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I live
in an apartment complex. Can I use a barbecue grill on
my patio or balcony?
No. Gas and charcoal grills cannot be used per
2003 International Fire Code Chapter 3 Section 308.
B
I
have bees in my tree, can the Fire Department remove them?
If the bees are attacking a person, dial 9-1-1. Otherwise,
look in the yellow pages under Bee Removal.
I need to have a business
inspected.
Call the Community Services office at 623-773-7279 to
schedule an inspection. For new construction inspections
only, please dial the Inspection Request line at
623-773-7593.
Do you register bicycles?
We no longer register bicycles.
Where can I get my blood pressure
taken?
You can stop by any fire station between the hours of
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
I would like brochures on fire
safety—where can I get them?
We have several links to fire safety brochures (check back
soon). Other safety
brochures can be found in hard copy at the Community
Relations office. Call 623-773-7279.
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Do you provide CPR and First Aid
classes?
Yes, click
here for more information
Do you install car seats?
Yes, we have a car seat installer available by appointment
only. Please call
Community Services at 623-773-7279 to schedule an
appointment.
I need assistance with my smoke
alarm or CO monitor.
Contact Community Services at 623-773-7279.
I need a copy of a report for an
incident I was involved in.
If the record you are requesting involves an EMS incident,
click here for the request form. If you are requesting a
fire incident, click here for the request form. You can fill
out the records request form and mail it to Fire
Administration at 8401 W. Monroe, Peoria, AZ 85345 or
deliver it to 8351 W. Cinnabar Ave.
I
have a child who plays with fire. What can I do?
Contact Community Relations at 623-773-7229.
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Do you have Patient Information
and/or DNR forms that I could fill out to let firefighters
know my medical history and wishes?
We have both. Click here for the Do Not Resuscitate form
which must be printed on orange paper and placed on your
refrigerator. Click here for the
Patient Information form
that must be kept in your medicine cabinet.
E
Employment opportunity inquiries.
For information, please follow this link:
Employment
I am
an out of state EMT. Where can I find information about
becoming an Arizona EMT?
The Arizona Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (AZBEMS) is
the regulatory body for EMT certification. To learn more
about EMT certification reciprocity, visit the AZBEMS web
site at
www.hs.state.az.us/bems, or call 1-800-200-8523.
Where can I get my fire
extinguisher recharged?
Contact a private company, found in the yellow pages of the
phone book under Fire Extinguishers.
Do you give fire extinguisher
training?
Community Relations has a presentation that discusses proper
fire extinguisher usage, although it does not include hands-on
training.
I have a child who plays with fire. What can I do?
Contact Community Relations at 623-773-7279.
I need an EMT or Paramedic to cover
a special event.
The rates are $45/hour for an EMT and $48/hour for a
Paramedic. Supplies for EMS coverage are $25/hour. Per the
Special Events Contract, we ask for payment in advance.
What kind of educational
requirements are there to be fire fighter?
To test for the Peoria Fire Department, an applicant must be
a high school graduate (or GED), and have completed an
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course. Although it is not
a requirement of the job, a candidate’s chances of selection
are increased if they have achieved an advanced, or are
pursuing, a college degree.
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What’s the closest fire station to
my home?
Click here to find the fire station closest to your
home.
Do you provide CPR and First Aid
classes?
Yes, click
here for more information.
How
do I become a Fire Fighter?
For information, please follow this link:
Employment.
What kind of educational
requirements are there to be fire fighter?
To test for the Peoria Fire Department, an applicant must be
a high school graduate (or GED), and have completed an
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course. Although it is not
a requirement of the job, a candidate’s chances of selection
are increased if they have achieved an advanced, or are
pursuing, a college degree.
Where can I get my fire
extinguisher recharged?
Contact a private company, found in the yellow pages of the
phone book under Fire Extinguishers.
Do you give fire extinguisher
training?
Community Relations has a presentation that discusses proper
fire extinguisher usage, although it does not include hands-on
training.
I have a child who plays with fire. What can I do?
Contact Community Relations at 623-773-7279.
What is the phone number to the
fire station closest to my house?
Phone numbers to fire stations are restricted. If you need
to contact someone in the field, call our Administration
office at 623-773-7279 and someone will assist you.
Do you have a program for young
adults interested in the fire service?
Yes, the Red Shirt program.
More info...
I would like to tour a fire
station.
Contact Community Relations at 623-773-7279 to schedule an
appointment.
I would like to know the names of
the firefighters who responded to my emergency.
Call 623-773-7279.
Do I need
a pool fence in the City of Peoria?
Please click
here to read Peoria's Pool and Spa Barrier regulations.
A fire lane is blocked, who do I
notify?
Call the Police
Department's non-emergency phone number at 623-773-8311.
I would like brochures on fire
safety—where can I get them?
We have several links to fire safety brochures (check back
soon for links). Other safety
brochures can be found in hard copy at the Community
Relations office. Call 623-773-7279.
Why do I see fire trucks parked at
the grocery store?
Our fire companies work 24 hour shifts, which means that
they eat, sleep, and work at the fire station for 24 hours
at a time. They may need to go to the grocery store to
purchase food to prepare meals for the day. Because they
must be able to respond to an emergency incident at any
time, the crew is required to stay together, close to their
apparatus, and be prepared to deploy immediately, even from
the grocery store, if they get a call.
Why do some fire trucks park down
the street from a fire?
Citizens may see fire apparatus parked down the street from
an incident for two primary reasons:
a. In situations when an EMS scene is deemed unsafe due to a
potentially violent patient or family member, or there are
dangerous drugs involved, engines carrying paramedics may
“stage” until members of the police department have secured
(made safe) the scene.
b. On fire calls, engine and truck companies may stage until
they have been provided an assignment by an “incident
commander.” Because firefighters work as a team, it is
critical that they communicate where their resources are
best used. This cannot take place until a “triage” of the
building has been completed to identify the hazards
associated with the fire.
Why do I see fire fighters running
at the local high school or exercising in some other way?
It is critical that a firefighter’s mind, body, and spirit
are able to operate at peak performance in a moment’s
notice. The nature of the occupation demands a great deal of
physical strength and stamina. As such, firefighters are
encouraged to spend approximately one hour each day (on and
off duty) exercising.
How hot does a house fire get?
The temperature of a house fire depends on the materials
that are burning. Now more than ever, our society's modern
conveniences are made of synthetics instead of Mother
Nature’s raw materials. When plastics or other petroleum
based products burn, temperatures can reach as high as 1,200°F.
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I have a hazardous material I want
to dispose of…how do I do that?
If it is an emergency, dial 9-1-1. If not, click
here to go
to the Solid Waste recycling calendar or dial the Hazardous
Materials Hotline at 623-773-7441 for more information.
I
I need a
copy of a report for an accident I was involved in.
For information on Fire or EMS Incident Requests,
click here. You
can fill out the records request form and mail it to:
Fire Administration
8401 W. Monroe
Peoria AZ 85345
or deliver it to 8351 W.
Cinnabar Ave. Peoria, AZ.
What is Peoria’s ISO rating?
The Peoria Fire Department has an Insurance Service
Organization rating of 3 (1 is the highest and 10 the
lowest) which results in lower fire insurance costs for
Peoria residents. For more information about the ISO
Ratings/ Fire Suppression Rating schedule please visit the
ISO Mitigation Online website at
www.isomitigation.com.
I would like someone to come
inspect my home for safety issues.
Call Community Services at 623-773-7279.
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K
I
need assistance with my Knox Box.
Call Community Services at 623-773-7279 to lock keys in the
Knox Box. For any other type of assistance, contact a
private company from the yellow pages.
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M
N
O
P
Do you have Patient Information
and/or DNR forms that I could fill out to let firefighters
know my medical history and wishes?
We have both. Click here for the Do Not Resuscitate form
which must be printed on orange paper and placed on your
refrigerator. Click here for the
Patient Information form
that must be kept in your medicine cabinet.
What
is the phone number to the Fire Station closest to my house?
Phone numbers to fire stations are restricted. If you need
to contact someone in the field, call our Administration
Office at 623-773-7279 and someone will assist you.
I need an EMT or Paramedic to cover
a special event.
The rates are $45/hour for an EMT and $48/hour for a
Paramedic. Supplies for EMS coverage are $25/hour. Per the
Special Events Contract, we ask for payment in advance.
I need a permit. Who do I contact?
You can click here
to fill out a Permit Application.
Contact Community Services at 623-773-7279 for further
assistance.
I need a plan reviewed. Who do I
contact?
Contact Community Services at 623-773-7279 for assistance.
Do I need
a pool fence in the City of Peoria?
Please click
here to read Peoria's Pool and Spa Barrier regulations.
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Do you have a program for young
adults interested in the fire service?
Yes, the Red Shirt program.
More info...
I need a
copy of a report for an accident I was involved in.
For information on Fire or EMS Incident Requests,
click here. You
can fill out the records request form and mail it to:
Fire Administration
8401 W. Monroe
Peoria AZ 85345
or deliver it to 8351 W.
Cinnabar Ave. Peoria, AZ.
I would like to ride along with the
firefighters. How do I do that?
You will need to fill out a
Waiver of Liability form and
submit it to the Captain of the fire station where you
choose to observe, or you can call the Fire Administration
office at 623-773-7279 for more information.
What is the average response time
to an emergency?
In the City of Peoria, it is currently 4:41 seconds. This is
measured from the time the apparatus leaves the station to
the time they arrive on scene.
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I need an EMT or Paramedic to cover
a special event.
The rates are $45/hour for an EMT and $48/hour for a
Paramedic. Supplies for EMS coverage are $25/hour. Per the
Special Events Contract, we ask for payment in advance.
I need assistance with my smoke
alarm or CO monitor.
Please call Community Services at 623-773-7279.
I would like brochures on fire
safety—where can I get them?
We have several links to fire safety brochures (check back
soon). Other safety
brochures can be found in hard copy at the Community
Relations office. Call 623-773-7279.
I would like someone to come
inspect my home for safety issues.
Call Community Services at 623-773-7279.
How can I schedule a safety program
at my school?
Contact Community Relations at 623-773-7279 to schedule an
appointment.
How can I schedule the safety
trailer?
Call Community Relations at 623-773-7279 to schedule an
appointment.
Do I need
a pool fence in the City of Peoria?
Please click
here to read Peoria's Pool and Spa Barrier regulations.
Can you fill my swimming pool?
We do not fill swimming pools.
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Do you collect toys for children?
We collect toys for children mostly around the holiday
season. Please check our website for dates and drop-off
locations.
I would like to tour a fire
station.
Contact Community Relations at 623-773-7279 to schedule an
appointment.
Why do I see fire trucks parked at
the grocery store?
Our Fire companies work 24-hour shifts, which means that
they eat, sleep, and work at the fire station for 24 hours
at a time. They may need to go to the grocery store to
purchase food to prepare meals for the day. Because they
must be able to respond to an emergency incident at any
time, the crew is required to stay together, close to their
apparatus, and be prepared to deploy immediately, even from
the grocery store, if they get a call.
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What
Uniform Fire Code does your department use? How can I get
the amendments?
The
City of Peoria has adopted the 2003 International Fire Code.
The adoption and amendments are listed in City Ordinance
00-116. To obtain a copy of the ordinance a
Request for Public Records form (available online by
clicking the link, or by calling Records and Information
Management at 623-773-7109). Form must be filled out and
submitted with fee for copies to the City Clerks Office. The
fee to obtain one copy of Ordinance 00-116 is $4.50.
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Problems with overgrown weeds.
Contact Code Compliance at 623-773-7162 or you can enter a
complaint through their
online form.
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