BEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE & EMS 907.224.3345
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Bear Creek Volunteer Fire & EMS provides citizens of Seward and surrounding areas, with fire prevention and emergency response services. We are a fun-loving, hard-working, highly-skilled and dedicated group of volunteers who enjoy the fellowship, fun, and excitement of providing these critical services. We'd like to welcome you into the family also - contact us today.
Community Education and Information
Bear Creek Fire Service Area stretches from Mile 3.5 to Mile 8 of the Seward Highway. (Click here to view a map of the area). The area is mainly comprised of residential areas and several commercial businesses but we are also responsible for the protection of the Alaska Railroad, National Park Service, State Parks, and the US Forest Service.
According to the most recent census, 1,750 residents live within the service area. In 2001, Bear Creek volunteers responded to 94 calls. In 2002, that number increased to 97. Of those calls, 33% were outside the service area.
The general objective of the Bear Creek Fire Service Area is to provide rapid and professional volunteer services to area residents. This includes fire prevention, education and suppression, search and rescue, and emergency medical services.
Under mutual aid agreements, Bear Creek also responds to incidents outside the service area. We currently have almost 35 volunteers who are medically trained as BLS providers, ETTs, and EMTs.
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Here are some fun links to online games and other activities for teaching your kids about fire safety.
- QUIZ: Learn how to Survive Alive! Test your fire safety knowledge, color pictures, and plan a fire escape for your own home and family
- GAME: Help Sparky the Fire Dog! Learn how to safely get out of a fire!
- MISC: Go to Smokey's web page and find out how to prevent forest fires!
Planning ahead and using common sense could save your life. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind.
- Install working smoke alarms on every level of your home; replace the batteries every spring and fall when you change the clocks
- Stay low to the floor and cover your mouth when in a fire - don't stand up. There is more oxygen and less heat at floor level.
- Practice a home escape plan with your family. Make sure everyone knows at least 2 ways to escape each room of the house.
- First evacuate, then call for help. Fire spreads FAST!
- Teach your children how to get out of the house quickly in case of a fire.
- Never open a door that feels hot - find another way out!
- When in public places, take note of where the emergency exits are; the main door may not always be an option.
- Teach your children not to be afraid of or hide from firefighters.
- Be careful not to overload electrical outlets or extension cords.
- Consider installing carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in your home's garage.
- Don't overfill the propane tanks for your gas grill.
(Not!) Just For Kids
Fire Prevention Tips