Fire Prevention & Safety Programs
In an effort to reduce the impact of fires and accidents in the community and to better prepare the public to react to an emergency, the Rice Lake Fire Department (RLFD) conducts a number of proactive educational and prevention programs. A number of these programs are described below.
Fire and Safety Inspections
The RLFD is responsible for conducting on-site fire inspections to address such issues as fire hazards, testing of private fire protection systems, exiting, special events and storage/process safety issues. The RLFD conducts approximately 900 fire inspections each year.
Public Educational Programs (please call 715-234-2119)
The RLFD provides a number of educational opportunities for both the general public and businesses in the service area. These programs include:
- Practical fire extinguisher training sessions for various businesses.
- Participation in National Night Out.
- Participation in various children's safety fairs.
- Utilization of a department-owned fire safety educational trailer at the safety fairs, county fair, bike rodeo, and for 3rd grade students in the Rice Lake Schools.
- Participation in fire prevention week activities include: (1) distribution of fire prevention materials to the community and the Rice Lake School District, (2) "Change Your Clock-Change Your Battery" campaign, and (3) Annual Coldwell Banker poster coloring contest.
- The RLFD and Rice Lake Professional Firefighters Association Local 1793, in conjunction and cooperation with the City of Rice Lake Police Department, present educational training programs regarding the consequences of alcohol consumption and driving.
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
The RLFD responds to many calls for carbon monoxide alarms sounding. Most of these alarms are due to malfunction, improper installation, or overly sensitive alarms. However, we have also found situations where there has been a buildup of carbon monoxide that could become life threatening if not detected.
Please do not hesitate to call 911 so we can assure the safety of you and your loved ones.
The following link provides additional information regarding carbon monoxide: