HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Services Committee Minutes 06.23.2025 MINUTES
nm CITY OF LAUREL
lS EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE
MONDAY,JUNE 23,2025
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The Emergency Services Committee meeting was called to order at 6:00pm on Monday, June 23,
2025 by Vice Chair- Jodi Mackay
Members Present: Jodi Mackay- Vice Chair, Iry Wilke (no quorum present)
Others Present: Ambulance Chief Lyndy Gurchiek, Fire Chief JW Hopper, Police Captain
Anglin
Public Input:
General Items:
• Committee was unable to approve the minutes from May 19, 2025 due to no quorum
present.
• Update from Emergency Departments
Fire Chief Hopper—report attached
Training included home assessments in Clapper Flats—learn how to deal
with trees and other environmental fire factors. Unable to complete live
portion due to fire season kicking off in surrounding areas
Seeing an increase in vehicle wrecks and false alarms coming from Apple
phones being dropped and initiating emergency procedures. A call goes
straight to dispatch reporting accident with coordinates. Emergency
Services are obligated to go. LPD agrees that all but one have been a false
alarm but resources are still deployed.
Wildland fire season has started. It's green here, but surrounding areas are
drying out quickly.
New firetruck will receive its final inspection on 7/29/25. It should be
delivered by the company in August. Company will offer training on new
truck.
Police Captain Anglin—report attached
27.4% increase in calls compared to this time frame last year
Several officers are completing their firearms recertifications. CM Wilke
let Cpt Anglin know the Laurel Rod and Gun Club is available if needed
for recerts and/or training
LPD is down to only reserve officer. Cpt Anglin reviewed qualifications
and process to become a reserve officer. Lack of reserves is worrisome as
we go into the 4th of July. Between the street dance on the 3`d and the
fireworks on the 4t", there will be a fair amount of overtime for officers for
the holiday weekend.
0 . Ambulance Chief Lyndy Gurchiek—report attached
. Busy month of calls
Only I volunteer available for the 4th of July. Will have 3 crews on during
the 4tn
Continue to have maintenance issues with ambulance.
New Business:
Old Business:
Discussion Item- Development of Committee Guidelines/Bylaws with Attorney
Braukmann—Tabled due to Atty Braukmann's absence
Other Items:
Announcements:
Next meeting will be Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm in Council Chambers
Meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
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215 W. I" Street Laurel, Mt. 59044 - Phone 406- .8-8737 ° Fax 406-628-4641
Emergency Services Report June 23, 2025
For the reporting period from May 19d`to June 23`d, 2025, the FAP had 1,024 calls
for service,marking a 27.4% increase compared to the 804 calls recorded during the
same time last year.
Year-to-date, the department has handled 4,597 calls for service, which represents
an 11.3% increase from the 4,128 calls logged at this point in 2024. This upward
trend reflects growing service demand and increased activity in the community.
A total of 98 crimes were reported, resulting in 43 charges being filed. Of those, 11
led to arrests,while the remainder were handled through citations, summonses, or are
currently under investigation. In addition, officers conducted 97 traffic stops,
contributing to ongoing traffic enforcement and public safety efforts.
Most officers have now completed firearms recertification with their department-
issued weapons. This ensures ongoing compliance with training standards and
supports safe and effective field operations. The few remaining officers are scheduled
to complete their recertification in the coming weeks.
4th of July Operations & Interagency Coordinations
As preparations continue for the July 4th holiday, all departments are anticipating
increased call volume and public activity. The police department currently has only
one reserve officer available. Patrol officers will be assigned to provide coverage for
both the street dance and the fireworks display. To support these efforts, officers will
be working overtime shifts on both July 3rd and 4th.
In anticipation of the heightened activity, neighboring agencies within the county
have been notified of the department's operational plans and staffing limitations. This
outreach ensures interagency awareness and the potential for coordinated support if
needed.
Additionally, the Federal Railroad Administration's Trespass Prevention Task Force
will have officers patrolling the rail yard during this period. Their presence is
intended to deter trespassing and ensure safety near rail infrastructure during the busy
holiday weekend.
Respectfully,
Captain Anglin
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Total Calls Printed on June 23, 2025
[CFS Date/Time] is between '2025-05-19 13:16' and '2025-06-23 10:25' and
[Primary Incident Code->Code : Description] All
Code : Description
Totals
10-15 : With Prisoner 0 0
Abandoned Vehicle 17 17
Agency Assist 61 61
Alarm - Burglary 11 11
Alarm - Fire 6 6
AMB : Ambulance 112 112
Animal Complaint 11 11
Area Check 6 6
Assault 3 3
Bad Checks 0 0
Barking Dog 7 7
Bomb Threat 0 0
Burglary 0 0
Child Abuse/Neglect 4 4
Civil Complaint 20 20
Code Enforcment Violation 31 31
Community Integrated Health 4 4
Page 1 of 5
Code : Description
Totals
Counterfeiting 0 0
Criminal Mischief 5 5
Criminal Trespass 25 25
Cruelty to Animals 5 5
Curfew Violation 6 6
Discharge Firearm 0 0
Disorderly Conduct 11 11
Dog at Large 52 52
Dog Bite 4 4
DUI : DUI Driver 13 13
: Duplicate Call 9 9
Escape 0 0
Family Disturbance 17 17
Fight 1 1
FIRE : Fire or Smoke 19 19
Fireworks 0 0
Forgery 0 0
Found Property 17 17
Fraud 7 7
Harassment 9 9
Hit & Run 4 4
Page 2 of 5
Code : Description
Totals
I CAC 0 0
Identity Theft 1 1
Indecent Exposure 1 1
Insecure Premises 9 9
Intoxicated Pedestrian 4 4
Kidnapping 0 0
Littering 1 1
Loitering 7 7
Lost or Stray Animal 12 12
Lost Property 5 5
Mental Health 5 5
Missing Person 3 3
Noise Complaint 3 3
Open Container 0 0
Order of Protection Violation 4 4
Parking Complaint 11 11
Possession of Alcohol 1 1
Possession of Drugs 2 2
Possession of Tobacco 0 0
Privacy in Communications 1 1
Prowler 0 0
Page 3 of 5
Code : Description
Totals
Public Assist 76 76
Public Safety Complaint 16 16
Public Works Call 18 18
Report Not Needed 6 6
Robbery 0 0
Runaway Juvenile 1 1
Sexual Assault 4 4
Suicide 0 0
Suicide - Attempt 1 1
Suicide - Threat 4 4
Suspicious Activity 69 69
Suspicious Person 25 25
Theft 24 24
Threats 8 8
Tow Call 1 1
Traffic Accident 21 21
Traffic Hazard 10 10
Traffic Incident 25 25
TRO Violation 3 3
Truancy 0 0
T/S : Traffic Stop 97 97
Page 4 of 5
Code : Description
Totals
Unattended Death 2 2
Unknown - Converted 0 0
Unlawful Transactions w/Minors 0 0
Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 1 1
Vicious Dog 8 8
Warrant 15 15
Welfare Check 22 22
Totals 1024 1024
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LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
215 West 1 st Street • Laurel, Mt •59044.Office 406.628.4911 • Fax 406.628.2185
Emergency Services Meeting 5/19/2025— 612312025
Calls-
• Responded to 44 Total Calls for 5/19/2025—6/23/2025.
• Total Hours on Calls-
• Firefighters—337
o Officers—274
o Combined Hours—611
o Training Hours—2728.5 HRS YTD
Training-
• Home assessment with DNRC. (Classroom)
• Hose lays
• Apparatus Maintenance
Rookie School Training-
• Live burn(Wildland)
• Chainsaws
• Hose Lays
• Drip Torch Operations
Department News-
• Current Numbers
o 31 Members
■ One member resigned for personal and work reasons- alb wiw%khis
■ 6 firefighters will graduate Rookie Scholl in mid to late August.
■ Will start interviews by 311 week of August and hire by 3`d week of
September.
• Misc.-
o Montana State Fire Fighter Memorial
■ Thank you for the help!
■ Memorial went well
o Increase in vehicle accidents.
o Wildland Season.
0 4"'of July
o New Fire Truck
o Thank you to all firefighters!
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