Requests for Service Report - May 2017

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	May	2017 (YTD)	2016 (YTD)
Fire	125	480	566
Emergency Medical	3,389	15,764	16,104
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	663	3,201	2,868
Total	4,177	19,445	19,538

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TFD Earns American Heart Association Lifeline Award - 2017

The Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Award, their program’s highest level of recognition, for implementing operational and quality improvement procedures that expedite treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.

Every year, more than 250,000 people nationwide experience a heart attack caused by a complete blockage of blood flow to the heart.

TFD was recognized for its early and accurate interpretation of 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs), which can determine if a heart attack is occurring, and for following EMS protocols derived from national guidelines. The correct tools and training allow firefighter-paramedics to alert the hospitals that an incoming patient will need immediate treatment in a cardiac lab. 

Mock DUI simulation brings safety message to Fife High School Students - 2017

TFD, Fife Police Department, Airlift NW and Fife School District teamed up today to participate in a "mock" driving under the influence (DUI) simulation at Fife High School. As a part of the powerful "Every 15 Minute Program," students have been learning first hand about the devastating consequences of unsafe driving choices.  

With students celebrating at their prom and graduation parties over the next few weeks the message is simple: PLEASE - DON'T DRINK/TEXT AND DRIVE!

Barbecue Grilling Safety

With the weather finally starting to warm up and since we are all a bit "rusty" (pun intended!) from this really long and wet winter, a friendly reminder on BBQ Grilling safety is in order.  

Requests for Service Report - April 2017

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	April	2017 (YTD)	2016 (YTD)
Fire	84	355	366
Emergency Medical	2,976	12,375	12,729
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	613	2,898	2,312
Total	3,673	15,628	15,407

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Certificate of Commendation awarded for CPR/AED Intervention

Medical Services Officer Mike Newhouse awarded Certificates of Commendation to Emerald Queen Employees Anthony Santos, Joshua Ramsey, William Bales, and William Smith (not pictured) at a special gathering yesterday.

The four were recognized for performing CPR and using one of the Casinos Automated External Defibrillators to revive a patron that had suffered sudden cardiac arrest.

“Rapid intervention is critical. We are grateful that these four were able to act quickly to save a life,” said Fire Chief Jim Duggan.  

Information about free CPR classes is available from the Tacoma Fire Department. 

L to R: Anthony Santos, Joshua Ramsey, Medical Services Officer Mike Newhouse, William Bales

Requests for Service Report - March 2017

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	March	2017 (YTD)	2016 (YTD)
Fire	84	271	242
Emergency Medical	3,139	9,399	9,561
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	610	1,925	1,761
Total	3,833	11,595	11,564

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