Smoke Alarms Save Lives!

Learn about our FREE smoke alarm program launching in April.

Emergency Preparedness TIPS OF THE MONTH

Check out this month's and previous month's emergency preparedness tips.

Winter Driving - Emergency Car Kit

Winter travel can be tough on car and driver. Learn how you can prepare.

Keep Your Kitchen Fire Safe - Stand By Your Pan!

Cooking fires can quickly get out of control! Never leave cooking unattended - stand by your pan! If a small grease fire occurs, use the "Put A Lid On It" technique. Smother the flames by sliding a cover or larger pan over the fire and turn off the burner; never pour water on a grease fire or move the burning pan. If the fire does not go out instantly, leave the house and call the fire department.

Fire Escape Planning

Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as two minutes to escape safely once the alarm sounds. Pull together everyone in your household and make a plan. Walk through your home and inspect all possible exits and escape routes. Households with children should consider drawing a floor plan of your home, marking two ways out of each room, including windows and doors. To learn more, click here.

Do You Smell Something?

NO you don't! Too many people die each year from this invisible, odorless killer. Accidental CO poisoning is easily prevented. If you don't have a battery-powered or battery back-up CO detector in your home, install one as soon as possible and check it every six months. You should also follow these safety tips:

Become a Volunteer

Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Volunteer firefighter/EMT's respond every day to help Islanders. Learn more about becoming a BIFD volunteer.

CPR Training

The Department offers monthly CPR/AED training at our Phelps Road station. These classes are offered at no cost to members of our community. Businesses may also sign up for CPR classes. AHA certified Heartsaver/First Aid classes are also available. Learn more about our CPR/AED classes.