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3 <br />Summer 2019 <br />Lake Elmo Fire Department Update <br />The Fire Department is now on Facebook <br />Our goal is to share with the community, department news and <br />information. Topics such as safety tips, department training, <br />emergency calls for service information, links to other <br />resources, department information and answers to your <br />questions. We also want to use this venue to help educate on safe <br />practices as well as why we do some of the things we do. <br />Fire Hydrants <br />You might see our personnel out and about this spring and summer working on fire hydrants. We are <br />currently working on a joint project with Lake Elmo Public Works to ID, GPS and label all of the hydrants so <br />that they are easier to identify and in a special mapping software that our personnel use. We may also be <br />out flushing hydrants which helps ensure proper operation of the hydrant as well as reduces the sediment <br />build up in the water that can cause issues with our pumps. It is always better to find out about problems <br />before an emergency rather than during one. <br />We would also like to thank everyone that helped this past winter by keeping your hydrants clear of what <br />seemed like never ending snow. <br />Also be advised that MN State Fire Code requires a clearance of 3 ft. minimum around fire hydrants to <br />allow proper access for the fire department. This includes plants and shrubs. We must be able to access fire <br />hydrants day and night in all conditions in a timely manner. Please let us know if you become aware of any <br />obstructed hydrants to allow us to better serve you. Thank you. <br />Safe Haven <br />While the Safe Haven program had its challenges this past year, please know that we are still here and offer <br />services from basic 1st Aid and CPR training to an inspection of your home. We simply come in and offer <br />basic advice for fire prevention as needed. In many cases, we can even offer free products that can help <br />keep you and your family safe if you ever have that bad day. Our hope is that the only time you see a fire <br />truck is during a parade or when you visit the station, but if you ever need to call us, we want to make sure <br />you and your family are as safe as possible prior to and during that event. We can do that best through edu- <br />cation, prevention, and an ongoing partnership. That is exactly what Safe Haven is about. <br /> <br />Firefighters <br />Your Lake Elmo Fire Department is comprised primarily by Paid on Call Firefighters that respond to the <br />Station when the pager they wear is activated from our Dispatch Center. These residents respond from their <br />homes and places of work to answer emergency calls. We are in need of additional Firefighters to serve <br />the community! We offer competitive pay and a retirement package. If you are interested and would like <br />additional information, call or stop by Fire Station #1, 3510 Laverne Ave. N. <br />Please call us with any questions or comments. 651-770-5006, 651-775-1137 Thank You!