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


Monday, April 11 thru Sunday, April 17


EMS - 8


Fires - 2

Public Assists - 3

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!


Safety Tip: Printable Emergency Phone List

In an emergency situation, it's critical to have fast, easy access to contact information for emergency services and individuals who may be able to help. A key part of making sure that your family is prepared for emergencies is to have all important phone numbers you may need in an emergency already printed up beforehand. Putting together a comprehensive emergency phone list is a great way to do just that.

Download the customizable template provided at: safety.lovetoknow.com and fill in your information.

  • Once you click the image, the document will open as a PDF file.

  • Save the file to your computer or other storage device by clicking the diskette icon on the tool bar. Be sure to use a file name that will make it easy to locate when you need to update the information.

  • Fill in all applicable names and phone numbers, being sure to include area code. Simply click in the cell where you want to enter data and begin typing. You can navigate from one cell to the next using the tab key, or by pointing with your cursor and clicking.

  • If some of the line items on the list don't apply to you, click the minus sign (-) at the end of the row to remove it.

  • If you would like to add additional contact resources, click the plus (+) sign at the end of the row above where you would like a new line to be inserted.

  • When you have finished, save the file by clicking the diskette icon on the tool bar.

  • Print one or more copies to keep on hand in your household.

Using Your List

Keep the list in a central location and make sure everyone in your home knows where it is. If you have kids and leave them with a babysitter, be sure that the sitter is aware of the list and its location. It's also a good idea to have each family member keep a copy of the list somewhere they can access it easily, even when not at home. You may want to have your kids keep a copy in their book bag, for example. Adults can keep a copy in their purse or briefcase, or in the glove box of each vehicle.

Helpful Information for Cold Weather

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!