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SOUTH PEND OREILLE FIRE AND RESCUE

(Formerly Pend Oreille Fire District No. 3)

Tip of the Day

Know What to Do

If There is an Explosion:

• Take shelter against your desk or a sturdy table.
• Exit the building immediately.
• Do not use elevators.
• Check for fire and other hazards.
• Take your emergency supply kit if time allows.

If There is a Fire:

• Exit the building immediately.
• If there is smoke, crawl under the smoke to the nearest exit and use a cloth, if possible, to cover your nose and mouth.
• Use the back of your hand to feel the upper, lower, and middle parts of closed doors.
• If the door is not hot, brace yourself against it and open slowly.
• If the door is hot, do not open it. Look for another way out.
• Do not use elevators.
• If your clothes catch on fire, stop-drop-and-roll to put out the fire. Do not run.
• If you are at home, go to your previously designated outside meeting place.
• Account for your family members and carefully supervise small children.
• GET OUT and STAY OUT. Never go back into a burning building.

Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number.

Based on FEMA 30 Tips for Emergency Preparedness

» Chief's Safety Message

I recently returned from a class at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD. The class was focused on efforts that the fire service leader should take in leading community risk reduction. One of the key elements that we learned was to assess the community’s values and what they feel is at risk. Living in such a wonderful place as Pend Oreille County, we sometimes take for granted the wonderful natural environment that we live in. What would you think about this place if were to change drastically from what we know now? I believe that one of the values we hold in high regard is the natural beauty of our environment. While the fire service prides itself in delivering service to the people in need, you too can take a role in protecting this wonderful place we live.

Open burning places all of this beauty at risk. This is especially true when we do not follow basic guidelines of fire safety. Always follow common sense when conducting outdoor burning. Pay attention to the weather and always have extinguishing equipment available for the fire.

Our most recent responses to wild land fires were the result of humans not extinguishing a fire completely and then growing unattended. Always completely extinguish the fire and never leave a fire unattended. Have a safe month. Don’t invite us to your next fire!  

Chief Mark Havener

SPOFR / POFD 4

» Public Education Workshops Online  

The community that is protected by Pend Oreille County Fire District No. 3 is growing and diverse. The need to continually improve our public education delivery to the community is ever present.  Fire District No. 3 is now producing online workshops designed to provide basic fire prevention and life safety information through the Internet. Click on the computer icon at the right to view available programs.

» Smoke Detector Program

Finally, as in every season, have working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home, test them monthly and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries at all times.

As our children learn from the time they start attending school, Smoke Detectors Save Lives!  It is an unfortunate fact that many of our homes are not equipped with working smoke detectors.

Through a grant received from a FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety program, Pend Oreille County Fire District No. 3 was recently able to purchase smoke detectors and spare 9-volt batteries for district residents.

 » FREE SMOKE DETECTOR » FREE 9-VOLT BATTERY » FREE INSTALLATION

One of the goals of this program is to provide working smoke detectors, free of charge, for homes in our community.  Along with working smoke detectors, we encourage our community residents to practice fire safety and have a home fire escape plan.  Know when and how to call for help. And remember to practice your home escape plan. SMOKE DETECTOR REQUEST

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Newport, WA 99156

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