Protect yourself from the boogie man...... and Mean Mr. Smoke

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Remember

Be Smart....  Be Safe...  BE READY!

Fire Marshal Bob

Believe it or not the heat is on.

2:00 AM -  West Valley City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 3309 s Eastcrest road. Crews arrived to find the single wide modular home heavily involved in fire. The home was not occupied and was a unit that was for sale. Cold temperatures and ice formed from the fire hoses and engines posed potential problems, but fortunately there were no injuries at the fire

Photos courtesy Ammon Fox

Courtesy Ammon Fox

Courtesy Ammon Fox

 Crews quickly attacked the fire keeping it from spreading to nearby homes. The fire was contained and extinguished in about twenty minutes. crew remained on the scene until about 5:00 AM making sure there were no hot spots left. Investigators determined the cause to be a water heater that was left on after the water to the unit was turned off. The home was a complete loss

Happy Safe New Year

Ring In the New Year Safely

New Year's Eve is a night to have fun and celebrate the upcoming year. It’s also a time to keep safety at the top of your New Year’s resolution list. Make disaster preparedness part of your plans for the New Year and resolve to be ready for upcoming emergencies.

If you are attending a New Year’s Eve gathering, ring in the New Year safely by locating the nearest exit to you upon arrival and be prepared to use it. If you are hosting a party, ensure your guests are aware of your home fire escape plan.

After the festivities end, get a head start on disaster preparations for you and your family with FEMA’s Are You Ready? Guide.  This interactive course provides information on specific hazards including steps to not only be reactive but proactive in response to them. The guide also teaches you about evacuation, emergency public shelters, animals in disasters and more.

Wishing you a safe and happy New Year!

Remember. Be Safe... Be Smart.... BE READY!

Fire Marshal Bob

HO HO OH NO..... Don't let your old Christmas tree be a problem

What Goes Up…

Taking down the Christmas tree may not be as fun as putting it up but keeping a dried-out tree in your home or stored in a garage is a fire hazard! When it comes to tree disposal, do you know your options? After the holidays, don’t throw your Christmas tree in the trash.  Real Christmas trees are recyclable. Typically, there are several environmentally sound ways to dispose of your tree.  These options include:

• Curbside-pick up for recycling;
• A drop off recycling center; and
• Mulching programs.

Never dispose of your tree by burning it in a fireplace or wood stove. Doing so may result in a chimney fire.  Pine and fir trees produce a lot of creosote when burning and may lead to deposits in your chimney. Besides that, Christmas trees burn much faster than you think. In the twinkle of an eye and a HI HO silver and your living room and eyebrows are gone. 

Remember Be Smart.... Be Safe... BE READY! 

Fire Marshal Bob