Your Safety

Educating yourself and others about fire safety, injury & illness prevention, and disaster preparedness helps to keep everyone safe. The San Francisco Fire Department is committed to working with the community to provide a variety of prevention & preparedness trainings and resources.

We encourage you to learn more about your safety and to get involved!

CALLING FOR HELP
Fire and Medical Emergencies	Reporting a Concern
When to Call 911 (SFDEM) What to do in an Emergency (PDF) Medical Emergencies (What to do before the ambulance arrives) 911 Tips for Limited-English Speaking Callers (PDF)	Report a Fire Hazard or Safety Concern Arson Task Force Anonymous Tip Hotline Report a Leaking Hydrant

FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
General Fire Safety Information	Seasonal/Holiday Safety
Home Fire Facts Home Fire Safety Checklist How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms for the Home & Rental Units CA State Fire Marshal/CAL FIRE - Information Bulletins NFPA Safety Tip Sheets (Materials courtesy of NFPA; not produced by SFFD) Electrical Safety [English] (PDF) - Electrical Safety [Spanish] (PDF) Heating Safety [English] (PDF) - Heating Safety [Spanish] (PDF) Smoke Alarms [English] (PDF) - Smoke Alarms [Spanish] (PDF) NFPA Safety Tip Sheets (link to nfpa.org) NFPA Safety Tip Sheets in Other Languages (link to nfpa.org)	Summer Safety Tips Coastal Safety Tips from National Park Service Coastal Safety Tips Surf Warnings and Beach Safety Tips (PDF) SFFD "4th of July" Fireworks Safety Information [English] (PDF) - [Spanish] - [Chinese] - [Filipino] - [Russian] - [Vietnamese] - Fireworks Safety Thanksgiving - Peak Day for Cooking Fires Winter/Holiday Fire Safety Tips Christmas Fire Safety [English] (PDF) - [Spanish] - [Chinese] - Christmas Tree Fire Safety Regulations in Public Occupancies Focus on Safety All Year Long (link to National Safety Council)
Safety Information for Kids	Fire Safety Programs
Fire Tips for Kids Fire Safety Tips For Kids & Adults (PDF) Fire Tips for Adults	Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention SF Firefighters in Safety Education Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Hotel Fire Safety Arson Awareness (usfa.fema.gov)

INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION
Health and Life Safety Information	Training Opportunities
Child Safety Seat Inspection Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) Safety Information Prevent Utility Line Disruption: Call 8-1-1 Before You Dig Safely Get Rid of Unwanted Medicine Safe Disposal of Hazardous Products	CPR and First Aid Learn Easy CPR in 2 Steps (handsonlycpr.org)

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Earthquake & Other Disaster Emergencies	Training Opportunities
What to do if there is an Earthquake (SF72.org) Preparing for a Disaster (SF72.org) Communicable Disease Health Alerts (sfcdcp.com)	Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) Community Preparedness Programs (SFCARD.org)
The Red Guide to Recovery