Wildfire or other natural disaster can happen any time.  Being prepared ahead of time is a big plus when it happens.  You will have plans that just need to be activated and know what items you will need and your what your emergency communication plan is.  There are web sites listed on our web site that can help you prepare or you can come by the Fire Station and pick up some materials to help you…

Carbon Monoxide detectors are mandated by law to be in every home just like smoke detectors are.  They also have to be checked once a month just like your smoke detector.  There should be a carbon monoxide detector on every floor of your house and a smoke detector at the least on every floor also.  It is better to have a smoke detector inside every sleeping area, hallway and near the kitchen.

If you do not have a working smoke detector in your home please come down to the Chester Fire Department to get a smoke detector.  We also give the instructions on how and where to place it.  You should have at least one smoke detector on each level of your house.  It is good to have one outside or inside each sleeping area, the hallway and near the kitchen.  Chester Fire will provide one for each…