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TOLLESON FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT 2026 JANUARY OPERATIONS For January, Engine 161 responded to 155 calls, averaging 5.2 calls per day. Ladder/LT161 responded to a combined total of 155 calls as well, averaging 5.2 calls per day. On days when adequate staffing could not be secured, a 2–3-person Low Acuity (LA) Unit was placed into service. The LA Unit is designed to manage lower-acuity incidents within the City of Tolleson, ensuring Engine 161 remains available for higher- priority emergencies when full ladder staffing is not achievable. The LA Unit was not staffed during the month of January. www.reallygreatsite.com January Call Volume 01 OPERATIONS FTEs Firefighters – 13 / 2 vacant Firefighter Recruit started academy 01/05/2026 Captain Todd Candelaria retired effective 01/26/2026 Engineers – 6 / 1 vacant Captains – 6 / 0 vacant Engineer Sean Lucas promoted to Captain 01/26/2026 Battalion Chiefs – 3 / 0 vacant New Battalion Chief Will Burner started 01/26/2026 Personnel (as of 01/30/2026) 01 New Scott X3Pro SCBA units, approved by Council as capital purchases, are now in service. All personnel completed several hours of hands-on training and were tested on all aspects of the equipment before being placed on the apparatus. OPERATIONS 01 All ground ladders and fire hose completed annual required testing. Approximately 200 feet of hose was removed from service due to a liner failure, with the remaining hose passing inspection. Firefighter Marcial Egurrola graduated from Buckeye’s weeklong Acting Captain’s Academy. All Battalion Chiefs and Deputy Chief Garrison attended Phoenix Fire’s Chief Officer training focused on mid-rise operations. Ladder 161 provided coverage for Glendale Fire Station 157 during the funeral services for Captain Kevin Thompson, a line-of-duty death after a lengthy battle with cancer. Tolleson was one of 11 automatic-aid partner cities that assisted in ensuring uninterrupted emergency response coverage for the City of Glendale. Crews attended the ribbon-cutting for Cafecito Coffee House The department hosted a retirement gathering for Captain Todd Candelaria in recognition of his 30 years of service, which concluded on January 25. A story time event was held at the station in partnership with the Tolleson Library, where Battalion Chief Weaver read to children and provided a station tour. An informal in-house recognition was held for Sean Lucas on his promotion to Captain, with an official pinning ceremony planned for next month for Captain Lucas as well as Chief Burner. The hiring process for firefighter recruits is currently underway to fill two vacant positions. FIRE PREVENTION 01 Inspections: 12 Fire and Special Hazard Incidents Co2 Alarm 9101 McDowell Rd QT (Kitchen Demo) Fire Alarm 501 S 107 Ave Tyson Food (system upgrade) th Fire 101 N. 91 Ave Dumpster (Fire no extensions) st Fuel Spill 9101 W. McDowell (approx. 10-Gal spill) Haz Assignment Ammonia Alarm 8400 W. Sherman St. Costco Fire Alarm 605 N. 99 Ave Woodspring’s Suites (Pull station) th Alarm Low O2 790 S 75 Ave SK Foods High Carbon Dioxide low O2 sensor th Fire Alarm Activation 7502 W. Washington St AutoZone (Smoke detector) Natural Gas Leak 9055 W. Van Buren St City Hall (pilot light) Plans reviews, new builds & Hydrant Flow Tests Fry’s Expansion Project The Waverly 99th and Wolverine Records request: 9 Special Hazards 500 N 99th Ave (Tolleson Dairy Project) Spud Co Firework stands FIRE PREVENTION 01 Special Project (GIS) special hazards preplan project. Safety Steering Committee Training and Drills New Electronic Knox Box Program Community Programs and Events Car seat checks: 2 Volunteer hours: 6 FEBRUARY EVENTS Advanced Extrication Training Electric Bus Training Tolleson Fire Cadet Monthly Meeting Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Del Valle Jewelers Firefighter Recruit 1 Round Interviews & Combine st 3 Fridays rd Tolleson Talks