TIPS & TRICKS
Fire Prevention, Safety & Maintenance
The National Fire Protection Association offers safety tip sheets on a variety of fire and life saving topics. Download and share the documents to remain proactive about fire safety.
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Guide to Calling 9-1-1 Emergency Services
To best respond to an emergency situation, call takers, dispatchers and first responders need your help. Familiarize yourself and those living or visiting your home with the following tips to ensure that the 9-1-1 call taker will be able to process your emergency call efficiently and send assistance as quickly as possible.
STEP 1
9-1-1 NEEDS TO KNOW WHERE TO GO
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STEP 2
KNOW YOUR CELL WELL
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STEP 3
9-1-1 IS FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY
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STEP 4
KNOW HOW TO USE 9-1-1 WITH THE PHONE YOU OWN
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STEP 5
REMAIN CALM, BE PREPARED
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STEP 6
HELP 9-1-1 HELP YOU
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HONEY CREEK FIRE & THE COMMUNITY
The Honey Creek Fire Department is a community partner. In collaboration with the City of Terre Haute, Vigo County, Vigo County School Corporation and other local fire departments, we offer programs that promote safety and provide educational opportunities for our community citizens.
Station Tours
Any community member an schedule a time to come in and see how firefighters live. They can view trucks, equipment, and the firehouse.
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Smoke Detector Program
Any resident in need of a smoke detector in Honey Creek Township, can get a free smoke detector, with proof of residence while supplies are available.
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Fire Extinguisher Training
HCFD offers both on and off-site fire extinguisher training for community members, businesses, and students! Fire extinguisher training includes a classroom portion, and a hands on portion with live fire!
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Car Seat Program
HCFD is a permanent fitting station for car seats, and have a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician on every shift. Any community member can schedule an appointment and stop by to have a complete inspection and/or installation of their car seats.
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Sparky
HCFD has Sparky the Fire Dog on-staff 24/7 to be used at community events to help teach fire education!
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Smokehouse
HCFD has a fully functioning smokehouse that can be used on and off-site to give community members a "real-live" experience of being inside a home, filled with smoke, and to teach fire safety in the home! Our smokehouse doubles as a weather safety house. With animated props, we can simulate community members being caught in severe weather, and can teach proper safety tips/techniques!
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Community Events
HCFD loves getting out in the community. If anybody has an event they would like HCFD to be involved in, contact HCFD today!
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CHILD SAFETY SEATS INSPECTIONS
Over 80% of child safety seats are used or installed incorrectly. The Honey Creek Fire Department encourages you to have your child safety seat inspected by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. For more information or to schedule an appointment call Honey Creek Fire Department at 812-299-4902.
This service is free of charge.
For more Information on Child Car Safety, please visit https://www.safercar.gov/.
This service is free of charge.
For more Information on Child Car Safety, please visit https://www.safercar.gov/.