Safety & Education

Safety Tips

Check out these practical tips to help you prevent fires, stay prepared, and ensure your safety. Whether it’s a home fire prevention strategy, a reminder about fire safety equipment, or tips for being prepared in an emergency, we’ve got you covered. Check this page for new insights to keep you and your family safe!

Stay safe, stay prepared.

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Heat Related Illnesses

The human body is normally able to regulate its temperature through sweating, until it is exposed to more heat than it can handle. Heat exhaustion…

Permissible Use of Fireworks

For detailed information, please see Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36, Article 1, Section 36-1606. The following document is an excerpt from the...

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Monsoon Awareness

June 8-14, 2025 is Monsoon Awareness Week

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Water Safety

Because swim activity increases across the Country during the month of May, National Water Safety Month is observed annually in May to raise…

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Wildfire Safety

Wildfire season is approaching. 9 out of 10 wildland fires are started by humans. Do your part in preventing fires by being a responsible camper…

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EMS Awareness

In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS professionals and the important work they do in our Nation's communities. National…

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Desert Critters

The Sonoran desert is one of the most spectacular places to be in the Spring. As the desert comes alive, the Tucson area is filled with luscious…

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Safety Links

Just For Kids

Take a look! Here are some fun and interesting sites for kids to visit and learn about fire safety.

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