REASONS | # OF CALLS |
Structure Fire | 4 |
Mobile property (vehicle) fire | 2 |
Natural vegetation fire | 3 |
Medical assist | 1 |
EMS incident | 4 |
Lock-in | 1 |
Water or ice-related rescue | 2 |
Rescue or EMS standby | 7 |
Electrical wiring/equipment problem | 2 |
Accident/potential accident | 3 |
Person in distress | 1 |
Animal problem or rescue | 2 |
Public service assistance | 1 |
Unauthorized burning | 6 |
Cover assignment, standby at fire station, move-up | 1 |
Steam, other gas mistaken for smoke | 3 |
HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat | 1 |
False alarm and false call, other | 1 |
System or detector malfunction | 1 |
Unintentional system/detector operation (no fire) | 15 |
Citizen complaint | 1 |
Total | 62 |
Captain’s Corner: Outdoor Grilling Safety
Outdoor year-round grilling has become extremely popular. However, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. Grills can be very hot and cause fire and burn injuries. Statistically, children under the age of five account for approximately 46% of contact-type burns from grills per year. Annually, July is the peak month for grill fires.
Consider the following:
• Propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors.
• Grills should be placed well away from the home, deck railings, and out from the eaves and overhanging branches.
• Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from the grill area.
• Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.
• If you use starter fluid for charcoal grills, use only charcoal starter fluid.
• Never leave your grill unattended.
Information Source: nfpa.org/education