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1 Memorandum l'o/idlov - 6 AH II: 40 DATE November 7,2014 CIT I S::'CR;::T/\,: ( DALU.S. TEXAS TO CITY OF DALLAS Honorable Members of the Public Safety Committee: Adam Medrano (Vice Chair), Dwaine Caraway, Jennifer S. Gates, Sandy Greyson, Scott Griggs SUBJECT Public Safety Committee Meeting Monday. November :00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Dallas City Hall- Room 6ES, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas, Texas The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Consideration of minutes from the October 27,2014 Public Safety Committee Meeting Dallas Firefighters Museum Accelerant Detection K9 Program Revisions to the 2014 Dallas Fire Code 'Action item' Sheffie Kadane, Chair Assistant Chief Ted Padgett Dallas Fire-Rescue Department Assistant Chief Ted Padgett Dallas Fire-Rescue Department Deputy Chief Christopher Martinez Dallas Fire-Rescue Department 5. November 12, 2014 Council Agenda Items: FY2014 Homeland Security Grants Award Acceptance (OEM) FY2104 Emergency Management Preparedness Grant Award Acceptance (OEM) Digital Sandbox Module for Dallas Fire Rescue (CIS) 6. cc: Administrative (Fire) Reports November 2014: Spring Avenue Fair Oaks Drive Fort Worth Avenue # Meadow Road # Mexicana Road Flanders Street Altoona Drive Gannon Lane ~~ Sheffie Kadane, Chair Public Safety Committee Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council A.C. Gonzalez. City Manager Warren M. S. Emst. City Attorney Craig D. Kinton. City Auditor Rosa A. Rlos, City Secretary Daniel F. Solis, Administrative Judge Ryan S. Evans, First Assistant City Manager Deputy Chief Tameji Berry Dallas Fire-Rescue Department Eric D. Campbell, Assistant City Manager Jill A. Jordan, P.E., Assistant City Manager Mark McDaniel, Assistant City Manager Joey Zapata, Assistant City Manager Jeanne Chlpperlleld, Chief Financial OIIlcer Sana Syed, Public Information OIIlcer Elsa Cantu, Assistant to the City Manager - Mayor & Council -Dallas Together. we do it Better"

2 November 7, 2014 Public Safety Committee Meeting - Monday, November 10, 2014 Page 2 of 2 NOTICE: A quorum of the Dallas City Council may attend this Council Committee meeting A closed executive session may be held if the discussion of any of the above agenda items concems one of the following: 1. Contemplated or pending litigation or matters where legal advice is requested of the City Attomey. Section of the Texas Open Meetings Act. 2. The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if the deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. Section of the Texas Open Meetings Act. 3. A contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City, if the deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. Section of the Texas Open Meetings Act. 4. Personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee. Section of the Texas Open Meetings Act. 5. The deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Section of the Texas Open Meetings Act. 6. Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations. Section of the Texas Open Meetings Act. MOalles Together. we do it BeHer"

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7 DALLAS FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM A Tradition Since 1872 A Reality Since 1972 Public Safety Committee November 10, 2014

8 The Fair Park Fire Station Fire Station #5 located on Parry Avenue was known locally as the Fair Park Fire Station Built in 1907 Construction materials came from Texas Staffed with a horse drawn ladder truck and an Asst. Chief Station Firsts Housed a horse hospital First electronic station notification system was installed ( Joker system) Apparatus had one-way radio 2

9 DALLAS FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM - History Planning for museum began as early as 1966 Registered as a State chartered organization in 1970 Museum began using the station under a letter of agreement in 1971 from City Manager W. S. McDonald The Museum was officially founded in 1972 with a Board of Directors and By-Laws 3

10 DALLAS FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM History continued Museum was designated as a Dallas Landmark in 1976 Located directly across Parry Avenue from Fair Park, the Dallas Firefighters Museum is now considered part of the Fair Park Museum collection Joint venture of the City of Dallas, the Dallas Fire- Rescue Department and a non-profit 501(c)3 organization 4

11 CURRENT OPERATIONS. Operated by the Dallas Firefighters Museum, Inc. Museum Staff Paid Curators (former Dallas Firefighters) Volunteer staff and Board of Directors Speak to civic groups Participate in numerous community events Host retiree s annual luncheon 5

12 PRESERVING OUR HISTORY The mission of the Museum is to preserve and share the history of the Dallas Fire Department Over 2,000 Historical artifacts include: Equipment Apparatus Memorabilia 6

13 PRESERVING OUR HISTORY Thousands of documents depicting daily station operations and major events in the City s history are being preserved for future generations. 7

14 SHARING THE HISTORY.. Museum Visitors 3,500 year 60% children, 40% adults Hours Wednesday thru Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 8

15 DALLAS FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM The Future Remodeling back to original 1907 building fasade (interior and exterior) Improving comfort of building (climate control) Improving access for all (ADA compliant) 9

16 DALLAS FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM The Future Develop an interactive Educational Center to teach fire safety Partner with school districts and youth organizations to provide safety education 10

17 DALLAS FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM Continuing the Tradition Current Lease Terms - City Council approved lease agreement by Resolution on June 13, 2007 Long term lease 30 years Lease rate - $1 annually City may terminate the lease anytime after the 12 th anniversary of the lease City responsibilities Maintain the foundation, roof, exterior walls, main piping and central air and heating for premises Provide Utilities 11

18 DALLAS FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM Progress to Date Established goal of $5M capital campaign to renovate Museum which will include a state of the art interactive education center and to establish a $5M operating and endowment account Selected architectural firm of Good, Fulton & Farrell to develop renovation feasibility and programming study Suggested floor plans have been approved by Museum Board of Directors Construction Management firm selected and retained 12

19 DALLAS FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM Progress to Date Retained Dini Counsel to conduct a feasibility study into raising $10M for the renovations to the building, the addition of an Interactive Education Center, and endowment fund Dini concluded this is a viable project with the following recommendations: Postpone fundraising activities until 2014 due to current economic conditions Seek sponsorships as well as donations Allow 18 months to raise $5M for renovations and the education center once public fund raising has begun 13

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23 Preserving our past For our future! 17

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26 Accelerant Detection K9 Program Public Safety Committee November 10, 2014

27 2 Canines (K9) in the Fire Service 1700 s: Dalmatians for the horses Mechanized Age: Dalmatians as station mascots Dallas best known mascot: Maynard at Fire Station # 23

28 K9 Mattie 1980: First Accelerant K9 Study Accelerant - ignitable liquids that hasten the development of fire to commit arson. 3

29 Mechanical Detectors Portable Devices Used by DFR Detects hydrocarbons in parts per million (PPM) Discriminates Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Advanced Devices Used by DFR & State Fire Marshals Office Detects chemicals in parts per billion (PPB) Analyzes chemical compositions 4

30 K9 s as Detectors Used by DFR Detect ignitable liquids in parts per quadrillion (PPQ) Scent discrimination of ignitable liquids from fire products Pin point location Cost $6 - $10,000 for trained accelerant K9 5

31 2002: K9 Ashly joins DFR 6

32 7 2004: K9 Gunnar joins DFR Enhance public safety to ensure people feel safe and secure where they live, work, and play

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39 August 2012 Ashly & Gunner set to retire Public Safety Committee recommends the following: 1. Fund K9 program 2. Purchase new Accelerant K9 DFR obtains forfeiture funds Specifications developed with the help of: 1. Department of Homeland Security 2. National K9 Program 3. State Fire Marshal Office K9 Program City bid process initiated 14

40 15 DFR on the Hunt January 2013: K9 selected for DFR for $8500 (Price includes K9, K9 training and handler training) Kasseburg Canine Training Center 27 years experience All staff members - law enforcement and canine trainers K9s must pass difficult selection criteria testing Only 10% of dogs tested meet requirements 98% of selected K9s pass prescribed course of training eliminating loss of training time/manpower associated with other training programs

41 16 Belgian Malinois or Belgian Shepherd Active, friendly, protective and hard-working Energy levels that are among the highest of all dog breeds Excessively high prey drive Enjoy being challenged with new tasks Working dog for tasks including detection of odors such as explosives, accelerants, and narcotics Known as being very easy to obedience train due to high drive for rewards.

42 Please welcome DFR s newest Arson employee: Kenna Dutch for Born of Fire DOB: January 2012 in Holland Trained for accelerant detection Handler Capt. Stephenson Obtained certification May 2013 and placed into service 17

43 Training Session Video with Captain Stephenson and Kenna 18

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