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Port Washington Fire Department
Long Island, New York

Serving the Port Washington community with pride

Business Office:
423 Port Washington Boulevard 
Port Washington, New York 11050 
516-883-2200 / 516-883-2659 [fax] 

    For Fire or Medical Emergency, Dial 742-3300

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Safety Tips

 
  • Hurricane Preparedness Tips
    Hurricane Safety information, courtesy of the American Red Cross
     

  • EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
    A listing of emergency contact phone numbers for residents of the Port Washington Fire Protection District
     

  • EDITH - Exit Drills In The Home
    In 1994, approximately 4,000 Americans died in home fires ... tens of thousands more were injured. You can survive even a major fire in your home if you are alerted early enough about the fire and can get out of your home quickly ... AND STAY OUT!
     

  • Smoke Alarms: What You NEED to know!
    In the 1960’s, the average U. S. citizen had never heard of a smoke alarm. By 1995, an estimated 93 percent of all American homes – single – and multi- family, apartments, nursing homes, dormitories, etc. – were equipped with alarms.
     

  • Carbon Monoxide Risks at Home
    The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) prepared this fact sheet to help people protect themselves and their families against CO poisoning.
     

  • A Brief Introduction to Fire Extinguishers
    Do you know what type of fire extinguisher to use and when?
    If not, take a look and get a brief introduction to the different types of fire extinguishers and what/when you should use them.
     

  • TOT FINDER DECALS
    These decals clearly mark the location of a child's room. Should fire strike, the decal alerts firemen to clear marked areas first..
     

  • FACT SHEET: HOUSE AND BUILDING FIRES
    This fact sheet, created by FEMA, provides important information on what to do if you are in a fire, and how you can help prevent being in a fire.
     

  • Bedroom Fire Safety
    There are simple steps you can take to prevent the loss of life and property resulting from bedroom fires.
     

  • Curious Kids Set Fires
    Parents are encouraged to teach children at an early age about the dangers of fireplay in an effort to prevent child injuries, fire deaths and firesetting behavior in the future. These are some facts about children and fire safety.
     

  • Fireplace and Home Fire Safety
    More than one-third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in their homes. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the fire risks when heating with wood and solid fuels.
     

  • Holiday Fire Prevention
    Each year fires associated with the holiday season injure 1,200 individuals and cause over $25 million in damage. According to the United Sates Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a holiday fire casualty.
     

  • This is Fire!
    Every day Americans experience the horror of fire. But most people don't understand fire. Only when we know the true nature of fire can we prepare ourselves and our families.  Each year more than 5,000 Americans die and more than 25,000 are injured in fires, many of which could be prevented.  Here are some simple facts that explain the particular characteristics of fire.


CHANGE YOUR CLOCK...
CHANGE YOUR BATTERY


The Port Washington Fire Department
Reminds you to change the batteries in your smoke detectors when
you change your clock for daylight savings

SMOKE DETECTORS NEVER SLEEP
Fire Safety Starts With You!

 
 
 
 
 
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