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Arvada Fire Safety
Visits
Arvada Fire doesn't just respond to 911 calls -
they're also committed to preventing them, too. Home safety visits are
one of their most influential programs. During this service, a
firefighter or specialist will visit your home, evaluate and talk about
any fire or life safety hazards, and install both smoke and Carbon
Monoxide alarms if needed. Arvada Fire will share advice and empower the
homeowner with safety knowledge, like how to test their new smoke
alarms.
They conduct hundreds of visits and install thousands
of alarms in our community every year. This is an example of your tax
dollars at work and the Arvada Fire difference!
Working smoke alarms should be installed inside
bedrooms, outside sleeping areas, and on every level of the home. If you
have a question or concern about a safety issue in your home, contact
Arvada Fire Headquarters at 303‑424‑3012, visit in person at 7903
Allison Way, or email
info@arvadafireco.gov Phone calls and emails are answered Monday -
Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Arvada Fire Department :
Citizens Fire Academy
A few years ago, I experienced one of the most memorable
things in my life when I took advantage of an opportunity to connect
over the entire Memorial weekend with my community by participating in
the Arvada Fire Protection District's annual Citizen's Fire Academy. I
was able to learn about fire and medical response in our community plus
emergency preparedness, water rescue, urban search and rescue, vehicle
extrication and more! Not only did we get a chance to sit through
classes on fire prevention, hazardous materials, proper use of fire
extinguishers and CPR - but also went 60-80' up on Truck 6 ladder which
was super cool. On the second day, we suited up in firefighter gear
(including oxygen tanks) and went inside a burning building in search of
survivors (mannequins). We were able to personally use vehicle
extrication tools like cutters and spreaders to literally pry donated
vehicles apart to safely remove passengers (that's me on the hood of the
car). We were taught how to properly hold fire hoses and knock down a
raging fire and more importantly, understand the various roles each
firefighter plays during a real call. It's all so carefully orchestrated
and I gained an even greater respect and appreciation of the men and
women who serve our community. The experience was a wonderful
(life-changing) opportunity to connect with my community, but it also
created friendships among the community and firefighters - the same guys
who attend my annual 4th of July parades. Most police and fire
departments throughout the country offer these community programs and I
strongly encourage you to get involved - you won't regret it! Enjoy my
photos!
Arvada Fire Department Resources
1.
Fire Code Resources
Discover Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Reports, Adopted Fire Codes
by Jurisdiction, Administrative Interpretations and Other Documents.
2.
Development and Construction
Discover information on submitting plans, the new plan review process,
and more.
3.
Fire Marshal's Office FAQs
Frequently asked questions for the Fire Marshal's Office regarding
topics such as building codes, permits, open burning, and more.
4.
Home Fire Sprinkler
Home Fire Sprinkler Week is May 16-22, marking a time to better
understand how home fire sprinklers save lives and first responders.
5.
Mobile Food Establishment Permitting
Health Services
Community services - such as home safety visits, child passenger seat
checks, blood pressure checks — offered by Arvada Fire and our partners.
Safety Services | Emergency Notifications
Through LookoutAlert, emergency responders are able to provide emergency
and public safety messages to residents.
Community Support Team
Arvada Fire’s Community Support Team launched in 2023 to expand and
improve care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crisis in our
community. The innovative program deploys a mental health clinician and
community paramedic.
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Arvada Fire is creating a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to
reduce the wildfire risk to our communities. A CWPP is designed to
assist agencies such as Arvada Fire, landowners, and residents in
ensuring that a future wildfire is avoided or mitigated. Through a
collaborative process, a CWPP identifies at-risk areas and makes
recommendations for decreasing those risks through measures such as
fuels reduction, structure protection, and public education.
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Contact Arvada Fire
For questions, contact Arvada Fire Headquarters at 303‑424‑3012, visit
in person at 7903 Allison Way, or email
info@arvadafireco.gov Phone
calls and emails are answered Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and
Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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