Harmony RI Fire Department

FOR EMERGENCY ALWAYS DIAL 911
Make sure you put your House Number clearly on your House and Mailbox!!
Make sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working and have fresh batteries!!
Be sure to have working fire extinguishers and know what type of fires they are used on.
Place a medicine bottle in your refrigerator door with a list of your medicines, doses and when you usually take them. This is in case you cannot tell us.

Summer Safety Tips

Avoid long sun exposure and always use at least 15 SPF sunscreen.
Reduce intense activities that last 15 minutes or more whenever you experience high heat and humidity levels. Drink plenty of water in these conditions.
Never leave children unattended in or near the pool.
Children should wear life jackets when boating. Adults should consider wearing them also. Always make sure you have a life jacket for everyone on the boat.
To avoid bug bits, don't use scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays.
If stung remove a visible stinger by gently scraping it off horizontally with a credit card or your fingernail.
DON'T USE FIREWORKS!
Don't mix alcohol and swimming. Get out of the water at the first sign of bad weather.
In cases of lightning and you can't get indoors, do not stand near a tall, isolated tree or the tallest tree in a group. If you feel your hair stand on end, lightning is about to strike you. IMMEDIATELY drop to your knees and bend forward with your hands on your knees. A person struck by lightning can usually be revived by using CPR.
When camping, use a designated fireplace when possible. When one is not available select an area which is sheltered from the wind, a safe distance from campers, bedding, and woods, and not near tree trunks, fallen trees, or overhanging branches. Always be sure to extinguish your campfire by first letting it die down, then break up the coals (or logs), spread the partly burned pieces, soak them thoroughly, then cover area with dirt or sand.

Being Safe

Fire kills more Americans than all natural disasters combined. Every year more than 5,000 people die in fires, over 25,000 are injured, and direct property loss is estimated at over $9 billion. Firefighters pay a high price for this terrible fire record as well; approximately 100 firefighters die in the line of duty each year.

Many Americans believe "fires can only happen to other people - not to me and not in my home." Yet, over 80 percent of fire deaths occur in the home, most often claiming the lives of the young, the elderly and the disadvantaged. Fortunately, most fire losses can be prevented through effective public education and awareness initiatives.

We have compiled fire safety information from sources with this common goal in mind: To reduce human and economic losses due to fire and related emergencies. Please, spend some time reading the materials provided here. Select any link to get started. We periodically add more links, so please check back again soon.

Safety Inside Your House and Around Your Property