City of Gonzales
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: April 18, 2022
FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief
THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report
RESPONSES
There were 50 calls for service during the month of March including one small structure fire within the City, and one vegetation fire in the Rural Fire District. We provided mutual aid to neighboring agencies twice during the month, once for a structure fire in Greenfield, and once for a vehicle injury accident in Soledad.
STAFFING
Staffing stands at 10, with the Chief, three Lieutenants, three Firefighters, and three active Volunteer Firefighters. We currently have no applications for Volunteer Firefighter, or any candidates currently in the selection process.
TRAINING
A Department wide mass casualty incident drill was conducted, as well as additional training on wild land firefighting techniques and safety. Crews also began to familiarize themselves with some additional medical equipment we will beginning carrying on June 1st.
EQUIPMENT
Engine 8112 received repairs costing over $13 thousand dollars for a broken oil pan, and cab tilt locks.
All apparatus is currently in service.
PREVENTION
AGENDA
ITEM
6 Regular business inspections and residential rental unit inspections continued to be conducted on a regular basis.
GRANTS
The Chief has been in contact with California Strategies LLC for help in identifying potential grant opportunities and other funding sources for the purchase of a new fire engine. A potential funding matrix is being developed and will be reviewed as soon as it becomes available.