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Carbon Monoxide Alarm FAQs

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Carbon Monoxide is known as the "Invisible Killer" because it's a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from this deadly gas.

Children and Fire

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Chimney and Wood Stove Safety

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College Student Fire Safety

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Going to college is an exciting time for many students. For many, it's the first time away from home, and the new freedom needs a new level of responsibility. Take note of the following tips about fire safety and watch the video about the tragic loss of a beloved college student, Mara Gibbs.

Fire Safety & Evacuation Guide for Business and Industry

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Firewise Community Program

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Wildfires will happen. Help your neighborhood get ready. Firewise principles can help keep your home and community safer in the event of an urban wildfire. Learn about Firewise and how to prepare your home and your neighborhood. See how Portland neighborhoods have joined Firewise.

Grilling Safety

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There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. But, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Follow these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling.

Home Fire Checklist

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Home Fire Safety

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Fire safety information to keep your home and loved ones safe.

Home Fire Safety Assessment Program

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Ice and Cold Water Safety

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Is Your Home Ready for Wildfire? Find out.

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Wildfire can be catastrophic. The risk in Portland is growing as the climate warms up. Sign up for a wildfire expert to come to your home and do a Wildland-Urban Interface Home Assessment (WUI). You’ll get practical tips on how to create defensible space and make your home more fire-resistant.

Lithium-ion Battery Safety

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Lithium-ion batteries pack a high amount of energy into a compact space. If misused or damaged, they can overheat, catch fire, or explode.

Portable Fire Extinguisher Guide

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Protect Your Family from Radon

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Each of us is exposed to a certain amount of radiation each day, most of which comes from natural sources such as radon. Radon accounts for the largest percentage -- more than half -- of radiation exposure that the average person in the United States receives.

Public Records Requests

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Public Records Requests for Fire Reports, Medical Reports, Inspection Reports, Misc Tank, Property Records.

Smoke Alarms

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Smoke alarms save lives - 65% of home fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms that work or no smoke alarms at all. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Smoke alarms are the single most important item to help you survive a fire.

Smoke Complaints

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What you can do if your neighbor's wood smoke is affecting your health? Talk to your neighbor first. State the problem, offer information about the impacts of wood smoke and ask for their cooperation. Submit a complaint to DEQ. You may call the DEQ Complaints Hotline at 1-888-997-7888.

Water Safety

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What To Do After The Fire Is Out

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After a fire, why does my house have broken windows and doors, and holes in the roof? Firefighting operations require these types of methods to remove the heat and smoke to enter the structure and put the fire out. This information will guide you with what to do after the fire is out.

Wildfire: What to Know

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Portland faces real risk of urban wildfire. Get ready now and make a plan.  Sign up for alerts,  make a  "go" kit, and defend your space.  Learn how you can make your home and your community more wildfire resilient. Learn what the City is doing to reduce the risk of wildfire. 

Window Safety for Children

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Fires and falls of all kinds are among the leading causes of injury and death in young children. While some falls occur from windows, it is important to realize that in the event of a fire, it can also be a way to rescue a child.

Winter Fire Safety Tips

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Winter can be a wonderful time of year, but can bring some unexpected hazards. Learn about ways to keep yourself safe by choosing ways to avoid dangerous situations, and reduce the chance of a fire occurring where you live.

Winter Holiday Fire Safety

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