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San José Fire Department
1661 Senter Rd., Bldg. A
San José, CA 95112

Public Education

Prepare for Wildfire: Take proactive steps to help protect your home or property from wildfire.
Defensible Space: Create a buffer between your home and surrounding vegetation.
Hardening Your Home: Use building materials and installation techniques to harden your home.
Fire-Resistant Landscaping: Plant fire-resistant vegetation around your home to help resist wildfire.
Wildland-Urban Interface. Determine what is the wildfire risk in your community.
Wildfire Action Plan: Identify escape routes in your home and designate an out-of-area contact.
Emergency Supply Kit: Make a to-go bag for each person in your household.
Insurance Preparedness: Review and update your home's insurance policy before a wildfire occurs.
Pre-Evacuation: Develop a pre-evacuation checklist so you're prepared in case of evacuation.
Wildfire Evacuation: Make sure you monitor wildfires in your area and know your community’s emergency response plan, evacuation orders, and evacuation centers.

Opioid Facts: Learn about what opioids are, common types of opioids, and the risks of using them.
Opioids Overdose: Learning the signs of an opioid overdose could help you save a life.
Narcan: You can reverse an opioid overdose if you carry NARCAN and act quickly.
Talking About Opioids: Keeping your family, friends, and colleagues safe from these dangers starts with having a conversation.
Opioid Resources: If you or someone you know suffers from the effects of opioid usage, help is available.
Opioid FAQs: Get answers to your opioid-related questions.

Earthquake Safety: Protect yourself, your family, and your property before, during, and after an earthquake.
Exit Drills in the Home: Know how to plan and conduct exit drills in your home.
Pet Disaster Preparedness: Your pets should be included in your disaster preparedness plan. This includes making a plan and creating pet disaster preparedness kit.
Power Outages: Know what to do before, during and after a power outage.

Fire Safety in the Kitchen: Get tips on how to cook safely in the kitchen and how to respond to a cooking fire.
Electrical Safety in the Home: Brush up on electrical safety practices to reduce your exposure to electrical hazards.
Heating Safety: Heating is the second leading cause of home fires. Stay safe and warm with these tips.
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety: Despite their advantages, lithium-ion batteries have the potential to overheat, catch fire, or explode.
Stop, Drop & Roll: If your clothes catch on fire, it's important to act quickly and "stop, drop and roll."

Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
Fire Extinguishers: Consider installing one or more fire extinguishers in your home and becoming familiar with how to properly operate and maintain them.
Smoke Alarms: Install and maintain smoke detectors in your home.

Child Car Seat Safety: Find an inspection station near you.
Safe Surrender Baby Law: Get information and details on this law.
Swimming Pool & Spa Safety: Enjoy the water responsibly with these swimming pool and spa safety recommendations.

Fall Prevention: Older adults who want to maintain their independence and health should take steps to understand and reduce their risk of falling.
L.I.F.E (Lifesaving Information for Emergencies) File: Get information on the City's L.I.F.E. File program.

Poison Prevention: Learn about the risks associated with common household hazardous waste and take preventative actions to stop a poisoning from happening in your home.
Suicide Prevention & Crisis: Resources for residents who are experiencing emotional or mental distress.

Driving in the Rain: Wet roads make for hazardous driving conditions. That’s why the San José Fire Department urges all motorists to review the following 10 tips on how to drive safely in the rain.
Road Safety Around Emergency Vehicles: Being familiar with the rules and regulations when encountering emergency vehicles on the road will help everyone be safer.

Christmas Tree Safety: Follow these tips as you decorate your real or artificial Christmas tree.
Fireworks Are Illegal: All types of fireworks are banned in San José and most of Santa Clara County. These include large bottle rockets, roman candles, firecrackers and sparklers.
Halloween Safety: Halloween safety tips for pedestrians and motorists.
Hot Weather Safety: Stay safe in the sun—always take precautions during periods of high heat.
Winter Holiday Safety: Stay safe during the holiday season with these tips!
Campfire Safety: Enjoy campfires responsibly with these tips!