Change Batteries in Smoke and CO AlarmsThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to replace the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms during…
Smoke Alarm Placement: Smart ChoicesEvery three hours, someone in the U.S. dies in a home fire. And if a fire breaks out, you only have minutes to escape. Is your family prepared?
Ready, Set, Go! ProgramThe Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) Program, managed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), helps teach individuals who live in high risk…
PLAN, PREP, GO – Fire Evacuation GuideAcross the country, injuries and deaths are increasing during wildland fire evacuations. The purpose of this guide is to allow residents to act…
Recreational Fire Pit GuidelinesCampfires must be contained within a pit 18 inches deep into mineral soil absent of roots or any other organic materials, or a ring made of solid…
Heating Fire Safety: Wood Stoves, Space Heaters and FireplacesEach year fire claims the lives of 3,500 Americans, injures 18,300, and causes billions of dollars worth of damage. People living in rural areas are…
Community Wildfire PlanWildfire has been a continuing challenge throughout Utah’s history. There are several areas in Utah where there is an extreme danger of wildland-…
Summit County / Utah Wildfire InformationTo get information about wildland fires in Summit County, please visit Summit County website.
Firework SafetyBefore the ink on the Declaration of Independence was even dry, John Adams envisioned the celebration of the birth of our new nation. To put it simply…
Change Your Clock, Change Your BatteriesEach year nearly 400,000 residential fires break out in the US resulting in thousands of deaths, nearly two thirds of which are in homes where there…
Exit Drills In the HomeEach year there are an average of 358,300 home structure fires in the U.S. These fires cause an annual average of 2,560 civilian fire deaths, 12,720…
Open Burn Season in Summit CountyAs spring comes to Park City and our surrounding community it’s important that we begin to clean our property, create firewise landscapes, and remove…
Wildfire Prevention and SafetySummer in the Wasatch is a special time. While Park City may be known for its world-class ski resorts and pristine powder, the summer brings warm…
Firewise Landscaping and ZoningThe primary goal for Firewise landscaping is fuel reduction—limiting the amount of flammable vegetation and materials surrounding the home and…
Home Cooking SafetyCooking is the number one cause of home fires and cooking fires peak during the busy holiday season. Help prevent fires before they start by teaching…
Home Fire Escape: Two Ways Out of Your HomeIn the event that a fire breaks out in your home, it’s vital that you have a few things in place: working smoke detectors, functioning fire…
Park City Wildfire InformationHomes and businesses near natural areas are beautiful places to live, and no one understands that better than a Park City resident. Ours is an…
Create a Home Fire Escape PlanKeeping your family safe is of ultimate importance – including being prepared for a home fire. Every family needs to have a home fire escape plan in…
Go on a Home Hazard HuntIs your home truly safe? Many homeowners are unaware of serious risks that could result in a home fire. To ensure you keep your home and family safe…
Cooking Safety Tips for the HolidaysThe holidays are a time for family, friends, fun, and food. Unexpected fires are not a popular addition to anyone’s holiday to-do list. Unfortunately…
Holiday Fire SafetyThe holiday season brings together family and friends, delicious food, gifts, and seasonal decorations from trees to twinkling lights to scented…
How to Prevent BurnsAccording to the American Burn Association, burn injuries are one of the leading causes of unintentional injury and death in the United States. Burns…
