Sunday, March 5, 2023 through Saturday, March 11, 2023: Yuma Fire Department responded to 394 emergency calls.

14 Responding to fires, including cooking fires extinguished by fire sprinklers and fire extinguishers. Do you have a fire extinguisher at hand and do you know how to use it? If so, is the gauge green?

16 Mutual Aid Responses to Support Neighborhood Agencies, Like Supporting the Imperial County Fire Department with Brushfire

21 SPECIAL MISSIONS AND PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (INCLUDING CALLS WHEN SOMEONE STARTS A FIRE NEAR A RIVER)

23 Motor vehicle crashes, 1 involving a utility pole, 2 involving at least 3 vehicles

320 medical responses and 23 car accidents (including) psychological problems, burns 1, heart problems 7, neck pain 3, chest pain 17, stroke 5, death 7, diabetic emergencies 5, Diarrhea 1, dyspnea 26, dizziness 2, drug overdose 4, sick patients 15, gastrointestinal bleeding 3, headache or head pain 7, bleeding 3, blood pressure problems 11 1 for hypothermia, 2 for nosebleeds, 2 for overdose, 12 for pain, 14 for seizures, 2 for suicidal ideation, 2 for syncope, 2 for facial Facial injuries, including one dog bite, and other illnesses and injuries.

45% of households have at least one dog, and an estimated 4.5 million dog bites occur each year. Don’t forget to vaccinate your pet and check the gates to avoid contact with unfamiliar people.