Fire Safety
This should be installed in every bedroom and hallway
What is a smoke alarm?
To prevent falls at home, these should be secured to avoid tripping
What are rugs and mats?
This safety device should always be within reach when elderly individuals are swimming alone
What is a life ring or flotation device?
This device can be added to a car to help drivers easily check their blind spots
What is a blind spot mirror?
The number you call in an emergency is
What is 9-1-1?
To prevent kitchen fires, never leave this unattended
What is cooking food?
These should be installed in bathrooms to prevent slipping in the shower or bathtub
What are grab bars or non-slip mats?
The single leading cause of death for children 1-4
What is drowning?
The Maricopa Fire/Medical Department offers this free service to ensure child passenger safety
What is car seat inspections and installations?
Current amount of fire stations operating under MFMD
What is 4?
This is the first thing elderly individuals should do if they smell smoke in their home
What is get out and call 911?
This type of lighting is essential for preventing falls, especially at night
What are nightlights or motion-sensor lights?
CPR training needs to be refreshed every this many years to ensure skills remain up to date
What is every 1-2 years?
The best type of transportation for seniors who no longer feel comfortable driving themselves
What is a rideshare service or public transportation?
*Example MET
The MFMD Fire Chief
What is Brad Pitassi?
This part of a fire extinguisher tells you if it is still functional and ready to use
What is the pressure gauge?
Symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness can indicate this medical emergency, which is important to recognize to prevent falls
What is a heart attack?
The safest practice for supervising young children near water
What is make sure there is an alert adult who is supervising?
These should be regularly checked and replaced to ensure your car stops safely
What are brakes?
The City of Maricopa Fire/Medical Department operates with this many shifts
What is 3?
To ensure you can exit your home safely during a fire, this should be practiced regularly
What is a fire escape plan?
According to the CDC the percentage of 55 and older who fall every year
What is 25%?
The recommended protocol for rescuing a drowning victim without putting yourself at risk includes this sequence of actions
What is Reach, Throw, Don't Go?
The recommended frequency for older adults to have their vision tested to ensure safe driving
What is every year?
The year the City of Maricopa absorbed the then Fire District
What is 2007?