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- The property next door is covered with weeds and looks like a fire hazard. Who do I contact?
- The City of Oceanside contracts with a company called Fire Prevention Services, Inc. (FPSI). Contact them at 1-866-779-3774
extension 309
to report your concerns. Or visit their web site at www.fpsi.net
- For more information on fire hazard/wildfire prevention, visit www.sdcounty.ca.gov
- How do I know if my smoke detector is working? Where should I place my detector?
- Hold the button in to test the batteries. If it “beeps”, it’ working.
- If the detector is “chirping”, replace the batteries.
- When in doubt, replace the batteries. Replace your batteries every six months. A good reminder is to change your batteries when
you change
your clocks at Daylight Savings Time.
- If the alarm is hard-wired (tied into your electrical system), call your electrician for service.
- Place detectors on each level of your home and especially on the hallway ceiling near the air vents. If you sleep with your bedroom
door
closed, it’s a good idea to place a detector in your bedroom.
- Unfortunately, the Oceanside Fire Department does not have resources available to assist with replacing batteries or mounting
smoke detectors. Contact a neighbor, friend, relative, or handyman for assistance.
- For more information visit The Burn Institute at www.burninstitute.org
- There’s a swarm of bees in my backyard. And a snake, too!
- Look in the Yellow Pages under “Bee Control & Removal Services”. The Fire Department does not assist with bee removal, but
can assist
in a life-threatening situation when bees are attacking.
- Contact Animal Control at 760-757-4357 for assistance with snakes, dogs, cats and other animals. Unlike the old days, we can’t help
get your kitten out of the tree!
- Do you have sandbags?
- Sandbags are typically available behind Fire Station #3 (corner of El Camino Real and Oceanside Boulevard). Bags and sand are
provided – please bring your own shovel to fill the bags. (Self-service only)
- What should I put in my emergency supply kit?
- Three day supply of water and non-perishable food
- Battery powered or hand crank radio with extra batteries
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask to help filter contaminated air
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can opener for food if you included canned food
- Local maps
- For more information, visit www.sdcounty.ca.gov
- I need recycling information.
- Sharps: Contact your personal physician or pharmacist to acquire personal sharps containers or use a sharps disposal mail-back program.
More info is available at www.wastemd.com
- Other household waste: Visit the City of Oceanside web site www.ci.oceanside.ca.us (Solid Waste, Recycling, Sharps Medical Waste Info)
- Do you install infant car seats?
- No. Please contact the California Highway Patrol at 1888 Oceanside Boulevard – 760-757-1675.
- I found some old firecrackers in my garage. How do I get rid of them? What about ammunition?
- You may drop off fireworks at any fire station in the City of Oceanside
- Ammunition needs to be disposed of through the County Sheriff’s Department – 858-974-2222
- Do you offer CPR classes?
- I need my fire extinguisher serviced.
- Look in the Yellow Pages under “Fire Extinguishers” to locate a company that can service/replace your unit.
- A 2A 10BC type fire extinguisher can usually satisfy the requirements for a light hazard occupancy or household
- Types of fires:
- Class A: ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plastics
- Class B: flammable liquids, oils, greases, tars, oil based paints, solvents, lacquers, alcohols, and flammable gases
- Class C: energized electrical equipment (when equipment is de-energized the fire becomes Class A or B)
- Class D: combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, potassium and lithium.
- The fire hydrant by my house does not appear to be functioning properly or has been damaged.
- Please contact the City of Oceanside Water Utilities Department at 760-435-5800
- I need the pilot light for my furnace (or stove, etc.) serviced.
- Please contact SDG&E at 1-800-411-7343
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