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Canyon leaders commend staff response to May wildfires and proclaim National EMS Week
Summary
City Manager Joe Price and Fire Chief Dennis Gwyn briefed the commission on fires that affected Canyon the week of May 14, 2026; commissioners and staff recognized frontline personnel and Mayor Gary Hinders presented a proclamation declaring May 17–23 National EMS Week.
City Manager Joe Price and Fire Chief Dennis Gwyn briefed the commission on fires in and around Canyon during the week of May 14, 2026. Price recognized specific city employees for hands-on work battling the fires, naming Fleet Service Technician Daniel Hughes, Street Department Maintenance Worker I Dillon Meeves, and Street and Solid Waste Foreman Bob Lamb. Commissioners expressed appreciation for city staff and mutual aid from area public safety partners in Canyon and Randall County.
Mayor Gary Hinders presented a proclamation proclaiming May 17–23, 2026 as National EMS Week. The commission recorded the recognitions and proclamation in the minutes; no formal action beyond the proclamation and expressions of appreciation was recorded.
