FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Mansfield Fire Department serves a population of over 55,000 people within a 39 square mile area. Mansfield is located mostly within Tarrant County but also shares a portion of Johnson and Ellis counties. As a result, the department provides mutual aide to various fire departments in the area.
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Incident Reports
Mansfield Fire Rescue processes requests for reports through our Fire Administration Office located at 1305 E. Broad St. Requests for reports are accepted for processing 72 hours after the incident. Please contact Kristin Hart at 817-276-4790 for further request application information.
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Cooking Safety
Careless Cooking is the #1 cause of residential fires
It is always best to prevent a fire than to have to deal with one. Remember to use a moderate cooking temperature, don't overfill the container, and if you must leave the kitchen, turn the burner off . Unattended cooking is the primary cause of kitchen fires. Over half of these are grease fires.
- Turn pot handles away from the front of the stove.
- Curious children may reach up and grab the handle, pulling the hot contents down on themselves.
- Don't position handles over another burner, it may catch on fire or burn someone who touches it.
- Wear short sleeves or tight fitting long sleeves when cooking to reduce a clothing fire hazard.
- Shield yourself from scalding steam when lifting lids from hot pans.
- Make sure pot holders are not too close to the stove.
They could catch fire! - Keep ovens, broilers, stove tops, and exhaust ducts free from grease.
- If there is a fire in the oven - Turn off the oven and keep the oven door closed.
Over half the people attempting to extinguish a kitchen fire are injured. Often the best advice is to get everyone out of the house and call the fire department (911) from a neighbors house. Never try to move the pan, don't throw water on it, and don't put flour on it.
If you attempt to extinguish the fire, it is best to use a class ABC multipurpose fire extinguisher. Follow the manufacturers instructions - stay back 6 to 8 feet and be careful not to spray the grease out of the pan. Baking soda can also smother the fire. If the fire has not burned for more than fifteen seconds, it may still be possible to turn the burner off and use a tight fitting lid to smother the fire, but only if the fire is still small and has not spread beyond the pan.
Posted on 05/23/05
OPERATIONS
The Mansfield Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of Mansfield. These services are comprised of serveral specialized skills and certifications by fire personnel.
FIRE PREVENTION
Preventing fires is an essential duty of the Mansfield Fire Department. Fire prevention saves lives and prevents detremental tragedies from happening to any of your friends or family. Search the links below to learn how Mansfield promotes community education, enforces standards, and investigates fire arson when necessary.
LOCATION AND OPERATING HOURS
The Fire Administration hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.
The Fire Department Administration offices are located upstairs in the Public Safety Facility at:
Phone: 817-276-4790
1305 East Broad St.
Mansfield, TX 76063
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