Rural Metro Fire’s fire suppression services are an integral part of ensuring your family and property are prepared for the unexpected. Fire prevention services help ensure your home is protected against preventable fire and is safe for the inhabitants. Rural Metro Fire, in addition to our expected response to house fires, include fire prevention services […]
The holidays are supposed to be a time of fun and relaxation. For some people, however, the holiday season is stressful. For those with preexisting heart problems the season can induce something unexpected – heart attacks. The EMTs and Paramedics at Rural Metro Fire want to make you aware and prepared for this, largely unknown, […]
One of the best ways to prevent a house fire is to periodically inspect your home for potential fire hazards. Many businesses have fire inspections performed on an annual or biannual basis. Homeowners and fire inspections don’t seem to follow the same pattern and simple issues can create the potential for life-threatening fires. In order […]
Fire seasons are growing longer, and the risk is increasing year over year as drought conditions are worsening in parts of the country serviced by Rural Metro Fire. There is no bad time to start preparations for fire season and we encourage everyone to be prepared year-round. Part of the many services we offer our […]
When fall weather arrives, having a heating system that works as it should is of utmost importance for your comfort and your safety. Many times, homeowners “flip the switch” when the temperatures drop and hope for the heating system to work. Firefighters know that that is not always the best way to ensure a comfortable […]
RURAL METRO FIRE LIST OF FIRE SAFETY TIPS Rural Metro Fire shares a list of fire safety tips to learn how to keep your family safe and prepared. You can learn to prevent a home fire, escape from a home fire and keep your family safe. SMOKE DETECTORS Install smoke detector/alarms in every […]
SWIMMING AND POOL SAFETY TIPS In warmer weather, an afternoon spent swimming in a pool or playing in the water is a great way to enjoy time with family and friends, especially for children. However, it is important for parents, caregivers and children to remember to be safe while in the water. Read more […]
HOW TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL FIRES Electricity certainly makes our lives easier, but do not take electricity’s power and its potential for fire-related hazards for granted. According to the NFPA*, electrical and lighting fires make up roughly 10% of all reported fires. These electrical fires cause an average of 470 deaths and 1100 civilian injuries […]
HOW TO PREVENT KITCHEN FIRES Did you know that cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires and injuries? Sadly, it is also the leading cause of home fire deaths. Cooking caused 49 percent of reported home fires, 20 percent of reported home fire deaths and 42 percent of home fire injuries. * […]
HOW TO CREATE A FIRE ESCAPE PLAN It is important to have a fire escape plan in place well before there is a fire emergency. If a fire breaks out in your home, you may only have a few minutes to get your family to safety after the smoke alarm alerts you there is […]