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.