Fires

During a fire in your home, seconds count. Preparing your home for a possible fire could save your life!

It is important that everyone have working smoke detectors placed throughout their homes, practice an escape plan, and have a fire extinguisher and know how to use it. View resources below for more information and tips.

Fire Safety:

Publications

• FEMA Wildland Fires Fact Sheet and Backgrounder (PDF)
• Wildland Fire:  Are You Prepared? (FEMA) (PDF)

Web sites

• TVF&R Fire Safety
• TVF&R Wildland Fire Home Owner Information
• Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue
• US Fire Administration, Home Fire Safety
• Fire - American Red Cross

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