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Learn Hands-Only CPR

The Irving Fire Department wants everyone to be aware of the importance of knowing how to perform Hands-Only CPR. ***According to the American Heart Association, about 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes.***

Hands-Only CPR perform...

4th of July Safety

***Statistics show that almost half of the reported fires on the fourth of July were started by fireworks.***

The Irving Fire Department asks everyone to enjoy a safe 4th of July holiday. Please keep the following safety tips in mind:

Firework Safe...

Seat Belt Safety

***According to the Texas Department of Transportation, wearing a seat belt helps keep occupants from being ejected in a crash and increases the chances of surviving by 45 percent in a passenger vehicle, and up to 60 percent in a pickup truck.***...

Heat Emergencies!

***According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, vehicular heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash-related fatalities among children.***

The temperature inside a vehicle can rise 20 degrees in as little as 10 minute...

Water Safety

***According to Safe Kids USA, among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old.***

The Irving Fire Department asks everyone to please keep the following WATER SAFETY tips in mind this summer:

• Childre...

Smoking Safety

***According to the U.S. Fire Administration, smoking is the #1 CAUSE OF HOME FIRE DEATHS across the country. One out of four fatal victims of smoking-material fires is not the smoker whose cigarette started the fire.***

Please keep these SMOKING SAFETY&am...

Home Fire Escape Plan

The Irving Fire Department wants everyone to know the importance of having a Home Fire Escape Plan and practicing it with your family.

Plan Ahead! If a fire breaks out in your home, you may have only a few minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sou...