Full Notification

The department responded to 23 calls for service yesterday including calls for emergency medical service, a carbon monoxide activation, and a motor vehicle accident.

Total Calls for Service this Fiscal Year (since Oct 1, 2015): 6467

Wildland Fire Danger: Very High

Upcoming Events:

Cool Rain in the Park Thursday August 4th from 12:00 to 12:30 at OK Ward Park.

Pocatello Fire Department Open House Saturday August 13th from 12:00 to 5:00, Fire Station #3 at 1100 Pocatello Creek

Safety Tip:

With busy lives, families rely on the microwave oven as a quick way to heat up a meal, warm up a drink or defrost dinner. While the convenience of the microwave oven is something we take for granted, safety should not be. By following a few simple safety tips from NFPA, you can prevent painful burns and possible fires.

• Plug the microwave oven directly into the wall outlet- never use an extension cord.

• Make sure the microwave oven is at a safe height, within easy reach of all users.

• Open food slowly, away from the face. Hot steam or the food itself can cause burns.

• Food heats unevenly in microwave ovens. Stir and test before eating or giving to children.

• Never heat a baby bottle in the microwave. It can create hot spots.

• Always supervise children when they are using a microwave oven.

• Use only microwave-safe food containers or dishes. Never use aluminum foil or metal in a microwave oven.

• If you have a fire in the microwave, leave the door closed, turn the oven off and unplug it from the wall. If the fire does not go out, get outside and call the fire department.