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South Metro Fire Rescue Community Risk Reduction

Building safer communities through education, awareness, and action. At South Metro Fire Rescue, we are dedicated to reducing risk in our district through strategic education and proactive community outreach. An informed community is a safer, stronger community. Connect with our Community Risk Reduction team to learn more about the resources and programs we offer to keep you and your family safe.

Signing up for Reverse 9-1-1 allows you to receive emergency alerts from your local government and emergency services. Reverse 9-1-1 will alert residents about time-sensitive threats like evacuations, hazardous materials releases, extreme weather warnings, or other public safety issues. When seconds count, don't miss out on potentially life-saving information. Sign up for your County's alerting system by clicking here.

Kitchen Fires are the #1 Cause of Home Fires

Most of these fires are preventable with a few simple habits and a tidy cooking space. South Metro Fire Rescue encourages everyone to take a few moments to review these kitchen safety tips to keep your family safe this holiday season and every day after.

Residents could have less than 2 minutes to escape a home fire...

Visit our Fire Safety Page to learn about the importance of smoke alarms, using and maintaining fire extinguishers, common causes of home fires, how to escape your home in case of a fire, and more.

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Meet your Community Risk Reduction Team

We are committed to reducing risk within our district through strategic education and community outreach.

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Stay up to date on our safety messaging, upcoming classes and events offered, and miscellaneous news from your fire department.

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Contact Us

Reach out with Comments, Questions, or Scheduling Requests.

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Fire Safety

Visit our Fire Safety Page to learn about home fire safety, the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires, workplace fire safety, and recreational fire safety.

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Wildfires

Visit our Wildfires page to learn how to prepare your home for a wildfire, emergency planning that needs to take place before the emergency, and how to escape a wildfire. We also have resources on wildfire mitigation tactics, slash/mulch site resources, and more.

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Older Adults

Visit our Older Adults Resources Page to access information on medical risks and calling 9-1-1, Fall Prevention, Safety Classes available, a video library full of tips on staying safe, and more.

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Kids Zone

Visit our Kids Zone Page for safety messaging specific for kids, as well as resources for parents and educators.

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Other Risks

Visit our Other Risks page to learn about Hazardous Materials, Driving Safety, and Open Water Safety.

South Metro Fire Rescue Website

For more department-specific information, please visit South Metro’s main website.