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Heads up, Charles County! It's going to be dangerously hot this week, right as we mark National Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
🚨 Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect: • Today (Mon, June 23) until 9 PM • Tomorrow (Tues, June 24) from 11 AM to 9 PM Heat index values could reach up to 110°F. That’s hot enough to be life-threatening, especially for kids, seniors, outdoor workers, and pets.
👨🚒 ... (Full Story & Photos)
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With an Extreme Heat Warning for this week, please keep in mind.
Extreme Heat Warning—Take Action! An Extreme Heat Warning is issued when extremely dangerous heat conditions are expected or occurring. Avoid outdoor activities, especially during the heat of the day. If you must be outside, be sure to drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade. Stay indoors in an air-conditioned space ... (Full Story & Photos)
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🌊🚤 This morning, Boat 6, Boat 6A, and several of our Surface Water Rescue Technicians supported the Colonial Beach Triathlon alongside regional partners. While most swimmers were racing to the finish line, a few needed a hand getting there, and our team was ready.
✅ Several swimmers who couldn’t complete the course safely were assisted back to shore without injury.
🐬 But the real surprise? A ... (Full Story & Photos)
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CIVFD AUXILIARY Raffle #9!!!
Denago E-Bike Raffle!!!
NEW 2024 CRUISER 1 TOP-TUBE
350W MOTOR SPEED SENSOR WEIGHT CAPACITY 300LBS LCD DISPLAY KICK STAND INCLUDED RANGE 53 MILES LG 36V 10.2Ah BATTERY 20 MPH TOP SPEED TWIST THROTTLE 2 YEAR WARRANTY
ESTIMATED VALUE $1,200.00
- 200 Tickets at $20 donation per ticket
- Must be 18 years of age to purchase ticket and win prize!
- Store will only allow ... (Full Story)
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We are EXCITED to announce our next CIVFD Auxiliary Online Raffle!!!
Scratch-Off Raffle #8!!! $200 worth of Scratch-Off tickets and $100 Cash!!!
* 100 Tickets at $10 donation per ticket
* Must be 18 years of age to purchase ticket and win prize!
* Store will only allow 100 tickets to be sold.
* Tickets are non-refundable.
* No third party ticket sales are allowed.
* Once all tickets are sold, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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On Thursday evening, CIVFD members participated in a hands-on training session focused on sprinkler systems at the Swan Point Clubhouse. Crews took time to walk through the facility, reviewing how the different systems function, how to access and utilize the Fire Department Connection (FDC), and what to watch for when responding to fire alarms in this type of structure.
We also identified key hazards ... (Full Story & Photos)
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FY23 Call Stats |
| FIRE | EMS |
Jul | 39 | 75 |
Aug | 17 | 93 |
Sep | 23 | 82 |
Oct | 8 | 90 |
Nov | | |
Dec | | |
Jan | | |
Feb | | |
Mar | | |
Apr | | |
May | | |
Jun | | |
Total | 87 | 340 |
Call Stat Totals |
| FIRE | EMS |
FY22 | | 454 |
FY21 | | 475 |
FY20 | 195 | 475 |
FY19 | 199 | 379 |
FY18 | 234 | 227 |
FY17 | 238 | 280 |
FY16 | 242 | 265 |
FY15 | 255 | 251 |
FY14 | 260 | 247 |
FY13 | 265 | 247 |
FY12 | 335 | 263 |
FY11 | 282 | 245 |
FY10 | 244 | 216 |
FY09 | 302 | 255 |
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