Requests for Service Report - November 2019

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	November	1/1-11/30 2019	1/1-11/30 2018
Fire	116	1,539	1,675
Emergency Medical	3,181	36,001	35,456
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	641	7,986	7,042
Total	3,938	45,526	44,173

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The free PulsePoint Respond mobile app is now available in Pierce County!

The PulsePoint Respond app alerts users to someone nearby experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest so that bystanders can initiate CPR earlier, more often, and increase the use of automated external defibrillators (AED) prior to emergency responders arriving on the scene. If administered immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival.

“As we leverage technology to improve community safety, we expect this app will help crowdsource Good Samaritans in an effort to increase survival rates,” said Chief Toryono Green.

The app is available for both iOS and Android mobile devices in the App Store or Google Play.

Tacoma Fire Department also offers free CPR classes. For a class schedule, visit our CPR page.

Requests for Service Report - October 2019

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	October	1/1-10/31 2019	1/1-10/31 2018
Fire	104	1,423	1,587
Emergency Medical	3,256	32,820	32,283
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	745	7,345	6,440
Total	4,105	41,588	40,310

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Requests for Service Report - September 2019

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	September	1/1-9/30 2019	1/1-9/30 2018
Fire	120	1,319	1,459
Emergency Medical	3,349	29,564	28,965
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	730	6,600	5,723
Total	4,199	37,483	36,147

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Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill - 2019

Tomorrow is the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill!

People worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover and Hold On at 10:17 am on October 17. We are participating - hope you are too! https://www.shakeout.org/washington/

TFD Tower 2 "Push-In" Ceremony

Tacoma Fire Department will officially place a new ladder tower, designated as Tower 2, in service following a tradition historically known as a “push-in” ceremony. The celebration of welcoming a new apparatus has been a source of pride for the fire service for over 100 years. The origin of the ceremony dates back to horse-drawn equipment when the horse could not back-up the fire engines and firefighters would unhitch the horses and “push-in” the fire engine after returning from a call. The community is invited to attend the ceremony.

Date: October 15, 2019

Time: 9:00 am

Location: Fire Station 8
4911 South Alaska Street 

Tacoma, WA 98408

Fire Prevention Week 2019

It's Fire Prevention Week! This year's theme "not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape!"

Registration is now open for CPR Weekend - 2019

CPR Saturday/Sunday is an annual community event offered free-of-charge to anyone interested in learning the basic life-saving skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). On the second weekend of October each year, participants are taught the fundamentals of CPR and then given the opportunity to practice with CPR manikins and Automated External Defibrillators (AED). 

CPR Saturday will be held Oct. 12, at Eastside Community Center, 1721 E. 56th St. in Tacoma.

CPR Sunday will be held Oct. 13, at Foss High School, 2112 S. Tyler St. in Tacoma.

In order to secure your preferred class time please register.

What Attendees Can Expect

• More than 50 certified Basic Life Support instructors
• 1 1/2 hours of classroom training and 1 hour of hands-on training
• Practical training with CPR manikins and AED's.

What Attendees Will Learn

• What happens when you call 9-1-1
• Patient assessment
• One rescuer adult/child/infant CPR and obstructed airway
• Automated external defibrillator use
• Foreign body airway obstruction management
• Essentials of a home first aid kit
• CPR-related information/reminder list for home and wallet

Note - this class is "Citizen Level CPR" and does not meet the Washington State Health Care Provider Level card requirements.

September 11 Remembrance - 2019

We are grateful to all who joined us today to remember the lives lost and sacrifices made on September 11, 2001.

National Preparedness Month 2019

National Preparedness Month, is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster emergency planning now and throughout the year. The 2019 theme is “Prepared, Not Scared.” For additional information visit https://www.ready.gov/september.

Save the Date - September 11 Remembrance Ceremony

Tacoma Fire Department will honor the heroes and victims of 9/11 at a public remembrance ceremony beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

The program will include speeches by City of Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, Tacoma Fire Chief Toryono Green, and retired Captain Michael Dugan, FDNY.  

Please join us at the Firefighter’s Memorial, 3301 Ruston Way, as the nation keeps its solemn vow that “we will never forget.” 

National Night Out - 2019

Tacoma Fire Department was honored to be invited to over 70 neighborhood get-togethers as a part of National Night Out. Designed to offer neighbors an opportunity to enjoy each other’s company while building bonds useful in preventing crime and improving safety in their neighborhoods, we were grateful to meet so many of you committed to making our community a safer place to live!

Requests for Service Report - June 2019

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	June	1/1-6/30 2019	1/1-6/30 2018
Fire	213	764	720
Emergency Medical	3,339	19,472	19,141
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	707	4,281	3,808
Total	4,259	24,517	23,669

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Personal fireworks use is prohibited in Tacoma.

Just a reminder that:

• Personal fireworks use is prohibited in Tacoma.
• Violators are subject to a $257 fine and the confiscation of their fireworks. 
• Call (253) 798-4721 to report suspected violations.

Requests for Service Report - May 2019

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	May	1/1-5/31 2019	1/1-5/31 2018
Fire	150	551	546
Emergency Medical	3,293	16,133	15,980
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	654	3,574	3,174
Total	4,097	20,258	19,700

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Summer Heat - 2019

City of Tacoma Emergency Management recommends the following actions to minimize the health risks of hot weather throughout the summer.

Adjust your attire and activities to limit heat exposure and exertion!

If you are going out, plan to wear loose, lightweight and light-colored clothing that covers as much of your skin as practical. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight between 10AM and 4PM, when the sun's rays are at their strongest.

Drink plenty of water before you become thirsty and rest in the shade before you become tired!

Water is normally the best drink during hot weather, and you'll need more than you think. Avoid soda, alcohol, or caffeine as they can make the heat's effect on your body worse. Symptoms of dehydration and heat illness may include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, nausea, muscle cramps, headache, and vomiting.

Consider a cool place to visit or stay during the hottest part of the day.

Libraries, (note that Tacoma libraries are closed on Sunday and Monday) theaters, shopping malls and community facilities such as senior centers and parks may offer an air-conditioned refuge.

Many heat emergencies occur with people exercising, working or staying alone. Use a buddy system and check on elderly, disabled or at-risk neighbors on a regular basis. If you suspect someone is experiencing a medical emergency from extreme heat exposure, call 9-1-1.

Never leave children, pets or dependent adults alone in a hot car.

Even with the windows down, the temperature inside a parked vehicle can quickly rise to lethal levels.

More detailed heat safety information can be found at the TPCHD, National Weather Service and the Center for Disease Control.

Requests for Service Report - April 2019

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	April	1/1-4/31 2019	1/1-4/31 2018
Fire	109	401	360
Emergency Medical	3,166	12,840	12,583
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	681	2,920	2,518
Total	3,956	16,161	15,461

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Requests for Service Report - March 2019

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	March	1/1-3/31 2019	1/1-3/31 2018
Fire	104	292	264
Emergency Medical	3,334	9,674	9,453
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	740	2,239	1,957
Total	4,178	12,205	11,674

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Tacoma Fire Chief Jim Duggan announces retirement

Tacoma Fire Chief Jim Duggan has announced his retirement effective April 16, 2019. Chief Duggan was appointed Fire Chief in 2012 and has served 36 years with the department.

Under Chief Duggan’s command, the Tacoma Fire Department navigated difficult staffing and deployment reductions as a result of the great recession, he oversaw a significant effort to increase the diversity of the organization and developed several initiatives to reduce the non-emergent use of 911.

Deputy Chief Tory Green has been introduced for consideration and confirmation as Tacoma’s next Fire Chief.

New text-to-911 service is now available in Pierce County

Important information from the South Sound 911 dispatch agency regarding its new text-to-911 service in Pierce County.

Requests for Service Report - February 2019

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	February	1/1-2/28 2019	1/1-2/28 2018
Fire	84	188	159
Emergency Medical	3,143	6,340	6,126
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	812	1,499	1,291
Total	4,039	8,027	7,576

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Tacoma Fire Department Graduates Six Firefighter/Paramedics.

Six Tacoma firefighters graduated from our nationally accredited paramedic training program in a special ceremony this afternoon.

Over the course of the program, each student worked their way through more than 2,000 pages of assigned reading, answering thousands of test questions on the material. The hands-on portion of the curriculum involved over 1,500 clinical hours in the field and hospital settings demonstrating competency in a variety of emergency medical techniques.

Class valedictorian Janell Murry is the recipient of the Dr. James G. Billingsley Award for Academic Excellence.

The Bud Lucas Leadership Award was presented to Josh Haia for his consistent demonstration of teamwork as voted on by his peers. 

Congratulations to all!

From Left to Right: Dr. Gerecht, FF/PM Eriq Law, FF/PM Joshua Haia, FF/PM Jeffrey Polo, FF/PM Janell Murry, FF/PM Stephanie Campbell, FF/PM Alexandra Chapman  

Women's Firefighter Workshop

A Women’s Firefighter Workshop is being held on April 13, 2019, at the Tacoma Fire Department Training Center. The workshop is free, but registration is limited to the first 50 who sign-up. Check out the attached flyer for more details.

Requests for Service Report - January 2019

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	January	1/1-1/31 2019	1/1-1/31 2018
Fire	104	104	79
Emergency Medical	3,197	3,197	3,311
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	687	687	691
Total	3,988	3,988	4,081

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Probationary Firefighters Celebrate Milestone

Probationary Firefighters celebrate a milestone today as they achieve the rank of Firefighter with the department.

The culmination of a one-year hiring process, probationary firefighters have successfully completed an initial 16-week Recruit Academy and subsequent hands-on and competency-based testing in fire suppression, emergency medical services, search and rescue, and hazardous materials operations. 

TFD recruit firefighters are getting in shape to help keep you safe!

TFD recruit firefighters are getting in shape to help keep you safe! Even if it means adjusting the daily workout routine due to the cold weather conditions this week.

Requests for Service Report - December 2018

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	December	1/1-12/31 2018	1/1-12/31 2017
Fire	105	1,780	1,603
Emergency Medical	3,305	38,761	37,998
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	680	7,722	7,909
Total	4,090	48,263	47,510

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