Safety for the community is our priority and it starts with you!
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors save lives. Proper installation and maintenance are vital in mitigating risks associated with fire. Chatham Emergency Services encouages anyone who is unsure about the reliabilty of their smoke detectors to complete the ‘Smoke Detector Form’ below. The three services that you will find on the form include battery replacement, maintenace for pre-existing smoke detectors, and the installation of up to two new smoke detectors provided by our partner, the American Red Cross. Click on the link below for our S.A.F.E Program.
Gate Codes and Knox
Locked doors and secured entry points are essential in keeping your home and property safe on a daily basis. In the event of an emergency however, locked doors can interfere with the ability of first responders to perform thier duties efficiently. Knox Boxes offer a secure method for home owners to store a key outside of their home that is ONLY accessable to first responders. Consider installing a secure UL listed KnoxBox for entry gates, residential properties, and commercial properties for peace of mind in the event of an emergency. Knoxbox.com
Home Safety Inspection
Are you confident that your home meets our standard for fire safety and preparedness? Would you live more comfortably knowing that first responders are aware of your home’s layout and the limitations of any occupants? Our Home Safety Inspection Program is the latest opportunity for community members to reduce their risk in the event of an emergency. Complete the ‘Home Inspection Form’ for a firefighter to visit your home and perform a fire safety inspection. They will educate you on ways to protect yourself and loved ones in the event of a fire.
Special Event Request
Chatham Emergency Services deeply values our relationship with community members. In an effort to continuously develop existing relationships while also establishing new ones, we offer our services for special events. If you would like a fire truck and / or an ambulance present at your event please do not hesistate to fill out the ‘Special Event Request Form.’ This is a great opportunity to have first reponders educate children about fire safety and how to act during an emergency.
PulsePoint Community Response
PulsePoint is an app provided by CES that helps enable community responders who are trained and willing to provide CPR to those in need. Learn more about this powerful app and see how you can help save a life in the community by following the button below.
Ga Forestry Burn Permit
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends to burn hand-piled natural vegetation/yard debris.
811 Call Before You Dig
Notifying Georgia 811 before you do any mechanized digging is important to protect yourself and those near the area. No matter what size project make sure you contact 811 to ensure there are no utilities buried in the area. Click the button below for more information.
Close Before You Doze.
Fire moves fast so plan ahead. Watch the videos below to see why it is important to close your door before falling asleep.
COMMUNITY SAFETY TIPS:
Grilling Safety Tips
Memorial Day starts the beginning of summer which means a lot more time on the patio or deck grilling with friends and family. Seven out of every 10 adults in the U.S. have a grill or smoker*, which translates to a lot of tasty meals. But it also means there’s an...
Summer Heat Risk
With summer approaching fast, the Savannah heat will be in full force shortly. Each year we see numerous heat-related injuries due to our warm summer climate. High humidity combined with temperatures over 95 degrees can result in at least three distinct types of...
JULY WEEK 1 SAFETY IN PLACES OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Every day, millions of people wake up, go to work or school, and take part in social events. But every so often the unexpected happens: an earthquake, a fire, a chemical spill, an act of terrorism or some other disaster. Routines change drastically, and people are...
JULY WEEK 2 MATCHES & LIGHTERS
Young firesetters cause hundreds of deaths and injuries each year. Preschoolers and kindergartners are most likely to start these fires, typically by playing with matches and lighters, and are most likely to die in them. Children and fire are a deadly combination....
JULY WEEK 3 STOP, DROP, AND ROLL
“Stop, drop and roll” has been one of the most recognizable fire safety messages for decades. Many adults remember the concept from being introduced to it as a young child. Unfortunately, it is common for people, especially children, to mistakenly believe that they...
JULY WEEK 4 FALL AND FIRE SAFETY FOR OLDER ADULTS
Knowing what to do in the event of a fire is particularly important for older adults. At age 65, people are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large. And with our numbers growing every year - in the United States and Canada,...
