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Fire Safety & Prevention
Part of the mission of the Hopkins Fire Department is to educate residents on fire safety issues. Browse the following resources and plan to attend the annual Fire Department Open House for valuable tips on fire safety in Hopkins.
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Fire Safety in Apartments
The danger to occupants and the difficulty of fighting a fire is greater in a larger building, such as an apartment.
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Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program
The Hopkins Fire Department is actively involved in Minnesota's Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program.
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Smoke Alarms
The Minnesota Fire Code requires that every home have working smoke alarms.
More Online Resources
- Are You Ready?
An in-depth guide to citizen preparedness from FEMA - Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon Monoxide safety information from the National Fire Protection Association - Fireplace and Wood Stove Safety and First Aid
Safety and first aid tips for fireplace and wood stove usage - Floods
Tips on what to do before, during, and after a flood - Minnesota State Fire Marshal
Minnesota-specific information on fire codes, statistics and safety
Kids’ Corner resources for teachers and families - OSHA’s Fire Safety
Comprehensive information on fire safety in the workplace - Sparky’s Site
Fun and educational site for kids from the National Fire Prevention Association - Thunderstorms and Lightning
Tips to plan and prepare for a thunderstorm and severe weather - Tornados
Tips to plan and prepare for tornadoes - U.S Fire Administration
The U.S Fire Administration provides leadership to foster a solid foundation for fire and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness and response. - USFA For Kids
Information and resources to keep children safe from fire