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Old Gasoline/Oil: What do I do with old gasoline/oil/paint that I don't want? - Household hazardous waste, such as used motor oil, paint, and pesticides can be taken to the Republic Services transfer ... (more)
- Household hazardous waste, such as used motor oil, paint, and pesticides can be taken to the Republic Services transfer station located at 560 Cape Horn Drive in Henderson or their recycling center located at 333 West Gowan Road in North Las Vegas. You can contact Republic Services at 735-5151 or visit the Republic Services website
to verify what materials can be accepted at their drop-off locations and to inquire about days and hours of operation. Residents who are already customers of Republic Services for residential trash collection will not be charged a fee however you will be required to show a copy of your last Republic Services residential bill and valid photo identification.
Additionally, some wastes such as used motor oil and lead-acid car batteries can be taken to local businesses that send the items out for recycling. For more information on this subject, contact the Southern Nevada Recycling Coordinator at 1-800-597-5865 or visit the Southern Nevada Recycling website.
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Firefighters gym:Why do Firefighters work out at public gyms?- Fighting fire is a very strenuous activity that requires fire personnel to be in top physical condition. Fire personnel... (more)
- Fighting fire is a very strenuous activity that requires fire personnel to be in top physical condition. Fire personnel are required to keep themselves in top physical shape to ensure that they are capable of operating at peak efficiency when responding to fire calls, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, entrapments, and all other calls for service.
Department policy reads as follows: "To maintain physical fitness, employees shall work out on duty each (24-hour) shift, emergency workload permitting, for a minimum of one and one-half hours. Physical training will focus on cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility exercises. Employees may work out in station and in other training facilities approved by the Chief."
Each station is equipped with a minimum of work out equipment due to space limitations. Each fire station is staffed with four to ten personnel. In order to ensure that each employee is able to complete a 90-minute workout, employees are permitted to work out in public gyms. Employees who choose to utilize a public gym must pay for their own gym membership.
The number one focus of the Fire Department is rapid response to emergency calls. Therefore, crews are only permitted to utilize gyms in their assigned response district. While working out, the Firefighters carry radios. If a 9-1-1 call is received in the dispatch center, the crew is notified over the radio. If a 9-1-1 call is received while a crew is performing physical fitness training, they cease working out and respond immediately. Because the crew remains in district and available on the radio, response times are not impacted.
Competitive sports are not permitted given the opportunity for injury. Crews are often scheduled for hands-on training at the Fire Training Center. Strenuous fire training may be substituted for the required 90 minutes of physical fitness training.
Studies have shown that regular physical fitness training reduces on-the-job injuries due to sprains and strains, as well as serious medical emergencies, including heart attacks. Unfortunately, cardiac arrest is an all too common occurrence in fire personnel while performing strenuous fire fighting duties. Regular fitness training is therefore essential to ensure the health of employees and to reduce the cost to taxpayers associated with on-the-job injuries.
Studies have also demonstrated that regular fitness training is essential in reducing stress. While responding to emergency fire and medical calls, fire personnel are often witness to stressful events, including devastating injury and death. Therefore, fitness training is a useful tool in assisting employees in dealing with job related stress.
Fire personnel work a 48-hour shift, from 8 a.m. until 8 a.m. the following days. In total, fire personnel spend one-third of their lives on duty. As a result, excluding fitness training while on duty would work against the Department's goal of maintaining a physically and mentally fit workforce.
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Paying For Ambulance Transportation: Why do I have to 'pay for' ambulance transportation? I thought that's ...- If an ambulance responds to an emergency call and the citizen receives treatment at the scene but is not transported to ... (more)
- If an ambulance responds to an emergency call and the citizen receives treatment at the scene but is not transported to a hospital; the cost is covered by the property taxes. A citizen is charged a fee for ambulance service only when they are transported to a hospital for further care. Funding for this service does not come from the property taxes collected and only those people benefiting from this service are required to pay for it. Henderson's ambulance ordinance #2.29.010 sets forth the fees for this service.
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Fire or EMS Report: How do I get a copy of a Fire or EMS report? -
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Please call the Records Custodian at (702) 267-2285 or email HFD_Records@cityofhenderson.com to make your request.
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Fire Department Member: How can I become a firefighter or paramedic? - Visit the following link for more information:http://www.hendersonfireonline.com/Henderson_Fire_Department/Careers.h... (more)
- Visit the following link for more information:
http://www.hendersonfireonline.com/Henderson_Fire_Department/Careers.html
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Fire Station Tour or Events: How do I set up a Fire Station Tour or School Visit?- To set up any Event with the Henderson Fire Department, please click on the link and read our guidelines then fill out t... (more)
- To set up any Event with the Henderson Fire Department, please click on the link and read our guidelines then fill out the e-form.
Event Request:
http://cityofhenderson.com/fire/community-programs/event-request-information
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Request a Fire Station Tour: How many people can attend a fire station tour?- Due to an increase in call volume, the Henderson Fire Department is no longer able to schedule fire station tours. We in... (more)
- Due to an increase in call volume, the Henderson Fire Department is no longer able to schedule fire station tours. We invite and encourage you to attend our Fire Station Open Houses to tour a station and meet our crews! Please visit our website: Open House | Henderson, NV (cityofhenderson.com) for details.
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Explorer Program: Do you have an Explorer Program?- Yes, for more information please visit ... (more)
- Yes, for more information please visit Explorer Program | Henderson, NV (cityofhenderson.com)
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Patient Care: Who do I speak with regarding medical treatment - how a patient was treated?- The Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division can address your concerns. Their number is (702) 267-2292... (more)
- The Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division can address your concerns. Their number is (702) 267-2292.
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Locked Keys In Car: I locked my keys in the car, will you send an engine company to unlock it? - If it is an emergency (i.e., child or animal locked inside), the City of Henderson Fire Department will respond. If it i... (more)
- If it is an emergency (i.e., child or animal locked inside), the City of Henderson Fire Department will respond. If it is not an emergency, please contact a local locksmith.
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Lost Items: Who do I contact regarding personal items lost during ambulance ride?- The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division can address your concerns. Their number is (702) 267-2292. ... (more)
- The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division can address your concerns. Their number is (702) 267-2292.
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