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that the renovation will reverse course on this trend. The renovation is scheduled to be completed by March 2022 and will include new public art. In addition to reducing exposure to carcinogens, the new station incorporates a new dorm and bathroom for females and also eliminates the risk of exiting the station onto Kenilworth. Chief Dunphy provided department statistics on the number of calls for service, number of runs, number of transports, and other data points. He concluded that 2021 was comparable with previous years with these data points. He added here that 3 AEDs were added to the community Chief Dunphy announced that the department successfully applied for and received two grants this year. They were: • $1,200 EMS grant from the State of Ohio • $178,882 for a new cancer-reducing ventilation system at all three stations (10% matching funds required) Chief Dunphy reported that fire staff sought out and applied for these grants with help from the City's consultant Justin McCaulley. Chief Dunphy discussed other 2021 highlights including: • Apparatus rotation • Review of general orders • Converted paper files to electronic Chief Dunphy discussed the department's training and education which emphasizes the development of new hires and succession planning. He discussed the role of the training committee, which provides guidance to new members and accountability for tracking of their test scores. He discussed the new training system, which provides a higher level of engagement and hands-on experience. Additionally, he mentioned the department's new mentor program, established in 2021. Chief Dunphy discussed the roles and duties of the Fire Prevention Bureau. In 2021 the bureau increased the number of fire investigations to help find out what happened to cause fires and prevent them from occurring in the future. Chief Dunphy summarized the department's 2022 planned projects and programs which include: • Providing a community paramedic program • Initiating a car seat fit stop program • Replacing turnout gear(a 5 year cycle) • $100,000 software program upgrade • Ribbon cutting at Station 42 • Establishing an Emergency Operations Center at Station 41 • Training and transitioning 9 new members into the department Chairman Bullock invited Captain Sambula to speak on behalf of IAFF Local 382. Captain Sambula remarked that the firefighters work well and closely with Chief Dunphy and that Chief Dunphy proactively includes all staff on the budget process and is responsive to their 4