WORKING Smoke Detectors Save Lives
The majority of fatal home fires happen at night, when people are asleep. Contrary to popular belief, the smell of smoke may not wake a sleeping person. The poisonous gases and smoke produced by a fire can numb the senses and put you into a deeper sleep.
Inexpensive household smoke detectors sound an alarm, alerting you to a fire. By giving you time to escape, smoke detectors cut your risk of dying in a home fire nearly in half. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates more than 94 percent of North American homes have at least one smoke alarm. But consider this fact: There are more homes with smoke alarms that don't work, than homes without any alarms. These poorly maintained units create a false sense of security for residents.
Buckle Up or Eat Glass
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This project increases awareness of rural roadway hazards and subsequently increase seat belt usage among youth driving and riding in pickups. Click Here for More Info from FS4JK. |
Open Burning
Want to know the law? Before you burn anything you should read IDEM's Open Burning Brochure.(PDF, 101KB)
Reflective Address Signs
Help us Help you. We have reflective 911 address identification signs that help us and other emergency responders find your address more quickly. These signs are highly visible day or night. These extremely effective signs are available for only $10.00 from our department. Please call or email us for more information. |
Buck Creek Fish Fry - One of Indiana's Largest Fish Frys
Always the 4th Saturday in August. Come out for great food, people and prizes.
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week 2011 is October 9-15th. It's not enough to have a home fire escape plan (PDF, 634 KB) . To escape safely, you've got to make sure that everyone in the home has practiced the plan.
According to an NFPA poll (PDF, 759 KB) , the majority of Americans have a fire escape plan, but most haven't practiced it. Take our quiz to test your home escape planning know-how !
During fire prevention week, fire safety advocates will be spreading the word that when it comes to escape plans, practice is key. Visit www.nfpa.org for more info.
Family Preparedness
The time to take responsibility for your family and community is BEFORE a diaster strikes. Local responders could be overwhelmed in a catostrophic event in ours or any community.
One part of family preparedness is making a supply kit that will help you and your family survive until emergency personnel are able to reach you. Disaster kits are tailored to your family. They take into account the people living in your house. Kits should be designed to last for 3 days . Each kit will include basic items like water, food, flash light, battery powered radio, and a first aid kit. Visit Indiana Department of Homeland Security for More Information
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