Public Education and Services

Public Education and Service

Blood Pressure Checks

Blood pressure checks and general information regarding your health are provided in our treatment room.

Car Seat Installation

Car Seat Installation is provided by our Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. Please call for an installation appointment that will take approximately 30 minutes. For proper installation you will need to bring the car safety seat, car safety seat manual and your vehicle manual.

CPR/AED Classes

We offer CPR classes generally on the third Saturday of the month from 9:30am to 1:30pm during the months of November to April. We have instructors available for other dates for groups with a minimum of eight attendees. Please contact the Administrative Office 480-471-2304 to schedule a class.
These classes are free to the Verdes Community residents. There is a $5.00 charge if you would like to purchase the class booklet.
We suggest that you wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you will be required to demonstrate basic CPR skills. The class is four hours so we also suggest that you bring a snack.
Click here to sign up for a class or call the Administrative Office at 480-471-2304.

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Forms

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Forms or Prehospital Medical Care Directive form are available at the station. This form is bright orange for easy identification and must be signed by the patient, a licensed health care provider and a witness. We suggest that this form accompany your Life Line form in a resealable plastic bag. Please see details below under the Life Line Program.

Flag Disposal

Please contract Marna Pier at 602-616-1915 to make arrangements to drop off your old or worn flag to be retired (disposed of) respectfully.

Life Line Program

Life Line is a public safety program designed to provide accurate medical information to aid first responders coming to your emergency medical aid. Please complete the Life Line form, place it in a resealable plastic bag marked Life Line with a permanent marker. Place the bag on the upper right-hand shelf of your refrigerator door. Click here for a Life Line Form

Personalized Lock Box Program

A Personalized Lock Box is a secure box installed near the main entrance of a residence containing a key which provides access to that entrance. Access to this box is restricted to on duty fire district personnel only in case of an emergency. The following are examples of an emergency where personnel would need to enter a home:

*A member of the community has fallen and is unable to get to the door in order to allow the fire department to enter their home.

*A member of the community is concerned about a friend who is not answering the phone or door, and would like the fire department to do a welfare check.

These boxes are installed to the right of the front door at approximately three to four feet in height. They are permanently mounted, which involves drilling screws in to the existing wall. They are installed in this specific location so they are can be identified quickly by on duty fire district personnel.

The Personalized Lock Box Program is a voluntary program. To participate, please purchase the Lock Box at the Rio Verde Community Association office at (480)471-2068. After purchasing the Lock Box a staff member from the Rio Verde Fire District will contact you to arrange installation.

Snakes, Scorpions and Other Desert Dwellers

As a general rule, snakes want little to do with humans and given the opportunity will find a quick exit. Rattlesnakes are prolific in the community; however, actual bites are extremely rare. Warning

When walking at night, always carry a flashlight. Snakes are most active in the evening hours. : Rattlesnakes do not always rattle before striking. Most bites are caused by people not taking basic precautions:
Never place your hand where you cannot see it. Gardeners are frequently bitten when placing their hands under shrubs and plants without looking.

While a snake bite is rarely fatal (bees cause more deaths than rattlesnakes) you will need medical attention immediately. Dial 911. Do not attempt to treat the wound by tying a tourniquet or any other practice.

Remember that all snakes have a reason to be part of our desert. Desert rodent populations are kept in-check as snakes feed on them. Bull snakes, for example, can also deter rattlesnakes from entering your yard, and are not dangerous to humans. Under no circumstances should you attempt to catch any snake, or aggravate it. If you discover a snake on your property please call 471-3504, the Citizen Assistance Line. Firefighters are trained to identify harmful snakes and can safely remove and dispose of these desert dwellers if necessary.

Unless you are allergic, scorpions are very painful but rarely cause any damage. Dial 911 if you are stung. Remember to shake out shoes and slippers - scorpions will often there.

For additional information please call the Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222.

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