YFD releases emergency calls of service numbers

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) responded to approximately 18,150 emergency calls for service in 2022.

Through a press release, this was up over 500 back in 2021; YFD classified these responses from unusual to tragic.

While the YFD's last response of 2022 was for chest pain, their first response of 2023 was for a possible stroke.

Other response numbers YFD listed include the following:

• 538 fire related responses
• 1092 motor vehicle crashes
• 15,180 emergency medical responses
• 170 mutual aid responses
• 1170 public appearances, public assists, etc.

Furthermore, YFD said that these listed calls were for "preventable injuries." These injuries can occur on the street, at home, and at work.

However, YFD wants to make 2023 a "Resolution for Safety," wanting Yuma residents to think about how to make the New Year a safe one.