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Fairmont Fire Department Public Information The law prohibits burning of any material other than natural vegetation (Brush, leaves, etc.) Spring forest Fire Season is from March 31- May 31 and Fall Forest Fire Season is from October 1 – December31. During this time, outdoor burning is allowed only from 4pm until dark in the city limits. During other months, burning must be completed by dark.
The Fairmont Fire department averages at least 2000 calls each year. While building construction and life safety laws have made the number of fires decrease over the years, the number of medical and rescue related calls has increased, causing the overall number to slowly rise each year. Escape from Fire: Once You Are Out, Stay Out! This pamphlet details the dangers of re-entering a burning structure. It explains the dangers of oxygen depletion, toxic gases, heat, explosion, structural collapse, and other deadly threats of structural fires. (This link will take you to the U.S. Fire Administration's Online Publications Catalog from where you may order a copy of this item.) Get Out Safely: A Fact sheet on Fire Escape Planning Having a sound escape plan will greatly reduce fire deaths and protect you and your family's safety if a fire occurs. Planning Emergency Escape from Manufactured Homes You can improve the chances that your family will survive a home fire by making sure that they can escape quickly if necessary. After the Fire: Returning to Normal This 16-page booklet provides information on recovering from a fire, including what to do during the first 24 hours, insurance considerations, valuing your property, replacement of valuable documents, salvage hints, fire department operations, and more. Home Smoke Alarms and Other Fire Detection and Alarm Equipment Working smoke alarms greatly reduce the likelihood of a residential fire-related fatal injury by providing occupants with early warning and giving them additional time to escape. The smoke alarm strategy, therefore, is to achieve universal home use of effective, reliable fire detection/alarm equipment. Planning Emergency Escape from Manufactured Homes: Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms You can improve the chances that your family will survive a home fire or CO leak by installing smoke and CO alarm s and knowing what to do if they sound. Smoke Detectors Can Save Your Life A brochure illustrating the best places for a smoke alarms, how to take care of them and how to prevent nuisance alarms. Test All Smoke Detectors and Annually Replace Batteries You can prevent tragedies simply by testing and maintaining your smoke alarms and practicing a fire escape plan. All smoke alarms in your house should be tested once a month, and their batteries replaced annually. Every family should develop a fire escape plan and practice it at least twice a year. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends these measures because working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan will increase your protection in case of a fire. |