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Newsletter Q4 2026

 

Q4 Newsletter:

Toy Drive is just around the corner!

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Our Annual Toy Drive is coming up here at the end of November and beginning of December:

The Daisy Mountain Annual Toy Drive is back this November and December! Keep an eye out for DMFD crews at the Anthem and Cave Creek Walmart stores, where we’ll be collecting new, unwrapped toys for local kids.

2026 Collection Dates
November 28, 29, and 30
December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20

Stop by to say hello and drop off a toy. Thank you for helping us keep this Daisy Mountain holiday tradition going!

 

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Water Safety is a Year-Round Responsibility

As the temperatures begin to drop and the winter months approach, it is important to remember that water safety is a year-round responsibility. Never let your guard down when it comes to water safety, even when swimming pools are no longer being used regularly. Community ponds, lakes, fountains, and other bodies of water continue to present serious hazards, especially for young children and pets. Cooler temperatures do not eliminate the risk of drowning, and unattended water can become dangerous in a matter of seconds.

Always supervise children near water, maintain secure barriers around pools, and remind your family that water safety remains just as important during the winter months as it does during the summer.

Water safety doesn't stop outside the home.

Hazards can also be found indoors, where everyday activities involving water can quickly become dangerous. Bathtubs, sinks, buckets, and even small amounts of standing water can pose drowning risks, particularly for infants and young children. Never leave a child unattended during bath time, empty containers immediately after use especially with chemicals present , and ensure bathrooms and other areas containing water are properly secured.

Staying alert, recognizing potential hazards, and practicing simple safety precautions can help prevent tragedies. Remember, drowning can happen anywhere, at any time, and during any season. Staying vigilant, Be Water Wise!

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Car Seat Safety: A Quick Check Before You Drive

The safest seat is one that fits your child, fits your vehicle, and is used correctly on every ride. Keep children in the back seat through age 12.

  • Start rear-facing. Keep your child rear-facing until they reach the seat’s rear-facing height or weight limit. Then use a forward-facing seat with a harness and top tether until they reach the forward-facing harness limits.
  • Check the installation. Follow both the car seat and vehicle manuals. Grip the seat where the seat belt or lower anchor strap passes through. The seat should move no more than one inch side to side or front to back.
  • Check the harness. Straps should lie flat and sit at or below the shoulders when rear-facing, and at or above the shoulders when forward-facing. Tighten until you can’t pinch extra strap at the shoulder, and place the chest clip at armpit level.
  • Buckle up before bundling up. Remove bulky coats before tightening the harness. For warmth, lay a coat or blanket over the buckled harness.
  • Use a booster until the seat belt fits. The lap belt should sit low across the upper thighs, and the shoulder belt should cross the middle of the chest and shoulder. Your child should be able to sit with their back against the seat and knees bent at the seat edge for the whole ride.

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A woman speaks at a podium with a firefighter charity logo, with flags in the background, likely at an event or ceremony.
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Five individuals in uniform stand in front of a table with merchandise and coffee cups, possibly representing a fire department.

Ignite the Night was a success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us, sponsored the event, made a donation, or volunteered their time. Through Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charities, we’re able to give back to the community we serve by supporting individuals and families facing a crisis or going through a difficult time. The generosity you showed that evening helps us continue this work throughout the year, so we can be there for people when they need a hand.

The evening also gave us a chance to pause and recognize everyone who is part of this organization. We were proud to celebrate our members, the volunteers who put in hours behind the scenes, and the supporters who keep showing up for our community. Each of you contributes in your own way, and it meant a lot to spend an evening together celebrating the work we’re able to do because of you.

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