The Norwood Young America Fire Department is constantly striving to inform the public about fire prevention and safety techniques within our service area and beyond. The fire department participates in a variety of open houses during the year, as well as outreach in our schools and community events.
Keep checking back to see when our next community event is, or follow one of the links below to read more about fire prevention and safety!
Click on the links below to learn more.
Fires
Before Our Arrival >
- You’ve got a medical or fire emergency and you’ve had to call 911. What now? Here are some tips on what to do before the fire department arrives.
Fast Fire Facts >
- Some quick facts about fires involving cooking, electricity, smoking, candles and more. Brought to you by the National Fire Protection Association.
Burns
Treatment & Prevention of Burns >
- Every hour 273 Americans suffer a burn injury. 25% of them will seek emergency or hospital treatment. Know what to do immediately after a burn.
Winter
Cold Weather Safety Tips >
- With the winter season now upon us, the Fire Department would like to share some tips on safely getting through Minnesota’s winter season.
DNR: Ice Safety Tips >
- Recommendations, tips and rescue information from the Minnesota DNR regarding ice on Minnesota lakes. Remember, NO ice is 100% safe!
Fire Escape
Make a Fire Escape Plan
- EVERY family should have a fire escape plan and practice it at least TWICE a year. Download this FEMA grid (pdf) to draw your own and practice with your family!
Fire Escape Systems >
- Are you looking to purchase fire escape solutions for your homes? Click on this link for various ladders and emergency kits for your home or your business!
Resources
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips >
- Approximately 250 people in the United States died last year from the “Silent Killer”. Follow these tips to help protect you and your family this winter.
Dangers of Meth >
- Information on the dangers of using and producing Meth – brought to you in part from ThePartnership for a Drug-Free America
NFPA Smoke Alarm Videos >
- You would assume that a smoke detector would wake up your family, right? Not so fast. Watch these videos and learn more.
U.S. Fire Administration >
- Go to this site for TONS of information including smoke alarm comparisons, fire safety for older adults, rural fire safety, sprinkler information and much more.
National Fire Protection Association >
- The authority on fire, electrical, and building safety
Carver County Red Cross >
- Disaster relief, health & safety and blood donations
U.S. Fire Administration for Citizens >
- Fire safety information and downloads
ReadyCarver.org >
- Get Informed. Get Prepared. Get Connected.
Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association >
- Providing vision, leadership, and direction for the Minnesota fire service
Minnesota State Fire Marshal >
- State Fire Marshal Division of the State of Minnesota