Fire prevention and safety education are essential to reducing the risk of fire-related injuries, loss of life and safety hazards. Staunton Fire & Rescue offers annual and ongoing fire prevention and public safety programs and events, in addition to helpful tips and assistance to residents to help reduce and prevent fire-related risks.

Smoke Alarm Installation Program

Because smoke alarms have been proven to save lives, Staunton Fire & Rescue provides a smoke alarm installation program and smoke alarm safety tips.

The department offers a limited supply of single-station, battery-powered smoke alarms for residents who cannot afford to purchase them and installs the alarms between calls. To request an installation, call 540.332.3884. Staff cannot assist with changing or installing hardwired smoke alarms.

Carbon Monoxide Awareness

The National Fire Protection Agency recommends that each home includes a carbon monoxide detector near sleeping areas to prevent poisoning. While Staunton Fire & Rescue has a limited supply of carbon monoxide alarms and can assist with installation, the Fire Marshal’s Office provides carbon monoxide safety tips and is available to answer related questions at 540.332.3720.

Knox Box Program

The Knox Box Entry System Program provides commercial and residential property owners in the city a secure system that allows emergency responders rapid, nondestructive, emergency access to buildings.

Home Fire Prevention

Approximately 75% of all structure fires occur in homes. On average, seven people die every day from a home fire and damage from such fires costs nearly $7 billion every year.

Smoking is the leading cause of civilian home fire deaths. Cooking equipment is the leading cause of home structure fires and injuries and ties with heating as the second leading cause of home fire deaths.

Following a Home Fire Prevention Checklist and Tips for Safe Cooking at Home can significantly reduce the chances of a devastating loss of life and severe damage to your home.

Portable Heaters Guidelines

The intent is to provide information to help prevent unwanted fires resulting from the unlawful or unsafe operation and/or storage of portable heating equipment. In addition to specifying the regulations prohibiting the operation and storage of portable heaters, fire safety, and precautionary information related to the operation of these devices is provided. The Fire Marshal’s Office is available to answer any related questions at 540.332.3720.

The guideline document can be found here: Portable Heaters Guidelines

YFire Program

Children often have a natural curiosity about fire and how it works. The YFire Program offers youth the opportunity to learn about the dangers of fire and its consequences from a fire safety professional.

If you would like to refer a child to the YFire Program or have questions about the program, please contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 540.332.3720