City of Palm Springs Fire Dept. Segment – July 30, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – City of Palm Springs Fire Dept. Segment

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PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT w/ Captain Ronnie Skyberg re: 300 El Cielo Rd., P.S. 92262
– DISCUSSION of our summer weather.
– REPORT on how to get thru the heat of the summer.
1. Stay hydrated
2. Drink to replace your electrolytes.
– REPORT that as soon as a Fireman get a call, that SECOND, he starts sweating immediately. How that plays out in a fire on scene when it’s 100 plus degrees and possible humidity, it is quite a strain. How masks and a bi-pass valve helps a fireman breathe.
– DISCUSSION of the procedures for rescuing pets during a fire.
– DISCUSSION of the Fire Department’s PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM; Mission statement is to provide emotional and on-site support to the firefighters. Palm Springs is creating the blueprint for Riverside County.
Includes;
Team
Counselors
Chaplin
Canine (Maximus the yellow lab)
– REPORT that the Fire Chief wants the department to actively recruit new members. They are going to “fire academies”, schools, etc to share the news. NO OTHER CITY IS DOING THIS.
– REPORT of the basic requirements. Age, education, etc.
– REPORT of the recruitment process the Fire Department is going through now. How to apply and what the training regime is and what the many benefits are to being a member of the Palm Springs Fire Dept.
– DISCUSSION of how to how to get more information.
1. Email the Captain @ Ronald.skyberg@nullpalmspringsca.gov
2. Got to the City’s website and click on Fire; click on “join the team”.
3. Check out the “documentary” they are producing about what they do.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8181).

Captain Ronnie