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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 1 thru Sunday, August 7

EMS - 7

Fires - 4

Public Assists - 1

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!

Hiking Safety

With Yosemite National Park right in our backyard, it is an easy day trek to spend time in nature. This information shared by Yosemite National Park gives you a few tips about hiking.

Over 800 miles of trails traverse Yosemite National Park. Not surprisingly, the majority of Yosemite's Search and Rescue (YOSAR) missions are spent assisting injured hikers or searching for a lost people in the wilderness. Each year, park rangers and search and rescue personnel respond to approximately 250 emergency incidents in the park.

Here are some quick tips to help you be safe while hiking in Yosemite:

  • Carry a headlamp on every hike, even short day hikes
  • Carry and drink plenty of water (a minimum of 1 quart every 2 hours)
  • Sturdy footwear with good traction might save an ankle
  • Minor/moderate health or medical issues can be easily exacerbated by hiking up the steep Valley trails—know your limits and pay attention to how you're feeling
  • Stay on the established trail
  • When hiking in a group, each member of the group should carry some water and food in case the party becomes separated, and the group should make a plan for where to meet up (at the vehicle, at the trailhead, etc.) if the members become separated.
Before you leave on a HIKE:

Have a plan
Inform someone of where you're going and when you plan to return
Keep a flashlight and whistle with you
Eat well, stay hydrated: carry plenty of water

Be SAFE:

Stay on the trail
Ask for HELP!
Familiarize yourself with the area; use a map
Expect changes in the weather

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!