Orange City Fire Department

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06/12/2026

OCFD's Tip for Friday June 12, 2026:
The "3 C's of safety" can refer to different principles depending on the context. The three most widely used frameworks are for First Aid, Workplace Safety, and Defensive Driving.

Check: Assess the scene to ensure it is safe for you and the victim, then determine the nature of the injury or illness.
Call: Immediately call the local emergency number (such as 911) and locate emergency equipment.
Care: Provide necessary first-aid or medical assistance if you are trained and have the victim's consent.
American Red Cross

06/11/2026

OCFD's Tip for Thursday June 11, 2026:
Learn CPR and first aid. Knowing CPR and first aid can save a life. Take a class and learn how to perform these life-saving skills.

06/10/2026

OCFD's Tip for Wednesday June 10, 2026:
Insect Stings, Ticks and Lyme Disease Prevention
Take care to protect yourself and your family from insect bites and stings and from ticks, which can spread Lyme disease. If you spend time outdoors, check yourself frequently for ticks, particularly your underarms, navel, behind your knees, and anywhere clothing presses on the skin.

If any of your loved ones are allergic to stings from bees or other insects, make sure you have emergency treatment with you before you leave the house and set out into the great outdoors.

06/09/2026

OCFD's Tip for Tuesday June 9, 2026:
Be careful today with expected heat.
Heat exhaustion:
Occurs when your body overheats and loses excess water and salt through sweating. Key symptoms include heavy sweating, cold or clammy skin, dizziness, headache, nausea, and muscle cramps.
Heat Stroke:
What it is: A life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the body's internal temperature regulation fails completely.
Skin may be hot, red, and completely dry. The victim will show signs of mental dysfunction, such as confusion, slurred speech, agitation, seizures, or loss of consciousnes
First Aid: Call 911 immediately. While waiting for emergency services, move the person to a shaded or cool area, submerge or douse them in cold water, and aggressively fan them to lower their core temperature.

06/08/2026

OCFD's Tip for Monday June 8, 2026:
Choosing a sunscreen for babies and kids.
When choosing a sunscreen for kids, consider selecting one that is a physical or mineral sun blocker. These use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide rather than chemicals and are less likely to cause a reaction.

If you have a newborn or infant, you may have noticed that the back of the bottle recommends asking a doctor before applying sunscreen to babies under six months of age. That’s because babies especially should be kept out of the sun, as early overexposure significantly increases the risk of skin cancer later in life. However, it’s a myth that you can’t apply sunscreen to your little ones. Try to keep them in the shade and/or covered with clothing and hats, but definitely apply sunscreen to any areas of exposed skin, like the face, if you are out walking or otherwise can’t avoid the sun.

06/05/2026

OCFD's Tip for Friday June 5, 2026:
If a camping trip is in your plans, know the level of ability of the people in your group and the environment around you. Plan accordingly.

Pack a first aid kit to handle insect stings, sprains, cuts and bruises and other injuries that could happen to someone in your group. Take a Red Cross First Aid and CPR course and download the First Aid app so that you will know what to do in case help is delayed. You’ll learn how to treat severe wounds, broken bones, bites and stings and more.
Sprains and falls are some of the most common misfortunes travelers may face. Falls are the biggest threat, many due to poor decision-making, lack of skill or not being properly prepared. Dehydration is also a danger. Plan ahead for these dangers.
Share your travel plans and locations with a family member, neighbor or friend.
Bring nutritious food items and water, light-weight clothing to layer and supplies for any pets.

06/04/2026

OCFD's Tip for Thursday June 4,2026:
Farm safety
Farms are busy places during the summer.

Keep your family and visitors safe with these tips:
Avoid baggy clothing, loose jewelry or long hair when near moving equipment.
Before moving machinery, make sure all children and adults are clear of the wheels.
Don't allow children to ride on tractor fenders or trailers.
Make sure safety shields, roll bars or guards are securely installed.
Supervise children near animals.
Turn equipment off before making repairs or adjustments. Don't reach into equipment while parts are moving.
Use safety glasses, noise protection and other precautions, including masks when using chemicals and pesticides.

06/03/2026

OCFD's Tip for Wednesday June 3, 2026:
Food safety
Safe summertime food handling can reduce your risk of food poisoning.

Follow these steps:
Wash your hands. If soap and hot, running water are unavailable, clean your hands with disposable hand wipes before and after working with food. Remember, pets can carry germs, so don't go directly from petting the cat to paring potatoes.
Cook food thoroughly. Make sure fish, poultry and other meats are safely thawed in the refrigerator before cooking. Many raw foods, especially poultry and other meats, can harbor bacteria. Follow preparation recommendations for cooking temperatures to be sure meats and seafood are cooked all the way through.
When grilling, avoid using the same platters or utensils for uncooked and cooked meats.
Keep utensils and food covered until serving time, because flies, other insects and pets can carry germs or salmonella.

06/02/2026

OCFD's Tip for Tuesday June 2, 2026:
Heat-related illnesses occur when your body cannot properly cool itself through sweating. They range from mild conditions like heat cramps and heat rash to medical emergencies like heat stroke. The most effective prevention is staying hydrated, wearing loose clothing, and avoiding prolonged direct sun exposure.

06/01/2026

OCFD activity for May:
1-fire
1-HazMat
2-rescue
4-mutual aid
8-call for service
1-false/trouble alarm
Training:
Equipment maintenance

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Orange City, IA
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