ISO rates fire departments on various items such as staffing levels, training, water supply, fire hydrants, proximity of the firehouse, etc. “We’ve been seeing that trend throughout COVID-19.”Ĭhief Campbell was proud to report that the department’s Insurance Service Office Rating rose from a lower rating to an ISO 1 in 2016, which is the best possible rating. “We know that when more people are at home, we have less fires,” he said. Chief Campbell attributes the decrease in incidents to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other incidents include false alarms, hazardous conditions, non-emergency service calls, good intent and weather-related calls, biohazard scares and citizen complaints. Fire and other incidents were down, to 170 fires from 228 in FY2019 and to 2,254 other incidents from 2,406.
Calls requiring emergency medical services (EMS) were up, to 4,418 from 4,299 in FY2019. The department received fewer calls in FY2020, down to 6,842 from 6,933 in FY2019. “Often times, people don’t know who to call, but they can always call the fire department and we will help them.” “We really enjoy serving the citizens of Missouri City,” said Chief Campbell. Chief Campbell highlighted the many accomplishments of MCFRS since last year, and spoke expectantly about the addition of Fire Station 6 to address the needs of underserved residents in the Parks Edge/Lake Olympia section of the City. 19 Regular Virtual Meeting as part of the department’s annual report. delivered a comprehensive presentation to Councilmembers at their Monday, Oct. MCTX Fire & Rescue Services Chief Eugene Campbell, Jr.