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1. A member of my family is disabled. What does he/she do during a fire?

Assure that you have a well-defined escape plan. Make sure that people who are confined to a wheelchair have immediate access to their wheelchair when an emergency occurs.

2. How do I go about drawing up an escape plan for my home/business?

The 4 basic steps to draw up an escape plan for your home includes: draw a floor-plan of your home; agree on a meeting place; practice your escape plan; and make your exit drill realistic. For a brochure on Exit Drills in the Home, call the Community Relations and Education Section at (714) 288-2541.

3. How do I schedule a station tour?

Tours of the fire station are available and can be scheduled by calling our Fire Administration Office at (714) 288-2500. Please be able to provide the number of persons in your group, their approximate ages and any special purpose or needs associated with your visit. Please note that visits may end suddenly in the event fire personnel must respond to an emergency!

4. How long does it take a fire engine to get to a fire or medical emergency after 911 has been called?

It takes between 3-5 minutes for engines to arrive on scene after a 911 call has been placed.

5. Where can I get CPR classes?

Please contact the Red Cross at (800) 733-2767 or American Heart Association at (800) 242-8721 for more information.