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Smoking Safety

***According to the U.S. Fire Administration, smoking is the #1 CAUSE OF HOME FIRE DEATHS across the country.***

Please keep these SMOKING SAFETY tips in mind:

• If you smoke, smoke outside.
• Keep lighters, matches and smoking material out of the reach of child...

Know the Signs of a Heart Attack

Do you know the signs of a Heart Attack? There is no time for doubt with a heart attack. Minutes matter, don't wait. Calling 9-1-1 at the first sign of a heart attack could save a life by reducing time to treatment.

If you, a family member or a friend expe...

Flu Season

Flu season is here and the Irving Fire Department asks everyone to STAY INFORMED, GET VACCINATED AND STOP THE SPREAD. Flu is unpredictable and can happen at any time, so get ahead of the flu by getting a flu shot.

Please remember these simple tips to help ...

Emergency Preparedness at Home

The Irving Fire Department reminds everyone to be PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES AT HOME. We should all be prepared for any type of emergencies in the home by having the needed supplies and a family emergency plan. Disasters are unpredictable and can strike at ...

Drive Safely, Especially in School Zones

Back to school season is here and the Irving Fire Department reminds everyone to please DRIVE SAFELY, ESPECIALLY IN SCHOOL ZONES. Please keep these simple safety tips in mind when taking your kids to school or driving through a school zone:

• Slow down and b...

Have a Home and Vehicle Fire Extinguisher

The Irving Fire Department reminds everyone to HAVE A HOME AND VEHICLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives; but portable extinguishers h...

Keep Medications Out of Reach of Children

Children have little sense of what is safe and unsafe, especially when it comes to understanding the dangers of medicine, that is why it is important for medications to be stored secure and away from children. The Irving Fire Department reminds everyone t...