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Mariposa-Fire-TruckMariposa County Fire Department Call Log

MCFD call log consists of twelve stations located throughout the Mariposa community responding to countywide incidents.

Monday, November 24 thru Sunday, November 30

EMS -- 14
Fire -  0
Public Assist --  2
Auto Collision -  2

It’s the time of year to start stringing those Christmas lights, but keep in mind that there are 250 Christmas tree fires and 14 related deaths each year so before you flip the switch to dazzle the neighbors with your spectacular light show, please take a few moments to run through a quick safety checklist (read article).

● Make sure that the lights you are putting up outside are rated for outdoor use.

● Check for cracked cords, frayed ends or loose connections.

● Extension cords can occasionally overheat, touch the cord, if it's hot, unplug it.

● Don’t leave Christmas lights on when you go to bed or when you leave the house.

● Make sure to keep your tree well-watered.

Mariposa County Fire Department supports the county with 13 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!

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Helpful Information for Hot Weather 

Preparing for Hot Weather

Helpful Information from Mariposa County Fire Department

Special Hot Weather Reminder:
Mariposa County Fire Department would like to remind you of the dangers in leaving children, animals, and the elderly in closed vehicle, especially as the weather gets hotter. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a locked car sitting in the summer sun quickly turns into an oven, and temperatures can climb from 78 degrees to 100 degrees in just three minutes, to 125 degrees in 6-8 minutes. Parking in the shade, cracking windows open and tinted windows do not make a difference in the interior temperature of a closed car, according to pediatric researchers.
 
Kids and Adults are at great risk for heatstroke, which can lead to a high fever, dehydration, seizures, stroke and death. Animals do not sweat so their body temperature heats up quickly making them at risk of overheating (hyperthermia), heatstroke and death. Think that quick trip back into the house to get that forgotten item will be ok?... Think again... Even five minutes locked in a car when it's hot outside endangers children, adults and pets.

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More information: 

NEVER leave a child alone inside a vehicle… not even for a minute!

Flier courtesy of: The Institute for Childhood Preparedness (childhoodpreparedness.org) & Kids and Cars (kidsandcars.org)

PLEASE USE CAUTION!!! 

Vegetation fires are preventable if you follow some basic safety rules:

  • Do your property clearing before 10:00 A.M.
  • When driving, if you need to pull off the road, do not park in dry vegetation.
  • Do Not leave candles unattended.
  • Make sure to properly dispose of all cigarette butts. 

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!

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