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Fourth of July Fireworks and Safety

Fourth of July Fireworks and Safety

Jul 10, 2013 | Featured, Safety Encyclopedia

As the days grow longer and the evenings warmer, you know that summer is here.  Schools are out and vacations begin; time for fun and family celebrations.  But remember to take a few seconds to check for safety so that your day of fun doesn’t end with an emergency. ...

Fire Prevention Week

Jul 10, 2013 | Safety Encyclopedia

It all Started with a Cow The week of October that includes October 9th  is designated as Fire Prevention Week.  But what does this mean and where did this come from.  It all started with a cow…..(or so the legend goes). On October 8, 1871 in Chicago, a fire broke out...
Preventing Brush Fires

Preventing Brush Fires

Jul 10, 2013 | Safety Encyclopedia

Safety Information What to do when fire threatens:   Meet with your family to decide where to go if wildfire threatens   Have an evacuation plan prepared and make sure everyone knows the plan   Choose an out-of-county or out-of-state contact for everyone to call to...

Engine 43

May 13, 2013 | Engines

This truck is also a 2002 E-1 pumper and has the same capabilities as Estero 220 (above). The main difference between the vehicles is that 230 can usually be found at station 3, while 220 resides at station 3. EFR’s trucks are numbered location. The first number...

Ladder 44

Apr 13, 2013 | Engines

This 2001 E-1 Quint is Estero Fire Rescue’s first aerial truck. It can hoist a water line 75′ in the air. The truck carries 500 gallons of water and can pump 1250 gallons per minute when attached to a hydrant. The nozzle at the top of the ladder can be...