Welcome to the Command Center!

The Command Center is your one-stop source for important fire safety information and demonstrations.

Fires can be very scary. People panic and may do the wrong thing because they have not learned the correct steps.

Firefighters will tell you that knowing what to do BEFORE a fire breaks out is your best protection.

Take the time to learn the simple steps that can save your life. Be smart. Stay safe. Be a Smoke Detective.

 
Command Center Activities:

911 Emergency!

Common Hazards

Firefighter Gear

Science of Fire

Stop, Drop & Roll

All In A Day's Work

Fire Escape

Fire Extinguisher ABCs

Smoke Alarms

What You Can Do
  911 Emergency: It's a simple phone call and one that can save lives and property. Do you know how and when to call
9-1-1?
All In A Days Work   Firefighters: All In A Day's Work: A firefighter’s job is to fight fires and protect lives and property. That can mean many different things.
Common Hazards   Common Hazards: The more you know about fire hazards in and around your home, the safer you and your family will be. Everyday items can become dangerous if you are not careful.
  Fire Escape: You need a plan to get out of your house safely if there is a fire. Make sure you know what you should and should not do.
Firefighter Gear   Firefighter Gear: A firefighter's clothing and equipment is specially designed to help them do the job and to protect against extreme heat, toxic smoke, falling debris and water.
  Fire Extinguisher ABCs: There are different classes of fires. They have to be put out in different ways. That's why there are different types of fire extinguishers.
Science Of Fire   Science of Fire: What makes a fire start? How do you put out different kinds of fires? Just what is the fire triangle? It helps if you know a little science.
Smoke Alarms   Smoke Alarms: Smoke Alarms (also called Smoke Detectors) can save your life. Learn how to use smoke alarms, where to install them and more!
  Stop, Drop & Roll: If your clothes are on fire, this is the move that can save your life and prevent bad burns. Learn how to do it and how to help others.
What YOU Can Do   What YOU Can Do: There are very simple things you and your family can do to prevent fires and to stay safe if a fire does occur. Check out these life-saving tools and techniques.