As temperatures rise, so do the number of calls for mountain rescues. So to inform people about the safety measures to take when hiking during hot weather, Valley firefighters started the "Take a hike. Do it right" campaign to stress safety.
"If you're going to go hiking, we want to make sure you're doing it right," said Captain Ashley Losch with the Glendale Fire Department.
The Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale and Phoenix Fire Departments all saw multiple rescues last week, which is why they are launching the campaign.
"It’s real imperative that you hydrate before, during and after your hike and pick that cooler part of the day," said Capt. Todd Keller with Phoenix Fire. "Maybe early in the morning and maybe later at night."
Firefighters say the biggest items to watch for are heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.