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TUCSON, Ariz. \u2014 With an extreme heat warning<\/b><\/u><\/i> in effect through the next few days, local fire districts are working to keep crews prepared to respond to medical emergencies and fires in the heat.<\/p>\n

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The Northwest Fire District and Golder Ranch Fire District said firefighter safety is a priority as crews respond to heat-related calls.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re not functional as a firefighting unit to respond to any calls if we\u2019re not ready,\u201d said Scott Peru, Northwest Fire District captain and safety officer.<\/p>\n

Peru said Northwest Fire crews prepare by rehydrating throughout the day, maintaining physical fitness, and watching for symptoms of heat illness.<\/p>\n

From May to September, Northwest Fire uses \u201csummer dispatching,\u201d which involves sending an additional engine to structure fires and other emergencies.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt helps the incident commander, being able to rely on an extra engine company to come and cycle the crews out,\u201d Peru said.<\/p>\n

Golder Ranch Fire District also said crews focus on being ready to respond in high heat.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are the ones that people count on to help them when they\u2019re in a bad situation, and if we become part of the problem, then people have to come save us,\u201d said Jeremy Hilderbrand, Golder Ranch Fire District deputy chief and EMS.<\/p>\n

In April, Golder Ranch began keeping cooling sheets in all of its ambulances. The sheets are blankets used to wrap patients and cool them down before they get to the hospital.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we\u2019re finding is that when we do get to use it, the patient\u2019s outcome is always better,\u201d Hilderbrand said.<\/p>\n

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Both districts said they are also focused on preventing people, including firefighters, from being overwhelmed by the heat.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s very taxing on our firefighters when they have to go rescue someone because they weren\u2019t prepared and they didn\u2019t understand what the weather\u2019s like here in Arizona,\u201d Peru said.<\/p>\n

Hilderbrand said firefighters understand the responsibility that comes with the job.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe understand the responsibility of being firefighters, so we do everything that we can to prepare, so when the time comes, we\u2019re always ready,\u201d Hilderbrand said.<\/p>\n

First responders said people should stay inside during peak hours when possible, hydrate, and call 911 if they feel uneasy in the heat.<\/p>\n

According to the 13 News First Alert Weather Team,<\/b><\/u><\/i> there is an Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday, and we will see highs nearing 111 degrees.<\/p>\n

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