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Fire chief reports 2,309 fire responses and nearly 2,900 EMS calls in 2025
Summary
Fire Chief Bobby Gibson told council the department answered 2,309 fire calls and about 2,859 EMS calls in 2025, outlined training and certification gains, and said staffing efforts are ongoing to reach prior peak levels.
Fire Chief Bobby Gibson presented the Plainview Fire Department’s 2025 annual report, telling the council the department had 2,309 fire responses in 2025, including 37 structure fires, 27 grass fires and 23 vehicle fires. He said the department responded to about 2,859 EMS calls last year and that fire-based EMS responses by department crews totaled about 1,691.
Gibson reviewed personnel and training: the department recorded new certifications (advanced EMT and paramedic upgrades and additional fire certifications) and is running classes that will increase paramedic staffing; he said those gains help ensure advanced medical skills are available on trucks responding to emergencies. Council members commended the department’s rapid response to a high‑wind incident near a driving range and asked clarifying questions about clinical roles; Gibson explained differences between EMT and paramedic scopes of practice and emphasized continuing professional development as a priority.
Why it matters: emergency-response volumes and staffing levels are direct measures of public-safety capacity; the report signals ongoing investment in certifications and training but also notes recruitment needs to restore previous staffing peaks.
