From Sunday April 10, 2022 through Saturday April 16, 2022, the Yuma Fire Department responded to 343 emergency calls for service:

                13   General Fire Responses
Including: 1 for a stove top fire, 1 for a gas line break, 1 for a house fire, 1 for a vehicle fire, and various alarms 

                 4    Mutual Aid
Including: 3 to assist Rural Metro with medical emergencies in Yuma County, 1 to assist Somerton by backfilling a station 

              22     Motor Vehicle Crashes 
Including:  1 involving a wall, 1 involving a pedestrian, 1 head-on crash, 1 involving a building, and 1 involving a rollover

            280     Other Medical Emergencies (serious to minor)
Including: 32 for difficulty breathing, 31 for chest pain, 37 for falls, 12 for unconscious people (4 where bystander CPR was provided), 17 seizure cases, 4 possible stroke cases, 3 for an intoxicated person, 1 for someone under the influence of drugs, 15 for people with psychiatric problems (6 threatening or attempting suicide), 1 for dehydration, 5 for medical alarms, 2 for children locked in vehicles, 2 for allergic reactions, 10 for altered or decreased level of consciousness, 1 for fever, 8 for diabetic emergencies, 1 for a spider bite, 2 for dog bites, 8 for man down calls, 3 for uncontrolled bleeding, 2 for bad headaches, 1 for stab wounds, 3 for assaults, 3 for back pain, 20 for abdominal pain, 8 pregnancy related, 10 for welfare checks, 1 for a 1 year old who ate nicotine patches, 1 for a 4 year old with their finger stuck inside a tool they were playing with, and other illnesses and injuries (Note: 15 of the week’s total EMS responses were to the USBP holding facility)

            24     Special Duty, Public Assistance, and Residential Assignments
Including: 2 for snake removals, 1 for an extrication demonstration at County Public Works, 1 for assisting with a disabled vehicle, 1 for people stuck in an elevator, 1 for a bee swarm, 1 for an illegal trash fire, 2 for vehicle fires, and various alarms


Although it’s been “relatively” cool this Spring, we are starting to see 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