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Citizen Responsibility Annex This document discusses components of Emergency Planning at the citizen level
Independence Fire Department 2009 Annual Report This report summarizes calendar year events and response totals for the Independence Fire Department 2009
Independence Fire Department Annual Reports Archive Offical copies of the Independence Fire Department's Annual Reports
Kitchen and Cooking Fire Safety Cooking and Kitchen Fires are the number 1 type of residential fire in the Nation. More than half of these fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials
Open Burn and Cooking Fire Policy and Regulations Grilling outside and outdoor open fire pits are more popular than ever before. The Independence Fire Department wants to help you enjoy this trend and have the facts you'll need to have a safe time doing so.
Apartment Complex and Multi-Family Residence Grilling and Open Flame Policy and Regulation As the weather turns to summer and the idea of grilling outside comes to mind the incidents of apartment balcony fires increase.
Carbon Monoxide "The Silent Killer" Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, invisible, poisonous gas. In 2008 the Independence Fire Department responded to 129 Carbon Monoxide calls with the majority occurring during the winter months.
"Through the Floor" - Captain Joe Lay and Fire Fighter Kyle Stevens interview Last day, first day on shift. 26-year veteran Fire Captain Joe Lay and probationary firefighter Kyle Stevens recount their harrowing fall through the floor during fire extinguishment
Consumer Product Recall Alerts In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission the Independence Fire Department will post announcments of safety recalls.
Got a Question? Your question may be answered in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Fire Safety Information The best way to be safe is to be informed.
Independence Citizen Corps Business and Management Plans
Consumer Information on Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems Missouri House Bill No. 103 has been enacted as of August 28, 2009. House Bill 103 provides new home purchasers the option to install the home with life saving resiential fire sprinkler system.
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