Fire Department

Fire Safety Tips
Electrical Fire Safety
Exit Drills in the Home
Fire Safety for People With Disabilities
Fire Safety For Preschoolers
Preventing Child-Set Fires
Babysitters' Fire Safety Tips

In case of emergency, call 9-1-1

Every day Americans experience the horror of fire. But most people don't understand fire. Only when we know the true nature of fire can we prepare ourselves and our families. Each year more than 4,000 Americans die and approximately 25,000 are injured in fires, many of which could be prevented.

The United States Fire Administration (USFA), a division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), believes that fire deaths can be reduced by teaching people the basic facts about fire.  Below are some simple facts that explain the particular characteristics of fire.

Fire Inspections

State Law mandates every industrial, commercial, and multiple dwelling be inspected once a year and follow up corrective inspections must be made if necessary.