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Fire department reports call patterns, ladder-truck training and steady EMS demand
Summary
Gunbarrel City Fire Department reported June–August call data showing rescue/medical incidents as the most frequent calls, a weekly pattern with Wednesday busiest, and specialized ladder-truck training to improve safety and maneuvering.
The Gunbarrel City Fire Department presented its quarterly report for June through August, showing rescue/medical service calls as the most frequent incident type and describing training to improve ladder-truck operations.
The department’s presenter said rescue/medical incidents totaled 123 calls for the quarter and that false alarms and fire-rescue emergency medical calls remain the most common runs year over year. A daily breakdown presented showed Wednesday as the busiest weekday; an hourly breakdown identified a mid-day peak around 2 p.m. The department also described a recent specialized training session focusing on ladder-truck operation and depth perception exercises to improve safe maneuvering and prevent ladder impacts during incidents.
Discussion versus decision: this was an informational presentation; no council action was required. Council members thanked department staff for service and training work.
Next steps: continue the training program and monitor call patterns for staffing and scheduling decisions.
