Mariposa County Fire Department Call Log

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

Monday, Jan. 19 thru Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

EMS -- 7
Fire - Structure 3 Vegetation 1 Vehicle 1
Public Assist -- 4
Auto Collision - 1

Chimney fires are on the rise. The good news is that they are completely preventable.

Please remember these easy tips to help avoid a chimney fire in your home:

• Use seasoned woods only (dryness is more important than hard wood versus soft wood)
  
  
• Build smaller, hotter fires that bum more completely and produce less smoke
  
  
• Never burn cardboard, wrapping paper, trash or Christmas trees
  
  
• Have the chimney inspected and cleaned before every burning season
  
  
• Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures so you can adjust burning practices as needed

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 Firefighters and support members.  No experience necessary - we will train you! - Please call (209) 966-4330 today for more information!