FS320:Unit Three
Unit 3 Assignment [FS320: Recovery]
Key Facts and Figures Winter Storm Astro
November 1-3, 2012 (48 hours)
Fire Department personnel were available to assist with public safety response
including EMS, fire suppression, and management of accidents and fallen wires.
• 4 chief officers (x 12 hour shifts each at $24/hour)
• 4 captains (x 12 hour shifts each at $18/hour)
• 12 firefighter/paramedics (x 12 hour shifts at $16/hour)
Police Department personnel were available to assist with public safety response, traffic
control and securing isolated roads after closure.
• 4 shift commanders (x 12 hour shifts each at $27/hour)
• 4 lieutenants (x 12 hour shifts each at $20/hour)
• 8 officers (x 12 hour shifts at $18/hour)
Public W orks Department personnel were brought in to assist with snow removal,
clearing of public roads, and removal of fallen tree debris to town dump.
• 4 supervisors (x 12 hour shifts at $25/hour)
• 6 staff (x 12 hour shifts at $15/hour)
Damage to city buildings, due to a roof that collapsed and pipes that burst after a
furnace failed, is estimated at $7500.
Damage to city parks is estimated to be approximately $25,000 from damaged trees,
benches, and playgrounds.