Los Angeles County Fire Department

Fire Services in the City of Duarte are provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. For more information on Fire Services please contact (626) 358-3118 or see their website at www.fire.lacounty.gov.

ALERTWildfire

ALERTWildfire is a consortium of three universities -- The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), University of California San Diego (UCSD), and the University of Oregon (UO) -- providing access to state-of-the-art Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) fire cameras and associated tools to help firefighters and first responders: (1) discover/locate/confirm fire ignition, (2) quickly scale fire resources up or down appropriately, (3) monitor fire behavior through containment, (4) during firestorms, help evacuations through enhanced situational awareness, and (5) ensure contained fires are monitored appropriately through their demise.

Wildfire Preparedness Starts with You

The City encourages everyone to prepare in case Duarte is ever struck by a natural disaster again. Educating yourself and your household about the ways you can help prevent fires from spreading in Duarte is the perfect place to start. While we can and should shield our properties from wildfires, we must also have an emergency preparedness plan and kit. Above all, everyone who lives, works, or plays in Duarte should sign up for the City’s emergency alert system, Nixle, to receive fire alerts in real-time. You can also follow City social media or keep an eye on our Latest News webpage for updates in an emergency.

How to Prevent Wildfires

Wildfires can occur from weather conditions, such as thunderstorms and extreme heat. Fueled by dry vegetation and hot, dry “Santa Ana” winds, they become extremely difficult to control, becoming more dangerous as they grow and spread.

Fire season is also year-round now. All of this makes it important to regularly fire protect your property:

• Cutting down dry, brown grass to reduce the rate of fire spread and to reduce flame lengths.
• Replacing or repairing loose shingles or roof tiles to prevent embers from entering and becoming inflamed.
• Creating and maintaining defensible space and hardening your home against flying embers.
• Remove all dead vegetation within 100 feet of structures and maintain a maximum of 18 inch height for ground cover.
• Removing flammable materials (firewood stacks, propane tanks) within 30 feet of your home’s foundation.
• Read LAFD's Fire-Safe Landscaping flyer for 13 more tips.

Prepare a Plan

Prepare your family and home ahead of time for possible evacuation. Assemble an emergency supply kit and place it in a safe spot. It should include:

• Important documents, such as personal identification
• Medications
• Water
• Ready-to-eat food
• Flashlights and batteries
• Battery-powered radio
• Personal hygiene items

You should also develop and practice an emergency evacuation plan with everyone in your home. Establish your evacuation plan using the National Fire Protection Association’s Emergency Preparedness tips and resources.

Review LA County Fire Department’s Ready! Set! Go! Wildfire Action Plan  for more guidance on preparing and planning. It includes:

• Tips on creating a wildfire-ready home
• Creating a wildfire action plan
• Assembling an emergency supply kit
• What to do if you become trapped in a wildfire
• Returning home after a wildfire
• Additional Resources

For information on Fire Services please contact (626) 358-3118 or visit the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s website.

Additional Resources

• Emergency Preparedness
• Los Angeles County Fire Department
• U.S. Fire Administration
• National Fire Protection Organization
• American Red Cross - Wildfire Safety

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