From Sunday May 15, 2022 through Saturday May 21, 2022, the Yuma Fire Department responded to 342 emergency calls for service:
9 General Fire Responses
Including: 1 for a fire outside a vacant building that turned out to be in a county island, 1 for a shed on fire in a backyard, 1 for a broken gas line, 1 for a smell of gas in a home, and various alarms
1 Mutual Aid
Including: 1 for assisting Rural Metro with a medical emergency in Yuma County
25 Motor Vehicle Crashes
Including: 3 involving pedestrians, 1 involving a rollover, 1 involving a power pole, 1 head-on crash, 2 involving walls, and 1 involving a mobile home knocked off its foundation
288 Other Medical Emergencies (both serious and minor)
Including: 22 for difficulty breathing, 21 for chest pain, 37 for fall related injuries, 5 for unconscious people,7 seizure cases, 5 possible stroke cases, 4 for an intoxicated person, 2 a person under the influence of drugs, 2 for a drug overdose, 16 for people with psychiatric problems (11 threatening or attempting suicide), 5 for dehydration/heat illness, 6 for medical alarms, 1 for allergic reactions, 18 for altered or decreased level of consciousness, 2 for fevers, 2 for broken bones, 8 for diabetic emergencies, 1 for a bee sting, 1 for a Jellyfish sting…, 14 for man down calls, 2 for uncontrolled bleeding, 3 for bad headaches, 1 for stab wounds, 2 for gunshot wounds, 4 for assaults, 6 for back pain, 13 for abdominal pain, 3 pregnancy related, 4 for deceased persons, 1 for withdrawals, 1 for lacerations, 25 for welfare checks, 1 for a person who accidently stabbed themselves in the hand while working in the kitchen, 1 for a person who stepped on a rusty nail, and other illnesses and injuries (Note: 2 of the week’s total EMS responses were to the USBP holding facility)
19 Special Duty, Public Assistance, and Residential Assignments
Including: 1 for a snake removal, 8 for scheduled appearances for fire engines at schools or parks, 1 for a dumpster fire, 1 for fuel leaking from a motorcycle, 1 for a 5 gallon fuel spill, 1 for a hay bale started on fire by fireworks, 1 for a tree threatening to fall on a house, and various alarms
Every year, kids (and adults) look forward to vacation time. Children will soon be (or already are) off from school for the summer, and that is a safety concern. In the past, children playing with fire have caused some serious damage and endangered lives.
During vacation time, children may find themselves with too much time on their hands and not as much supervision. Be sure that all matches and lighters are kept in secure locations, out of sight, out of reach, and preferably locked away from children. As an adult, be a good example and never “play” with fire. Teach your children that matches and lighters are “Tools” and not “Toys”, and be sure to teach them how dangerous fires are and the consequences (damages, injury, and civil/criminal liability) of playing with fire. And please immediately report suspicious activity you may see going on in your neighborhood to the police.
Also, if you are planning to take to the road this Memorial Day weekend, remember to check hoses, fuel lines, and wiring for signs of wear and cracking. This is especially important if you plan to be traveling long distances and into remote areas. Make vehicle maintenance part of your summertime safety routine! And be sure to check the fire regulations of any parks or forests you may be travelling to or thru, and obey those regulations. Have a great summer, but remember…Safety is no Accident!!!
For more information about fire and injury prevention classes we offer, contact the Yuma Fire Department Public Information Office at 373-4855, you can also “Follow” us at www.twitter.com/YumaFireDept .
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