Fire House Facts
Date:
12/15/2009Summary:
Emergency calls for service from Sunday December 6, 2009 through Saturday December 12, 2009Contact:
The Yuma Fire Department responded to 214 emergency calls for service from Sunday December 6, 2009 through Saturday December 12, 2009:
- 8 Commercial Assignments
Including: A broken gas line outside a residence and various alarms - 1 Hazardous Materials Response
Including: A 20 gallon gasoline spill. - 19 Motor Vehicle Crashes
Including: 2 involving motorcycles and 2 involving 3 vehicles. - 155 Other Medical Emergencies (serious to minor)
Including: 31 for difficulty breathing, 10 for chest pain, 31 fall victims, 17 unconscious people, 3 seizure cases, 1 diabetic emergency, 3 possible strokes, 1 allergic reaction, 6 patients with mental problems, 1 toddler burned with boiling water and misc. other illnesses and injuries. - 31 Special Duty, Public Assistance, and Residential Assignments
Including: Various storm related calls (lines arching, blown transformers, etc.), a dumpster fire, 2 vehicle fires, power lines down, a possible fire hazard and various alarms
Candle With Care
The holiday season is here and some centerpieces and decorations may include candles. During December there are nearly twice as many candle fires as are average for the other 11 months. Candle fires account for more than 10,000 home fires a year. The top five days of the year for candle fires are Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day, New Year’s Eve, and Halloween! So, with 4 of those days coming in just the next few weeks, here are a few suggestions:
- Keep candles away from all holiday decorations.
- Place burning candles where they can’t be bumped or brushed against.
- Arrange table candles safely away from flammable centerpieces and hanging decorations.
- Be sure candles have stable bases and holders.
- And NEVER leave a burning candle unattended!!!!!!!!!!
Have a safe and happy holiday season!
For More Information
For more information about fire safety and injury prevention, contact the Yuma Fire Department Public Information Office at 373-4855
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