Smoke Alarms (Detectors)
Over 70% of fire deaths occur in residential occupancies, specifically in homes and apartments. Most of these deaths are not from heat or flames, but from smoke and toxic fumes. However, homes with...
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Family Saved by Smoke Alarm in Foster City
One smoke alarm saved four lives. During the early hours of a Sunday morning on 6/22/08, a family was alerted by the sound of a smoke alarm. The husband investigated and found a large fire in the...
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PREPARE ... LEAVE EARLY ... FOLLOW EVACUATION ORDERS The following joint statement was issued today by FIRESCOPE and the Governor's Blue Ribbon Fire Task Force, The two groups consist of local fire...
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Fire Sprinkler Saves Building in Downtown Burlingame
On Wednesday, March 4th, Central County Fire Department responded to a structure fire in our downtown area of Burlingame. The building is a 3-story residential hotel above a commercial business. Upon...
View ArticleSan Mateo Structure Fire
On April 29, 2009, San Mateo Fire and Police responded to a residential dwelling fire at 2810 Hosmer in San Mateo. While units were enroute, additional calls were received for heavy smoke from the...
View ArticleMenlo Park Townhouse Fire
Menlo Park Fire Protection District responded to a townhouse fire in the Sharon Park area of Menlo Park on July 16th. The fire went to 5 alarms, which included 17 engines, and 5 trucks. There was a...
View Article"The Big Five:" School Emergency Guidelines
The back-to-school season is a good time for administrators to review emergency plans with staff and for parents to review safety rules with their children. This fall, the Big Five is rolling out in...
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