From Sunday April 11, 2021 through Saturday April 17, 2021, the Yuma Fire Department responded to
321 emergency calls for service:
3 General Fire Responses
Including: 1 for a tree fire started by fireworks, and various alarms
4 Mutual Aid
Including: 2 for assisting Rural Metro with medical emergencies in the County, and 2 for assisting Imperial County with brush fires in Winterhaven area
22 Motor Vehicle Crashes
Including: 3 rollovers, 4 involving pedestrians, 1 involving a motorcycle (fatality), 1 involving 3 vehicles, and 1 involving a wall
270 Other Medical Emergencies (serious to minor)
Including: 30 for difficulty breathing, 28 for chest pain, 37 for falls, 9 for unconscious people, 12 seizure cases,
6 possible stroke cases, 4 for an intoxicated person, 2 for a person under the influence of drugs, 1 for a drug overdose, 18 for people with psychiatric problems (9 threatening or attempting suicide), 2 for dehydration, 4 for medical alarms, 2 for children locked in vehicles, 6 for allergic reactions, 1 for choking, 16 for altered or decreased level of consciousness, 1 for fever, 1 for broken bones, 8 for diabetic emergencies, 1 for a dog bite, 1 for a spider bite, 5 for man down calls, 2 for bad headaches, 2 for an assault, 8 for back pain, 6 for abdominal pain, 3 for a deceased person, 1 for a person injured when they fell into a mirror, 1 for an infant who ingested prescription medication, 1 for a 3 year old burned by hot water, 1 for a finger stuck in a gas tank, and other illnesses and injuries
22 Special Duty, Public Assistance, and Residential Assignments
Including: 1 for a fire engine display, 1 to assist Animal Control with a dog in a canal, 1 to assist with a vaccination clinic, 1 for an EMS standby at the rodeo, 1 to assist DPS with an oil clean-up, 2 for vehicle fires, 1 for a 2 year old locked in a room, 1 for a bee swarm, 1 for a dumpster fire, 1 for a small brush fire, 2 for oven problems, and various alarms
Although it’s been “relatively” cool this Spring, we will soon be seeing higher temperatures (into the 90s at least) and we have had some responses to people suffering symptoms of dehydration. This is a good time to start thinking about heat illness precautions, before the “real” heat sets in and is here to stay for the Summer. We want to give our bodies a chance to start acclimating to the warmer weather, when 100 degree days become “normal”.
You may be spending extended times outdoors and you want to make the most of our great weather. We would like to remind people to stay hydrated, and drinking water is one of your best ways to do it (Note: drinks containing alcohol, caffeine, or large amounts of sugar can actually increase dehydration).
Your body’s cooling system uses evaporation. Heat and physical activity require more fluids to be consumed and if you are feeling thirsty, you are already behind in your fluid intake. Warning signs of heat related illness can include; fatigue, nausea, headache, excessive thirst, excessive sweating, dizziness or weakness. Enjoy our beautiful weather but remember: Safety is no accident! Stay Hydrated!
For more information about fire and injury prevention classes we offer, contact the Yuma Fire Department Public Information Office at 373-4855, you can also “Follow” us at www.twitter.com/YumaFireDept .
