Hot Topics
This page is devoted to "Hot Topics" or issues that are of importance to you and your family.
Citizen Fire Academy
The Urbandale Fire Department (UFD) Citizen Fire Academy will take place in Spring 2012. The goal of this program is to enhance relationships between Urbandale residents and the men and women of the Urbandale Fire Department. More information and an application can be found in the document below.
Holiday Fire Safety Presentation
Please take a few minutes to view this Holiday Fire Safety presentation put together by the Urbandale Fire Department. Within the presentation are several Life Safety tips, Christmas Tree Safety tips and a video that shows the devastating fire that can occur when a dry Christmas tree is ignited.
Winter Holiday and Christmas Tree Safety
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. As you celebrate this holiday season, be fire smart! Follow the simple tips in the documents below to help ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.
Smoke Detectors and Residential Sprinkler Systems
Smoke detectors are the most important early notification device in your home to alert you to a fire! Many fire deaths occur in homes where there were either no smoke detectors present or the detectors did not work. Residential fire sprinklers, in conjunction with smoke detectors, give you the best chance of surviving a fire and help to minimize the devastating effects of a fire. Please read the important information regarding smoke detectors and residential fire sprinklers in the documents below.
Home Fire Escape Planning
Plan Ahead! If a fire breaks out in your home, you may have only a few minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Everyone needs to know what to do and where to go if there is a fire. Please read the important information regarding escape planning in the documents below.
Cooking Safety
Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. Please read the document below for important safety tips to help you prevent cooking fires.
Heating Safety
Heating equipment is another leading cause of home fire deaths. Please read the document below for safety tips and precautions to help you prevent heating fires.
Candle Safety
Candles are pretty to look at but they are also a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. Please read the document below for safety tips when using candles.
Electric Outlet Safety
Avoid overloading electrical outlets. Refrain from using devices that allow the connection of multiple appliances into a single receptacle outlet.
