Education

Recreational Fires
City of Chaska policy on recreational fires

Smoke Alarms
A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Residential Fire Sprinklers
Residential sprinkler systems offer homeowners assurance of a safer environment for their families, protection of their investment and irreplaceable family possessions, and lower insurance rates.

Escape Planning
In the event of a fire, remember that every second counts, so you and your family must always be prepared. Escape plans help you get out of your home quickly.

Fire Extinguishers
The use of a fire extinguisher in the hands of a trained adult can be a life and property saving tool. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher on this page.

Carbon Monoxide
There are simple steps you can take to protect yourself from deadly carbon monoxide fumes. Learn more on this page.

After a Fire
Contact your local disaster relief service, such as the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army, to help with your immediate needs after a fire.

Rules of the Road
We all share the responsibility of knowing and practicing proper driving behaviors. One of the most important “rules of the road” deals with yielding the right of way to emergency vehicles.

Family Fire Safety
Learn from the State Fire Marshal the different ways to keep your family safe from fire hazards. Topics covered include smoke alarms, burn treatment, and fire safety in the kitchen.