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Valley Regional Fire Authority offers a drop cover hold on sign.

Practice Drop, Cover and Hold during the Great Shakeout drill Oct. 15


This Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m. is the "International Great Shakeout" drill to remind us all to Drop, Cover and Hold when earthquakes happen. You can practice in your home, workplace or wherever…

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Future women in EMS and fire virtual workshop. This workshop is specifically designed for aspiring firefighters and rescue personnel who are interested in joining the fire department.

Future Women in EMS and Fire Virtual Workshop


Are you or someone you know a female interested in a career in EMS/Fire? If so, check out the Future Women in EMS and Fire virtual workshop Oct. 24, 10-3. Register at http://bit.ly/fwief  Questions?…

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The fire department provides a kid-free zone at least 3 feet from the stove and hot areas to ensure safety and prevent fire incidents.

Fire Prevention Week Day 7


How can you keep kids safe in the kitchen? We recommend having a "kid-free zone" of at least three feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. If you are cooking…

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A Valley Regional Fire Authority firefighter wearing a apron with the words wear short, close fitting, or sleeves tightly rolled when cooking.

Fire Prevention Week Day 6


Loose clothing can hang down onto stove burners and catch fire. Wear short, close-fitting, or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking. For more safety information and tips go to Home Fire Prevention.

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Ensure the safety of your stovetop by keeping flammable items far away to prevent fire hazards.

Fire Prevention Week Day 5


Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop. This includes oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains. We also encourage you to not store anything that can catch…

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Always keep a lid nearby for small fire safety.

Fire Prevention Week Day 4


Always keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Leave the pan until it is cool. A cookie sheet also works well if you don't…

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The leading cause of fires in the kitchen, according to firefighters from Valley Regional Fire Authority, is unattended cooking.

Fire Prevention Week Day 3


The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. To avoid an attendeded cooking fire, stay in the kitchen when you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. If you are…

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Firefighter service for home rescue from cooking fires.

Fire Prevention Week Day 2


Did you know that cooking is the leadiing cause of home fires and home fire injuries? According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Almost…

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Rescue and serve up fire safety in the kitchen.

Fire Prevention Week – “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”


The Valley Regional Fire Authority teams up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) every October to promote Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme is "Serve Up Fire Safety in the…

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A collage of pictures showcasing the Valley Regional Fire Authority's service and rescue efforts, with the words

It’s National Preparedness Month – Prepare Youth


It’s the final week of National Preparedness Month! Prepared youth make for a more prepared community. Because young people experience the same hazards as adults do, they are an important part of…

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