The Nottingham Fire Department is committed to public education and awareness. We believe that the best fire is the one that is avoided! Learn how to protect you and your family from fire and other disasters. Much of the information in this section has come directly from the U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) and FireSafety.gov.

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SEASONAL SAFETY TIP

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PUBLIC EDUCATION

The Nottingham Fire Department provides a fire safety awareness assembly in all of our local schools during the school year. We also open our doors for various local youth groups and summer camps.

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SMOKE ALARMS

A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you’re awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly on alert, scanning the air for fire and smoke. Click the link below for more smoke alarm info.

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/campaigns/smokealarms/alarms/index.shtm

 

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CARBON MONOXIDE

Each year in America, carbon monoxide poisoning claims approximately 400 lives and sends another 20,000 people to hospital emergency rooms for treatment. USFA would like you to know that there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself from deadly carbon monoxide fumes.
Click the link below for more carbon monoxide safety info.

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/co/fswy17.shtm

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IN HOME SAFETY

More than 3,500 Americans die each year in fires and approximately 18,300 are injured. An overwhelming number of fires occur in the home. There are time-tested ways to prevent and survive a fire. It's not a question of luck. It's a matter of planning ahead. Click the links below for more in home safety tips.

Bedroom Fires
Candle Safety
Smoking
Cooking
Heaters
Electrical Fires

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HAVE AN ESCAPE PLAN

In the event of a fire, remember - time is the biggest enemy and every second counts! Escape plans help you get out of your home quickly. In less than 30 seconds a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for a house to fill with thick black smoke and become engulfed in flames. Click the link below for more info about home escape plans.

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/escape/

 

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KIDS ZONE

Sparky.org
USFA Kids Fire Safety Page
Firefacts.org
SurviveAlive.org
Smokey Bear Kids Page