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1. When should I call 911?

Dial 911 in the event of an emergency only! When someone is badly hurt or suddenly sick and in danger, call 911 immediately. Call when someone’s life is threatened, when someone faints or collapses, has persistent chest pain or difficulty breathing or is badly injured. Call if the victim needs the skills or equipment of emergency personnel. Call if moving the victims yourself could cause further injury. If unsure, call 911.

2. What should I say when I call 911?

Stay calm, speak clearly and stay on the phone until the emergency operator tells you to hang up. Give the exact location of the emergency. Tell the dispatcher who is hurt and sick and what happened. The most important thing to remember is to stay calm and know where you are.

3. What should I do when help arrives?

If the dispatcher gives you specific instructions, follow them and don’t panic. Don’t move someone who is injured unless they are in danger. Do try to keep them as comfortable as possible. If someone else is there with you, send them to meet the Fire Department personnel.

4. Why do fire trucks respond to medical calls?

Fire trucks are dispatched to the scene of a medical call at the same time as the ambulance. Depending upon the location of the incident, fire trucks are usually closer. Fire crews provide basic and advanced life support and create a well-orchestrated team effort called the incident command system. This is for the protection, safety and well-being of our citizens and guests.

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1. How do I find the current fire danger?

Here is the current fire danger.

2. How do I schedule a fire mitigation inspection?

The easiest way is to email us at mitigation@rwbfire.org

Our staff will respond back to you and set up a time that works for you to meet at your property.

3. What is a Special District?

Special Districts in Colorado are local governments, i.e., political subdivisions of
the state, which make up a third level of government in the United States. (The
federal and state governments are the other two levels.) Local governments
include counties, municipalities (cities and towns), school districts, and other
types of government entities such as "authorities" and "special districts."

Colorado law limits the types of services that county governments can provide to
residents. Districts are created to fill the gaps that may exist in the services
counties provide and the services the residents may desire. The majority of
districts draw their boundaries in unincorporated county land, but residents of a
municipality may be included in one or more districts.

As political subdivisions of the State of Colorado, special districts are required to submit a number of required filings to various state agencies throughout the year. These filings are primarily financial, but also include election results, lists of boards of directors, and others.

4. What is high altitude or mountain sickness?

Sometimes people get sick at high altitudes. This is called mountain sickness or high altitude sickness.

5. When should I call 911?

Dial 911 in the event of an emergency only! When someone is badly hurt or suddenly sick and in danger, call 911 immediately. Call when someone’s life is threatened, when someone faints or collapses, has persistent chest pain or difficulty breathing or is badly injured. Call if the victim needs the skills or equipment of emergency personnel. Call if moving the victims yourself could cause further injury. If unsure, call 911.

6. How can I tour the Museum?

We are happy to give you a tour of our Museum located at 316 N. Main Street between the hours of 9:00 AM -11:00 AM or 1:30 PM-4:00 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) if our staff is not responding to an emergency. Please come to the administrative offices so we can get a firefighter to take you over.

7. How can I tour your stations?

We are happy to give you a tour of our Main Station located at 316 N. Main Street between the hours of 9:00 AM -11:00 AM or 1:30 PM-4:00 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) if our staff is not responding to an emergency.

8. What should I do when help arrives?

If the dispatcher gives you specific instructions, follow them and don’t panic. Don’t move someone who is injured unless they are in danger. Do try to keep them as comfortable as possible. If someone else is there with you, send them to meet the Fire Department personnel.

9. What should I say when I call 911?

Stay calm, speak clearly and stay on the phone until the emergency operator tells you to hang up. Give the exact location of the emergency. Tell the dispatcher who is hurt and sick and what happened. The most important thing to remember is to stay calm and know where you are.

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1. What is high altitude or mountain sickness?

Sometimes people get sick at high altitudes. This is called mountain sickness or high altitude sickness.

2. What causes high altitude or mountain sickness?

Lack of oxygen causes high altitude sickness. As altitude increases, the air becomes “thinner,” which means less oxygen is in the atmosphere. You take in less oxygen to your lungs with each breath, so the amount of oxygen in your blood declines (this is called hypoxia). Anyone can experience mountain sickness, but it may be more severe in people who have heart or lung problems.

3. What are the symptoms of high altitude or mountain sickness?

Symptoms usually begin within 48 hours of arriving at high altitude. The higher the altitude, the greater the effects.

Symptoms include:
- Headache, breathlessness, fatigue
- Inability to sleep
- Nausea or vomiting
- Swelling of the face, hands and feet

Both heart rate and breathing rate increase as the body tries to send more oxygen to its tissues. At very high altitudes, body fluid can leak into the brain (called brain or cerebral edema) or into the lungs (pulmonary edema). Both of these conditions can be serious or even life-threatening.

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