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Howe Fire Rescue reports recertifications, EMS license renewal and training
Summary
Howe Fire Rescue told council it ran 65 calls in June, completed certifications for breathing apparatus and SCBA cascade systems, and is working on a two-year EMS license renewal timeline to meet a September deadline.
Howe Fire Chief Monet reported the department ran 65 calls for service in June and described ongoing training and certification work. "The month of June, the Howe Fire Rescue ran a total of 65 calls for service," Monet told the council and noted personnel will attend TEEX and Texas Municipal Fire School training for specialized agricultural rescue skills.
Monet said annual recertification of SCBAs and cascade refill systems is complete, EMS provider license renewal work is underway with a target completion by September 1, and the department plans to cross-train EMS personnel as firefighters by December 1. The chief also discussed budget implications for EMS billing and planned hires to expand the department.
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