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The Quad City Times recently published an article outlining the needs of the Bettendorf Fire Dept. including L3190's detailed information packet. Use the link below to to view those articles and documents.

http://qctimes.com/firefighter-staffing/pdf_08c6bada-068f-11e1-b6c8-001cc4c03286.html

Local 3190 and Local 17 host state convention

This past July L3190 and L17 hosted delegates from around the state for 3 days of IPFF business and pleasure with our brothers. The convention was held at the Davenport Radison with a day of golf at Palmer Hills in Bettendorf. With money raised from raffles and auctions we were able to donate $1000.00 to MDA, $1000.00 to the St. Florian Burn Foundation and $500.00 to the 9-11 Patch Project. Thanks to everyone who helped out, especially L3190 Kyle Priest and L17 Eric Griffin.

New Residential Fire Study Shows Effects of Crew Size on Fire Fighting Operations

April 28, 2010 -- A landmark study released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shows that the size of fire fighting crews has a substantial effect on the fire service's ability to protect lives and property in residential fires. Click here to read the news release.

Conducted by a broad coalition in the scientific, fire fighting and public safety communities, the study results found that four-person fire fighting crews were able to complete 22 essential fire fighting and rescue tasks in a typical residential structure 30 percent faster than two-person crews and 25 percent faster than three-person crews.

The report is the first to quantify the effects of crew sizes and arrival times on the fire service's lifesaving and fire fighting operations.

This and other scientific data in the report will help educate public officials, fire chiefs and other decision-makers on the importance of adequate staffing and deployment with respect to fire fighter and public safety.

Study investigators from NIST and the IAFF announced the results of the study at a press conference at the Hilton Washington in Washington, DC, before the start of the annual Congressional Fire Services Institute meeting of top fire safety officials from the across the nation.

The study is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters grant program.

Read General President Harold Schaitberger's blog, "Fire Fighter Staffing and Deployment Study Released"

For more information, contact Lori Moore-Merrell at lmoore@iaff.org or (202) 824-1594.

Bettendorf Firefighters See Increase In Emergencies

In 2010, the Firefighters of Local 3190 responded to 2,892 emergency calls, including fires, car accidents, hazardous material spills, and medical emergencies. This number is an increase from the previous year and is consistent with previous upward trends in emergency calls. Since 2000, the Bettendorf Fire Dept. has seen an increase in call volume of 23%. These upward trends are expected to continue as the population of the city (6.2% from 2000-2010, US Census Bureau), and the fire protection district grows. Also contributing to the increase is the rapid development of previously undeveloped land. These developments include commercial structures, housing sub-divisions, and highly populated structures such as apartment buildings and senior living centers. In an attempt to keep up with this growth, the fire department has added staff, increased training, and improved procedures. The members of L3190 are commited to maintaining excellence during this growth and look forward to the continued support of management, city leaders and the community.

If you have any questions or comments, contact us at: info@iaff3190.org