By Autumn Waite, Snohomish County Public Information Officer.

From July 16–31, 2013, Snohomish County Fire District 7 responded to 219 calls, 81 of which were in Mill Creek.

• Fires: 36
• Medical Aid: 145
• Motor Vehicle Collisions: 17
• Service Calls: 21
• Total = 219

Did you know?

On average, every 10 days a child dies from heatstroke in a vehicle (in the United States).

Parents and caregivers can eliminate the number of deaths and near misses by remembering to ACT:

• A: Avoid heatstroke-related injury and death by never leaving your child alone in a car, not even for a minute. And make sure to keep your car locked when you’re not in it so kids don’t get in on their own.  
• C: Create reminders by putting something in the back of your car next to your child such as a briefcase, a purse or a cell phone that is needed at your final destination. This is especially important if you’re not following your normal routine.
• T: Take action. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. Emergency personnel want you to call. They are trained to respond to these situations. One call could save a life.

For more information on Fire District 7, visit www.firedistrict7.com, or contact Public Educator Autumn Waite at awaite@snofire7.org or 360-282-3956.

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