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The department responded to 26 calls for service yesterday including calls for emergency medical services, carbon monoxide alarm activation, fire alarm activation's, vehicle fires and a building fire.

Total Calls for Service this Fiscal Year (since Oct 1, 2015): 4308

Wildland Fire Danger: Low

Safety Tip:

In order to protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire.

• Fire is FAST. In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames.

• Fire is DARK. Fire produces gases that make you disoriented and drowsy. Instead of being awakened by a fire, you may fall into a
deeper sleep. Asphyxiation is the leading cause of fire deaths, exceeding burns by a three- to- one ratio.

• Fire is HOT. Heat and smoke from fire can be more dangerous than the flames. Inhaling the superhot air can sear your lungs.

The following are things you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your property in the event of a fire:


SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

• Install smoke alarms. Properly working smoke alarms decrease your chances of dying in a fire by half.

• Place smoke alarms on every level of your residence, including the basement.

• Install a working carbon monoxide detector in the common area of the bedrooms.

• Test and clean smoke alarms once a month and replace batteries at least once a year. Replace smoke alarms once every 10 years.