Inspections, Safety and Prevention

10 Tips for Fire Safety
Every household should follow these ten tips for fire safety. More...

Address Signs
In an emergency every second counts! Make sure your address numbers are clearly visible for the Fire and Police Departments to see. More...

Burning Safety
You are open burning any time you light an outdoor fire. In the past, many materials including leaves, tree trimmings, tires, and construction debris were routinely burned outdoors. Because of toxic fumes, people with breathing difficulties and maintaining air quality standards, laws have been enacted to limit many kinds of open burning with special EPA permits. More...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and potentially dangerous gas. It is a by-product from the incomplete burning of carbon-containing fuels such as coal, gasoline, kerosene, natural gas, oil and wood. You can't see or smell it, but carbon monoxide can be as serious a threat in your home as it is in your automobile. More...

Tornado Safety
When a tornado is coming, you have only a short amount of time to make life-or-death decisions. Advance planning and quick response are the keys to surviving a tornado. Also learn the danger signs of tornadoes and the difference between watches and warnings. More...

Winter Fire Safety
Due to rising utility cost, supplementary heat measures can be attractive. But they are also a major contributing factor in many residential fires. Many of these fires are preventable. The following fire safety tips can help you maintain a fire safe home this winter. More...