Free CPR Training

CPR Sunday is a free community training being held this Sunday October 11, 2009 at the Tacoma Elks Club. Classroom presentations include information about 911, patient assessment, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's). Instructors will also utilize CPR Manikins and AED's to provide students with an opportunity to practice their classroom learning. In the last 9 years, over 4,000 participants have attended this valuable safety class.

Our instructors are certified Basic Life Support (CPR) Instructors.

What you will learn:
• What happens when you call 9-1-1
• Patient Assessment
• General Medical Illness Assessment
• One Rescuer Adult CPR/Obstructed Airway
• Automatic External Defibrillators
• Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
• Home First Aid Kit
• Information List for Home & Wallet

For additional information about CPR Sunday and to register for the class visit CPRSUNDAY.

Fire Prevention Week 2009

Tacoma Fire Department would like to remind you that next week, October 4-10th, is National Fire Prevention Week. This years theme is "Stay Fire Smart - Don't Get Burned". Check out the following video for some great tips on how you can prevent fires and avoid getting burn injuries. For more information about Fire Prevention Week visit the National Fire Protection Association and as always - be sure to check the batteries in your smoke alarms and make sure they are in working condition.

Early Morning Structure Fire

Incident Date: 9/21/09
Issuing Officer: Joe Meinecke 253.255.3260
Incident Type: Structure Fire
Incident Location: 6505 Pacific Hwy E. Fife WA
Probable Cause: Undetermined
Damages: Undetermined
Injuries: None

Narrative: At 6: 51 a.m. Monday, September 21st 2009, Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) responded to a reported structure fire at 6505 Pacific Hwy East Fife, WA 98424. The first arriving units found a 2 story boarded up abandoned house with smoke and flames showing from the upstairs area. After crews initial investigation, a defensive firefighting mode was established due to the deterioration of the building and the heavy fire load. Approximately 20 firefighters extinguished the fire and there were no injuries to report.

Campus Fire Safety Month

September is National Campus Fire Safety Month and Tacoma Fire Department would like to remind everyone about this important safety topic.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, there are approximately 18 million students enrolled in over 4000 colleges and universities across the country. Approximately 2/3 of the students live in off-campus housing.

Data compiled by Campus Firewatch, shows that over 8o percent of the more than 100 campus-related fire fatalities across the nation (since January 2000) have occurred in off-campus housing. Four common factors in a number of these fires include:
· Lack of automatic fire sprinklers
· Missing or disabled smoke alarms
· Careless disposal of smoking materials
· Impaired judgment from alcohol consumption

In other words, the same factors contributing to all fire fatalities, apply to college students as well. Make an informed decision about your housing - especially if you’re living off campus.

For more information about prevention strategies and questions to ask about your living arrangements visit igot2know.org or USFA - fire safety for college students.

Fire Destroys Van

Incident Date: 9/11/09

Issuing Officer: Medical Services Officer Toryono Green

Incident Type: Car Fire

Incident Location: 1101 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma -WA

Narrative: At 12:50 p.m. Friday, September 9th, the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) responded to reports of a car fire at 1101 Tacoma Ave S. Responding fire units reported a large column of black smoke from a distance and arrived to find a late model conversion van fully engulfed in flames.

The owner of the van stated that he noticed smoke coming from the vehicle when he parked. After getting out to inspect, he discovered that his vehicle was on fire. Nearby business owners assisted in attempting to extinguish the fire. The owner stated that his vehicle's transmission had recently been repaired. There were no reported injuries.

Thank You...

Tacoma Fire Department would like to thank all of the citizens and first responders who attended our September 11th Remembrance Ceremony.

"We have not forgotten"

Your Invited...

Tacoma Fire Department’s September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) and Firefighters Local 31 will host its Annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at 9:00 a.m. (prelude begins at 8:45) at the Tacoma Firefighters Memorial located at 3301 Ruston Way, Tacoma WA.

This event will be part of a nationwide salute to firefighters, police, EMS workers and civilians who lost their lives that day. The ceremony will include comments from the Mayor of the City of Tacoma Bill Baarsma, TFD Deputy Chief Jolene Davis and TFD retired Battalion Chief Dave Jackson, as well as performances by the Honor Guard and Pipes and Drums.

Join us as the Nations keep its' solemn vow "We have not forgotten".