HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Services Committee Minutes 06.23.2025 (2) MINUTES
J CITY OF LAUREL
J1 EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE
MONDAY,JUNE 23, 2025
The Emergency Services Committee meeting was called to order at 6:OOpm 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 4`h of July. Between the street dance on the 3 d and the
fireworks on the 0, there will be a fair amount of overtime for officers for
the holiday weekend.
Ambulance Chief Lyndy Gurchiek—report attached
. Busy month of calls
Only 1 volunteer available for the 41n of July. Will have 3 crews on during
the 4cn
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.