Pocatello Fire Department Report for Wednesday July 13, 2016 
The department responded to 18 calls for service yesterday including calls for emergency medical service, and motor vehicle accidents.
Total Calls for Service this Fiscal Year (since Oct 1, 2015): 5990
Wildland Fire Danger: High
Safety Tip:
Three out of five households own a gas grill, which translates to a lot of tasty meals. But it also means there’s an increased risk of home fires.
Each year an average of 8,900 home fires are caused by grilling, and close to half of all injuries involving grills are due to thermal burns. While nearly half of the people who grill do it year-round, July is the peak month for grill fires followed by May, June and August.
General grilling tips
• Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
• The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
• Keep children and pets away from the grill area.
• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
• Never leave your grill unattended.
Address/Location
Pocatello Fire Department, Idaho
408 E. Whitman Ave.
Pocatello, ID 83201
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 208-234-6200
