Summer! The kids are home and we all look to the outdoors for sports, leisure, food preparation and vacations. Enjoying the outdoors can be done safely with a little planning and knowledge.
In 2003-2006, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 7,900 home fires involving grills,
hibachis or barbecues per year, including an average of 2,900 structure fires and 5,000 outside fires.
These 7,900 fires caused annual average of 10 civilian deaths (to the nearest ten), 120 reported injuries
and $80 million in direct property damage. Click here for a flyer on safe grilling
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For us a healthy lifestyle is essential to our continued abilities to meet the physical and emotional demands of our job and for improving our effectiveness and meeting the needs of our community.
Unfortunately, cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of firefighter line-of-duty death. Exercise, good nutrition and proper management of medical conditions can minimize the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Click here to link to the IAFF Fit To Survive web page loaded with tips for a healthier you!
Click here to link to the Food Network website for even more healthy meal ideas!
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We would like to thank the voters of the fire district, who passed proposition L with nearly seventy percent approval, for their ongoing support and confidence. Proposition L will enable us to remain leaders in the fire service, offering you the best possible life-saving service!
We are excited about our plans to improve the level of care we provide to each of you! Thank you for passing Proposition L and for allowing us to serve you!
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Are you prepared for a disaster? No doubt it crosses your mind from time to time, particularly when you are awakened by an earthquake! Recent local and global events should not be ignored. We have been witness to earthquakes, tornadoes and flooding, all within our region. Throughout the world, deadly events continue to remind us of the importance of becoming more aware and better prepared. Regardless of the event, disasters share commonalities, such as increased need for resources, decreased availability of services, economic burden, loss of property and loss of life. As public safety providers, we know first hand that disasters strike when they are least expected and we must remain in a state of readiness. Community preparedness is essential to our emergency planning, so we are taking the initiative to encourage individual and family disaster planning and preparedness within our community. We are the leaders in this area and as such, the West County EMS & Fire Protection District has developed a program to assist you with your disaster preparation and offer guidance to help you remain prepared.
Click here to register with the District and receive helpful information on how to prepare and respond to an emergency.
Click here for more information about the READY IN 3 Campaign |
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Please click on the link below to apply for construction permits online.
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