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Mariposa-Fire-TruckMariposa County Fire Department Call Log

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

Monday, December 1 thru Sunday, December 7

EMS -- 9
Fire -  4
Public Assist --  1
Auto Collision -  1
 

As you start to decorate your home for the holiday season, make sure to make safety a top priority. When picking out a Christmas tree, here are some things to keep in mind:

  • Make sure the tree is fresh with green needles that do not fall off when touched and cut two inches from the base of the trunk before placing it in the stand. (Water the tree daily!)

  • Ensure that the tree is not blocking an exit and that it is at least three feet away from any heat source, such as fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents and lights.

  • When lighting the tree, use only lights approved by a recognized testing laboratory and be aware that some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use.

  • Replace strings of lights with damaged cords or loose bulb connections and read manufacturer's instructions for the number of light strands that can safely be connected.

  • Never use lit candles to decorate trees and always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed. After Christmas, dispose of the tree quickly to alleviate the extreme fire hazard of a dry tree.

Now get out there and DECK THOSE HALLS!!

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 fire, medical, and various support duties.  No experience necessary - we will train you!  - Please call (209) 966-4330 today for more information!

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Helpful Information for Hot Weather

Special Hot Weather Reminder:
Mariposa County Fire Department would like to remind you of the dangers in leaving children, animals, and the elderly in closed vehicle, especially as the weather gets hotter. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a locked car sitting in the summer sun quickly turns into an oven, and temperatures can climb from 78 degrees to 100 degrees in just three minutes, to 125 degrees in 6-8 minutes. Parking in the shade, cracking windows open and tinted windows do not make a difference in the interior temperature of a closed car, according to pediatric researchers.
 
Kids and Adults are at great risk for heatstroke, which can lead to a high fever, dehydration, seizures, stroke and death. Animals do not sweat so their body temperature heats up quickly making them at risk of overheating (hyperthermia), heatstroke and death. Think that quick trip back into the house to get that forgotten item will be ok?... Think again... Even five minutes locked in a car when it's hot outside endangers children, adults and pets.

More information: 

NEVER leave a child alone inside a vehicle… not even for a minute!

Flier courtesy of: The Institute for Childhood Preparedness (childhoodpreparedness.org) & Kids and Cars (kidsandcars.org)
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PLEASE USE CAUTION!!! 

Vegetation fires are preventable if you follow some basic safety rules:

  • Do your property clearing before 10:00 A.M.
  • When driving, if you need to pull off the road, do not park in dry vegetation.
  • Do Not leave candles unattended.
  • Make sure to properly dispose of all cigarette butts. 

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!