Exit Drills In The Home = EDITHFire Safety is a lifetime effort and education is key in developing the knowledge that could save a life or prevent an injury. The Bureau of Fire is developing and providing timely fire safety information for the citizens of Harrisburg. Seasonal concerns from spring barbecueing to winter river safety are just some of the regular topics to be found here and taught in regular fire safety events year round.
The Bureau of Fire is also implementing helpful reminders of important home safety tips via the website, such as checking batteries in smoke detectors and planning for vacations.
Fire Safety education is also provided in schools and churches as well as at other designated annual events. Be sure to watch the Bureau of Fire’s web pages for up-to-date information on these programs and more.
Spring gets people out of the house to enjoy the weather. If you're enjoying a day of leisure on the Susquehanna, a backyard barbecue or getting dirty sprucing up the lawn, fire safety is important. From proper handling of fuels to important safety checks of equipment, the following information provides some simple routines to ensure a safe season.