Fire Prevention Week 2010 Fire Prevention Week is always held the week of October 9th, to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Each year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announces a theme for the week; this year, it is "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!"
During the month of October, firefighters from the West Valley FD will once again be visiting our local schools and providing them with information about fire safety.
For more information about Fire Prevention Week, or about smoke alarms, click on the links to the right.
Sparky the Fire Dog is always a big hit wherever he goes--the kids love him. And now, Sparky even has his own web site, full of fun games and things for kids (and some adults). Just click on the link to the right.
Information for Educators The Texas State Fire Marshals Office (SFMO) has developed a series of fire and burn prevention curriculum guides that are appropriate for students in grades K-12. The SFMO has made these documents available on-line, free of charge. To down load them, click on the "Fire Safety for Texans" link to the right of this article. On that site, you will also find a listing of informative brochures pertaining to fire safety in the home. For more information on Fire Prevention, check out our Fire Safety page also.
School Fire Exit Drill Report Forms Documented fire exit drills and fire prevention education plays a part in determining insurance rates for homeowners and businesses in the areas covered by the West Valley FD. These forms are required to be filled out by each campus at the end of each school year. The original shall be maintained at the ISD level for not less than three years, with a copy faxed to the WVFD at 886-2313. Just click on the link to the right to get a copy of the 2009-2010 school year form.
Electrical Lines and Cords An all too common cause fire, especially in homes, is the misuse of extension cords. Extension cords are all rated for a certain load carrying capability. This means if you try to run an air conditioner with a rated load of 15 amps, with a cord rated for 10 amps, the cord well soon start heating-up and may catch fire or may catch something it is touching on fire. Be sure that your cord is heavy enough for the load you are placing on it.
Is Your Address Visible? Many times, an emergency response is slowed because we cannot locate an address quickly. You can help us to help you by making sure your address is on your house and visible from the street. In most cases, if the numbers are 6" or taller, we will be able to see them. The numbers should be in a contrasting color from the background, and not hidden by trees or shrubbery.
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Fire Prevention Week 2010 All about Fire Prevention Week. Interesting facts about the history of FPW, and some good information about smoke alarms.
FIRE EXIT DRILL FORMS FOR SCHOOLS, 2009-2010 Fire Drill Report form for the 09/10 school year. Each campus is required to maintain one of these forms for each school year. Printable .pdf Form.
OUTDOOR BURNING IN TEXAS This document contains the rules for burning outdoors in the El Paso County area outside any city or municipality. The Town of Anthony and the Village of Vinton do not allow burning without a permit.
TEXAS LICENSED INDIVIDUALS A listing of Fire Safety Personnel. Persons Installing, Maintaining or Inspecting Fire Protection, must be Licensed to do so by the Texas State Fire Marshals Office.
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