Fire extinguisher training, free and open to the public! September 18, 2010 at 9 a.m at Station 2, 13790 Manchester Road. Call us at 636-227-9350 to register for this training or learn more about CERT opportunities in the area.
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Whether you have children in school or not you will no doubt encounter increased pedestrian and school bus traffic along area roadways. The helpful information below will remind you of the importance of staying alert when driving.
WHEN DRIVING
1. Be alert for children on or near the roadway.
2. Be aware of School Zones. Reduced speed limits usually apply.
3. When a School Bus is loading and/or unloading:
- Come to a complete stop when a bus displays its stop sign and flashing lights. You must stop no matter which direction you are traveling. On divided highways or roadways withfourlanes, stop only when traveling in the same direction of the school bus.
- With three lane roadways,like Clayton Road east of Mason, motorists must stop for school buses in BOTH DIRECTIONS when the stop arm is extended.
- Motorists may NOT use the center turn lane to pass buses with stop arms extended.
- Proceed only when the bus has started moving or when the driver signals for you to proceed. Before proceeding, be sure all the children are safely on the sidewalk or shoulder of the roadway.
4. Watch for suspicious activity at bus stops. lf something or someone appears to be suspicious it probably is. Call 911 without delay. Remember, it only takes a few seconds to abduct a child. |
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The West County EMS and Fire Protection District is currently requesting proposals for mattresses and box springs. Proposals must be received by West County EMS & Fire Protection District no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 9, 2010.
Click here to view this Request for Proposal |
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Dorm Living? Be Fire Smart!
In 2003-2006, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 3,570 structure fires in dormitories, fraternities, sororities, and barracks. These fires caused an annual average of 7 civilian deaths, 54 civilian fire injuries, and $29.4 million in direct property damage.
To learn more about fire prevention and statistics about dormatory fires vist the National Fire Protection Association or Click here to view the NFPA's dorm fact sheet
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Are you prepared for a disaster? No doubt it crosses your mind from time to time, particularly when you are awakened by an earthquake! Recent local and global events should not be ignored. We have been witness to earthquakes, tornadoes and flooding, all within our region. Throughout the world, deadly events continue to remind us of the importance of becoming more aware and better prepared. Regardless of the event, disasters share commonalities, such as increased need for resources, decreased availability of services, economic burden, loss of property and loss of life. As public safety providers, we know first hand that disasters strike when they are least expected and we must remain in a state of readiness. Community preparedness is essential to our emergency planning, so we are taking the initiative to encourage individual and family disaster planning and preparedness within our community. We are the leaders in this area and as such, the West County EMS & Fire Protection District has developed a program to assist you with your disaster preparation and offer guidance to help you remain prepared.
Click here to register with the District and receive helpful information on how to prepare and respond to an emergency.
Click here for more information about the READY IN 3 Campaign |
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Please click on the link below to apply for construction permits online.
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