Full Notification

The department responded to 24 calls for service yesterday including calls for emergency medical service, downed power line, fire alarm activation's, and unauthorized burning.

Total Calls for Service this Fiscal Year (since Oct 1, 2016): 2840

Wildland Fire Danger: Low

Safety Tip:

Most “fire-related injuries” are burns. In fact, approximately every 60 seconds someone in the U.S. sustains a burn injury serious enough to require treatment. Increased awareness of the dangers can prevent injuries. Keep your family safe by learning how to prevent burns.

 When cooking use back burners and turn pot handles toward the back of the stove so children cannot pull them down.

 Keep children away from the stove when cooking by using a safety gate for younger children and marking with tape a 3-foot “no-kid zone” (in front of the stove) for older children.

 Keep hot drinks and food away from table and counter edges. Avoid using tablecloths and placemats.

 Use a travel mug with a tight-fitting lid for all hot drinks.

 Never hold an infant or child while cooking, drinking a hot liquid, or carrying hot items.

 Keep children away from electric cords and outlets to prevent shock, burns or electrocution. Use (clear) plastic covers for all outlets.

 When using appliances that get hot (such as an iron, curlers, crockpot, coffee pot), make sure the device and cord are placed out of the reach of children.

 Teach children that matches and lighters are tools for adults only. Older children may only use them (after obtaining permission) in a safe manner and while under proper adult supervision.

 Keep matches and lighters high out of the reach and sight of children, in a locked cabinet.

 Closely supervise older children when using microwaves, or have them prepare non-hot food. Many burn injuries occur from children pulling hot foods and soups out of microwaves.

 Teach children to stop, drop, and roll if their clothes catch fire.

 Test the water before placing a child in the tub. Fill the tub or sink by running cool water first and then adding hot water. Seat the child facing away from the faucets.

 Glass doors on gas fireplaces (GFGF) can remain hot enough to cause deep burn injuries up to 1 hour of being shut-off. Fit GFGF with protective barriers, maintain a 3-foot no-kid zone, and keep wall switches and remote controls out of the reach of children.