In all, 153 smoke alarms were installed in 65 homes, and 300 emergency management packets were given to businesses and residents during the outreach event.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Smoke alarm installation event with the Red Cross was a great success!
On
Saturday October 24, twelve Tacoma Firefighters and twenty volunteers from the Mount Rainier Chapter of the American Red Cross teamed up to install smoke alarms and distribute
emergency management information to residents and businesses in Tacoma’s
Lincoln district.
In all, 153 smoke alarms were installed in 65 homes, and 300 emergency management packets were given to businesses and residents during the outreach event.
In all, 153 smoke alarms were installed in 65 homes, and 300 emergency management packets were given to businesses and residents during the outreach event.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Requests for service report - September 2015
TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type
| TFD - Incidents |
September
|
2015 (YTD)
|
2014 (YTD)
|
| Fire |
85
|
1,518
|
1,175
|
| Emergency Medical |
2,964
|
27,355
|
25,753
|
| All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms) |
552
|
4,902
|
4,160
|
| Total |
3,601
|
33,775
|
31,088
|
Monday, October 19, 2015
Technical Rescue team responds for a patient aboard a large cargo ship
At 10:13 am Sunday October 18, TFD responded to a report of a person needing medical care aboard a large cargo ship anchored in Commencement Bay. Operationally, incident command determined that the safest method to move the patient was to lower them in a stokes stretcher to the fireboat Destiny waiting below.
Firefighters used an on-board crane as fixed directional point and set a two rope system with a tag line to safely lower the stretcher approximately 60 feet. The patient was then transported via boat and ambulance to a local area hospital.
Monday, October 12, 2015
The Great Washington ShakeOut 2015
Since earthquakes may happen anywhere you work, live, or travel, Tacoma Fire Department stresses the importance of being prepared and practicing how to protect yourself during a quake.
At 10:15 a.m. on October 15, 2015, millions across the country will practice the survival skill of “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
The goal of the drill is to prevent a major earthquake from becoming a catastrophe for you, your organization, and your community. Why is this drill important? As with anything, to act quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake before strong shaking knocks you down, or something falls on you.
Visit the Great Washington ShakeOut for more details on how to participate!
At 10:15 a.m. on October 15, 2015, millions across the country will practice the survival skill of “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
The goal of the drill is to prevent a major earthquake from becoming a catastrophe for you, your organization, and your community. Why is this drill important? As with anything, to act quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake before strong shaking knocks you down, or something falls on you.
Visit the Great Washington ShakeOut for more details on how to participate!
Sunday, October 11, 2015
CPR SUNDAY underway!
Over 1000 signed up for free CPR classes today. Still room for more. Sessions at 10:00, 12:00, & 2:00. Foss High School, 2112 S. Tyler St. Hope to see you soon.
Monday, October 5, 2015
October 4-10 is national Fire Prevention Week!
October 4-10 is national Fire Prevention Week.
This years theme: "Hear the BEEP where you SLEEP."
Help us sound the alarm that working smoke alarms save lives!
This years theme: "Hear the BEEP where you SLEEP."
Help us sound the alarm that working smoke alarms save lives!
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