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Fire chief reports record call volume, improved clinical outcomes and expanded community programs
Summary
The Victoria Fire Department crossed 14,000 calls for service in 2024; the chief reported improved response/performance metrics, growth in community programs including a community paramedic initiative and PulsePoint AED mapping, and flagged recruitment, fleet and station needs.
Fire Chief Gomez presented the Victoria Fire Department’s 2024 annual report and told council the department handled more than 14,000 runs for the first time, with an 8.5% year-over-year increase in call volume.
"This year was a significant year," Chief Gomez said. He said the department answered about 10,400 EMS calls and 386 fire-related calls, with 24 structure fires. Through inspection of response data, staff identified Wednesday as the busiest day and 9 a.m.–6 p.m. as the highest-demand window. The department reported it saved about 74% of the estimated $9.8 million property…
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