As extreme heat continues to beat down on the Valley, the Phoenix Fire Department wants to change the heat safety policy currently in place for hikers.
The recommendation is to close the trails year-round on any day the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Warning. The trail closure policy is currently only in effect during the summer months.
Right now, pets can't go on the trails when it's over 100 degrees. Animals wouldn't be allowed when it's over 90 degrees under the new recommendations. The duration of 110+ degree days led to more heat-related calls and more rescues for fire and EMS personnel.The department says even the firefighters have ended up in the hospital after responding to multiple calls in a day. So, for everyone's sake, they want to see these changes take effect.A pilot program to close the city trails
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