City of Gonzales
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: June 17, 2024
FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report
RESPONSES
There were 73 calls for service during the month of May, bringing the year-to-date total for calls to 330.
In May, there was 1 vehicle fire, 5 vehicle injury accidents, 54 EMS calls, 3 service calls, 2 hazardous conditions, 4 false alarms, and 4 calls cancelled enroute. There were two instances of simultaneous calls requiring assistance from our mutual aid partners.
FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
The Department continues to operate short one full time Firefighter; however, the selected candidate has completed the hiring process and will begin work on June 10th. There will be a two-week training period before he is placed on his regular shift. The department has two active Volunteer Firefighters who continue to work shifts as time allows, these volunteers have also assisted with community events. All fire apparatus remains in service, there are some minor repairs pending on Engine 8112 that will be completed in June. One set of firefighter turnouts was damaged beyond repair at a vehicle fire.
TRAINING
In May, crews continued to train for the upcoming wildland fire season by practicing fire shelter deployment, and progressive hose lays. Crews also trained in water supply operations and conducted some ladder drills on local buildings. All Fire Department staff completed the NFPA 3000 response to active shooter course.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Fire Department provided traffic control for the Cinco De Mayo parade and was present at the AGENDA
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10 celebration distributing NARCAN and other information. B shift took part in the La Gloria School career day where they provided presentations to several classes on careers in the fire service. There were three separate station visits by a group from Salinas that provides services to the special needs community.
PREVENTION
There were 6 regular business inspections conducted, as well as two fire sprinkler inspections in newly built ADUs. The Fire Chief worked with the Recreation and Police Departments on a public service video detailing the dangers of illegal fireworks.