The program includes safety talks, fire safety handouts and life equipment demonstrations. The key to surviving a fire is preventing one from occurring. Anyone interested in scheduling a home safety check should contact the Fire Department. The firefighters, with the homeowner, will go over common fire problems and offer non-binding suggestions. Common questions have to do with the placement of smoke detectors and the maintenance of fireplaces and chimneys.
Some people have limited mobility or special needs due to illness, disability, injury or age.
The Department would like to know about anyone who may need special assistance in escaping their home in the event of a fire. Since 1977, a program has been in place to enter people along with their addresses into a database program that is accessed en-route to a fire. In addition, citizens may inform the Fire Department of pets in their home that may need to be rescued. These services can be used by calling 587-4500. The Code Services Section has the responsibility of administering various City ordinances relating to health ,safety and protection of citizens and their property.