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2018
BLS Calls 1,983
Fire Calls 611
                 
2017
BLS Calls 4,260
Fire Calls 926
Fire Drills 9
Fire Prevention 39
Firehouse Tours 11
Public Displays 26
Attendance 8,626
Child Seat Installation 67
Smoke/CO Alarm Installation          244

Dog Days of Summer


This time of year, as temperatures hover above 90 degrees, remember to never leave your loved one in the vehicle for any amount of time. Keep them cool and notice the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Early signs of heat stroke in dogs include:

· Panting and rapid breathing
· Increased heart rate with bounding pulses

Later signs of heat stroke in dogs are:

· Vomiting and diarrhea
· Sticky gums
· Tented skin (when lifted)
· Seeming dazed, disoriented, and depressed
· Excessive drooling and increased salivation