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Mariposa County Fire Department Call Log
Mariposa Fire TruckMCFD call log consists of 14 stations located throughout the
Mariposa community responding to countywide incidents.


Monday, April 25 thru Sunday, May 1

EMS - 4

Fires - 0

Public Assists -1

Auto Collisions - 2


Mariposa County Fire Department supports the county with 14 volunteer stations located throughout the county. If you are 18 years of age and possess a valid CA driver’s license, we would love to hear from you!  Positions are available for fire, medical, and various support duties.  No experience necessary – we will train you! – Please call (209) 966-4330 today for more information!


May is National Electrical Safety Month

The most recent data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that on average, there are over 400 electrocutions in the United States each year. Of these, approximately 180 are related to consumer products. Large appliances were responsible for the largest proportion of the electrocutions —10 percent.

Electrocutions do not tell the entire story. Electricity is the cause of over 140,000 fires each year,

resulting in 400 deaths, 4,000 injuries and $1.6 billion in property damage.

Here are a few safety tips to share to keep you and your family safe:

1. May is National Electrical Safety Month. It’s a good time to look around your home and eliminate overloaded electrical outlets, worn or damaged electrical cords, and appliances that spark.

2.  Children don't always know -- or remember -- what can be dangerous, so it's up to adults to watch out for their safety.

3. Electricity and toddlers don’t mix. Help protect your child by placing protective covers on all unused outlets within the child’s reach.

4. The No. 1 electrical safety rule for anyone to remember is this: Don't touch a power line or anything that's touching the power line such as a tree limb, kite string, or model airplane. No one can tell by looking at a line whether it is energized or not, and contact with a power line can be deadly.

5. Keep liquids, such as soft drinks away from electrical items including TVs, VCRs, and computers. They could spill and cause dangerous shocks and fires.

6. When there is lightening, stay away from trees and get inside.

7. Summer activities include tossing footballs and playing badminton. Teach your children the importance of getting help from adults if they need to retrieve balls or anything from a power line.

8. Help children learn to stay away from transformers and other ground-mounted electrical equipment.

9. Remember - keep power tools and electric lawn tools away from swimming pools and sprinklers. Water and electricity don’t mix!

10. Power tools should never be used when children are in, or are around the area.

11. Keep children well away from lawnmowers, weed-eaters, and other products that may throw objects, such as rocks and sticks.

12. Little boys love tree houses. Remember - don't build tree houses in trees near electric lines. Never allow your children to climb trees growing near power lines.

Helpful Information from Mariposa County Fire Department

Preparing for Cold Weather
It's the time of year when people are starting to use their furnaces, space heaters, fireplaces, and woodstoves to keep them warm as the temperatures start to drop. Poorly maintained furnaces and alternative forms of heat are major causes of house fires and can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

Chimneys and woodstoves should be checked annually for cracks and debris. For your furnace, an annual inspection and cleaning is recommended to check for cracks in the combustion chamber, which could allow carbon monoxide to leak into a residence.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is usually vented away from the furnace area. If allowed to collect, carbon monoxide can cause flu-like symptoms, disorientation, confusion, and death.

If using a portable space heater be sure electric circuits can handle the additional load. Putting more than one heater on the same circuit may overtax the system and cause a fire hazard.

Fireplace Safety - Proper Ash Disposal 
With the onset of colder weather, we are again confronted with the problem of improper ash disposal. Many people do not realize the length of time required for ashes to cool enough for disposal. Even after several days, a pile of ashes can hold enough heat to reignite and start a fire. 

  • Make sure there are no hot spots left in the ashes by soaking them in water or letting them sit for at least four days. 
  • All ashes should then be stored in a fire-resistant metal container with a tight-fitting cover. They should NEVER be disposed of in a plastic garbage can, a cardboard box, or paper grocery bag. Never use a vacuum cleaner to pick up ashes. 
  • The metal container should be placed away from anything that can burn. It should not be placed next to a firewood pile, in the garage, on or under a wood deck, or under a porch. 

After sitting for a week in the metal container the ashes are then safe to dispose of in your trash.

Also: 

  • Do Not leave candles unattended.
  • Make sure to properly dispose of all cigarette butts. 

PLEASE USE CAUTION!!!

NOTE: Take advantage of the cooler weather now to make your property fire safe. Contact your local Cal Fire office at (209) 966-3622 to verify property clearance guidelines.

And remember, fireworks are illegal throughout Mariposa County year-round. 


Driving Reminder
Mariposa County Fire Department would like to remind you to limit possible distractions that could take your attention away from driving.  When driving at high speeds on our mountain roads it is of the utmost importance you concentrate on the roads, your vehicle and the weather conditions.  A distraction of just a split second can be disastrous.

Thank You!