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Staying Cool and Safe

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

As summer temperatures rise, so does the rate of heat-related emergency incidents. During very hot and humid weather, your body has a harder time cooling. When the body heats up too quickly to properly cool itself – or when too much fluid/salt is l...

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Grilling Safety

Monday, May 20th, 2019

Grilling is a popular way to celebrate the summer season in Central Texas. But before you light your grill, we want to be sure you know how to keep your family and guests safe! ALL AROUND SAFETY — Follow these basics for all gas, charcoal, and wood...

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Winner Awarded in Driving Video Contest

Friday, May 10th, 2019

Fire Department representatives joined PfISD administrators and police in awarding the student filmmakers who produced the winning video in this year’s high school distracted driving PSA contest. A student video from Pflugerville High School ra...

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Wildfire Prevention

Wednesday, April 10th, 2019

Now is the perfect time of year to get ahead of wildfire danger, especially if you live by undeveloped or rural areas. While it has rained a fair amount this year, it will get hot and dry again and the risk of grass fires WILL rise! Here are 10 Easy ...

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My Road My Future student video contest launched

Wednesday, March 6th, 2019

With fire department support, PfISD high schools launched a new contest intended to reduce teen injuries and deaths from distracted driving, as part of the ongoing My Road My Future campaign. Now in its second year, My Road My Future is led by PfISD ...

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Preventing Common Types of House Fires

Monday, November 20th, 2017

There are a few common causes of fires that you can focus on to help keep your family safe: cooking, candles, smoking materials, electrical/lighting issues, and home heating. Please visit our Fire Prevention 101 webpage here for tips on preventi...

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