HFD stresses the importance of taking safety measures when outdoors to avoid heat-related medical emergencies. Before conducting outdoors activities and feeling thirsty, drink plenty of water and electrolyte-replacement beverages.
Your chance of being a victim of an arsonist can also be greatly reduced if you are aware of your environment and take the steps necessary to protect yourself and your loved ones.
In response to fires started by juveniles, the Houston Fire Department offers intervention programs to ensure that the fire setting behavior will cease. Read More >>>
Every Home Needs a Working 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.
Abuse needs to be reported immediately . It is a Class B misdemeanor if a person has cause to believe that a child's physical or mental health or welfare has been or may be affected by abuse or neglect and knowingly fails to report it. Read More >>>
Home Safety
In an effort to reduce the number of home fires, the HFD has created a compact disc with valuable safety tips...
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