Thursday, October 19, 2017
Collaboration with UWT to improve Firefighter Safety
Fire Chief Jim Duggan has been working with the University of Washington Tacoma to improve firefighter safety. Here is an article on Dr. Matt Tolentino's projects. Dr. Tolentino is an Assistant Professor in UWT's Institute of Technology.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill at 10:19 on October 19th, 2017
Tomorrow is the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill!
Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover and Hold On at 10:19am on October 19 during Great ShakeOut drills. We are participating - hope you are too!
Monday, October 16, 2017
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
|
Monday, October 9, 2017
Thursday, September 14, 2017
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.
“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.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
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
|
Monday, September 11, 2017
September 11 Remembrance - 2017
We are grateful to all who joined us to remember the lives lost and sacrifices made September 11, 2001.
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