Fire Safety Tips
The following information on fire safety will be useful in the event of a fire or emergency in your home or property.
- Install and maintain smoke detectors in your dwelling. You should have one on each level and outside of each sleeping unit. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing them.
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- We encourage the use of Carbon Monoxide detectors in the home.
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- Keep heating and cooking appliances clear of combustibles.
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- Never leave cooking unattended and if you should have a grease fire, put a lid on it if you can safely do so.
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- Never store flammable liquids and gases in the home or basement.
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- Have a plan of escape in the event of a fire. Practice EDITH- Exit Drills In The Home!
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- Keep matches and lighters away from children!
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- Call 911 immediately! Delaying the call will only contribute to injury or further property damage. Get out alive!
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- Make an inventory of your property for insurance purposes. If you are not a homeowner, you should check into insurance that will cover your personal property while renting or leasing.
Gas Safety Tips (posted 06/23/2020)
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If you need the assistance of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services for questions concerning fire safety and public fire education, call 203-630-5868. For questions concerning the Connecticut State Fire Code, fire investigation or fire prevention, call the Office of the Fire Marshal at 203-630-4010. If you have any suggestions, complaints or communications for the Department, call 203-630-5868 or write to the Fire Chief at Fire Headquarters, 561 Broad Street, Meriden, Connecticut 06450.
