With record heat in the forecast, we are posting information this week to help you understand the risks and the potential for serious injury, even death caused by these high temperatures.
TODAY’S HEAT MESSAGE – PETS 
People love their pets, as much as children but some will not hesitate to leave their pet in the car while they shop or in the back of a pickup truck. » Read more

Nob Hill gas leak
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Washington is earthquake country. When the ground starts to shake, “Drop, Cover and Hold.”
Drop, cover and hold

• When you feel an earthquake, DROP and COVER under a desk or sturdy table. Stay away from windows and objects like bookcases that could fall. HOLD on to the desk or table.

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There are times when an incident produces smoke or leaks or even fire that it is safer for you to stay inside your residence or office.  Sometimes you may hear authorities say please stay inside your residence, or office for your safety……. that is an example of Shelter in Place.

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As it is gets warmer outside remember to stay hydrated, use sun screen and be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke before it is too late.
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Today the Yakima Fire Department Training Division is training personnel to utilize our burn room facility. This training allows the department to train personnel using techniques to extinguishing fires in a safe and controlled environment. » Read more

After 32 years of Service with the Yakima Fire Department and 38 years total in the fire service, Bruce Newell, Lieutenant at Fire Station 92 has decided to retire and begin the next chapter in his life. Congratulations Bruce! » Read more

4-21-15 A-Shift fire crews responded to a garage fire this afternoon. Engine 91 (not pictured) and Engine 95 quickly extinguished the fire.
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Here are seven steps to assist us adults with keeping our Kids Safe. Have you done any of these?
 For more information and additional resources, visit http://www.safekids.org » Read more

EDITH House is an annual program from the Yakima Fire Department aimed at 2nd grade children as an orientation to escaping the home in case of emergency. (EDITH is an acronym that stands for Exit Drills In The Home.) We don’t want them to simply know how to escape, we want them to be able to call 911 and give their address and phone number. » Read more