Yuma News
Foothills Library 10th birthday bash
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 07 September 2018 07 September 2018
Yuma, Arizona - On Thursday, September 20th, the Foothills Library is celebrating its 10th birthday! Join us at 12:00 p.m. for light refreshments and find out what’s new at your library. There is no charge to attend this family-friendly event.
Adult Suicide Prevention 101
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- Published: 07 September 2018 07 September 2018
Yuma, Arizona - On Wednesday, September 19th, the Main Library will host “Adult Suicide Prevention 101” at 6:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Julie Mack, Cenpatico Suicide Prevention Specialist, will discuss suicide as a national and local public health problem, how to recognize someone at risk of suicide, and common myths and facts surrounding suicidal behavior.
Yuma Fire Department Awarded Accreditation
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 07 September 2018 07 September 2018
Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Fire Department has again received its certification as an “Accredited Agency” by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). Fire Service professionals from throughout the country were sent to Yuma in May to inspect facilities, review procedures, and interview personnel.
YFD Battalion Chief Completes EFO Program
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- Published: 07 September 2018 07 September 2018
Yuma, Arizona - At this week’s City Council meeting it was announced that, in addition to the Yuma Fire Department again being certified as an Accredited Agency, Battalion Chief Michael Walton had completed the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program of the National Fire Academy. Mike is one of only 2 currently serving YFD members who have completed the program. Fire Chief Steve Irr is the other member from YFD.
Reports of poisonings
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 06 September 2018 06 September 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Last week YFD responded to a several reports of poisonings involving very small children or infants that ingested harmful substances – including gasoline and laundry detergent. YFD also responded to a child that ingested the cap to a pen. According to National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, approximately 45 percent of unintentional injury deaths occurred in and around the home. Unintentional home injury deaths of children are caused primarily by fire and burns, suffocation, drowning, firearms, falls, choking and poisoning.