Upcoming Events
Tue, May 4th, 2010, 10:00 am
**IMPORTANT NOTICE**

The City of Eldridge performs weather siren testing the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00. The test last 30 seconds

Wed, Aug 25th, 2010, 18:00 pm
FF I Test and Nuclear Training

All availble members are encouraged to attend. We will have many members taking the FF I test in Long Grove. We also have a required nuclear training will other departments and agencies at the high school.

Tue, Aug 24th, 2010, 18:00 pm
FFI study session at the station

Members taking the FF I test are invited to attend the group study session at the station. All department members are invited to attend.

Fri, Aug 27th, 2010, 18:00 pm
Princeton Water Fights

Friday night Princeton fire is hosting waters fights. Any interested members please contact 121.

Tue, Sep 7th, 2010, 18:00 pm
Training/Business Mtg

Bi-Weekly Training & Business Meeting
 
Total Calls
 Month
 Fire
 Jan
 39
 Feb
 32
 Mar
 33
 Apr
 33
 May
 35
 Jun
 27
 Jul
 42
 Aug
 33
 Sept
 15
 Oct
 Nov
 Dec
 Total
 288
Calls By Year
Year
Fire
2009
 380
2008
 359
2007
 408
2006
 335
2005
 345
2004
 319
2003
 275
2002
 290
2001
 281
 


EFD REMINDS YOU TO CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS!
Tue, Jan 26th, 2010 10:00:00 am- Safety tips

  • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound.
  • An ionization smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires, and a photoelectric smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. For the best protection, both types of alarms or a combination alarm (photoelectric and ionization) should be installed in homes.
  • Test alarms at least monthly by pushing the test button.
  • Smoke rises; install smoke alarms following manufacturer's instructions high on a wall or on a ceiling. Save manufacturer's instructions for testing and maintenance.
  • Replace batteries in all smoke alarms at least once a year. If an alarm “chirps”, warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away.
  • Replace all smoke alarms, including alarms that use 10-year batteries and hard-wired alarms, when they are 10 year old or sooner if they do not respond properly.
  • Be sure the smoke alarm has the label of a recognized testing laboratory.
  • Alarms that are hard-wired (and include battery backup) must be installed by a qualified electrician.
  • If cooking fumes or steam sets off nuisance alarms, replace the alarm with an alarm that has a "hush" button. A "hush" button will reduce the alarm’s sensitivity for a short period of time.
  • An ionization alarm with a hush button or a photoelectric alarm should be used if the alarm is within 20 feet of a cooking appliance.
  • Smoke alarms that include a recordable voice announcement in addition to the usual alarm sound, may be helpful in waking children through the use of a familiar voice.
  • Smoke alarms are available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing . These devices use strobe lights. Vibration devices can be added to these alarms
  • Smoke alarms are an important part of a home fire escape plan

Command:
Units:

120 N. 2ND ST P.O. Box37
ELDRIDGE, IOWA 52748		 Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 563-285-9827
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