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Location:
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone:
Phone: 650-329-2184
Fax: 650-327-6951
Hours:
Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30pm
Fri 8-5pm (Closed Alt Fri)

For emergencies
dial 9-1-1

Community Information

NEW: 2009 Annual Fire Prevention Week Kids Poster Contest
Scroll down this page to the Community Information Downloads below to see the announcement and rules for the 2009 Poster Contest.  Kids: Here's a chance to show your artistic abilities for a good cause and compete for prizes, too!

If you are planning a special event please use the Special Event Permit Application and the Special Event Checklist Draft in the downloads section below.

Other resources:

Car Seat and Passenger Safety
Is your child's car seat installed correctly? It is estimated that more than 85% of all car seats are improperly installed.
( visit the fire home page )
[more]
Station 8 Foothills Fire Camera
Camera continually scanning the foothills from the top of the weather station at Fire Station 8
( view the foothills fire cam )
[more]
Fire Safety Tips
Fire safety tips for kids and parents.
( visit the your safety home page )
[more]
Home Safety
The best way to avoid a fire loss is not to have a fire!
[more]
Hazmat/Environmental
Environmental Information
( Fire Department Business Information )
[more]
Whom to Contact Directory
Contact information
[more]
Deaf Resident Registry
Deaf residents may register TDD and/or fax lines with the City of Palo Alto Fire Department.
( more about your safety )
[more]
Portable Heater Safety
Tips for using portable heaters safely.
[more]
Lead in the Home
Overview of lead risks in the home.
[more]
Christmas Tree Safety
Tips to prevent Christmas tree fires.
[more]
Asbestos in the Home
Overview of asbestos risks in the home.
[more]
Community Information Downloads
Publications to help you improve safety in your home
2009 Poster Contest Rules
2009 Annual Fire Prevention Week Kids Poster Contest
Item Dated: 10/08/2009
LPG Compliance Guide
Liquefied Petroleum Gas tank hazardous materials compliance guide for the home.
Item Dated: 05/01/2007
Wildland Fire Information
Wildland Fire Safety Information from the California Department of Forestry (CDF)
Item Dated: 05/01/2007
Winter 2007 Heads Up Newsletter
Winter 2007 Heads Up News Letter
Item Dated: 12/07/2007
Winter Preparedness Tips
Winter storm preparedness tips.
Item Dated: 07/03/2006
Earthquake Preparedness
Comprehensive guide to preparing for a major earthquake.
Earthquake Preparedness
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country, Your Handbook for the San Francisco Bay Region Publication
Item Dated: 06/26/2007
Special Events
Special Event Checklist Draft
Item Dated: 07/03/2006
Special Event Permit Application
Item Dated: 07/03/2006
Special Event With Open Flame Requirements
Item Dated: 06/10/2008
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