Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Registration is open for CPR Sunday 2016!


CPR 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 Sunday in 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 Sunday will be held Oct. 9, at Foss High School, 2112 S. Tyler St. in Tacoma.

In order to secure your preferred class time please register.

registration

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
  • Four class options: 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, or 2 PM
  • 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.






Requests for Service - August 2016

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type
TFD - Incidents
August
2016 (YTD)
2015 (YTD)
Fire
237
1,201
1,433
Emergency Medical
3,289
25,518
24,391
All Other
(e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)
616
4,701
4,350
Total
4,142
31,420
30,174
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Protecting People, Property & the Environment

Monday, September 12, 2016

Tacoma Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Lateral Entry – Firefighter Paramedic.

TFD is currently seeking highly qualified candidates who are eligible for a lateral hire as Firefighter Paramedics in Washington State.

This is your opportunity to join one of the most progressive, innovative and dynamic fire departments in the region. Our well-rounded Firefighter Paramedics function on the leading edge of pre-hospital emergency medicine, meeting the daily challenges that come with serving a busy municipal fire department.

If you’re interested in becoming a member of the TFD team, check out the details and complete the on-line job application.

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Sunday, September 11, 2016

September 11 Remembrance Ceremony - 2016

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






Thursday, September 1, 2016

National Preparedness Month - 2016

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month.


It serves as a great reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and visit. 

One of the keys to surviving a disaster is to have seven to 14 days' worth of supplies on hand. Check out the following videos for details on the types of supplies to include in your disaster kit for home and for work.  




Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Requests for Service Report - July 2016

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type
TFD - Incidents
July
2016 (YTD)
2015 (YTD)
Fire
232
964
1,244
Emergency Medical
3,149
22,229
21,332
All Other
(e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)
619
4,085
3,751
Total
4,000
27,278
26,327
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Protecting People, Property & the Environment

Thursday, July 28, 2016

When and when not to call 911

A message from our FDCares program.