South Hero Volunteer Fire Department

South Hero Volunteer Fire Department

South Hero, Vermont

Established 1953

Fire Safety 2

Fire Safety and Prevention

Fire Safety and Prevention is for everyone.

Click on the topics below to learn more.

CARBON MONOXIDE (CO)- Each year in America, CO poisoning claims almost 500 lives and sends another 15,200 people to hospital emergency rooms for treatment. There are simple steps you can take to protect yourself from deadly CO fumes.

Click here to download the SHVFD Carbon Monoxide Tip Sheet (PDF format). Click here to learn more about CO at the US Fire Administration's webite.

SMOKE DETECTORS- Do you know that you should test your smoke detector monthly? Replace its batteries twice a year? Replace detectors completely every 10 years? Confused regarding the different types of smoke detectors? Click here to learn about Ionization and Photoelectric type detectors. Click here to download SHVFD Smoke Detector Guidelines (PDF format).

VERMONT FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION INFORMATION- Visit the Vermont Division of Public Safety/Division of Fire Safety Education website by clicking here.

ILLEGAL BURNING- Don't burn Vermont! Be familiar with the Vermont Statute regarding trash burning by clicking here.

FIRE SAFETY FOR ALL CITIZENS- For much more information on lots of fire safety topics, visit the US Fire Administration website by clicking here.

FOR KIDS!

USFA FOR KIDS
Click here to go to the US Fire Administration website for kids. You can learn lots and have some fun too!
SPARKY THE FIRE DOG
Have some Family Fun with Sparky the Fire Dog by clicking here.

Have questions? Contact us by email: fireprevention@southherofire.com

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SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES!

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, DIAL 911