Monthly Archives: August 2012

Visible Street Numbers

Posted on August 29, 2012 by decaturblogadmin

Minutes can mean the difference between life and death.  Therefore, The City of Decatur Fire Department encourages residents to have visible address numbers on their homes and/or mailboxes. When the emergency call comes in, we need to find addresses as … Continue reading →

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Fire Hydrant Testing

Posted on August 29, 2012 by decaturblogadmin

 Fire departments across the country are required to service fire hydrants twice a year, usually in the spring and fall.  NFPA and ISO require that this inspection be done to ensure the hydrants have proper water pressure and operate as … Continue reading →

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Car Seat Installation

Posted on August 29, 2012 by decaturblogadmin

The City of Decatur Fire Department is dedicated to the SAFETY of your kids DID YOU KNOW: -That according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 73% to 90% of car seats are used and installed incorrectly -Georgia Law states … Continue reading →

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