stand 1 1 50.00
Lumber Yard 2 2 80,250.30
Total 50 19 $346,663.87
l'1ANUFACTURING
Small Manufacturing 3 0
Machine Shop 1 1 $ 100.00
Total 4 1 $ 100.00
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COMMERCIAL FIRES - 1964
COMMERCIAL DTtlELLINQS TOTAL ALARMS ALARMS WITH LOSS TOTAL LOSS
Hotels 3 0
Apartment Buildings 11 4 $ 120.00
Total 14 4 $ 120.00
MISCELLANEOUS BLDGS.
Service Stations 2 0
Mill and Elevator 1 0
Total 3 0 $ no loss
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Public Buildings 17 3 $ 31.00
Mercantile Bldgs. 50 19 346,663.87
Manufacturing 4 1 100.00
Commercial DWellings 14 4 120000
Miscellaneous 3 0
Total 88 27 $346,914.87
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COMMERCIAL FIRES HITH LOSS $1,000.00 or OVER - 1964
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Salina White Trucks, Inc.
February 17, 1964
812 N. 9th. Street
$82,801.17
Fire of undetermined or~g~ caused
fire, heat and &moke damage to entire
building.
King Van Lines
June 15, 1964
Broadway and Woodland
$1,771.27
Fire of unknown cause in moving van
owned by King Van Lines.
L. & C. Lumber Company
August 3, 1964
612 S. Broadway
$80,165.30
Total loss to Lumber Company,
cause of fire unknown.
Swift & Company
August 21, 1964
300 N. 5th. Street
$1,592.00
Sparks from cutting torch caused considerable
fire, smoke and heat damage to cardboard cartons.
Building damage was to broken windows.
Ricks I.G.A. Food1iner
October 25, 1964
605 E. Crawford
$176,313.87
Fire of unknown origin severely damaged entire
building.
Carpenter's Local Union #1095
October 18, 1964
114~ E. Iron Avenue
$5,168.51
. Cause of fire is unknown at this time.
Fire in two front offices. Fire damage to
~ffices and office fixtures. Smoke and heat
damage to whole of upstairs.
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miELLING FIRES lfiTH LOSS $1,000.00 or OVER - 1964
W.T. Oliver, owner. Harold Braqy, Occupant
January 11, 1964
217 N. Phillips
$3,137.20
Fire of unknown origin burned inside ot closet, spreading
into adjoining attic over kitchen.
Neal W. Mitchell, owner and occupant
January 26, 1964
703 l'1illis
$3,032.00
Natural gas explosion caused severe damage to building.
No fire damage.
Doretha Nelson, Occupant. Lena Husted, Owner.
February 12, 1964
705 Custer
$5,000.00
Fire of unknown cause completely gutted entire structure.
Rudolph Townsend, Occupant. Dave Reed, Owner.
March 10, 1964
518 N. 4th. Street
$1,050.00
Fire possibly caused from furnace heat duct.
co~fined to the sub floor and floor joists of
Fire most.ly
the bedroom.
Jgsephine IVhite, occupant. J.H. Coffman, owner.
April 6, 1964
63l~ IV. Iron Avenue
$2,000.00
F.ire of undetermined cause. Fire started around hot water
heater, burned through ceiling and into the attic.
Alex Phannenstiel, occupant. Harr,y Lacy, owner.
April 9, 1964
445 Baker
$2,234.28
Fire apparently started around kitchen stove. Heavy damage
to kitchen and dining room. Other parts of duplex damaged
from heat and smoke. Slight smoke damage to other side
of duplex.
Alois Balcerzak, occupant. Mrs. Mildred Hooper, owner.
April 29, 1964
6l7~ State Street
$1,050.00
Fumes from paint thinner ignited by pilot light. Fire damage
to kitchen cabinets, woodwork and paint. Smoke damage to
five rooms. Damage to contents. Mr. Balcerzak burned.
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D't'lELLING FIRES ';{ITH LOSS $1,000.00 or OVER. - 1964
John Gilbert, occupant. Belva Brown, owner.
September 3, 1964
611 N. 2nd. Street
$3,000.00
Fire possib~ started by children playing with matches.
One child received fatal burns in this house fire.
Roy E. vklls, owner and occupant.
May 12, 1964
1405 Franklin
$2,600.00
Cause of fire in attic unknown.
Unoccupied house owned by F.H.Ao
October 6, 1964
931 Hemlock
$4,000.00
Fire of unknown origin complete~ gutted enterior of house.
Emma T. Brainard, occupant, Mrs. Olaf Pearson, owner.
October 9, 1964
911 Maple
$1,250.00
Faulty wall heater caused considerable fire damage to ceiling
in livingroom and outer wall around wall heater. Damage also
to contents.
Floyd'Wilson, owner and occupant.
October 22, 1964
326 S. Oakdale
$6,467.27
Possibility of fire starting from circulating heater.
Severe damage to bui:J-ding and contents in two rooms down-
stairs. Extensive smoke and heat damage to other parts of
house.
Robert Wilson, occupant. Mrs. William Brown, owner.
December 5, 1964
249~ N. 7th. Street
$1,200.00
Severe damage to entire house. Cause of fire unknown.
James R. Pipkin, owner and occupant.
December 19, 1964
1319 Talley Drive
$15,000.00
Cause of fire: possible wall heater. Fire started in the
attached garage, spreading to entire house. Severe damage
to entire house.
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CAUSES OF ALARMS IN SALINA - 1964
Burning of trash, grass, leaves
Trash Burners
Public Service Calls
Unknown Causes
Electric light poles, wires, transformers
Electric wiring, short or defective
- Miscellaneous
Smoke Runs
Gasoline Washdowns
Electric Appliances and Electric Motors
Children playing with matches
Cigarettes
Honest I-listakes
False Alarms
Sparks
Automatic Alarm System (False)
Heating Stoves
Flammable Liquids
Cook Stoves
Brakes Overheating
Lightning
Fireworks
Broken Gas Mains
Resuscitator Calls
Gas Leaks
Flare Pots
Overloaded Circuits
Shut off Fire Hydrant
Cutting Torch
Bar-B-Q Grill
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16
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9
3
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Total Alarms
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. SPECIAL INFORMATION
RESUSCITA TOR CALLS, ACTUALLY USED
Name Clarence Johnson, age 76.
Date January 19, 1964
Location 650 Highland
Nwno Fred Schultz, age 6l
Date January 22, 1964
Location 749 S. 9th. Street
Name Paula Smith, 15 months
Date January 31, 1964
Location 124 S. Connecticut
Name Donald Neal, age 22.
Date February 17, 1964
Location 316 N. 10th. Street
Name Ernest Hayes, age 67.
Date March 2, 1964
Location 308 E. Wilson
Name Edwin Behrens
e Date March 3, 1964
Location 149 N. 5th. Street
Name Silver Lee Hill, 21 months
Date March 20, 1964
Location 1205 n. 7th. Street
Name Ronny Temple, 'age 4
Date July 3, 1964
Location 2226 Melrose Lane
Name Timothy Lacook, 7 years
Date July 17, 1964
Location 827 Birch
Name Jack Smith
Date August 2, 1964
Location 1301 N. 4th. Street
Name Dennis F. Henoch, age 45
Date August 3, 1964
Location 612 S. Broadway
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RESUSCITATOR CALLS, ACTUALLY USED
Eaton Child
August 11, 1964
Sunset Park
Valita Jones, 4 weeks old
August 19, 1964
1316 Highland
Richard Gilbert, age 38
October 6, 1964
2303 Wesley
Mrs 0 Laurence Tinkler
December 3, 1964
1609 Gypsum
Bill Combs, age 17
,December 11, 1964
Front and Crawford
Persons Burned from Fire:
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Date
Location
Remarks
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Location
Remarks
Mrs. Clara Walden
March 29, 1964
1218 N. Santa Fe
1st. degree burns on hand and wrist.
Mrs. Florence Jackson
December 19, 1964
631 Jaran
Received 2nd. & 3rd. degree
portion of body and limbs.
burns over large
Hospitalized.
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Craig Gilbert, 16 months of age.
September 3, 1964
611 N. 2nd. Street
Child died from heat, smoke and fire inhalation.
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TOTAL FIRE LOSS ( IN CITY) AND RUNS BY YEARS
YE.AR LOSS RtmS
. 1938 $ 57,5Qt:65 T9b
1939 10,558.17 219
1940 14,181.76 222
1941 8,701.05 216
1942 14,268.75 263
1943 103,373.58 401
19411- 97,008.66 285
1945 257,013.18 429
1946 80,087.76 431
1947 44,800.56 422
1948 252 ,908 . 79 410
1949 50,383.37 365
1950 54,334.64 464
e 1951 36,365.53 446
1952 67,525.86 557
1953 118,918.96 496
1954 85,876.85 546
1955 91,089.70 530
1956 58,990.31 683
1957 49,339.30 785
1958 34,808.43 800
1959 419,829.56 610
1960 48,353.33 535
1961 224,348.65 656
1962 93,969.43 657
e 1963 165,293.14 708
1964 412,891.24 727
Total "Fire. Lossu-1938 thru 1964: $2,952,765.21
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FIRE DEPARTMENT DRILL - 1964
Conducted each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday fro~ April 1
through October 31, weather permitting.
Rescue Practices - U.S. Civil Defense Training Manual
8 Hrs.
By Use of film training manuals and practice, firemen are taught
how to search tor trapped victims, how to choose the correct rescue
method as determined by the condition of the victim and his environ-
ment. Methods used include: Assisting to walk, Fireman's drag,
three-man carry, chair carry, blanket, tarp or stretcher carry,
stretcher lashings, lowering with life line or ladder slide.
PUlnping Practices - N.F.P.A. 2nd. Edition Training Manual
64 Hrs.
Pump operator's have the responsibility of delivering the desired
amount of water at the correct pressure. While they practice different
pumping evolutions, all other firemen are shown why the apparatus
functions as it does. Using the facilities at the drill ground, simulated
runs are made, plug lines are laid, water turned on & pumped through the
various hand lines, master stream appliances and ladder pipe.
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All pumpers were tested for preformance from draft with regular operators
at the controls. The tests were observed by an engineer from the N.B.F.Uo
Records were kept by both the N.B.F.Uo and Salina Fire Department.
Ladder Practices - N.F.P.A. Training Manual
23 Hrs 0
All Firemen are taught how to choose the correct type and size of ladder
for the job. By demonstration and practice, they are taught how to correct-
ly carry, raise, secure, climb aqd work from all types of Fire Department
ladders. Special emphasis is placed on use of ladders in rescue work.
Hose Evolutions - N.F.P.A. Training Manual
7 Hrs.
All methods of advancing, raising and laying hose are practiced when
pumping. (See Pumping Practices.)
Ropes and Knot Tying - U.S. Civil Defense T1<I-14-1
27 Hrso
Rope is one of the most important tools used in the Fire Service. By
lecture, reading, demonstration and practice, the following is presented:
kinds of rope, working strength, situations requiring use of rope and the
following knows: Thumb, half-hitch, square, clove hitch, sheet bend, bowline,
bowline-on-a-bight, rescue knot and riot knot.
Resuscitator, Breathing Apparatus, Extinguishers & Small Tools
8 Hrs.
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Demonstrations are conducted using the above named and all other I'small
toolsll used by the Fire Dept. All firemen are observed during practice
with these tools.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT DRILL - 1964
Continued. ..
Underwater Search and Recovery - U.S. Divers Tech. Manual
6 Hrs.
The SCUBA teams practiced underwater search patterns in the
river, with current, and in the Indian Rock pond where water
is dark but still.
Patterns were laid out with weights, rope lines and buoys.
Men used full SCUBA gear and wet suits.
Total Drill Hours
Total Man Hours Drill
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1,573 Hrs.
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CLASSES HELD IN FIRE DEPT. SCHOOL ROOM - 1964
Conducted each Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday Nov. 1 thru March 31
Streets and Fire Hydrants
63 Hrs.
Several different methods are used to learn or study streets and
hydrants locations. Individuals draw sections of the City on the black-
board, then name streets and locate plugs. Addresses are picked, at
randum, from the City directory and firemen give route they would USe
and nearest fire plugs. Class is held on where streets begin and end,
the block number they start or are in and whethe r they are interupted
by R.R. tracks, etc.
First Aid - American Red Cross, Fourth Edition Textbook
6 Hrs.
Refresher class on First Aid requirements in rescue, including: control
of serious bleeding, resuscitation in stoppage of breathing cases, First
Aid for poison, shock, fractures and transportation of injured persons.
Training Films
15 Hrs.
Training film was borrowed, free of charge, from the State Fire Marshal,
Civil Defense, Schilling A.F.B. and Interested industry. Film covered
the following topics: Structure fires, Coordinating fire attack, Nozzle
and hose evolutions, flammable liquid fires, chemistry of fire, fires in
radioactive material, rescue breathing, rescue search and removal and 1st. aid.
Fire Service Hydraulics - Fred Shepperd Textbook
13 Hrs.
This includes a study of municipal water supply tank locations and size,
water main size, friction loss in water mains, nydrants, fire hose and
nozzles. How to obtain good fire streams. Fire Dept. nydraulic Formula.
Oklahoma State University Fire Dept. training Manuals
22 Hrs.
Unit 1
Unit 7
Unit 8
"Forcible Entry & Minor Extinguishing Methods."
"Ventilation Practices."
"Rescue Practices.1I
Firemen were required to read the above manuals. Classroom discussion,
instruction and tests were given and results recorded.
Special Information Subjects
20 Hrs.
1. Sprinkler Systems
2. Cutting Torch Procedures
3. "Water Distribution Report."
4. Duties of vlatchman
5. Special Hazards
6. Resuscitator & Artificial Breath.
7. Radiological Monitoring
2 Hrs.
2 Hrs.
2 Hrs.
2 Hrs.
1 Hr.
3 Hrs.
8 Hrs.
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Special Schools
Immediate Care of Sick and Injured, Salina, Kansas.
Conducted by Saline County Medical Society.
Special Hazard School - Wichita, Kansas.
Conducted by Kansas State Firemen's Assoc. & Wichita Fire Dept.
Regional Fire School - Salina, Kansas.
Conducted by Kansas State Firemen's Assoc., Schilling A.F.B. and
Salina Fire Department.
Total School Hours
139 Hrs.
Total Man Hours
1,529 Hrs.
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SALINA FIRE DEPARTMENT ("INSPECTION DEPARTMENT") REPORT--------1964
ROlIT INE INSPECT IONS
Alley Inspections (Congested Area & Shopping Centers)---- 11
Apartment-Rooming House ("Licensed") Inspections---------226
Business Building Inspections----------------------------799
Church Inspections------------___________________________ 47
Hotel Inspections----------______________________________ 3
Rest Home (State Controlled) Inspections-------------____ 8
School Inspections------------___________________________ 35
Service Station Inspections-----------___________________ 91
Theatre Inspections---------------------_________________132
Retail Fireworks Establishment Inspections--------------- 58
Day School Nursery Inspections--------------_____________ 2
TOTAL- 1,412
NON-ROUTnrE INSPECTIONS or "DUTY CALLS"
Gas Checks:
Day Calls (8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.)---------------------118
Night Calls (6:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.)--------------_____ 27
Trash Burning Complaints:
Day Calls (8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.)---------------______ 32
Night Calls (6:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.)-------------______ 4
Request Inspections:
Day Calls (8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.)---------------------145
Night Calls (6:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.)---------__________ 12
Re-inspection For Compliance Inspections--------------___ 17
Letters Mailed (Requesting Compliance)------------_______ 99
Fire Hazards Demonstrations Presented-------------_______ 4
Fire Prevention Programs Presented----------------_______ 19
Fire Prevention Programs Presented to Elementary Schools- 49
Fire Extinguisher Demonstrations Presented-------------__ 2
State Fire School Presentations-----------_______________ 1
Governor's Fire Prev. Conference Presentations----------- 1
Christmas "Safety Programs" Presented via Radio---------- 2
Fire Scene Investigations-----------_____________________ 52
Reports (Cause & Origin of Fire) Written------------_____ 52
Arson (or "Suspected Arson) Investigations---------______ 3
Fire Hydrant Survey Completed-----------_________________ 1
Hospital-Nursing Home lISafety Program" Presented--------- 1
Fire Alarms Answered by Inspectors----------_____________ 38
Public Service Calls-----------------____________________ 5
Occasions Requiring Photography-------------_____________ 34
Occasions Requiring "Photo-Labll ylork----------------_____ 45
Occasions Requiring lIRemain In-Station" (Office Work)---- 20
Occasions Inspector Substituting as "Truck Officer"------ 4
Meetings with Groups-Individuals (Re: Fire Prevention)---115
"I"(Invalid) & "B"(Blind) Signs Installed or Removed----- 11
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SALINA FIRE DEPARTMENT ("INSPECTION DE PART IvJENT " ) REPORT------1964
Fire Prevention Week Signs Installed & Removed-------- 36
"Stand-By" Inspections (Public Gatherings)------------ 3
Days Spent l>1aking "Fire Control :tI.ap"(}farymount)------- 2
Days Spent on Fire Prevention Week Preparation-------- 7
"Acting Judge" Schilling Air Base Fire Prev. Displays- 1
Training Films Attended by Inspectors----------------- 6
"Stockholders' Review" Placed in "Choice" Locations--- 25
FIREHORKS "Proposal" Submitted to City Nanager-------- 1
Days Spent Distributing Official NFPA Calendars------- 4
Days Spent Destroying "X- 33" \\fa ter Repellent---------- 1
Fair Grolmd Inspections------------------_____________ 5
Compiled & Completed "25 Year Statistics Report"------ 1
Compiled & Completed "Annual NFPA Album Report"------- 1
Salina Municipal Airport Inspection & Report---------- 1
Flammable Liquids "Flash Point Tests" Completed------- 19
"Smoke "t...larm" Inspections Comp1eted------------------- 4
Training Schools Attended----------------------_______ 2
Paul Smith, Fire Inspector
Paul Day, Fire Inspector
G.A. Nichols, .Fire Inspector
Leonard Todd, Fire Inspector
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H.J. ~Cabe, Chief Inspector
Fire Prevention-Inspection
Fire Department
Salina, Kansas
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SALINA FIRE DEPARTHENT (" INSPECT ION DEPARTMENT") REPORT--1964
Fire Department Inspectors inspect all alleys in the "Congested
Area" and behind "Shopping Centers" once each month. This is
done as an effort to control trash storage as well as to keep
these areas clean.
An attempt is made to complete a "Routine Inspection" o~ each
and every business bUilding, in the City of Salina, at least
once each year. Individual files, for each such bUilding, is
kept and copies of each inspection survey is on hand.
Each and every Service Station is inspected in the Spring o~ the
year. A routine inspection is completed and, at this time, each
Operator or Owner is brie~ed relative to the State Law regarding
the Sale, Storage and Handling o~ ~lammable liquids. This pro-
gram is very successful and records prove the ~act that ~ewer
fires ;,-".0. fire deaths have resulted because the General Public
is kept informed of the hazards of gasoline uses and storage
practices. The Service Stations have been very cooperative and
are requested to refuse sale of gasoline in glass containers or
any container other than metal, painted "Red" and with the word
"GASOLINE" thereon. Each year a new placard is presented to the
Operator. This placard quotes the State Law.
During the Fourth of July celebration period, each and every
establishment involved in the retail sale of fireworks, is in-
spected and operators are cautioned about the dangers and haz-
ards involving explosives.
The Salina Fire Department provides a service known as "Gas Check"
~or the public. This is a service rendered upon request. An in-
strument, Vap-o-Tester, is used to detect the presence of explos-
ive vapors and an instrument, Saf-Co-Meter~ is used to detect the
presence of carbon monoxide. One hundred l'orty five "Gas Checks"
were completed during the year 1964.
Fire Inspectors answered a total of thirty six Trash Burning Com-
plaints during the year. Procedure is to inspect the conditions
and explain the Codes and to request compliance.
Request Inspections involve many and varied circumstances. Such
inspections usually result from a complaint about a possible haz-
ardous condition or questions regarding onels own property. Fire
Department Inspectors answered one hundred fi~ty seven such calls
during the year 1964.
Re-inspection For Compliance are the result of having given some-
one a specified period of time to alleviate a hazard.
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SALINA FIRE DEPARTMENT (" INSPECTION DEPART1vJENT") REPORT--------1964
Letters ~~iled (Requesting Compliance) is a supplement to routine
inspection survey forms. In particular instances a routine insp-
ection may uncover a particular circumstance (hazard) that may re-
quire quotation of a Code, Regulation or Law as well as an expla-
nation of the reasoning behind our request for compliance.
Fire Hazards Demonstrations were presented on four occasions dur-
ing the year. This demonstration aptly proves the hazards involv-
ing flammable liquids, electrical circuits and various explosions.
Fire Prevention Programs were presented to various Civic Clubs,
Boy Scout Troops, 4-H Groups, Etc.
Fire Inspectors presented forty nine Fire Prevention Programs to
the Elementary Schools during Fire Prevention Week. These pro-
grams included all children in Public and Parochial schools in
grades first thru sixth.
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Fire Extinguisher Demonstrations are presented upon request. One
such Demonstration was presented to approximately three hundred
adults and was requested by the State Highway Commission. This
,,,as in conjunction with the "School Bus Drivers' Safety Clinic 'J.
The Demonstration was held at Headquarters Fire Station Drill
Ground. Fire Department Inspectors set actual fires and used
the same type fire extinguishers to extinguish the fires that
School Bus Drivers would be compelled to use.
State Fire School was held in Topeka, Kansas during the period
of time that the National Board of Fire Underwriters "Inspection
Team" ,,,as in Salina. However, one Fire Inspector was allovled to
go to Topeka and present a f.orty-five minute program to the Arson
Investigation Class. He was gone but one day and returned to be
available for the National Board.
The Annual Governor's Fire Prevention Conference was held in
Emporia, Kansas during April, 1964. At that Conference, one of
the Salina Fire Department Inspectors presented a program "Fires-
Causes and Investigations".
Radio Stations K.S.A.L. and K.F.R.M. invited an Inspector to pre-
sent "Christmas Safety" as special messages to the public. The
programs were presented during the week prior to Christmas.
Every fire, of any consequence, is investigated by an Inspector.
The cause and origin is determined, if possible.
Each fire investigated must have a complete report written for
local and National records.
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SALINA FIRE DEPARTl,1ENT ("INSPECTION DEPARTHENT") REPORT------1964
Suspicious fires are investigated by Fire Department Inspectors
and if conditions warrant additional aid State Fire }~rshal De-
partment "Arson Investigatorsll are called in.
A "Fire Hydrant Survey" was completed involving Naryrnount College
carr.pus. The survey was compiled and presented to the Fire Depart-
ment Drillmaster for intensive study in classroom study by the
entire Fire Department personnel.
Photography is a very important part of the Inspection Department
records. Fire scenes, special occasions, as well as serious fire
hazards are photographed. Fire Department Inspectors take their
ovm photographs and have permission to use the Salina Police De-
partment "Photo-Lab" in order to develope the negatives.
III" (Illvalid) and liB" (Blind) reflective signs are installed, in
the close proximity to the house numbers, by Fire Inspectors. The
small signs are installed upon request of anyone desiring such.
There is no charge for this public service as the Heart of America
Lions Club provides funds for purchasing the signs. A file is
kept of the location and person needing the sign. Upon request,
the sign will be removed by an Inspector.
Fire Prevention Signs (large 4' X 8' signs) were set up on many
school yards during Fire Prevention Week. Each sign is different
from the others' and the signs are rotated in order for a school
to have a different sign each year.
1iX-33" Hater Repellent was classified (Nationally) as being very
hazardous and orders were is~ued, by the Department of Health,
Education & Welfare (Food & .Drug Administration) for retail store
supplies to be destroyed. A local firm ("Chet' s Color Center")
had a considerable quantity (176-7/8 gallons) on hand. ~~. McClurg,
owner, requested Fire Department aid in destroying the material.
This request was met with and a complete file is available as to
the disposition of the material.
During the Tri-Rivers Fair, held in Kenwood Park, inspections
were made of all facilities by Fire Department Inspectors.
Flammable Liquids IIFlash Point Tests" were conducted by Fire De-
partment Inspectors for the Salina Board of Education. The tests
were completed on various liquids used by the Board of Education
and results, of these tests, were presented to }~. Fred Brockman,
Supt. of Buildings and Grounds.
NOTE:
The balance of the "ROUTINE INSPECTIONS" and "NON-ROUTINE INSP-
ECTIONS" items are self explanatory.
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NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION CONTEST
The Salina Fire Department entered the National Fire Pre-
vent10n Contest, sponsored by the National F1re Protect1on Ass-
ociation, for the year 1964. Salina received an HONORABLE MEN-
TION rating-State of Kansas.
NATIONAL ~ PREVENTION CONTEST RESULTS
KANSAS
1948-------Honorable Mention
1949-50----Not entered
1951-------Second Place
1952-------Second Place
1953-------First Place
1954-------Second Place
1955-------First Place
1956-------First Place*
1957-------Second Place
1958-------Third Place
1959-------Third Place
1960-------Honorable Mention
1961-------Second Place
1962-------Third Place
1963-------Second Place
1964-------Honorable Mention
* Salina placed "Honorable Hention-U.8.A." for the year 1956.
This was in competition with all "Entries" from Municipal
Class V Cities-population 20,000 to 49,9990
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SHOP AND MECHANICAL WORK - 1964
American laFrance 100' Aerial Ladder with 750 G.P.M. Pump
Installed new oil filters in hydraulic system, spark plug wires,
radiator hose, coil wires, coil caps, vacuum line and venturi on
primer. Rebuilt water pump, primer and cooling system.
Degreased, greased, changed oil and oil filter, checked anti-freeze
an~ waxed regularly.
Preformed annual pumping test. Apparatus passed class "A" test and
dry draft OK. Results recorded in maintenance record. Preformance
test was also conducted by N.BoFoUo
Dodge 0-800 750 GoP.Mo Class "A" Engine
Installed new battery, solenoid, mufflers, spark plugs, breaker
points, fuel pump, fuel filter and flex line.
Repaired & calibrated tachometer. Repaired leak in booster tank.
Degreased, greased, changed oil and oil filter, checked anti-freeze
and waxed regularlyo
Preformed annual pumping test. Apparatus passed class "A" test and
dry draft OK. Results recorded in maintenance record. Preformance
test was also conducted by N.B.F.U.
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Ford F-850 1,000 GoP.M. "Class A Engine"
Installed two 6-volt batteries in series, new battery connector and
elbo on exhaust pipes.
Degreased, greased, changed oil and oil filter, checked anti-freeze
and waxed regularlyo
Preformed annual pumping test. Apparatus passed class "A" test and
dry draft OK. Results recorded ~n maintenance record. Preformance
test was also conducted by N.BoFoU.
Ford F-800 500 GoPoM. CJa ss "A" Engine
Installed new points, condenser, fan belt and upper radiator hose.
Degreased, greased, changed oil and oil filter, checked anti-freeze
and waxed regularly.
Preformed annual pumping test. Apparatus passed class "A" test and
dry draft OK. Results recorded in maintenance record. Preformance
test was also conducted by N.B.F.Uo
Ford F-700 500 GoPoM. Class liB" Engine
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Repaired relief valve. Cleaned and adjusted break shoes.
Degreased, greased, changed oil and oil filter, checked anti-freeze
and waxed regularly.
Preformed annual pumping test. Apparatus passed class "B" test and
dry draft OK. Results recorded in maintenance record. Preformance
test was alse conducted by N.B.F.U.
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Ahrens-Fox 1350 G.P.M. Pumper
Installed deluge set on front bumper and adjusted clutch.
Degreased, greased, changed oil and oil filter, checked anti-freeze
and waxed regularly.
Preformed annual pumping test. Apparatus passed class "BIt test and
dry draft OK. Results recorded in maintenance record. Pretormance
test was also conducted by N.B.F.U.
G.M.C. Squad
Purchased and installed Chrysler engine and Barton-American pump,
mounted on frame with all necessary connections for independent
pumping operation. Installed new sediment bulb, float valve, master
cylinder kit, swivel joint on booster reel, auxilliary cooler on
pump engine, kit in carburetor, breaker points, condenser and four
new tires.
Degreased, greased, changed oil and oil filter, checked anti-freeze
and waxed regularly.
U.S.A. Hose Truck
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Degreased, greased, changed oil and oil filter, checked anti-freeze
and waxed regularly.
International Pick-Up
Installed rebuilt master cylinder and four tires off G.M.C. Squad.
Degreased, greased, changed oil and oil filter, checked anti-freeze
and waxed regularly.
1959 Chevrolet Station Wagon
Installed new tail pipe, heater hoses, shock absorbers, vent assembly,
door glass and channel. Switched tires and balanced. Adjusted brakes.
Water proofed ignition wires. Degreased, greased, changed oil and oil
filter, checked anti-freeze and waxed regularly.
1960 Chevrolet Station Wagon
Installed new heater hoses, tail pipe and fire extinguisher bracket.
Switched tires and balanced. Water proofed distributor and ignition wires.
Degreased, greased, changed oil and oil filter, checked anti-freeze
and waxed regularly.
1964 Ford - Chief's Car
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Installed two new tires. Degreased, greased, changed oil and oil
filter, checked anti-freeze and waxed regularly.
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