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BULKY-ITEM COLLECTION PROGRAM
Please keep our neighborhoods, streets, and alleys free of
unwanted furniture, appliances, and other bulky items. If
an item doesn't fit in your trash container, you may contact
Republic Services and request a bulky item pickup. All single-
family residential customers are entitled to three (3) free bulky
item pick-ups per calendar year, limit ten (10) items per pickup.
Bulky item pick-ups for multi-family dwellings and businesses
are available for a fee. To schedule a bulky item pick-up, please
call Republic Services at (714) 238-3300.
Remember that household hazardous waste (HHW) is NOT
picked up at the curb. If you have unwanted household
chemicals, such as tub and tile cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner,
paint, stain, paint thinner, used motor oil, antifreeze,
pool chemicals, pesticides, and other similar hazardous
products, you may dispose of them for free at any Orange
County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. For
locations and hours, visit oclandfills.com/hazardous or call
(714) 834-6752.
MAKING WAVES AT MCFADDEN PARK!
A brand-new, beach-themed playground is coming to
McFadden Park—and it's set to be completed by mid-June! The
project includes removing the existing structure completely to
make way for a vibrant new play area featuring a lifeguard and
beach theme, complete with rubberized surfacing designed to
resemble the shoreline. Highlights of the renovation include a
lighthouse tower, shaded play areas, swings, retro surfboard
sensory play features, and exciting new slides. Get ready to
dive into summer fun!
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5 W'S OF CALLING 9-1-1
In an emergency, you may have difficulty explaining the
situation to the dispatcher who answers the phone. To help,
try to remember the 5 W's of placing a 9-1-1 call:
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Always start the call by providing the location of the
emergency - the dispatcher needs to know WHERE to
send the field responders.
Next, provide the nature of the problem - tell the
dispatcher WHAT happened. Based on this information,
the dispatcher will determine if police, medical, and/or fire
resources are necessary.
Try to provide the time element involved in the emergency
- WHEN did the incident occur? Did the event just occur
before the call was made, or was there some time between
the incident taking place and the call being received?
Then, the dispatcher will ask for the description of
the persons or vehicles involved - WHO are the field
responders looking for? Lastly, provide any important
field unit safety information- were WEAPONS involved or
observed?
It is essential to know that answering questions posed by
the dispatcher will NOT delay the response of emergency
personnel. Field responders may be dispatched while
you are still on the telephone providing details to the
dispatcher. Any information you can provide in response
to the dispatchers' questions will be relayed to responding
units before their arrival.
If you dial 9-1-1 in error or accidentally press your smartphone's
emergency call button, please remain on the line. Your phone
call will still connect to your local public safety agency even if
you disconnect before we answer. Staying on the line to let the
dispatcher know you dialed in error helps us process the event
quickly. We just need to confirm your location and name for
documentation purposes.
CITY NEWS
NOW HIRING DISPATCHERS!
Are you interested in joining our team and becoming a Public
Safety Dispatcher? Here's what you need to know:
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Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must have at least 1 year of customer service or public
contact experience and strong telephone skills.
Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced
environment.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to
accommodate 24/7 public safety operations.
Please visit the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and
Training website at www.post.ca.gov for additional hiring and
selection requirements, and visit www.placentia.org/jobs for
more information on open positions.
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