City of Gonzales
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 22, 2022
FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief
THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report
RESPONSES
There were 55 calls for service during the month of January, compared to 57 calls for service during the month of January 2021. EMS calls and vehicle accidents made up the majority of the calls; however, we did respond to one structure fire during the month. We provided mutual aid to outside agencies twice during January, including a vegetation fire near King City.
STAFFING
The Limited Term Firefighters have transitioned to permanent status, bringing the total number of full time personnel to seven including the Chief. There are currently three active Volunteer Firefighters.
Volunteer Firefighter Kyle Wallace submitted his resignation after accepting a full time Firefighter position with the North County Fire District. We currently have no applications for Volunteer Firefighter from qualified applicants.
TRAINING
All personnel participated in required annual training requirements in responding to calls of sudden infant death syndrome, mass casualty incidents, blood borne pathogen awareness, and child abuse mandatory reporting requirements.
EQUIPMENT
Engine 8112 will be taken out of service for repairs, there are several oil leaks and a coolant leak. All other apparatus remains in service.
AGENDA
ITEM
9 PREVENTION
Annual business and residential rental inspections were conducted. No CPR classes for the public were offered due to COVID-19 restrictions.
GRANTS
Grant opportunities continue to be investigated and pursued as they become available.