Phoenix Fire Department speaks on hiking safety

Sept. 19
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Around 4 people have died hiking in the valley this summer and the fire department has responded to several calls of people stranded on their hike, often due to heat related illnesses.

Capt. Rob McDade, with the Phoenix Fire Department, joins Arizona Horizon to discuss how hikers can practice safety while hiking in the heat.

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Rob McDade, captain, Phoenix Fire Department

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