La Plata, MD Fire Prevention Welcome To Fire Prevention Our mission is to help our citizens--residents and businesses alike--reduce fire and safety risks. To do so, we offer a variety of educational programs in general and fire safety; smoke alarm installation and operation; home self-inspection procedures; fire extinguisher use and training; and overall risk reduction techniques. These programs are available for senior citizens; families; clubs and associations; church groups; schools; HOAs and condo associations; youth groups and clubs; and other organizations. For our businesses, schools, and non-profit organizations, we can provide general fire and safety information for owner and tenant operated businesses; fire extinguisher training; fire drill coordination and oversight; and other activities which will enhance safety and reduce risk. If you are interested in any of our programs, please see the request information shown below for your particular type of request. VISITS, PRESENTATIONS, AND SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATIONS ARE ALL CANCELLED DUE TO THE RESTRICTIONS CAUSED BY THE COVID PANDEMIC If you have an emergency, please call 911. We will respond immediately. For questions regarding smoke alarm installation or use, self-inspection of your home, school or group visits to the station, on-site training programs, or any other fire prevention questions, please send us an email to: fireprevention@laplatafiredepartment.com. HOME FIRE AND SAFETY CHECKLIST Please click (or control click) on the below link to access our Home Fire Safety Checklist. If you have any questions when completing the form, please contact us at FirePrevention@LaPlataFireDepartment.com. 2018 Fire Safety Self Inspection Form FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF REQUESTS: Please send an email with the required information at least 30 days prior to the desired date to fireprevention@laplatafiredepartment.com. FIRE AND SAFETY PESENTATIONS Name of organization Name of point of contact (include email and phone) Type of group (school class, club, senior citizens) Purpose of the event (specialized training, general fire safety, tour fire station, fire extinguisher operation) Number of participants Ages of children involved and/or any special needs participants Desired location of the event (fire station or your site) Desired date and time (please provide at least 2 alternate dates) Special requirements (if any): specific training for merit badges; walk through for drills; etc. FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING AND DRILLS Name of company, school, etc. Building(s) involved and street addresses Name of point of contact with email and phone Do you already have plans in place (yes or no) For drill oversight include the number of employees, residents, guests involved in the drill (NOTE: drills are not conducted in adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, extreme cold/hot) Alternate dates for the pre-drill analysis and alternate dates for the drill itself HOME FIRE AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS Name Address Name of point of contact (include phone and email please) Size and type of home (single family, duplex, townhouse, condo, apartment, etc) Number of residents Alternate dates and times when all residents are available to participate in the inspection and fire escape route planning and drill OTHER PRESENTATIONS / STATION VISITS Name of group Point of contact (include name, email, and phone) Location (station or your site) Other pertinent information SMOKE ALARM INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION REQUESTS Address Point of contact (include email and phone) Purpose of visit Other pertinent information Home News Department History Members Events Apparatus Historical-Retired Apparatus Around the House Fire Prevention Ladies Auxiliary FDLP Information Become a Member Hall Rental Links Contact Us Upcoming Events There are no upcoming events at this time. Monthly Calls Alarms 2019-2020 2018-2019 July 148 159 August 165 168 September 154 142 October 195 203 November 157 168 December 161 123 January 119 158 February 105 116 March 132 133 April 129 174 May 120 161 June 138 Annual Total 1,585 1,843 Yearly Statistics 2018-2019 1,843 2017-2018 1,792 2016-2017 1,982 2015-2016 2,039 2014-2015 2,069 TOTAL 9,725 Weather Forecast LA PLATA, MD 45° partly cloudy 62% humidity wind: 4mph N H 57 • L 40 49° SUN 64° MON 40° TUE 39° WED Contact Information La Plata Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 728 La Plata MD, 20646-0728 Follow Us Phone Emergency: 911 Phone: (301) 934-9201 Fax: (301) 934-4217 Hall Rentals: (301) 609-7500 Website Statistics Visits Today: 323 Visits Yesterday: 396 Visits Past Year: 71,155 Member Links Member Login Member Only News Store Account Member Email Site proudly maintained by the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Site designed and hosted by FireCompanies.com Copyright © 2021