Being Prepared Is Your Biggest Strength During an Emergency
The Quartzsite Fire District encourages you to be prepared in the event of a fire.
If you see smoke or fire in your area, immediately report it by dialing 9-1-1.
Remember to take note of the location so that the dispatcher can send emergency equipment to the correct location before you hang up.
- Give Your Address
- Give Your Name
- Tell Them Your Emergency
- Wait For Instructions
- Always Hang Up LAST !!!
Clicking on this link will take you to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
website, www.nfpa.org/publiceducation. ©2016 NFPA.
Access Safety Tip sheets on a variety of fire and life safety topics. including:
-- Common Causes
-- Escape Planning
-- Fire & Safety Equip
-- Household Equipment
-- Seasonal
-- Outdoors
-- Occupancies
-- Pet & People with Disabilities fire safety
-- Unintentional Injuries (scalding)
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Your ability to get out depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning.
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Knox Box Program
In 1975, Knox introduced a security lock box as its first product. Today, Knox provides a variety of products for over 11,500 departments and governmental agencies throughout the US. A Knox Box is a secure key safe that mounts on the wall of a building. The only keys available to open the box are in the possession of the fire company. When there is a fire alarm or a fire, the fire company can access the key safe and use the building keys to enter the building rather than breaking into the building. This is particularly beneficial for incidents involving water flows or automatic alarms where there may not be actual fire or the fire may be already extinguished.
Building Inspections
As required by law all commercial buildings must have an annual building inspection. We have an obligation to the community and the local government to accomplish valid inspections.
Community Services
Our sincere desire and drive are to serve at every opportunity that presents itself. We care for and appreciate the members of our communities and wish to support them in any way we can. It is our hope that our community will feel comfortable approaching us for any needed assistance, that's why we smile so much. Even if no invite is extended, our heads are on a swivel to find chances to lend a helping hand.
Community Involvement
It's our pleasure to spend time with school students, church groups, and others in our community. Our goals in our interactions are to establish learning experiences. In the school setting, we're able to take the skills and knowledge that we've longed to obtain and share it with the students who wish to acquire advanced skills that can save future lives.
- Give Your Address
- Give Your Name
- Tell Them Your Emergency
- Wait For Instructions
- Always Hang Up LAST !!!
Fire Safety for People with Special Needs
Statistics:
Each year:
- There are approximately 700 home fires involving people with physical disabilities.
- There are approximately 1,700 home fires involving people with mental disabilities.
- Kitchens and cooking areas are the primary areas where these fires start.
Tips:
Understand your fire risk - Having physical or mental disabilities does not mean you are unable to take the important steps to keep you and your family safe from fire.
Install and Maintain Smoke Alarms - Smoke alarms with a vibrating pad or flashing light are available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Smoke alarms with a strobe light outside the home to catch the attention of neighbors, and emergency call systems for summoning help, are also available.
Live Near An Exit - Being on the ground floor and near an exit will make your escape easier.
Plan Your Escape - Plan your escape around your capabilities. If you use a walker or wheelchair, check all exits to be sure you can get through the doorways.
Don't Isolate Yourself - Contact the Fire Department on the non-emergency line and explain your needs. We can suggest escape plan ideas and may perform a home fire safety inspection if you ask.