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.” 

Registration is now open for CPR Sunday - 2017

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. 8, at Foss High School, 2112 S. Tyler St. in Tacoma.

In order to secure your preferred class time please register.

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 - July 2017

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	July	2017 (YTD)	2016 (YTD)
Fire	323	952	964
Emergency Medical	3,185	22,099	22,229
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	640	4,508	4,085
Total	4,148	27,559	27,278

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Mission: To Protect People, Property & the Environment

TFD's collaboration with the University of Washington Tacoma

TFD’s innovative collaboration with the University of Washington Tacoma was highlighted at the annual conference of the International Association of Fire Chief’s, held last week in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Requests for Service Report - June 2017

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type

TFD - Incidents	June	2017 (YTD)	2016 (YTD)
Fire	130	610	732
Emergency Medical	3,150	18,914	19,080
All Other (e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)	686	3,887	3,466
Total	3,966	23,411	23,278

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Mission: To Protect People, Property & the Environment

Fireworks and 4th of July Safety - 2017

Reminder:

• Personal fireworks use is banned in the City of Tacoma. 
• Violators are subject to a $257 fine and the confiscation of their fireworks. 
• Please call (253) 798-4721 to report suspected violations. 
• Tacoma Police Department will respond to fireworks-related calls as units become available. 

TFD encourages you and your family to attend a public fireworks display to enjoy fireworks. 

For additional information, please visit our website.