When was the last time you cleaned out your dryer vent? According to statistics from the NFPA, ” The leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires is failure to clean them.” You should clean out the dryer lint every time you remove a load of clothes. ( Dryer safety tips • Have your […]
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Annual Report 2015 […]
With fall quarter for College coming up in August, you and even parents are preparing for a big step in life, moving away from home for the first time as an adult. It is a big responsibility to undertake, managing school, your life, meeting new friends, a job, where you live etc. Lets go back to […]
As the weather warms up, don’t forget how hot it can get in your car! Leaving pets in the car is not only dangerous, it’s also illegal. As research shows, when it’s hot outside, its much hotter in the car and on the asphalt! If you see a pet confined inside a vehicle during […]
It is a good time of the year to clean up around the house to prevent fire from spreading to your home. Even if you don’t live near the wildland, you can still be at risk for embers landing from a fire and burning what you work so hard for. Take a minute to walk […]
FEMA announces a new app to help you in the event of a disaster. This new app features: Alerts from the National Weather Service: Receive severe weather alerts for up to five locations across the U.S. and see information about how to stay safe. Disaster Reporter: Upload and share photos of damage and recovery efforts. […]
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Did you know that it is unlawful to burn anything outdoors inside the City and the Urban growth area that surrounds the City? and you can be fined? Did you also know that burn barrels are unlawful to use and have been that way since 1997? Did you know that you can be fined for the nuisance […]
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The City of Yakima Fire Department held a pedal car raffle from the beginning of the State Fair in September until December 15th 2015. The winner of the pedal car, Patch Lewis in turn donated the car to the YWCA for the kids Christmas. Representatives from Camp Prime Time, Executive Director, Cec Anson; Charter member, […]
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Fire is FAST! There is little time! In less than 30 seconds a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a house. In minutes, a house can be engulfed in flames. If you wake up to a fire, […]
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With all the recent snow, we have noticed that there are some hydrants that are not accessible. Please help us out and clear the space around the hydrant on your property so we can access it if there is an emergency. A fire that is burning in a building doubles at least every minute. If […]