"Honorable Service For All"...
Whats New:
Station 2 Brownouts
Due
to budget shortfalls, there may be times when our Station 2 on Westport Road
will need to be closed. Notification of a closing will be posted on the sign in
front of the fire house. Property owners serviced by this fire house should
always call
911 in the event of an emergency.
Chief's Message:
M. Russell Rakestraw
Chief of Department
Your
fire department continues to be on the cutting edge with programs to ensure the
safety of you and your family. Lyndon is one of the first fire departments in
the nation to initiate cost recovery for fire inspections and has won national
and local awards for workplace flexibility and wellness. Our proud tradition of
service to the citizens and businesses in our district continues today. We are
proud to protect you!
Spring Fire Safety Tips
As spring approaches thoughts turn to cleaning up from the long winter, making repairs around the home and enjoying the outdoors. Keeping a few safety thoughts in mind will help you make your spring experience much more enjoyable.
Inside the Home:
- Check and clean your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Check your fire extinguishers
- Check for overloaded or damaged extension cords
- Prepare for storm related outages (make sure your flashlights and portable radios have batteries and that other supplies, such as bottled water, are stocked and available)
- Practice exit drills with your family so everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency
- Properly store household chemicals and never mix cleaning agents
Outside and Around the Yard:
- Make sure your address numbers are up and visible from the street
- Clean up yard debris. Cut back dead limbs and grasses
- Maintain a clear 'fire zone' of 10' around structures. Clean up leaves and debris and consider using stone or non-combustible mulches
- Check outdoor electrical outlets and other electrical appliances
- Get your grill cleaned and serviced. Check all propane tanks and lines for leaks and damage
- Keep 100' of garden hose with an attached nozzle connected and ready for use
In the Garage or Shed:
- Clean up and properly store paints, pool and yard chemicals
- Check fuels containers for leaks and make sure they are properly stored
- Have all power equipment cleaned, serviced and readied for use
For more information, contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at Lyndon Fire by
calling (502) 425-7474.
