Safety Information

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Our Mission: To deliver the highest quality service by protecting our community through risk reduction, emergency response, and public service.

Our Vision: We are committed to become a nationally recognized, full-service Fire Department.

Our Core Values: Service Partnership Integrity Respect Innovation Trust

Dormitory Safety Tips

Provide students with a program for fire safety and prevention.
Teach students how to properly notify the fire department using the 911 system or other local emergency numbers.
Install smoke alarms in every dorm room and every level of housing facilities.
Maintain and regularly test smoke alarm systems.
Replace smoke alarm batteries every semester.
Regularly inspect rooms and buildings for fire hazards. Ask your local fire department for assistance.
Inspect exit doors and windows and make sure they are working properly.
Create and update detailed floor plans of buildings and make them available to emergency personnel, resident advisors and students.
Conduct fire drills and practice escape routes and evacuation plans. Urge students to take each alarm seriously.
Make sure electrical outlets are not overloaded and make sure extension cords are used properly.
Properly maintain heating and cooking appliances.

HOT TOPICS

The recent Taylor County Burn Ban was lifted August 18.
Please continue to be careful.

Abilene Fire Department News

Congratulations to Jeremy Williams for his recent promotion to Lieutenant!

HELP PREVENT GRASS FIRES

BE CAREFUL WHILE WELDING OR WORKING WITH OTHER SPARK PRODUCING EQUIPMENT

When was the last time you tested your smoke detectors ?

Your Abilene Fire Department reminds you to test your detectors MONTHLY !

Never cross a road that is covered in water. 1 to 2 feet of water is capable of floating your vehicle.

"FIREWATCH"

FIREWATCH every Monday on KRBC 9 "Abilene's First News" during the 5:00pm Newscast

CODE RED

The CodeRED system calls only those who are in the telephone database. To ensure no one is omitted, individuals and businesses are encouraged to log onto the City of Abilene’s website, www.abilenetx.com, and follow the link to the "CodeRED Residential and Business Data Collection" page. Those without Internet access may call Emergency Plans Office (676-6525), Monday through Friday No one should automatically assume his or her phone number is included.

Questions should be directed to the City of Abilene’s Office of Emergency Management, (325) 676-6683.