Hyperphosphatemia is a serum phosphate concentration > 4.5 mg/dL (> 1.46 mmol/L). Causes include chronic kidney disease, hypoparathyroidism, and metabolic or respiratory acidosis. Clinical features may be due to accompanying hypocalcemia and include tetany. Diagnosis is by serum phosphate measurement.
Fire Chief  Michael Kain. Fire Chief Michael Kain is a life long resident of the valley. He currently oversees operations, fire suppression, EMS services, training, facility management, and fleet. Fire Chief Michael Kain was hired by the Selma Fire Department in 1987 as a Firefighter/Paramedic. He has promoted to each rank within the Selma Fire Department.
Deputy Chief Maehling is responsible for the management, coordination, and delivery of training for the Departmentâs recruit, volunteer, and career firefighters. Kevin joined the Department as a volunteer in 1984, became a career fire officer in 1990, and was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2000.