YOUR GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS PUBLIC INFORMATION FIVE PONDS GOLF CLUB RESOURCES CONTACT US SAFER GRANT AWARDED September 17, 2020/in Emergency Management and Services, News & Announcements /by IT Release Date: September 17, 2020 Type of Information: Public Contact: Emergency Management: 267.317.1313 Subject: Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Awarded Warminster Township – Warminster Township has been awarded a FEMA SAFER grant in the amount of $1,767,963.15 to support the hiring of five (5) career firefighters for weekday fire responses. This is in response to the request from the volunteer fire companies and an independent study outlining the need for career firefighters. “We’re very pleased to receive this grant” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Ken Hayes. “For decades, the Township has been well served by our volunteer firefighters and it’s now time to help them continue the great work they are doing.” The award provides 100% of salaries and benefits of new firefighters for a three (3) year period. Warminster Township will employ these firefighters who will then staff existing fire apparatus that is owned by the Warminster Fire Department and the Hartsville Fire Company. Receiving this SAFER grant allows this plan to be enacted sooner, rather than later, and provides quick fire response during times when our volunteer firefighter staffing is most limited. Collaboration over the last two years between both Fire Companies, Township staff, and our Township Supervisors has resulted in a proactive plan to provide fast response to weekday fire, rescue, and hazardous material incidents in Warminster Township. This partnership between the Township and Fire Companies allows our residents, businesses, schools, and industry to fully realize their investments into our fire services delivery model. Our future career firefighters will utilize up-to-date fire and rescue equipment located on quality firefighting apparatus while stationed in modern fire stations within our Township. It is anticipated the hiring of career firefighters will take place in early 2021 as the hiring process, mutual fire service agreements, and policies are all finalized between the Township, Warminster Fire Department, and the Hartsville Fire Company. ### KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS RECALL November 2, 2017/in Emergency Management and Services, News & Announcements /by IT Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment. For information, please visit https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and CENTRAL BUCKS EMS June 16, 2017/in Emergency Management and Services, News & Announcements /by IT Interested in medicine and helping people? Why not check out the Central Bucks EMS volunteer program? They offer a great program to ease you in and learn how you can help people in your community. Check out http://www.cbems.org/cbem/volunteer.ashx GRILL FIRES FACT July 15, 2016/in Emergency Management and Services, News & Announcements /by IT Do you know the facts about grill fires? An average of 8,900 home fires involving grills, hibachis, and barbecues · Average of 10 civilian deaths · Average of 160 injuries (that were reported) · $118 million in property damage · July is Peak month Check out the Grill Fires Fact Sheet from NFPA by clicking here and get the safety tips! EMS FORMS/DOCUMENTS December 7, 2015/in Emergency Management and Services /by IT Downloads Category: Emergency Management & Services ANNUAL FIRE PREVENTION & LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION July 13, 2015/in Emergency Management and Services /by sitecats Purpose Policy Method Fire Inspection Schedule Fire Inspection Checklist Operational Permits Fee Schedule Address Identification Emergency Contact Information Rapid Entry Order Form Fire Systems Inspection List Private Fire Hydrants Policy Fire Department Connections Operational Permit (Sample) – Repair Garage Operational Permit (Sample) – Assembly ABOUT US May 23, 2013/in Emergency Management and Services /by sitecats Joe Velten, Director The department of Emergency Management/ Services develops and maintains the Township’s emergency operation plans and standard operating procedures for disaster relief. In the event of an emergency in Warminster, the Township appointed Emergency Management Coordinator conducts inspections of damaged areas, assists with equipment, coordinates supplies and response efforts. The Emergency Management/Services department is also responsible for conducting plan reviews and inspections of fire alarm, sprinkler systems, and other fire safety systems. Fire and life safety inspections are also conducted when new businesses move into town and on an annual basis. When a fire occurs, the department will work with the Police and Volunteer Fire Departments to determine how a fire started. For a list of fees for the inspection program, permits, or fines, please click here to view. EMERGENCY SERVICES – EARLY WARNINGS ARE IMPORTANT! The most dangerous part of any fire is the smoke. That is why smoke detectors are essential for early warning of a fire in your home. You should have one smoke detector on every level and one smoke detector in every bedroom in your house. Be sure to test them regularly to ensure they work. Smoke detectors now come with many features such as voices, different languages, flashing lights, wireless interconnection, hardwired inter-connection, battery powered, and carbon monoxide alarm. Make sure you are alerted before it is too late. EMERGENCY RESPONSE – ADDRESS How will an Ambulance find your house? How can a police officer respond to your call? Your ADDRESS NEEDS to be clearly visible from the street, in number form, at least 4” high, and in a contrasting color from the background. Help us find you. INTERCONNECTED SMOKE DETECTORS: Can you hear all of your smoke detectors from anywhere in your home, especially from your bedroom when you are sleeping? Detecting and alerting everyone in the home of the earliest presence of smoke is the surest way to preventing a fire fatality. If you have to wait until the smoke reaches the smoke detector in your room to alert you – IT’S TOO LATE! In today’s modern world, smoke detectors can be interconnected with wires or can communicate wirelessly. The earliest warning of smoke will provide the greatest amount of time to escape. The earliest warning of smoke may allow time to eliminate the source of the smoke, before it becomes a fire. HOME FIRE DRILLS: In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Be sure all are in working order! You should plan and practice a fire drill in your home for your family. When you are in an emergency there is no time to panic, seconds count. Plan and practice how you will get out of your home, a secondary way out, and a safe place to meet. Once you get out – Don’t go back in! Firefighters will let you know when and if it is safe to return. Fire can be deadly – share this video series with your family and practice safe evacuation: https://warminstertownship.org/download/fire-video-links/?wpdmdl=7948 Starting in 2019 The Fire Marshal’s office has started its annual Fire Prevention & Life Safety Inspection program for 2019. Close to 1000 businesses in Warminster Township will be inspected for fire prevention and life safety features during the year. We are using a new tablet based program that will provide a report to the business owner as soon as the inspection is completed. The “answer key” to our inspection checklist is posted on our website. All fees are based on square footage or type of occupancy and posted on the website. After the initial fire inspection is completed, an invoice will be mailed and a re-inspection date scheduled if there are any violations. Please click here for a sample fire inspection check list. 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