Early Notification and Reporting
- Promptly report fires and emergencies
- Call 911 immediately at the first sign of fire, smoke, gas odor, or other
emergencies
- Call 911 immediately at the first sign of fire, smoke, gas odor, or other
- Provide clear and accurate information
- Exact location, nature of the emergency, visible hazards, and people possibly at risk
- Use local alert systems
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- Sign up for county emergency alerts and notifications
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- Report fire hazards
- Unsafe burning, blocked fire hydrants, downed power lines, or abandoned structures
Fire Prevention at Home and in the Community
- Home fire safety
- Install and maintain smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
- Keep heating equipment, chimneys, and electrical systems properly maintained
- Clearly mark your home’s address
- Safe daily practices
- Proper disposal of smoking materials
- Never leave cooking or open flames unattended
- Store flammable materials safely and away from heat sources
- Outdoor fire prevention
- Follow local burn regulations
- Clear dry brush, leaves, and debris from around buildings
- Community awareness
- Share fire safety information with neighbors, especially elderly or vulnerable residents
Evacuation Preparedness and Assistance
- Know evacuation routes
- Be familiar with primary and alternate exits from homes and neighborhoods
- Create a personal evacuation plan
- Include meeting points, pets, medications, and important documents
- Assist others when safe to do so
- Check on neighbors during emergencies if conditions allow
- Help relay evacuation information without delaying personal evacuation
- Follow official instructions
- Comply with evacuation orders, shelter-in-place notices, and road closures
Safe Use of Fire Extinguishers
- Attempt to extinguish a fire only if
- The fire is small and contained
- You have received proper training
- You have a clear escape route behind you
- Use the PASS method
- Pull the pin
- Aim at the base of the fire
- Squeeze the handle
- Sweep side to side
- Know when to stop and evacuate
- If the fire grows, spreads, or produces heavy smoke
- Never attempt to fight
- Structural fires, gas-fed fires, or fires involving hazardous materials
Volunteers are always needed. The training is provided at no cost. The PPE is provided at no cost. Length of service awards program available. Contact recruitment@dtfc47.org for more information.