City of Gonzales
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: June 16, 2025
FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report
RESPONSES
There were 75 calls for service during the Month of May, bringing the year-to-date total calls to 343.
Calls for service included 1 vehicle fire, 1 vegetation fire, 45 EMS calls including both medical aids and vehicle accidents, 17 service calls, 8 calls cancelled in route, and 2 false alarms. There was a vehicle pedestrian accident that resulted in minor injuries, and a serious accident in the rural district resulting in injuries. We provided mutual aid to our neighboring departments twice during the month.
STAFFING
The newly hired Firefighter Greg Classen will start on June 2, 2025, and will be on day shift for two weeks during his introductory period, it is expected that Classen will begin his regular shift assignment on June 17th. We currently have two active Volunteer Firefighters working shifts as time allows.
TRAINING
Crews continued training on wildland firefighting tactics and safety in preparation for fire season.
Engineer skills including hose lay deployment and water supply were also practiced.
EQUIPMENT
Water tender 8141 was out of service for several days due to an electrical issue, all other apparatus remains in service. Repair and recoating of the firehouse roof was completed, as well as removal of the built in BBQ pit from the apparatus bay. Work has begun on the new emergency operations center including installation of some furniture and security upgrades.
AGENDA
ITEM
10 PREVENTION
Both business and residential rental inspections were conducted. Weed abatement inspections were conducted and property owners in violation were notified. This effort is ongoing. There was one Fire Station visit, and one classroom visit conducted.
GRANTS
The City was awarded $630,000 with CDBG funds through the County of Monterey to be put towards the purchase of a new Fire Engine. Staff is exploring options to complete it’s purchase as we have been quoted at $750,000.