Fire House Facts
Date:
10/27/2009Summary:
The Yuma Fire Department responded to 214 emergency calls for service.Contact:
The Yuma Fire Department responded to 214 emergency calls for service:
- 9 Commercial Assignments
Including: A smoke alarm activation from cooking on a stove, food burned when left unattended in a commercial oven overnight, a trailer fire, and various alarms - 14 Motor Vehicle Crashes
Including: 1 involving a pedestrian, 1 involving a pole, 1 rollover, and 1 involving a motorcycle - 1 Hazardous Materials Responses
Including: A call for vehicle leaking fuel - 171 Other Medical Emergencies (serious to minor)
Including: 9 for difficulty breathing, 8 for chest pain, 18 fall victims, 3 unconscious people, 7 seizure cases, 5 diabetic emergencies, 1 possible strokes, 14 patients with mental problems, 2 calls for a newborn baby, and misc. other illnesses and injuries - 19 Special Duty, Public Assistance, and Residential Assignments
Including: An air conditioner fan motor that overheated, 2 calls for unauthorized burning of trash, a mattress fire, a vehicle fire, lines down across the driveway of a residence, a small brush fire, and various alarms
Halloween Safety
As October comes to an end, we would like to thank everyone who participated in the many activities that took place in our community during Fire Prevention Month. Also, the end of October brings Halloween and a variety of associated events. Please keep safety in mind in what ever activities you are involved in. Here are a few suggestions:
For the Kids
Walk, on sidewalks, not in the street. Look both ways before crossing the street. Cross the street only at corners. Don't hide or cross the street between parked cars. Wear light-colored or reflective-type clothing so you are more visible. Never go out alone, and grade school children should always go out with an adult. Carry a flashlight to light your way. Keep away from open fires and candles. Only visit homes that have the porch light on. Accept your treats at the door and never go into a stranger's house. Use face paint instead of masks or things that will cover your eyes. Have a grown-up inspect your treats before eating. And don't eat candy if the package is already opened.
For the Grown-Ups
Have your kids only wear costumes, wigs, and props labeled flame-retardant or flame-resistant. Provide children with flashlights and/or glow sticks to light their way and make them more visible. Use flashlights, glow sticks, or battery operated candles to light up pumpkins and not candles with open flames. Never let your children trick or treat alone and go along with your grade school children. Teach you children not to play with fire, to stay well away from any open flames, and what to do if their clothes should catch fire: “Stop, Drop, and Roll.”
For More Information
For more information, contact the Yuma Fire Department Public Information Office at 373-4855
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