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Comal County hears emergency services districts' annual reports; call volumes and capital needs highlighted
Summary
Representatives from multiple Emergency Services Districts reported rising call volumes, reserve levels, new stations and equipment purchases; speakers cited growth‑driven demand and plans for new stations, apparatus replacement and wildfire planning.
Representatives from several Comal County Emergency Services Districts (ESDs) presented annual operational and financial summaries during the Jan. 29 meeting, citing rising call volumes, renewed interlocal agreements, station construction and equipment investments.
Dina Claussen, speaking for ESDs 1, 4 and 5, said the joint not‑for‑profit contract with Bulverde Spring Branch Emergency Services supports staffing and operations and reported that "our call volume increased to just over 5,400 calls for the year, which is almost 7.5% higher than the year before." She told the court the not‑for‑profit’s expense budget is about $15.5 million, headcount is up to 117, and the districts added an ambulance and a new leased station to improve response times.
Stuart Magloff (ESD 3) and Bob Janusitis (ESD 2) reported ESD 3 revenues of nearly $18 million, expenses of $16.4 million, reserves of roughly $12 million and ongoing capital projects including new station construction and an administration/logistics facility. Fire Chief Robert Michael outlined fleet and equipment updates, said the department added nine firefighters in 2025 and cited an average response time just over seven minutes. ESD 6 and ESD 7 also highlighted growth pressures, planning for new stations and investments in training facilities, communications and specialized apparatus. Several presenters emphasized the expanding share of EMS calls and the value of joint planning and interlocal agreements to maintain coverage as the county grows.
The presentations provided background for later action items and future capital planning; the court posed no objections and thanked the ESD representatives for their reports.
