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Briaroaks Fire Department

Make A Donation

The operating budget covers the bare minimum of what it costs to run a professional, efficient fire department and rescue squad. Our members do not receive any financial reimbursement for the time they donate for training, equipment and truck maintenance or responding to emergency calls. All of the operating budget is spent on the basics to run the department, such as fuel costs, electric and phone costs, equipment maintenance, personal protective equipment etc. Briaroaks Fire Department is a 501(c)(3) organization, which means your donations are tax deductible. We will send you a thank you with the deduction information for all donations.

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.

Most Fatal Fires Happen While People Sleep

The majority of fatal home fires occur between 11 PM and 7 AM, when people are asleep and less likely to detect smoke early. This is exactly why working smoke alarms in every bedroom are so important — they are your early warning system when you are most vulnerable.