Business Safety
A fire extinguisher can be a valuable tool for extinguishing small contained fires. They aren’t, however, designed to fight large fires and they aren’t for everyone. You should use them only if you are an adult, know how to operate the extinguisher, can reach the extinguisher easily, the extinguisher matches the type of fire you’re fighting and you have a clear escape route.
To read more about using a fire extinguisher, click here for a PDF file.
Fire Extinguisher Program
The district has several fire burn pans that allow participants to actually learn how to use an extinguisher through practical use. After a short classroom training session and video tape, participants adjourn to an outside location where they are taught, under supervision of trained fire prevention personnel, how to correctly use these life saving devices.
To read more about the fire extinguisher program for businesses, click here for a PDF file.
Safety Programs for Businesses
Each year, U.S. businesses lose billions of dollars to fire. Not to mention the loss of sales, lost production and possible the loss of their business or even worse, the loss of a life. Often times, fires are preventable. Overlooked items can result in disaster. A small investment in fire prevention now could end up saving you a lot in the long run. The fire district offers services designed to help minimize your company’s fire risk.
To read more about the safety program for businesses, click here for a PDF file.
Fire Safety Self-Inspection Checklist
To download a checklist, click here for a PDF file.