How can I help Derry Fire?
- Safely pull over to the right when you see lights and hear sirens
- Shovel snow 3 feet around your fire hydrant and up to your door
- Take CPR/AED/First Aid classes
- Test your smoke alarms and CO Detectors monthly, replace batteries 2 times per year
- Call 9-1-1 if you see fire, smell smoke, someone is hurt, sick or in an accident
- Practice EDITH (Emergency Drills in the Home) and have a meeting place outside
- Never go back inside a burning building
- Have chimneys and heating equipment inspected annually by a professional
- Keep your dryer vent clean
- Keep lighters, matches, and other smoking materials up and out of the reach of children
- Dispose of cigarette butts properly
- Never Smoke where medical oxygen is used
- Always supervise outdoor fires. Do not leave outside fires unattended.