Requests for Service Report - September 2017

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	September	2017 (YTD)	2016 (YTD)
Fire	175	1,350	1,326
Emergency Medical	3,095	28,485	28,472
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	603	5,780	5,278
Total	3,873	35,615	35,076

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Fire Prevention Week - 2017

It's Fire Prevention Week 2017! This year's theme: "Every second counts - plan 2 ways out"

Spotlight on Training - Trench Rescue

Firefighters on TFD’s Technical Rescue team are training on trench rescue operations. 

Objectives include using a "waler" system to protect an open space inside a trench, lifting a heavy object at the bottom of a trench, and working around obstacles to safely lift patients. 

“Trench rescue can be one of the most dangerous operations we respond to," said Captain Scott Nicholson. “Hands-on training helps our personnel be well equipped to save someone trapped and ensure firefighter safety during these high-risk operations.” 

TFD's Technical Rescue team is trained to conduct rope, trench, confined space, structural collapse and technical extrication in vehicle/machinery.

Requests for Service Report - August 2017

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	August	2017 (YTD)	2016 (YTD)
Fire	223	1,175	1,201
Emergency Medical	3,291	25,390	25,518
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	669	5,177	4,701
Total	4,183	31,742	31,420

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September 11 Remembrance - 2017

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

September is National Preparedness Month - 2017

This year’s theme is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.” 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 work. For more detailed information visit, cityoftacoma.org/prepare and ready.gov.

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 Monday, September 11, 2017. 

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