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JUNE 17, 2026 28 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Upon a motion by Pam Claeys, seconded by Al Kirsits and carried by roll call, the <br />Board approved the Lexipol Policy 617. <br /> <br />2. FILE MONTHLY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORT FOR MAY 2026 <br />Chief Buchanon submitted the monthly statistical analysis report for May 2026. <br />Chief Buchanon stated SBFD responded to 2,013 incidents in May 2026, bringing <br />the year-to-date total to 10,142 incidents through the first six months of the year, <br />reflecting a continued increase in service demand. Chief emphasized its role as an <br />all-hazards emergency response agency, responding to a wide variety of fire, EMS, <br />and public assistance calls. Community safety initiatives also remained a focus, with <br />66 smoke alarms and 20 carbon monoxide detectors installed during May. Fire <br />investigators completed 15 investigations, while inspectors conducted 179 <br />inspections and 127 re-inspections. Chief also talked about Community risk <br />reduction and public education efforts continued to expand through outreach to <br />schools, daycares, and other community groups. The monthly station activity report <br />provided incident totals by station, and staff are working to enhance future reports <br />to include a breakdown of call types by station. <br /> <br />Pam Claeys asked what is included in the other category. Chief stated other <br />category includes incidents that do not fit standard classifications such as fires, <br />alarms, or EMS calls. Chief stated some examples may include gas leak responses, <br />storm-related drainage issues, or unique rescue situations. Because the <br />department’s new incident-tracking software does not always provide specific <br />categories for every type of call, some incidents must be grouped under “Other” <br />when a more detailed classification is unavailable. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />