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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

     
   

Fireplace Safety

Keep Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Clean

  • Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist.
  • Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials.
  • Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces. Leave glass doors open while burning a fire.
  • Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures.
  • Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrict air supply to fireplaces. Otherwise you may cause creosote buildup that could lead to a chimney fire.
  • Use fire-resistant materials on walls around wood stoves.

Safely Burn Fuels

  • Never (NEVER) use flammable liquids to start a fire.
  • Use only seasoned hardwood. Soft, moist wood accelerates creosote buildup.
  • Build small fires that burn completely and produce less smoke.
  • Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in your fireplace or wood stove.
  • When building a fire, place logs at the rear of the fireplace on an adequate supporting grate.
  • Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house.
  • Soak hot ashes in water and place them in a metal container outside your home.

Protect the Outside of Your Home

  • Stack firewood outdoors at least 30 feet away from your home.
  • Keep the roof clear of leaves, pine needles and other debris.
  • Cover the chimney with a mesh screen spark arrester.
  • Remove branches hanging above the chimney, flues or vents.

Protect the Inside of Your Home

  • Install smoke alarms on every level of your home. Test them monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. Consider installing the new long life smoke alarms.
  • Provide proper venting systems for all heating equipment.
  • Extend all vent pipes at least three feet above the roof.

 

 
 
 
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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.

 

 

 

   
 
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