Waterloo Fire Department

Come see us at the Home Alone Safety Program with Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County EMS!

Is your child ready to stay home alone?

Join us for a Home Alone Safety Class on Saturday, June 6 from 9:00–11:45 a.m. at Waterloo City Hall. Kids will learn important skills to stay safe, handle emergencies, and feel confident when home on their own.

Spots are limited—be sure to RSVP with your child’s name and age to [email protected].

Help your child be prepared, safe, and confident!

Last night at the weekly training drill, the Waterloo Fire Department worked on truck pump operations, as well as relay pumping and portable pumps . This is great real world scenario training as many of our rural coverage areas do not have immediate access to a fire hydrant.

There are many times when it’s needed to draft from an alternate water source when the water that is stored on the truck will not be enough (pond, swimming pool, or lake). We used the “supply” and “attack” pumper technique to have one truck feed another with a water source.

This training was a great refresher on how to deliver the water that’s needed when a fire hydrant is not always available, as well as re-familiarize operating the trucks in this configuration.

With the time change this weekend, it’s the perfect opportunity to check and test your smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors. Here are a few tips!

Test Immediately: Press the test button on all alarms to ensure they sound.

Replace Batteries: Change batteries in all detectors that use them to ensure they function properly.

Check Expiration Dates: Replace any smoke alarms that are over 10 years old (check the manufacture date on the back).

Install Everywhere: Ensure detectors are on every level of the home and in every bedroom.

"Chirp" Warning: If an alarm chirps, it is alerting you that the battery is low or the unit is failing.

Taking these simple steps during the time change can significantly increase home safety and protect your family from fire hazards

FYI from Monroe County EMA

We’ve been seeing a number of close calls on local roads and highways with ice flying off moving vehicles. Be sure to clear your car before driving to keep you and others safe on the roads!