Tag: jim wyatt
City approves temporary Santa Teresa fire station
City officials, tired of waiting for a clause in an agreement with a housing developer to trigger, are moving forward with a temporary fire...
Chief: Holiday firework activity down in Gilroy
Illegal firework usage on Fourth of July was much lower than last year in Gilroy and Santa Clara County, fire officials said Tuesday, but...
Fireworks rattle homes, nerves
For many in Gilroy, when dusk falls, the city seems to turn into a war zone.
Constant explosions from fireworks such as M-80s and bottle...
Gilroy firefighters vaccinate residents at home
Gilroy firefighters have been visiting the homes of residents over the past month, giving Covid-19 vaccinations to those who may not have the means...
Fire department to replace decades-old alerting system
The Gilroy Fire Department will replace its “antiquated” alerting technology with a new system that will improve emergency response times, Fire Chief Jim Wyatt...
Gilroy man injured by fireworks New Year’s Eve
A Gilroy man “significantly” injured his hand while igniting illegal fireworks and was transported to an area hospital on New Year’s Eve, according to...
South County urges Covid-19 safety during holidays
City officials in Morgan Hill and Gilroy are asking residents to resist the urge to travel and attend large gatherings for the upcoming winter holidays, as South County remains a growing hotspot for the Covid-19 pandemic that is surging once again across the nation.
Gilroy appoints police, fire chiefs
Two Gilroy public safety veterans have been appointed to the top spots of their respective departments.
The Gilroy City Council appointed Pedro Espinoza as police...
Jim Wyatt named acting fire chief
The City of Gilroy appointed Jim Wyatt as acting fire chief Sept. 11 as its nearly two-year search for a permanent hire continues.
Wyatt replaces...
