City of Gonzales
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 21, 2025
FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report
RESPONSES
There were 67 calls for service for the month of December, bringing the total number of calls for service for calendar year 2024 to 860. 2024 was the busiest year in Fire Department history with an over 100 call increase over calendar year 2023. The detailed breakdown of calls for 2024 is attached to this report. For December, there were 36 EMS calls, 9 vehicle accidents, 6 service calls, 10 calls were cancelled in route, 4 false alarms, and 2 hazardous conditions calls. There were no structure fires or particularly complex incidents; however, there were two instances of simultaneous calls that required assistance from our mutual aid partners.
STAFFING
The Chief received notice that Captain Erik Prader is moving onto another Department as of January 1, 2025. Firefighter Daniel Escobar will be promoted to Captain to replace Prader, and we intend to begin recruitment for a new Firefighter in March 2025. The vacancy will be covered by overtime until a new Firefighter is hired. We have one active Volunteer Firefighter and the Chief has received an application from a perspective Volunteer Firefighter.
TRAINING
Company level drills were conducted during the month, as well as one training session with the Monterey County Regional Fire District on updates to fire ground operations.
EQUIPMENT
Engine 8112 was out of service for several days during the month due to an electrical issue. The AGENDA
ITEM
9 remaining apparatus are in service. The Chief has requested quotes for replacement tires for Water Tender 8141.
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT
The Fire Department assisted the Recreation Department with the Holiday Lights event and participated in a Toy Drive in partnership with the Salvation Army. The Department also hosted a giving tree and gathered and delivered donated toys to children within the City. The Department also provided transportation to Santa Claus for his annual visit to La Gloria school and several home daycares within the City.
Attachments:
1. 2024 FD incident report