All City of San Luis Fire Department apparatus are staffed with at least one Advanced Life Support (ALS) and one Basic Life Support (BLS) personnel, regardless of their operational classification; Fire Engine, Ladder Truck, Rescue Squad, Special Operations or Ambulance.  All apparatus carry the necessary equipment to provide ALS treatment at the scene of medical events.  Personnel assigned to apparatus other than ambulances may be utilized to assist ALS (MEDIC) ambulances with critical patients.

There may be times when all of the SLFD ambulances are committed to transporting medical patients to Yuma Regional Medical Center; sending a Fire Engine or other SLFD apparatus to a medical emergency will ensure the timely arrival of needed medical attention prior to the arrival of a distant ambulance.

Fire extinguishers, when used properly, are effective in controlling and extinguishing small fires that have not spread beyond their point of origin.  It is recommended that you purchase a fire extinguisher that is rated for use on A, B and C type fires.  This will ensure that the extinguisher that you purchase will effectively extinguish fires that can occur in your home even on charged electrical appliances.

A fire extinguisher rated as 2A:10B:C is a size that most people can operate. It allows the operator to discharge the extinguisher from a safe distance, allowing them to move closer as the fire is knocked down. Please remember that this type of fire extinguisher should not be used in grease fires, as it may spread the fire further.

Yes, you can schedule a tour of the fire station or request fire department personnel to provide a presentation. Please contact Fire Administration at 928-341-8550.  Our personnel will explain our abilities to fulfill your request, obtain the necessary information and schedule your request.

Generally, Fire Station tours for elementary school children will be about 45 minutes and focus on the facilities, apparatus, and a short (age appropriate) fire safety presentation.  Fire Station tours for children and school classes must be accompanied by enough chaperones to facilitate the tour and movement of children.  You may want to consider several visits with smaller groups to ensure the effectiveness and impact of the visit.

Other specific topics geared toward career orientation, such as fire extinguisher use or home safety, may be possible for adult audiences. Please indicate your desired topic to staff so we can evaluate whether we can accommodate your request.