City of Gonzales
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 16, 2024
FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
For the month of November, the Fire Department responded to 64 calls for service including: 1 Vehicle fire, 36 EMS Calls, 4 vehicle accidents, 1 hazardous materials incident, 2 service calls, and 20 good intent calls. There was one instance of simultaneous EMS calls that required assistance from our mutual aid partners.
The month of December also saw 64 total calls for service Including: 4 vehicle fires, 29 EMS calls, 5 vehicle accidents, 3 hazardous condition calls, 4 service calls, 1 aircraft down, and 18 good intent calls.
There were 756 total calls for service during calendar year 2023. The rough breakdown on calls for 2023 is 64% EMS, and 36% Fire related. A detailed breakdown of the call types for 2023 with graphics is attached to this report.
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
There are currently no vacancies in our full-time staff, all positions have been filled. We currently have two active Volunteer Firefighters who continue to work night shifts as their schedules allow. Both type one engines, 8111 and 8112 have been repaired and are in service. Water Tender 8141 was out of service for 12 days in December for repairs to the electronic throttle and transmission control system. On November 17th all three pumping apparatus, Engines 8111 and 8112, and water tender 8141 were pump tested to NFPA and ISO fire apparatus standards by an independent contractor, all three failed various portions of the test and will require repairs as time and funding allows.
AGENDA
ITEM
8 PREVENTION
There were 11 business inspections conducted during November and 9 during December. Two residential rental units were inspected, no serious violations were found. Crews installed four smoke detectors in two residences as part of our continuing partnership with the Red Cross.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
In early December, the Fire Chief led a table-top exercise on potential flooding scenarios due to an El Niño Winter. The exercise included all Department Heads, as well as critical City staff.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Fire Department assisted the Recreation and Public Works Departments with set up and cleanup of the Holiday Lights event, as well as the delivery of Santa. The Fire Department also assisted with the organization and traffic control for the Holiday Lights parade, including giving Santa a ride. And finally, the Fire Department once again provided transport to Santa for the last day of school’s holiday celebration at La Gloria School, and several home daycares in the City.
Attachments:
1. Detailed Report