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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, July 25 thru Sunday, July 31

EMS - 10

Fires - 4

Public Assists - 2

Auto Collisions - 0

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!

Take the Appropriate Steps to Stay Safe on the Road

Summertime means family road trips. If you’re planning on hitting the highway, these important car travel safety tips could help get you to your destination safely.

Carry a Disaster Supplies Kit in your trunk. Some items include:

  • Jumper cables
  • Flares or reflective triangle
  • Flashlights: with extra batteries
  • First Aid Kit: remember any necessary medications, baby formula and diapers if you have a small child
  • Food: non-perishable food such as canned food, and protein rich foods like nuts and energy bars
  • Manual can opener
  • Water: at least 1 gallon of water per person a day for at least 3 days
  • Basic toolkit: pliers, wrench, screwdriver
  • Pet supplies: food and water  
  • Radio: battery or hand cranked
  • Cat litter or sand: for better tire traction
  • Shovel
  • Ice scraper
  • Clothes: warm clothes, gloves, hat, sturdy boots, jacket and an extra change of clothes for the cold
  • Blanketsor sleeping bags
  • Charged Cell Phone and car charger 

Prepare for the Unexpected

  • Carry emergency contact card with names and phone numbers, and important documents or information you may need.
  • Let someone know your destination, your route, and when you expect to arrive.
  • Find out what disasters may occur in the place where you are traveling, especially if they are disasters you have never experienced before. Find out how you would get information in the event of a disaster (local radio systems, emergency alert systems).
  • Pay attention to the weather forecast for your destination. Travel and weather websites can help you avoid storms and other regional challenges that could impact your safety.
  • Don’t let your vehicle’s gas tank get too low.

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!