2010 Run Stats:
150
As of 2/8/09
2008 Total: 1472
2009 Total: 1466
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
"To preserve and protect life and
property from fire and other hazards, both natural and manmade; provide
public education, code enforcement and emergency medical care as
needed."
Core Values: Honesty, Integrity,
Respect
MONTHLY SAFETY MESSAGE:
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AMERICAN HEART MONTH
Know Your Signs and Symptoms
Some heart attacks are sudden and
intense; however, most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or
discomfort. Often people affected aren't sure what's wrong and wait too
long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is
happening:
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Chest discomfort.
Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest
that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes
back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness,
or pain.
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Discomfort in other
areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or
discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
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Shortness of breath.
May occur with or without chest discomfort.
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Other signs.
These may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or
lightheadedness.
The American Heart Association,
the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the American Red Cross,
and the National Council on Aging have launched a new "Act in
Time" campaign to increase people's awareness of heart attack and
the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately at the onset of heart attack
symptoms
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For past safety messages, click here.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Current Board
Meeting Agenda
None currently scheduled
CHFD IN THE NEWS:
6/11/09
- YourHub: "You Have To 'Love' The New Chief"
For more news stories, click here.
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