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220313 1411 FW_ OCFA_City of Cypress monthly newsletter (February 2022)From:Peter Grant To:Peter Grant Subject:FW: OCFA/City of Cypress monthly newsletter (February 2022) Date:Sunday, March 13, 2022 2:11:15 PM Attachments:Cypress Monthly Newsletter (2-2022).pdf From: Garcia, Amparo <amparogarcia@ocfa.org> Subject: OCFA/City of Cypress monthly newsletter (February 2022) Good morning, Attached please find a copy of OCFA/City of Cypress Monthly newsletter for the month of February 2022. Thank you and please stay safe. Amparo GarciaDivision 7 Administrative Assistant Orange County Fire AuthorityOffice: (714) 527-1483 Proudly serving the cities of Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, and Stanton. In service of others! Prepared by: Amparo Garcia, Div. VII, Admin Asst. Amparogarcia@ocfa.org Orange County Fire Authority City of Cypress Fire Services Division Chief Mike Petro Fire Services Monthly Report: FEBRUARY 2022 The coronavirus (COVID-19)continues to spread worldwide,and in Orange County.The primary purpose of this update is to provide operational direction to enhance the protection of our personnel,our community and provide guidance to medical aid calls. In order to reduce the potential exposure of coronavirus and its negative impacts on our workforce,we have modified public access to OCFA facilities.OCFA will continue to evaluate the need to continue.It is imperative to keep our first responders and professional staff healthy in order to provide exceptional emergency services to our community. All fire stations are currently staffed and operational. If you require services from OCFA Planning and Development,call 714.573.6108. Thanks for your patience during these extraordinary times. 1 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS: •All OCFA FIRE STATIONS ARE OPERATIONAL AND FULLY STAFFED •Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all OCFA facilities will have modified public access. This includes the OCFA headquarters, Community Risk Reduction area offices, and fire stations. EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT: •OCFA is currently accepting external applications for the following positions: ❑Fire Pilot: Open recruitment began on Monday, March 9, 2020, and will remain open until vacancy is filled. ❑Fire Battalion Champlain: Open recruitment began on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, and will be closing on Sunday, March 20, 2022. ❑Senior Accountant: Open recruitment began on Monday, March 7, 2022, and will remain open until position is filled. INTERNAL RECRUITMENT: •OCFA is currently accepting internal applications for the following positions: ❑Fire Apparatus Engineer Academy 35 Instructor: Open recruitment began on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, and will be closing on Sunday, April 3, 2022. ❑Fire Prevention Analyst: Open recruitment began on Monday, February 28, 2022, and will be closing on Sunday, March 13, 2022. ❑Division VI Administrative Fire Captain: Open recruitment began on Thursday, March 3, 2022, and will be closing on Sunday, March 20, 2022. ❑Career Firefighter Academy Cadre: Open recruitment began on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, and will be closing on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. g Orange County Fire Authority City of Cypress Fire Services Division Chief Mike Petro 3 Emergency Incidents •No significant Incidents to report for the month of FEBRUARY 2022 in the City of Cypress. BOARD ACTION: For Board agendas,please visit http://www.ocfa.org and click on “Board Agendas/Minutes.” Be sure to follow us on our social media platforms (Facebook,Instagram and Twitter)to stay up-to date on current incidents,safety messages and events at Orange County Fire Authority. 4 Cypress Incident Response Details FEBRUARY -2022 5 Cypress Incident Response Detail Summary FEBRUARY 2022 6 ⁓ Mutual aid total incidents included in this report ⁓ Call Summary Report 7 Cypress 8 Orange County Fire Authority City of Cypress Fire Services Division Chief Mike Petro COMMUNITY EVENTS: No Cypress Special Events for the month of FEBRUARY 2022: 9 Do you know someone who may be interested in attending the 2022 OCFA Girls Empowerment Camp?This free,2-day camp is open to teens ages 14 to 18.The camp introduces teens to the fire service by providing a realistic hands-on overview of firefighting and all aspects of public safety.More importantly,the Girls Empowerment Camp provides participants with valuable life skills that will serve as a foundation in their future careers and encourages them to pursue a career in public safety.Online registration opens on Friday,April 1,2022.The camp will take place Saturday,May 14th through Sunday,May 15th at OCFA Headquarters in Irvine.Please share the attached flyer. 10 On March 6,the Anaheim Ducks are honoring three of OCFA’s very own for Firefighter Appreciation Night!Hand Crew Firefighters Dylan Van Iwaarden and Phi Le will be honored for their incredible strength,service,and sacrifice while Firefighter Tyler Johnson will be recognized as the Military Honoree of the evening.Please join our entire OCFA Family in celebrating these three firefighters for their service to our community,state,and nation. OC Firefighters, Local 3631 Anaheim Ducks 11 12 13 14 Burn Safety: Every 60 seconds someone in the U.S. Requires treatment from a serious burn injury,may of them are children.To prevent burns,do not leave hot objects unattended create a safety zone of at least 3 feet around hot objects or appliances,and keep hot objects away from counter edges. For ore information on burn safety,visit ocfa.org. Home escape plan: Fires can spread quickly once the smoke arms sounds,leaving only a minute or two to escape.Create and practice a home escape plan so you and your family can get out quickly if the smoke alarms sounds.For more information on home escape plans, visit ocfa.org. Safety in Public Building: When entering any building,take a moment to identify exits in case of emergency.Fore information on safety in public buildings, visit ocfa.org 15 ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY FEBRUARY READY, SET, GO! Fences:A wood fence or landscape wall attached to the house can lead a wildfire right to your home. To learn how you can better protect your home and property from wildfires and for more information on fences,visit ocfa.org/RSG Eaves:Open eaves can be dangerous during a wildfire,trapping embers in gaps,cracks ,and crevices that can ignite your home.For ore information on eaves and what you can do to protect your home,visit ocfa.org/RSG As Wildfire Approaches:To prepare for a possible evacuation,load everything in your car, including your disaster supply kit and go!Back the car in the driveway and keep the keys with you in case you need to leave quickly. Garages:Gaps and cracks at the top,bottom, and edges of garage doors are weak spots where embers can lodge or enter,putting your home at risk,even if the flames from a wildfire never reach your property 16 17 18 19