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Dormont Volunteer Fire Department 130

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning

If you are getting a little too hot, stop by and take advantage of our cooling station! We have bottled water and fans to help!


Please click on the link below for additional information on how to stay cool.

Extreme Heat - Ready.gov

National Weather Service

Staying Safe During Extreme Heat

Heat related illnesses and deaths are largely preventable with proper planning and action. There are preventative actions that people can take before heat events occur, as well as actions to take while experiencing heat:

  • During times of high temperatures, stay indoors in areas with access to air conditioning if possible. If you do not have access to air conditioning in your home, its recommended that you locate an open cooling center in your area, which could be your local mall, library, places of worship, or other space.
  • Make sure to hydrate with water throughout the day, and avoid sugary beverages or drinks with caffeine which can affect your body’s ability to cool off.
  • Take cool showers or baths.
  • Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device. Fans create air flow and a false sense of comfort, but do not reduce body temperature or prevent heat-related illnesses.
  • Avoid strenuous activities that can result in overexposure to the sun.
  • If you are outdoors, make sure to wear light-colored clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
  • Never leave people or pets in a vehicle.
  • Check on family, friends, and neighbors who do not have air conditioning and who spend much of their time alone.

Exposure to extreme heat can have many direct effects on human health (heat stroke, reduced labor productivity), as well as indirect effects (promoting air pollution and increasing asthma attacks, overloading power grids requiring rolling blackouts). Negative health outcomes occur if an individual is exposed to the hazard and has not sufficiently adapted to reduce sensitivity.

What are the signs of heat related illness?

Heat-related illnesses happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself. While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this might not be enough. In these cases, a person’s body temperature rises faster than it can cool itself down. This can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs. Types of heat related illnesses include:

  • Heat Cramps - Muscular pains and spasms due to heavy exertion. Although heat cramps are the least severe, they are often the first signal that the body is having trouble with the heat.
    • What to look for: heavy sweating, muscle pains or spasms
    • Actions to take: Stop physical activity and move to a cooler place, drink water or a sports drink. Seek medical attention if cramps last longer than one hour. 
  • Heat Exhaustion - Typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a hot, humid place where body fluids are lost through heavy sweating. Blood flow to the skin increases, causing blood flow to decrease to the vital organs. This results in a form of mild shock. If not treated, the victim's condition will worsen. Body temperature will keep rising and the victim may suffer heat stroke.
  • Heat Stroke - A life-threatening condition. The victim's temperature control system, which produces sweating to cool the body, stops working. The body temperature can rise so high that brain damage and death may result if the body is not cooled quickly. A person who is experiencing heat stroke needs medical attention.

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2024 Annual Report

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Citizens Fire Academy 2025

Now Accepting Applications!

Join our free, hands-on Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) and get an inside look at how the DFD operates—from emergency response to fire safety training. You'll learn directly from our firefighters and even experience some of the same training they do.

Several 2024 CFA graduates are now part of the DFD, actively training to become firefighters!

Spots are limited and fill quickly—don’t wait!

Eligibility:

  • Must live and/or work in Dormont or nearby communities
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Must pass a background check

Citizens Fire Academy Application page

Spring Safety Alert

⚠️ Spring Storm Safety Alert

From Dormont Fire Department


Severe spring weather in Western Pennsylvania can pose serious risks—especially the danger of downed power lines. The Dormont Fire Department urges all residents to stay cautious and informed following storms involving strong winds or tornadoes.


🚨 Downed Power Line Safety

High winds and storms can:

  • Knock over poles
  • Tear down power lines
  • Send tree limbs or debris into live wires

Never approach or touch a downed power line.
Doing so could lead to serious or even fatal injuries.

If you spot a downed line:

  • Stay far away from the area
  • Report it to your electric utility immediately
  • Allow emergency crews space to work
     

🚗 If a Power Line Falls on Your Vehicle

  • Stay inside the vehicle and call 911.
     
  • If you must exit (due to fire or another threat):
     
    • Jump clear without touching the vehicle and the ground at the same time.
    • Land on both feet.
    • Shuffle away from the area, keeping your feet together to avoid electric shock.
       

⚡ Additional Safety Tips

  • Never enter a flooded basement if electrical outlets or appliances are submerged—water could be electrified.
  • Do not attempt to turn off power if you’re standing in water. Call your utility provider to shut power off at the meter.
  • Keep clear of utility crews. Give them the space and focus needed to restore power safely and efficiently.
     

For emergencies, dial 911.
To report an outage or downed line, contact your local electric utility.

Stay safe. Stay alert.
—Dormont Fire Department


Downed Power Lines

Downed power lines can carry an electric current strong enough to cause serious injury or possibly death. High voltages also may be transmitted through materials other than power lines. A wooden pole, a kite, cable or other normally nonconducting material may carry an electrical current if it becomes wet or soiled.

Call Duquesne Light Company's emergency number – 888-393-7000 – to report downed wires, accidents involving utility poles or power lines, or any other hazardous situation. We answer 24 hours a day, every day. If our automated phone system answers, follow the easy directions to immediately report a downed wire.

Duquesne Light Co. - Downed Power Lines

Fire Safety Tips from Dormont Fire Department

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is called the “invisible killer” because it's a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is undetectable to the human senses, so people may not know that they are being exposed.

CO poisoning can occur when a fuel-burning appliance or machine, such as a furnace, heater or generator, is not working or vented properly.

National Fire Administration website for CO Detectors
Smoke Detector safety

Smoke Detectors

Make sure you have working smoke detectors on every level of your home. Test them monthly and replace the batteries twice a year.

Family Emergency Evacuation Plan

Escape Plan

Create a fire escape plan with your family and practice it regularly. Identify two ways out of every room and establish a meeting place outside.

Kitchen Fire Safety

Cooking Safety

Never leave cooking food unattended and keep flammable items away from the stove. In case of a grease fire, smother the flames with a lid and turn off the heat.

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      1455 Hillsdale Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15216, United States

      Phone: (412) 563-8826

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