Space Heaters & Kerosene
Feb 27, 2008 - Fire Department
The City of West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Department, urges all City residents to leave a distance of at least 3′ (3 feet) between your space or kerosene heater, and combustible items during this cold snap. All users of kerosene heaters, please be ensure that you purchase only kerosene, and not gasoline when refilling your heater. Electrical space heaters, should be in good condition, this includes the plug, as well as, the cord.
As your local fire rescue department, It is our job to provide you with the latest in fire prevention, and our long-term goal is to keep you and your family safe. It is also a good practice during this time, to verify that your smoke detector(s) are in perfect working condition. Should you have any specific questions, you may reach the Fire Marshal at (561) 804-4724.
Fire Marshal, Mike Carsillo
WPB FIRE DEPARTMENT AWARDS CEREMONY
Oct 17, 2007 - Fire Department
The Fire department for the City of West Palm Beach will be honoring the city’s finest at a ceremony Wednesday, Oct.17th, 6 PM at the Cuillo Theatre, 201 Clematis Street. The Firefighter of the year award will be presented along with other awards rewarding acts of heroism. Promotions will also be announced.
Live Fire Exercise at Firefighting Camp for Teens
Apr 04, 2007 - Fire Department
04/04/07 - Teenagers attending “Firestorm,” a week-long firefighting camp, will get up close and personal with smoke and fire as part of an exercise on Thursday, April 5, 2007 beginning at approximately 10:00 A.M. at Fire Station #2, 4301 South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. Read the rest of this entry »