Fire Safety

Summer Fire Safety

Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau

Phone:
(253) 798-7179

Hours:
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
Monday - Friday

Address:
2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

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Fire Prevention Week Tips

Smoke Alarms

Replace smoke alarms when they are 10 years old. 

Smoke Alarms

Have smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement.

Smoke Alarms

Close Before You Doze

Remember to close before you doze!

For more information go to https://closeyourdoor.org/

Escape Plan

Here are some helpful links for helping you make your home fire escape plan:

NFPA Escape Grid

NFPA Escape Planning Safety Tips

NFPA.org - How to make a home fire escape plan


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Fireplace

Allow ashes to cool before disposing of them. Place ashes in a tightly covered metal container and keep the ash container at least 10 feet away from the home and any other buildings. Never empty the ashes directly into a trash can. Pour water on the ashes.

Ashes

Pets


Dog

More ways your pet can start a fire, and how to prevent it!

Cat

Fire Safety for Pets

Chick

Heat Lamp Hazards and How to Prevent Them

Dryer

Fire Safety at Home

Apartment Fire Safety

Candle Safety

Home Heating

Barbecue Safety

Carbon Monoxide Dangers

Chimneys

Fire Extinguishers

Fireplace Safety

Home

Stop, Drop, and Roll

Stop Drop Roll

General Safety Information from Other Agencies