St. Pete Beach Fire Department: 68 Incidents, Employee Honored

ST. PETE BEACH — The fire department responded to 68 incidents in the week ending Oct. 9, including 44 medical calls and 24 fire responses, according to the city manager's weekly briefing.

Sick persons generated the most medical calls at nine. Fire alarms topped fire responses with 10 calls.

Firefighters completed 14 hours of medical training focusing on advanced airway management and 290 hours of fire training covering nighttime driver operations, emergency management and storm policy. Crews worked on a new high-water vehicle for flood operations.

The department conducted 46 fire safety inspections and 28 fire plan reviews. The Helm hosted a First Responder Appreciation event on Oct. 6.

The city also recognized Shawn Clark for nine years of service. Clark has worked in Streets Maintenance, Parks Supervision, Interim Operations Management and currently as a Utilities Technician II. He received Employee of the Quarter honors in 2023.

Code Enforcement opened 12 cases during the week of Oct. 8, issuing four Notices of Violation and closing 32 cases. Most cases involved safety hazards, overgrown vegetation, work without permits and sign violations in Commission Districts 3 and 4.

Parking enforcement issued 334 tickets during the reporting period, with 134 on Saturday.