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Guadalupe County Fire and Rescue presents staffing, response and station needs; court discusses staged expansion
Summary
County fire officials presented a comprehensive plan that outlined current operations, response statistics, training upgrades and requests to add personnel and stations as growth increases. Commissioners emphasized phased expansion tied to facilities and funding.
Guadalupe County Fire and Rescue (GCFR) officials presented a comprehensive plan on staffing, response performance and capital needs Tuesday, outlining a multi-year approach to close service gaps as the county grows.
Fire Marshal Patrick Pinder and Chief Lipke described GCFR’s staffing history and current operations. The department moved to 24/7 full-time operations beginning Dec. 29, 2022, expanded to three shifts and by the end of 2024 had 15 full-time firefighters plus a chief. Chief Lipke said the department responded to 658 calls in its early period, rose to 1,552 calls in 2023 after adding…
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