Escambia County Fire Rescue encourages residents to join in observing
National Fire Prevention Week 2021 Oct. 3-9, which presents several calls to action to help the public reduce their risk of home fires and keep their families safe. This year's theme is, "Learn The Sounds of Fire Safety."
“Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” works to educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. Knowing what to do when an alarm sounds will keep you and your family safe. When an alarm makes noises – a beeping sound or a chirping sound – you must take action.
"Residents should have a working smoke alarm and know the types of alarm sounds," said Escambia County Fire and Life Safety Specialist Ray Melton. "A steady sound from a smoke alarm is 'smoke' and a rapid sound is carbon monoxide. A 'chirping' sound indicates a bad battery."
On Friday, Oct. 8, Escambia County Fire Rescue, Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Communications will visit Camp Fire Century Early Learning Center and Walnut Hill Christian School to teach various forms of fire safety to pre-school students.
Since 1922, the National Fire Prevention Association has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. To learn more about Fire Prevention Week and get tips on how to prevent and prepare for home fires, visit
firepreventionweek.org.
Escambia County Fire Rescue is
available to provide and install smoke detectors free of charge for residents. According to NFPA, a working smoke detector cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half. For information about obtaining a home smoke detector, call 850-595-HERO (4376) or request a smoke detector online through the
Ask MyEscambia app. City of Pensacola residents may call 850-436-5200 for smoke detector installation assistance.
If you are an Escambia County resident that is hard of hearing,
visit the NFPA website for helpful information on how you can prepare your home in the event of a fire.
Local Fire Departments Visit the Library!
- Tuesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Tryon Library*
- Wednesday, Oct. 20, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library*
- Thursday, Oct. 21, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Southwest Library
- Friday, Oct. 22, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Molino Library
- Friday, Oct. 22, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Century Library
Join the Escambia County Fire Department, the City of Pensacola Fire Department and West Florida Public Libraries as we celebrate Fire Prevention Month! Our local fire departments are looking forward to seeing you at your local library! *program is occurring in the normal story time slot.
Escambia County Fire Rescue proudly operates as a combination fire service, utilizing the talents and diversities of volunteer and career firefighting personnel. Career personnel operate in 14 stations throughout the county. Thirteen stations work a 24/48-hour shift and one station works Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteer firefighters operate out of numerous stations throughout Escambia County. Escambia County Fire Rescue also provides other emergency services such as hazardous materials response, special operations and ALS non-transport.
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