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Fire department reports steady call volume, Lucas device saves cited in quarterly update
Summary
Battalion Chief Randall told council the fire department handled 3,461 year-to-date calls, used the Lucas device 23 times with four patients leaving the hospital, and listed vacancies and near-term projects including a Cal Fire contract and ladder-truck replacement.
Battalion Chief Randall presented the Atwater Fire Department27s quarterly update for July through September, reporting 3,461 year-to-date calls for service and summarizing inspections, training and personnel status.
Randall reported the department27s Lucas mechanical CPR device has been deployed 23 times this year and said four patients who received care walked out of the hospital. He listed inspection activity required by state law (226 multifamily inspections, 18 school inspections) and noted revenue generated by the fire marshal27s office totaled $16,475 for the quarter.
On staffing, Randall said the department currently has one vacant fire apparatus engineer position and one vacant Firefighter II position; he said a transfer has been tentatively accepted to fill one vacancy and that the department will review candidates for the apparatus engineer spot when the eligibility list is available. Randall also listed upcoming items including presenting a Cal Fire contract to council, continuing the ladder-truck replacement process and completing an ISO review.
Council asked what happens to properties found noncompliant after inspection; Fire Marshal Carballo explained multi-step inspections, escalation to code enforcement if violations persist and potential abatement referrals. There were no public requests for additional action beyond staff follow-up.
The chief closed his report by noting completed planning and training items and upcoming procurement steps; council offered thanks and moved on to the next agenda item.
