Umatilla RFPD
The Umatilla RFPD is a combination department, meaning that a few hard-working paid people keep the district running, but we rely heavily on dedicated volunteers to truly get our mission done.
Our volunteers are trained to the same high standards as career, paid firefighters, but they're doing it outside of their normal daily activities.
Our volunteers come in all ages and sizes, and from many career fields like construction, corrections, administration, and medical fields.
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November 15, 2019
Home Fire Sprinkler Systems
Consider installing an automatic fire sprinkler system in your home. Smoke alarms are designed to detect, not control, a fire. Home fire sprinklers complement the alarms' work, providing a way to fight flames immediately.
Before the fire department can reach your home, sprinklers can prevent a fire from spreading and even extinguish a fire.
A sprinkler system can decrease the chance that deadly smoke and gases will reach your family.
In addition, sprinkler systems can put out fire when you are away from home, and if they are connected to an alarm system, may notify the fire department in your absence.
This Turkey Fryer video Illustrates the hazards
that cooking oil-type turkey fryers, as currently designed, can lead to devastating burns and fires.
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