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Mariposa County Fire Department Call Log
Mariposa Fire Truck MCFD call log consists of 14 stations located throughout the
Mariposa community responding to countywide incidents.


Monday, August 22 thru Sunday, August 28

EMS - 5

Fires - 0

Public Assists - 0

Auto Collisions - 1

Mariposa County Fire Department supports the county with 14 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!


Prevent injuries and property damage from drought-damaged trees

Recently two firefighters in another state were killed from trees that fell while they were on a fire. Because of the drought situation and tree mortality being one of the highest in Mariposa County, the department has shared with its members to be on the lookout when out on calls for dangerous trees. Some may look fine, but at any given moment branches and/or entire trees can fall causing injury or death. Mariposa County Fire shares the following information from PG&E to assist you in preventing injuries and property damage.

Four years of drought conditions have caused many trees in our communities to die or become extremely unhealthy. Lack of water has weakened them, making them susceptible to disease and infestations of harmful insects such as bark beetles. These compromised trees are a hazard to people and property since they can fall on power lines and homes without warning and cause injuries, property damage, power outages and wildfires.

To prevent such incidents, we have increased tree inspections as well as tree pruning and removal. We are also asking you to help by inspecting trees on your property and throughout your community.

Take these steps to stay safe:

Report dead, dying or diseased trees near power lines

Some signs of a dead, dying or diseased tree are bare branches, brown leaves or needles, a cracked or leaning trunk and trails of fine sawdust near the tree base indicating an insect attack. If you identify such a tree and it is close to a power line, don’t attempt to remove or prune it. Please stay away and call us at: 1-800-743-5000.

Request a free, temporary service disconnection

If you notice tension on your service drop (line to home or business), please call us at: 1-800-743-5000 to ask for a free, short term disconnection. This will allow you to prune without the risk of electrical contact.

Mind the lines: Know what's overhead

While primary lines carry the highest voltage, secondary lines and service drops carry enough voltage to cause injury or death. When performing tree pruning or vegetation removal, always look up first and stay clear of all power lines.

Be aware of power line locations

Pruning trees next to high voltage power lines is extremely dangerous. Only people who receive special training are permitted to work within 10 feet of lines according to the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA).

Find out more about clearing vegetation to create defensible space around your home. Visit readyforwildfire.org

Helpful Information from Mariposa County Fire Department

Preparing for Cold Weather
It's the time of year when people are starting to use their furnaces, space heaters, fireplaces, and woodstoves to keep them warm as the temperatures start to drop. Poorly maintained furnaces and alternative forms of heat are major causes of house fires and can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

Chimneys and woodstoves should be checked annually for cracks and debris. For your furnace, an annual inspection and cleaning is recommended to check for cracks in the combustion chamber, which could allow carbon monoxide to leak into a residence.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is usually vented away from the furnace area. If allowed to collect, carbon monoxide can cause flu-like symptoms, disorientation, confusion, and death.

If using a portable space heater be sure electric circuits can handle the additional load. Putting more than one heater on the same circuit may overtax the system and cause a fire hazard.

Fireplace Safety - Proper Ash Disposal 
With the onset of colder weather, we are again confronted with the problem of improper ash disposal. Many people do not realize the length of time required for ashes to cool enough for disposal. Even after several days, a pile of ashes can hold enough heat to reignite and start a fire. 

  • Make sure there are no hot spots left in the ashes by soaking them in water or letting them sit for at least four days. 
  • All ashes should then be stored in a fire-resistant metal container with a tight-fitting cover. They should NEVER be disposed of in a plastic garbage can, a cardboard box, or paper grocery bag. Never use a vacuum cleaner to pick up ashes. 
  • The metal container should be placed away from anything that can burn. It should not be placed next to a firewood pile, in the garage, on or under a wood deck, or under a porch. 

After sitting for a week in the metal container the ashes are then safe to dispose of in your trash.

Also: 

  • Do Not leave candles unattended.
  • Make sure to properly dispose of all cigarette butts. 

PLEASE USE CAUTION!!!

NOTE: Take advantage of the cooler weather now to make your property fire safe. Contact your local Cal Fire office at (209) 966-3622 to verify property clearance guidelines.

And remember, fireworks are illegal throughout Mariposa County year-round. 


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!