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Conclusion, all medium to large cities in Washington have a Public Education Position and this position helps the community learn how to use the 911 Emergency System. Memorial Hospital has been rated the busiest ER and Yakima has the most dangerous fires! Resources are LIMITED and if you agree, please reach out to your City Council members why Education and Prevention hasn’t been a priority.
Please read our previous 2 posts for fiscal numbers and how this position has impacted the city since it was eliminated!
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City Council members District 1, Eliana Macias: [email protected] District 2, Danny Herrera: [email protected] District 3, Patricia Byers: [email protected] District 4, Janice Deccio: [email protected] District 5, Soneya Lund: [email protected] District 6, Matt Brown: [email protected] District 7, Holly Cousens: [email protected]
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Yakima was just rated #1 for most dangerous fires in Washington. There have been some exponential increases in fire loss since the elimination of the Public Education Position. We used to average $30,217 of loss per incident while now it’s $45,290 per incident.
A huge factor for these increases is lack of education and prevention programs that helps people be proactive in their safety while relieving the 911 first responder system.
We believe here at Local 469 that this position is extremely valuable and beneficial for the community. #iaff469
Hmmm Can you really count the COVID year since there were not a lot of facilities open like schools, conventions etc. What are the stats if those year or years of closures aren't counted because there would have been no gathering to educate?
Local 469 is starting a 3-post series about an issue that is directly impacting the public. Yakima was just rated #1 for most dangerous fires in Washington.
Since the Public Education position was eliminated by City Council in 1/2019 there has been an increase in fire incidents, fire damage/loss, and an increase of risk for our high-risk populations (children/seniors). Which many of these incidents could have been avoided through an education and prevention program.
Please come back tomorrow for more information.
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Currently, crews are working on a structure fire on 18th St and McNair Ave.
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City is going to run out of water soon!
Seems like there is alot of fires in yak
Ok, so the new rigs are being built, and yes that takes time. But what was the excuse 10 years ago, LONG before COVID? One of your reserve type 1 engines was a 30+ year old rig, (E295). Then to compound the problems, you began purchasing Rosenbaurs, one of the worst rigs out there. They aren't referred to as Rosenbrokens for nothing.
Be careful
Crews are currently on scene of a structure fire in the 1000 block of North 34th Ave.
Please avoid the area and let crews work.
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Be careful y'all
Early this morning, Engine 91 was dispatched to a small tree on fire next to a building.
Prior to arrival, YPD and multiple callers advised the building was possibly involved.
Engine 91 arrived to find a commercial structure with fire in the structure and possibly in the attic, and initiated a full structure response.
Battalion 91 called for a 2nd Alarm due to the smoke conditions and potential for loss to the business.
Truck 91, Engine 93, Engine 94, Engine 95, Engine 96, and Engine 92 arrived and crews were able to contain the fire in about 20 minutes. The 2nd alarm was cancelled before any of our neighboring departments arrived.
Crews were able to limit the spread to approximately 25% of the structure. Estimated losses are approximately $200,000.
The fire has been ruled suspicious in nature.
No injuries were reported.
For those keeping track, this is the 3rd structure fire in the last 4 days.
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I sometimes wonder how there is anything left to burn in Yakima. It never stops!!!
Which business.
Wow that's a huge loss
