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Citizen Fire Academy
CPR Training and Citizen Emergency Response TeamCPR Training, Citizens Fire Academy, and Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training are being planned for a future date. Start dates and schedules will be posted as they become available.
Fire Equipment Display / Firefighters Visit
To schedule a group tour or request the department’s presence at a special event contact Assistant Chief Barkley or call him at 817.514.5791. All tours and event participation are done by the on-duty personnel and their availability is subject to emergency calls.Free Smoke Alarms
It is a proven fact that smoke alarms save lives. With very few exceptions, most fire fatalities occur in homes without a working smoke alarm.The Watauga Fire Department offers free smoke alarms to qualified residents. Please use the guidelines below to determine whether you qualify for this program, and contact the Fire Marshal at (817) 514-5880 with any questions.
1. Participants in this program must be homeowners in the City of Watauga.
**If you rent your home and it does not have adequate smoke alarms please contact your property manager/owner.
2. Watauga Fire Department will provide smoke alarms to those who are financially unable to purchase them.
Watauga Fire Department will help you install your smoke alarms if you need assistance.
Where should smoke alarms be installed?
Install a smoke alarm in (or immediately outside) each bedroom.
Install an additional smoke alarm in each major living space.
Avoid installing smoke alarms in the kitchen or in bathrooms.
To qualify, you must be a Watauga resident without a working smoke alarm. Please provide your information and a Fire Department Representative will contact you to arrange an install date and time.