HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSS 2022-05-09 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila
Community Services
and Safety Committee
O Kathy Hougardy, Chair
Mohamed Abdi
Tosh Sharp
AGENDA
MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022 — 5:30 PM
Distribution:
K. Hougardy
M. Abdi
T. Sharp
T. McLeod
Mayor Ekberg
D. Cline
R. Bianchi
C. O'Flaherty
A. Youn
L. Humphrey
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Item
Recommended Action
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BUSINESS AGENDA
a. 2021 Fire Department Annual Report.
a.
Discussion only.
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Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief
b. An update on the Foster Golf Links Operational Plan.
b.
Discussion only.
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Deron Pointer, Foster Golf Links Head Golf Professional
2.
MISCELLANEOUS
Next Scheduled Meeting: May 23, 2022
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Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206-433-1800 (TukwilaCityClerk@TukwilaWA.gov) for assistance.
TO:
FROM:
City of Tukwila
Jay C Wittwer, Fire Chief Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Community Services & Safety Committee
Jay C. Wittwer, Fire Chief
Norm Golden, Deputy Chief
BY: Jay C. Wittwer, Fire Chief
CC: Allan Ekberg, Mayor, David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: 04/29/2022
SUBJECT: 2021 Fire Department Annual report
CURRENT STATUS
The Fire Department provides an Annual Report each year that addresses the
activities of the department and service given to the community. This report is
being presented to the City Council for feed back before the report is released to
the community.
DISCUSSION
This Annual report has been provided every year starting in 2016. The information
provided allows the community to understand the services provided and allows the
policy makers to realize the outcomes of this valuable emergency service to the
community.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No direct financial impacts are realized from this report. This report is provided as
information only.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The City Administration and City Staff are recommending that this report is to be shared
with all city councilmembers and released to the community.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Power Point presentation: 2021 TFD Annual Report
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2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Tukwila Fire Department
15447 65th Ave South
Tukwila, WA 98188
www.tukwilawa.gov
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CHIEF'S MESSAGE
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I am honored to share this annual report for 2021 and to
serve alongside those that call Tukwila Fire Department
home. Our department is a well -supported, dynamic, and
an essential resource for our community. I view each of our
department members as elite professionals.
As a department we foster cooperative labor management
principles and empower employees to facilitate continuous
improvement and growth. Complacency and static energy
are actions that do not exist in our organization.
The Tukwila Fire Department is a strong regional partner
that provides services to protect communities in the Puget
Sound area. We have 65 assigned personnel serving the City
of Tukwila and the surrounding communities. Four fire sta-
tions are strategically placed within the 9.6 square miles
that make up the footprint of Tukwila. Two of the four fire
stations have been relocated and opened in the past 15
months.
These fire stations provide a safer environment for our fire-
fighters, that translates to a higher degree of service to the
communities we serve. The Community has invested in
high-quality equipment including fire engines custom built
to serve the Tukwila community. We operate three engine
companies and a ladder truck company.
Divisions within the Fire Department include Administration, Support Services, Operations, Training, and Fire
Protection.
This annual report outlines much of what we do every day of the year to support the community. Statistics, by
themselves, do not characterize the dedication our members put forward in carrying out our mission, vision,
and values. I am extremely proud of our professional staff that have been on the frontlines working though this
world-wide pandemic. Many of our members have been active in the community by serving on their days off at
our Tukwila Covid testing site and delivering vaccinations to community members. We are committed, compe-
tent and will continue to prove we care about this community with a high level of service that our diverse com-
munity deserves. I thank the community for allowing me to guide this department and for the wonderful sup-
port we receive.
High Regards,
Jay C. Wittwer, Fire Chief
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MAYOR'S MESSAGE
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As I think about the 2021 Tukwila Fire Department annual report, the overarching theme that comes to
my mind is gratitude. Gratitude to the residents in Tukwila that funded the Public Safety Plan and al-
lowed us to open two state of the art Fire Stations to protect our community and our firefighters, and
gratitude to the public servants who make up the Tukwila Fire Department and daily serve Tukwila's resi-
dents, businesses, and guests.
Because the voters of Tukwila that came together to support the City's Public Safety Plan, in late 2020
and early 2021, the city was able to open Fire Stations 51 and 52, respectively. These new and relocated
stations allow for better deployment of fire and aid services to our community. They were constructed
to provide opportunities for the best response times into our community, including locating firefighter
bunk rooms on the first floor and bay doors that open quickly to allow an apparatus to rapidly leave the
station on a call. The new stations allow for more training opportunities for fighter fighters and modern
amenities that help with firefighter recruitment and retention. Both stations were also constructed with
firefighter health and safety top of mind. Each has an airlock between the "dirty" area, where potential
carcinogens from fires can live, and the "clean" areas where firefighters spend their time, such as the
offices, ready room, and bunks. Thank you to the Tukwila community for recognizing the need for these
new stations and supporting their funding.
My gratitude also extends to the men and women of the Fire Department who faithfully serve this com-
munity. During the difficulties of the pandemic, it was our Fire Department out in adult family homes
and with homebound seniors ensuring that these populations received lifesaving COVID vaccina-
tions. The Department supported the Tukwila School District with vaccine clinics, as well as other com-
munity -focused opportunities to keep people safe from COVID. Fire also collaborated with Seattle King
County Public Health, Church by the Side of the Road, and other partners to successfully launch the
COVID testing site that has been a critical resource for our community and the broader region through-
out the pandemic. And, of course, members of the department have been continuing to provide fire and
medic services in our community. While the Maple Crest fire was devastating to our community and the
family that perished, I couldn't be prouder of the Tukwila Fire Department— and the broader communi-
ty's — response to this tragedy.
Thank you to the Tukwila Fire Department and Tukwila community for all the work and investments in
keeping our fire and aid response strong.
Respectfully,
Allan Ekberg
Mayor
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2021 CITY COUNCIL
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Position 1 - Verna Seal
Position 2 - Kathy Hougardy
Position 3 - Thomas McLeod
Position 4 - Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
Position 5 - Zak ldan
Position 6 - Kate Kruller
Positions 7 - De'Sean Quinn
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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Tukwila Residents
Mayor & City Council
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CALLS FOR SERVICE
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The department responded to 6.869 calls of service during 2021. This includes many different types of
emergency and non -emergency calls. It is possible to display the information in a variety of ways to tell the
story of the work that is done 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Information concerning responses is dis-
played within the following pages of this report; however, just recording the work of the responders does
not tell the whole story. Behind the fire and medical response, 11 members of the department work in vari-
ous capacities to keep the department running.
RESPONSE TIMES:
Most people are comfortable talking about averages, but it's important to note that with an average one half
of the responses take longer than the "average". That can be very disconcerting when you are the one
waiting for a firefighter. A better way to report response times uses 90% response times. This means that
nine out ten times, the caller can expect the units to arrive in the specified time or less. It is a much more
accurate planning number. Response times in the tables show both response time average and 90% re-
sponse time.
CARDIAC ARREST SAVE RATE:
Cardiac Arrest save rates are calculated using the Utstein Criteria, an internationally recognized cardiac ar-
rest resuscitation measuring criteria. This criteria looks at a specific type of cardiac arrest and considers the
outcome to be a save if the person leaves the hospital after the event and returns to their post -event level of
activity.
These data points are reported to each agency by King County Emergency Medical Services. The average
save rate over the past five years for King County has been 50 percent range. For the Tukwila Fire Depart-
ment the five year rate is at 55 percent. This number in Tukwila is reflected by early bystander intervention,
a quick response by the South King County Medic One Paramedics and an adequate number of trained fire-
fighters being immediately available to respond.
All data used in this report was provided by the Valley Communications Center and King County Emergency
Medical Services.
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ADOPTED EMERGENCY SERVICE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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The City Council approved Resolution 1977 on December 2, 2019, this
set performance standards for the Fire Department. These standards
are found on the following pages.
The goals are based upon saving lives and property. Defined goals are
expected to be performed nine out of ten times or 90% of the time. Data
shows The Tukwila Fire Department (TFD) is meeting or exceeding within
3% of the standards set in Resolution 1977. Continual improvements are
being made to enhance these performance standards. Relocating two
current Fire Stations and updating equipment used by the firefighters are
examples of these efforts.
Measuring Performance
Performance Goals are illustrated in categories:
Green: TFD is meeting or exceeding the goal
Yellow: TFD is reasonably close to meeting the goal.
(The difference between an 88% and 90% is
just 3 to 4 seconds)
Red: TFD is not meeting the goal and focused effort should be made to
improve performance.
2019 Fire Turnout Time: Goal -Met Percentage
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Fire Turnout Time Goal- Under 3:01
Performance will be displayed similar to the format above.
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RESPONSE OPERATIONS
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The Department responded to 6,869 calls in 2021. Information about responses is displayed below;
however, just recording the work of responders does not tell the whole story. Along with the Fire-
fighter EMT's on the front line, there are 13 members of Tukwila Fire who work in vital adminis-
trate capacities to keep the Department running efficiently.
Department Data Overview Updated #'s 2/15/22
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Fire Response Time Goal- Under 7:59
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2020 Fire 1st Alarm Response Time: Goal -Met Percentage
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Fire 1st Alarm Time Goal- Under 9.29
Turnout time is the time from when the fire sta-
tion is alerted to an alarm until the vehicle leaves
the fire station.
Our 2021 goal was to meet 3:01 for fire -related
calls and 2:38 for medical -related calls 90% of
the time. In 2021, we exceeded this goal with a
rate of 95.33% of the calls were within this goal.
Response time is the time from when the fire
station is alerted to an alarm until the crew ar-
rives at the incident.
Our 2021 goal was to achieve 7:59 for fire -
related calls at least 90% of the time. In 2021,
we met this goal 87.62% of the time, which
translates into a few seconds from this goal.
"First Alarm Response Time"
is how long it takes all of the apparatus to arrive
at a fire -related incident, including ones that may
be travelling from further away.
The 2020 goal was for the last -arriving vehicle to
arrive within 9:29 at least 90% of the time. In
2020, we met this goal 86.4% of the time, which
is within a few seconds of achieving this goal.
2021 data is not currently available.
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RESPONSE OPERATIONS
Turnout time is the time from when the fire
station is alerted to an alarm until the vehicle
leaves the fire station.
Our 2021 goal was to achieve a turnout time
of 2:38 for medical -related calls at least 90%
of the time, which in 2021 was met at 91.97%.
Response time is the time from when the fire
station is alerted to an alarm until the crew ar-
rives at the incident.
Our 2021 goal was to achieve 7:52 for medical
-related calls at least 90% of the time. In
2021, this goal was met at 85.42% of the time
which is a few seconds from this goal.
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2021 EMS Turnout Time: Goal -Met Percentage
EMS Turnout Time Goal- Under 2:38
2021 EMS Response Time: Goal -Met Percentage
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EMS Response Time Goal- Under 7:52
35,42
Although measuring the average response time for a fire department can be useful, the
definition of"average" means that many of the people needing help could be waiting a lot
longer for the fire department to arrive. Talking only about the average doesn't describe
that. Instead, we set annual goals of responding 90% of the time within a certain time
limit. These goals, and how we performed in meeting them, are shown in the graphs.
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FIVE YEAR HISTORY OF VOLUME AND TYPE
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7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
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Annual Call Volume by Response Type
2017
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1,377
350
1,159
2018 2019
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1,084
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2017 4,410 1,103 105 5,873
2018 4,211 1,377 146 5,734
2019 4,470 1,159 350 5,979
2020 3,930 1,084 270 5,284
2021 4,816 1,649 404 6,869
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FIVE YEAR HISTORY OF CALLS BY TYPE
2016 - 2021 Calls By Type
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Call Type
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
EMS
4,308
4,667
5,498
4,445
3,852
4,592
Explosion
2
5
2
6
5
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False Report
699
794
680
780
644
867
Fire
388
364
392
380
394
643
Good Intent
49
63
67
69
88
111
Hazardous Condition
114
113
85
113
75
106
Other
16
18
21
31
42
303
Assistance
175
165
173
184
192
247
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Weather
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2
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3
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Total
5,751
6,191
6,918
6,011
5,292
6,86%
2021 Call Types by NFIRS Group
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2021 CALL DISTRIBUTION
2021 Call Distribution
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Region
Region 51
Region 52
Region 53
Region 54
Out of Area
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Number of
Incidents
908
1,719
937
2,196
1,109
6,869
% of
Incidents
13%
25%
14%
32%
16%
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AVERAGE RESPONSE TIMES
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
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2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
%<= 4 Min <= 6 Min %<=, 8 Min Avg Resp
Year Avg Resp % <= 4 Min % <= 6 Min % <= 8 Min
2017 0:05:44 21% 65% 87%
2018 0:05:47 21% 63% 88%
2019 0:06:13 19% 61% 85%
2020 0:06:25 16% 57% 85%
2021 0:06:05 16% 59% 85%
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0:05:54
0:05:46
0:05:37
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AVERAGE RESPONSE TIMES
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2017
2018
2019
2020
# Incidents .Avg Resp
2021
Year Avg Resp Incidents*
2017 0:05:44 5,521
2018 0:05:47 5,399
2019 0:06:13 5,646
2020 0:06:25 4,970
2021 0:06:05 6,422
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0:06:20
0:06:12
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0:05:54
0:05:46
0:05:37
0:05:28
0:05:20
*This chart and table includes only those incidents where a unit arrived on scene.
Because of this, the totals may not match other totals shown elsewhere in this
report.
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NFPA 1710 Standard
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a non-profit self-funded organization established
in 1896, that is devoted to eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, elec-
trical, and other life safety events. NFPA produces codes and standards for elected officials to
consider when making decisions for the fire department. These are not laws or mandated regula-
tions, but nationally recognized "best practices."
NFPA 1710 (Adopted August 2001, revised in 2004, 2010, 2016) - Standard concerning person-
nel deployment and response times to fires and medical emergencies for career fire departments.
This is the first internationally recognized industry standard to set comprehensive minimum cri-
teria for safe and effective fire operations. Over a decade of scientific evidence and research pro-
duced these recommendations. National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) conducted
fireground field experiments were conducted to determine the optimal Crew Size recommenda-
tions. (NIST Technical Note 1661)
Fire Growth — A fire will grow 16 times larger in just 3 minutes.
Flashover — Can occur in less than 10 Minutes in Low Hazard Residential Fire
How many fire fighters are needed to put out the fire and rescue anyone trapped in the
fire?
Staffing for 1st Alarm (Effective Fire Fighting Force) -
Residential Fire (Single -Family House) = Dispatch 15 Fire Fighters in the initial alarm
Strip Mall or Garden -Style Apartment Fire = Dispatch 28 Fire Fighters in the initial alarm
Highrise Building Fire (min. 7 stories tall) = Dispatch 43+ Fire Fighters in the initial alarm
Response Time Recommendation (does not include 1 minute for turn out) -
First Arriving: 4 Fire Fighters within 4 minutes - 90% of the time
Effective Fire Fighting Force: 15 Fire Fighters within 8 minutes - 90% of the time
NFPA Recommended Staffing on each Engine or Truck — 4 Fire Fighters (Residential Neigh-
borhoods), 5 Fire Fighters (High Call, Limited Access), 6 Fire Fighters (High Hazard, Highrise).
Zone 3 uses aid agreements to deploy resources to help meet the NFPA standards. Very few re-
sources meet the standard for crew size on Engines or Trucks. Most in Zone 3 staff Engines and
Trucks with 3 Fire Fighters.
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Fire Operations for the City of Tukwila
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Tukwila fire responds out of four stations strategically located over 9.6 square miles.
Each fire station is staffed with a minimum of one captain and two fire fighters. A battal-
ion chief is located at the headquarters in fire station 52 and is the shift supervisor for
the day. All stations are staffed with a fire engine except for station 54. A ladder truck,
and not a fire engine, is located at fire station 54.
All fire fighters are cross trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and able to
provide medical care to the community. Patients requiring transportation to a hospital
are taken by private ambulance.
Fire fighters work forty-eight hours (two days) and then have the next four days off. Fire
fighters work 2,584 hours per year, or 49.52 hours per week. This allows for 24/7 cover-
age and a minimum of 13 fire fighters working per day.
Staffing:
Fire Station 51
Engine 51
Captain, (2) Fire Fighters
Fire Station 52
BC352, Engine 52
Battalion Chief, Captain, (2) Fire Fighters
Fire Station 53
Engine 53
Captain, (2) Fire Fighters
Fire Station 54
Ladder 54
Captain, (2) Fire Fighters
DoubleTree Suites Fire, 16500 Southcenter Pkwy, (March 17, 2021)
An exterior fire broke out in an outside storage area at the rear of the Southcenter
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton hotel. The Highrise hotel was being evacuated as fire
fighters mounted an aggressive offensive attack that limited damage to the lower
portion of the hotel. There were no reported injuries to guests or fire fighters.
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Fire Operations for the City of Tukwila
Maple Crest Fire, 15100 65th Ave S. (August 17, 2021)
Window Washer Rescue,
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An early morning fired killed two adults
and one child. The four-story, garden
style apartments had 32 units. The back-
side of the property is on a steep slope
and water from fire operations caused
significant landslide concerns to the area
below. Three alarms from the Zone 3 ar-
ea fought the fire for over five hours be-
fore a catastrophic roof collapse oc-
A man was successfully rescued after
his equipment malfunctioned as he was
washing windows on a Highrise building
in Renton. Using advanced rope rescue
techniques, specialty crews from Ren-
ton RFA, Puget Sound RFA, King County
District 2, South King Fire & Rescue, and
Tukwila Fire worked seamlessly to se-
cure and lower the patient safely to the
ground.
This is a high-risk, low -frequency event
that we train jointly with neighboring
partners to staff a Zone 3 Technical Res -
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RESPONSE OPERATIONS
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Average Time Spent on a Call
0:00:00 0:07:12 0:14:24
• Turnout
0:21:36 0:28:48 0:36:00 0:43:12
• Travel • Onscene
Year Turnout Travel Onscene
2016 0:02:46 0:04:00 0:34:05
2017 0:01:44 0:04:01 0:33:45
2018 0:01:42 0:04:05 0:31:17
2019 0:02:13 0:04:15 0:32:53
2020 0:02:07 0:04:18 0:33:50
2021 0:01:44 0:04:20 0:33:56
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FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE
2021 Accomplishments
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In 2021, the Fire Marshal's Office had some great accomplishments, experienced a lot of change, and had a
record year of new construction inspections. Additionally, our office conducted Fire Investigations, per-
formed Fire Plan Reviews, opened new Fire Code Enforcement Cases, fulfilled Public Record Requests, and
began the prep work to move forward with digitizing our departmental records. Unfortunately, we were un-
able to perform any Occupancy Permit Inspections due to a lack of staff.
Thank you to all the businesses, residents, and service providers in the Tukwila area for your patience and
for working with us during this past year of so many changes. We appreciate your continued support!
STAFFING UPDATES
Fire Marshal
Incoming Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief Andy Nevens replaced outgoing Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief Ben Hayman.
Plan Reviewer
Our long time and well-respected Project Coordinator Al Metzler passed away suddenly in November. We are still
looking for his replacement and are utilizing consultants in the interim.
Investigator
Aaron Johnson, Deputy Fire Marshal / Captain assumed the role of lead investigator.
Fire Inspector
Patrick Smith, Deputy Fire Marshal / Captain assumed the role of lead fire inspector.
Administrative Technician
Nicole Hale went on Maternity Leave in the Summer of 2021. Tammy Sunderlin has been her replacement.
2021 STATISTICS
Fire Investigation Case Files Created.. 32
FirePlan Reviews.. 793
Fire Code Enforcement Cases......... 162
New Construction Inspections. 765
Fire -Public Record Requests Fulfilled 166
TUKWILA FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE
6300 Southcenter Blvd, Ste. 209
Tukwila, WA 98188
Main Office: 206.575.4407
FireMarshal@TukwilaWa.Gov
http://www.tukwilawa/gov/departments/fire
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SUPPORT SERVICES
The Support Services Battalion Chief had another busy year as we were still in the mid-
dle of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the main focuses of the depart-
ment was making sure everyone was healthy and safe, so we were able to serve the
community. Besides the testing site set up in the City, there were multiple days of vac-
cinations, with many days going out into the community mainly with our senior popu-
lations.
Other assignments and accomplishments in 2021:
Attended the Blue Card Instructor program to become a certified instructor.
Served on the Fire Station design team and assisted with the move into new Fire Sta-
tion 52 as well as moving out of old Station 51 and old Station 52.
Continued to contribute to our department's social media including our Twitter, Face -
book and, Instagram accounts.
Set up and ran a Battalion Chief Promotional Test.
Assisted with the new Washington Fire Careers testing process for new hires and inter-
viewed over 140 individuals. This process allows for a much more affordable way for
individuals to apply.
Was appointed to the Chair of the Zone 3 Hazmat Provider's Committee and serves as
the liaison to both the Zone 3 Ops Chiefs and King County Ops Chiefs for Hazmat
Worked on the Zone 3 PIO program and participated in the rotation to ensure we have
PIO coverage 24 hours per day.
Assisted as an assessor for 2 Captain's tests and 3 Battalion Chief's test for our neigh-
boring departments.
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STATION 51—Moved in 9/10/21
STATION 52—Moved in 2/12/21
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HONOR GUARD
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The Local Assistance State Team (LAST Team) and the City
of Tukwila Honor Guard took part in honoring Washington
State Fallen Firefighters line of duty deaths (LODD) in 2021.
We had the honor and privilege to serve in this capacity.
With regret, there were six LODD's across the state from
Aberdeen to Ellensburg to Spokane.
Each of these losses were deeply felt by their families, our
Fire Service family, and the communities they served. We
also participated in three non-
LODD Firefighter's memorials. City of Tukwila Honor guard
personnel perform an essential role in representing the
greater fire service within these events.
We recognize Captain Mark Morales, Captain Randy Ed-
wards, and Fire Fighter Cathy Browning for their exception-
al service in 20121. Mark quietly leads the team and is a
state-wide resource to the fire service. Randy, trained at
The Julliard School, is one of only two uniformed people in
the State that plays Taps on the bugle for services. His ren-
dition of Taps during these memorials is very moving and
leaves few dry eyes in attendance. Cathy is an exceptional
singer and performs an inspirational National Anthem.
In 2021, the Tukwila Honor Guard participated in the re-
tirement ceremony of Captain Ken Beckman as well as a
number of Recruit Graduation ceremonies. Typical duties
at these events are posting & recovering of the Colors; Bell
ringing ceremony, flag folding detail, family escort by honor
guards, Fire Service memorial emblem presentation, hon-
oring table presentation, singing of National Anthem, play-
ing of Taps, and grave -side honors.
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Captain Edwards
Fallen FF Memorial
FF Browning - Fallen FF Memorial
Captain Morales & FF Browning
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AWARDS
Employee of the Year
Captain James Booth
Employee of the Quarter
1st - FF Czuleger
2nd — Captain Smith
3rd— FF Keller
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4th — Captain Rodal
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AWARDS
PROMOTIONS & Graduations
Promotions:
Andy Nevens to Battalion Chief
Jeff Nichols to Captain
Joel Curl to Captain
Graduations:
Sean MacMillan
Justin Averre
Adam Turner
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RETIREMENTS
BC Marty Roberts
Captain Ken Beckman
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Al Metzler Memorial
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TUKWILA
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FOSTER
Foster Golf Links
Operational Plan Overview
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About Foster Golf Links:
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Foster Golf Links (FGL) is an 18 -hole PGA rated golf course owned and operated by the City
that encompasses nearly 77 acres of green space and includes a pro shop, restaurant and
banquet space, and maintenance facility. FGL provides a quality golfing experience for
those that live, work, and play in Tukwila.
The golf course is operated as an enterprise fund with revenues covering maintenance, pro
shop services, and capital costs. This division of the Tukwila Parks & Recreation
Department includes skilled and trained staff that works in the pro shop and golf
maintenance to provide customer service, manage play, and maintain the course and
equipment.
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Foster Golf Links: A Century of Play
In 1853 early settler, Joseph Foster, staked his claim and homesteaded on the land that now includes Foster
Golf Links. Schools, streets, and Foster Golf Links are all named for Joseph Foster, he was a well-respected
leader who served as a Washington territorial legislator and the first superintendent of school.
• In 1924, entrepreneur, golf professional, and course architect, George Eddy purchased acreage from Foster
heirs and constructed a nine -hole course. Maple Grove [golf course] opened for play on February 13, 1925.
Governor Louis F. Hart hit the first golf ball with 19 -year-old caddie, Joseph Aliment, by his side. In 1927, Eddy
purchased adjoining land to add another nine holes to the course.
• Joseph Aliment purchased the course in 1951, having had first right of refusal granted to him via the estate of
George Eddy. He worked his entire life at the course, starting as a caddie, then moving to groundskeeper, pro -
shop operator, manager, and finally owner.
• In 1976 voters approved the purchase of the "historic Foster Golf Course," a course that opened as the first
privately -owned public course west of the Mississippi River. Residents saw the value of owning the course as
one that went far beyond those that played golf. News reports stated the potential of owning a property that
brings feelings of being close to nature and providing a break from surrounding development was highly
attractive.
• In 2004 the City of Tukwila built the Foster Golf Links Clubhouse. It includes the 1,200 square foot pro shop,
restaurant, meeting and banquet rooms for up to 220 guests, outdoor patio and pavilion with seating for an
additional 220 guests.
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Foster Golf Links: Course Layout
With 18 holes situated along the Duwamish River,
players can observe wildlife and enjoy the natural
scenery. As players move along the course, they will
get the opportunity to shoot across the river on two
par 3 holes.
Tiffany Johnson
Parks & Recreation
Manager
FGL Pro Shop
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Operational Hours & Staffing
The golf course is open 7 days a week from
dawn to dusk (excluding Christmas Day and
New Years day).
There are 13 staff dedicated to Pro Shop
and Maintenance Operations at Foster Golf
Links. Administrative support is provided by
P&R Department admin staff.
During the peak season, April through
September (78% of our business) some
regular staff work increased hours (and do
not work during the "off" season).
Additional seasonal staff are hired to assist
with operations as well.
® Tracy Gallaway
Parks &
Recreation
Director
NI Deron Pointer
Head Golf
Professional
NI Angie Cerny
Golf Support
Tech
0 Jake Sylvester
Golf Support
Tech
(.75 FTE)
Brad Burnham
Golf Support
Tech
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Andrew Wallin
Golf Support
Assist
(.5 FTE)
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Kris Kelly
Parks & Recreation
Manager
Golf Maintenance
Ryan Rosevear
Golf Maintenance
Supervisor
Matt Hutt
Lead
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Specialist
Kevin
Armstrong Armstrong
Maintenance
Specialist
Brad Tevelde
Maintenance
Worker
(.5 FTE)
Vacant
Maintenance
Worker
(.5 FTE)
Brian Sullivan
Maintenance
Specialist
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Eric Belleque
Maintenance
Worker
(.75 FTE)
Michael
Anderson
Fleet Technician
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Foster Golf Links: Community Outcomes
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• Adds to the high quality of recreational life for
residents and is an attractor for business and
visitors
• Community has access to high-quality, well-
maintained facility that offers a variety of
programs
• Preserves nearly 80 acres of urban green space as
a major community asset
• Provides the community with a high-quality locally
owned restaurant partner
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Foster Golf Links: Environmental Benefits
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• Preserve the natural area in an urban environment
which provides improved air quality and a lower heat
index for the surrounding residential areas.
• More supportive of pollinators than residential and
industrial areas.
• Supports university research on riparian wildlife
studies and provides an access point to the Green-
Duwamish river for the USGS to conduct hydrologic
studies.
• Home to wildlife such as, river otters, coyotes,
raccoons, eagles, rabbits, and waterfowl.
• Lower cost per acre to maintain than a city park.
• Supports native plant species and riparian restoration.
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Foster Golf Links: Key Activities & Services
• Concessionaire
• Golf Play
• Merchandise
• Player Development
• Foster HS Golf Team
• Rental Services
• Tournaments & Events
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2021 rounds
played were
64,200, just
under the
recorded high
in 2000 of
66,317.
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FGL Rounds Played
US Open Chambers Bay (2015)
New Clubhouse (2004)
COVID (2020)
Marketing (2018)
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
-Annual Rounds 2 YR Moving Avg.
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Foster Golf Links: A Century of Play
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According to records kept since the City of Tukwila took full
operations on in 1990, a total of 1,867,038 rounds of golf
were played on the course through 2021.
Historical records have not been located to determine the
exact number of rounds that were played on the course
since operations first started, however it is easy to assume
that more than three million people have walked the
course.
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FGL FY21 Condensed Income Statement
Revenues:
Operating
Non -Operating
Transfers -In
Total Revenues
Expenses:
Operating
Capital
Transfers -Out
Total Expenses
2,191, 217
77,691
300,000
2,568,908
1,732,005
234,871
207,298
2,174,174
Net Income
394,734
Foster Golf Links: an economic
engine for the city
Unprecedented growth during the pandemic.
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• While many City services were
paused and had limited service,
Foster Golf Links thrived and grew.
• Average Rounds Played
• 2000 — 2021: 52,019
• 2012 — 2016: 48,204
• 2017 — 2021: 53,143
2021 FGL General Fund Investment
GF Transfer -In
Less:
Indirect Cost Allocation
Pro -Shop Sales Tax
Restaurant Sales Tax (Est.)
Surface Water Expense
300,000
206,798
21,849
10,443
39,306
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Net Inflow (Outflow)
(21,604)
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FGL by itself returns nearly
every dollar in General Fund
investment via indirect cost
payments, sales tax inflows
generated, and surface water
expenses covered that would
otherwise be General Fund
expenditures.
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Don't take our word for it...
* A report generated on behalf of the Washington State Golf Association,
the Pacific Northwest Section of The PGA of America, the Pacific Northwest
Golf Association, the Western Washington Golf Course Superintendents
Association, and the Evergreen Chapter of the Club Managers Association of
America.
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According to the Washington Golf Economy*
Average spending per golf trip is $70 per person
per day trip, resulting in indirect benefit to the
City
• This includes spending on
accommodation, local transportation,
food and beverage, entertainment, gifts,
and so on.
• Green fees and cart fees are not
included as they are already captured in
the Golf Facility Operations revenues.
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Maintenance: Key Services & Activities
• General
• Cart Paths
• Course Accessories
• Equipment
• Irrigation
• Landscape
• Sand Bunkers
• Set Course
• Turf
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Capital Improvements
• Clubhouse Maintenance
• Cart Replacement Program
• Course Improvements
• Fleet
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QUESTIONS
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