Fire House Facts
Sunday July 10, 2022 through Saturday July 16, 2022
The Yuma Fire Department responded to 372 emergency calls for service:
14 General Fire Responses
Including: 1 for a house fire, 1 for a dryer fire in a hotel, 1 for a fire in a vacant restaurant in a county island, 1 for smoke coming from an outlet, 1 for grease burning on a propane tank, and various alarms
4 Mutual Aid
Including: 2 for assisting Rural Metro with medical emergencies in Yuma County, 2 to assist Imperial County with a large brush fire in the Bard area
16 Motor Vehicle Crashes
Including: 1 involving a rollover, 1 involving a pedestrian, 4 involving motorcycles, 2 involving semi-trucks, and
1 involving 3 vehicles
311 Other Medical Emergencies (both serious and minor)
Including: 35 for difficulty breathing, 28 for chest pain, 41 for fall related injuries, 11 for unconscious people
(1 where bystander CPR was provided), 11 seizure cases, 2 possible stroke cases, 5 for an intoxicated person, 3 for a person under the influence of drugs, 1 for a drug overdose, 7 for people with psychiatric problems
(6 threatening or attempting suicide), 9 for dehydration/heat illness, 4 for medical alarms, 3 for a child locked
in a vehicle, 3 for allergic reactions, 15 for altered or decreased level of consciousness, 1 for diabetic emergencies, 1 for a dog bite, 14 for man down calls, 2 for uncontrolled bleeding, 5 for bad headaches,
5 for assaults, 4 for back pain, 8 for abdominal pain, 4 pregnancy related, 9 for a deceased person, 1 for drug withdrawals, 2 for lacerations, 16 for welfare checks, 1 for a person who received burns when an ATV caught fire, 1 for uncontrolled bleeding from a piercing, 1 for a 1 year old who fell from a couch, 1 for a person locked inside a vehicle, 1 for a small child believed to have an unknown object up their nose, 1 for a person with a ring stuck on their finger, and other illnesses and injuries (Note: 1 of the week’s total EMS responses was to the USBP holding facility)
26 Special Duty, Public Assistance, and Residential Assignments
Including: 1 for a motorist assist, 2 for snake removals, 2 for dumpster fires, 1 trash can fire, 4 small brush fires, 2 for vehicle fires, 1 for people stuck in an elevator, 1 for a garbage truck load on fire, 1 for an alley fire, 1 for an illegal trash fire, 1 for a semi-truck with wheels smoking, 1 for a plug stuck in a wall outlet, 1 for a dog locked in a vehicle, 1 for a small hay stack fire, 1 for a damaged electrical box, and various alarms
Fall prevention
Last week at least 41 emergency medical responses were for injuries related to falls, and there have been many HUNDREDS of others so far this year. Every week about 10% of our calls for service are fall related. This could be something as simple as tripping in a parking lot or cases often more serious, like falling from a ladder or roof. No matter your age or activity, it pays to watch your footing and be careful.
According to the Center for Disease Control, More than one third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States, and among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths. Older adults can take several steps to protect their independence and reduce their risk of falling. They can: exercise regularly and improve balance; ask their doctor or pharmacist to review their medicines–both prescription and over-the counter–to reduce side effects and interactions; have their eyes checked by an eye doctor at least once a year; improve the lighting in their home; and reduce hazards in their home that can lead to falls.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, unintentional falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries among children. Some tips for safeguarding children in the home include keeping stairs clear of toys and other items that could cause someone to trip, teaching children to hold the handrail when on stairs or escalators, and always tie their shoelaces to avoid tripping over them. Also, make sure tall furniture, clocks, televisions, etc. are secured to the wall to prevent falling on children; and watch children closely while they are on the playground.
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