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Did you know Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking?
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Thanksgiving Cooking Safety Tips
Here are just a few safety tips to help prevent your holiday
from turning into an unintended disaster!
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Stay home while preparing your Thanksgiving meal. While cooking your turkey, be sure to set a timer and check on it frequently!
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Have activities planned that will help keep kids out of the kitchen during this busy time. Keep children at least three feet away from the stove and make sure they stay away from hot foods and boiling liquids.
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Always keep knives out of the reach of children.
(National Fire Prevention Association Thanksgiving & Safety Information)
Preventing a Turkey Fryer Fire
Turkey fryers have become a popular way to cook Thanksgiving turkeys. If you choose to deep fry your turkey, be sure it is completely thawed before adding it to the pot.
Oil and water do not mix, and a partially frozen turkey may cause oil to spill over when the turkey is placed in hot oil.
The oil from a fryer is extremely hot and tends to splash so always keep children and pets as far away as possible and monitor them at all times. Use a thermometer to check the temperature of cooking oil and never leave fryers unattended when in use.
You can determine the correct amount of oil needed by first placing the turkey in the pot with water.
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Mesa Fire and Medical Department salutes all Veterans who have served and continue to serve! We would also like to recognize their families for the sacrifices they make!
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Events & Holidays:
Veterans Day Parade
Saturday, November 11th
Begins at 11:00 am
Downtown Mesa
Car Seat Recycling Event
November 17th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SFMD Regional Training Center located at:
3700 E. 16th Avenue
Apache Junction, AZ
 Administrative Offices Closed for Thanksgiving November 23rd & 24th
Clinics & Classes:
Car Seat Clinic:
November 9
Register Here
Car Seat Clinic:
December 12
Register Here
Free Distracted Driver Course for Teens:
Monday, November 6
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Register Here
CPR/AED
Certification Class:
November 18
Register Here
Public Education & Station Tour Requests:
Request Form
Volunteer Opportunity:
Interested in helping teach Fire and Life Safety Education in our schools?
Email us at: Volunteer
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Thanksgiving guidelines for your pets!
Skip these table scrap snacks:
Non-safe foods for pets!
Turkey: A few small pieces of turkey should be fine, but raw or undercooked turkey can contain salmonella bacteria. Fatty foods such as turkey skin can be hard for cats and dogs to process, and bones (even small ones) can splinter and cause a gastrointestinal injury for your pets.
Candy: Particularly chocolate, which is toxic to animals which may cause vomiting, diarrhea, high blood pressure, and seizures. Also avoid feeding them candies that contain the sweetener Xylitol (found in some peanut butter brands).
Grapes & Raisins: Can cause kidney problems.
Citrus & Pits: Keep foods that have critic acid away from your pets. Foods such as cherry pits, peach pits and apple seeds contain oils that can cause irritations and blockages. Significant amounts can cause issues with a pet's nervous systems.
Trash: Pets can accidentally ingest potentially poisonous foods so remember to keep trash tightly sealed and somewhere your pet can't access it!
ASPCA.ORG: Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Pets!
Did you know that bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans are a major cause of home fires?
Exhaust fans are not only located in bathrooms, but you can also find them above the stovetops, laundry rooms, and attic spaces. These fans typically have a small one (1) amp motor. However, when the motor stalls due to the build-up of lint and/or debris, the current can increase to about 10 amps, resulting in a fire. Over time, these exhaust fans become congested, creating more fuel for a fire. A few ways to prevent this from happening are to: Install a timer (optimal run time is between 15 - 20 minutes). Maintain regular cleaning and inspection (every 6 months to one year). Always keep an ear out for strange noises coming from the fan or the smell of smoke.
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Meet Robert Campa
Emergency Manger for The City of Mesa
Hello, my name is Robert Campa, I have had the pleasure of working for the City of Mesa in the Mesa Fire and Medical Department since December of 2021. I am currently the Emergency Manager for the City of Mesa. Emergency Management exists to help strengthen and protect the whole community. My office is charged with creating the framework within our communities to reduce vulnerabilities to hazards and cope with disasters. We do that by coordinating and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other man-made disasters.
I was born in El Paso, Texas and moved to the Phoenix area in 2007. I received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and criminology and a master’s degree in emergency management and homeland security from Arizona State University. I took a traditional approach in combining my education and working my way from an entry level position to obtain my current role as Emergency Manager for the City of Mesa. I am also a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University in the Watts College of Public Service in the emergency management and homeland security programs.
I have been with my wife for 10 years and we have two beautiful daughters, Sofia and Olivia, and an 8-year-old Shih-Tzu. We love to BBQ, watch movies and now will be enjoying time traveling in our new trailer.
I enjoy working out, watching sports, travelling, and spending time with friends and family. I have truly loved every minute of my new role with the City, to work with such a diverse group of individuals that love serving their community has been truly a humbling experience. I hope to add as much value to my department, city, and community as I can while serving in this role.
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Mesa Fire and Medical Department and our volunteers
host events throughout the year, helping Mesa residents
by installing smoke alarms!
As we move into the holiday season of baking and decorating with decorative lights and candles, it's important to remember that smoke alarms play an important part of a home fire escape plan!
Having a working smoke alarm in your home may cut your chance of dying in a fire nearly in half!
- According to the U.S. Fire Administration reports, two-thirds of the people who die annually in fires do so where smoke alarms are either not present or not working.
- Smoke alarms should be on the ceiling or high on a wall. Do not install them in the kitchen to prevent false alarms and be sure they are installed at least 10 feet away from the stove.
- Install smoke alarms on every level of the home and in every bedroom. In new homes built since 1997, the current code requires one in each sleeping area.
- Test smoke alarms at least once a month. If the smoke alarm is "chirping" replace the battery immediately.
- Homes with working smoke alarms have 55 percent lower risk of dying in a fire than homes without or non-working fire alarms.
NFPA: Smoke Alarms Save Lives
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We Are Hiring Civilian Paramedics
Openings are for full-time positions that qualify you for the City of Mesa's excellent benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, health care, and access to the Mesa Employee Health and Wellness Center with free medical visits. The eligibility list will be used to fill future vacancies, which may include 12 or 24-hour shifts. Compensation may be up to $54,273 - $72,868 annually when factoring in scheduled overtime and shift schedule.
If you have any questions regarding the application process or position, please reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Mike Guardado at Mike.Guardado@mesaaz.gov or 480-644-5660. Click the link for the full job description: Civilian Paramedic Job Description
Applications for Paramedic are only open for a short time! Please note, this application closes at 11:59 pm on November 2nd! Click the button below to apply today!
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Mesa Fire and Medical out and about in the community!
Every month our crews and staff participate in a variety of community events and activities!
Here are just a few moments from October.
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Firefighters cooking at our Fire Prevention month pancake breakfast.
Fire Prevetion Month Education
Mesa Fire Prevention hosted a state wide training class for Fire Inspectors throughout Arizona.
Firefighters enjoy showing children the fire engine and equipment at school and community events!
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MFMD Honor Guard Performances
Fire Prevention includes fun learning opportunities for everyone!
Crews often meet and educate families at community events.
Driver's Education Classes
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MFMD Connectors contact info: 480-644-3664
Mission: Server with C.A.R.E.
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