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Do you offer free blood pressure checks?

Yes. Any Briaroaks Fire Station will gladly check your blood pressure without an appointment, provided that personnel are available at the fire station you are visiting.

  • If you live closer to Station 1
    please call (817) 295-9539 to see if anyone is at the station

  • If you are closer to Station 2
    Please call (817) 295-5137
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Can we paint or decorate a fire hydrant?
Fire hydrants are critical emergency equipment and must remain accessible and visible at all times. Painting or decorating hydrants requires approval to ensure they remain functional and easily identifiable by firefighters during emergencies.If you'd like to participate in a community hydrant painting program, please contact us to discuss guidelines and... Read The Rest
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Where can I get my car seat inspected?
The Briaroaks Fire Department does not offer the child safety seat installation and inspection program. To find an inspection station in your area, please  check with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) by calling 1-866-SEAT-CHECK or visiting https://www.seatcheck.org. ... Read The Rest
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How do I request an incident report?
You can arrange to receive an incident report by filling out our Report Request Form online. If you only need one report and email is acceptable, we will provide the incident report to you free of charge. If multiple reports are needed or if the report must be mailed, then... Read The Rest
Never Go Back Inside a Burning Building
Once you are out, stay out. No possession is worth your life. People who re-enter a burning building account for a significant number of fire fatalities each year. Call 911, go to your meeting spot, and let the firefighters do their job — they have the training and equipment to enter safely.
Crawl Low Under Smoke
Smoke and toxic gases rise to the ceiling first. In a fire, the breathable air is closest to the floor. If you encounter smoke while escaping, get down on your hands and knees and crawl to the nearest exit. Just a few breaths of toxic smoke can cause disorientation and loss of consciousness.