Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to become a firefighter with CFD2?
Can a fire engine presentation or station tour be scheduled?
Can I get a "child locator" window decal from CFD2?
How often should batteries be changed in smoke detectors?
What should I do if my Carbon Monoxide Detector goes off?
What should I do if a fire alarm goes off in my home or commercial building that I work or visit?
What are the requirements to become a firefighter with CFD2?
CFD2 requires that applicants have Firefighter 1, be certified as a Emergency Medical Technician, have a passing score on the Fire Service Entrance Exam, and have passed Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) within the last year of applying.
Can a fire engine presentation or station tour be scheduled?
Arrangements can be made to have a fire engine at neighborhood and special events, and to have a tour of the station. These are scheduled based on the availability of the crews and equipment. Please call the Administrative Offices for more information at 913-432-1105.
Can I get a "child locator" window decal from CFD2?
CFD2 does not recommend the use of child locator decals. Firefighters thoroughly perform search and rescue in the event of a fire. Parents should be aware of safety concerns when using child locater decals per the Home Safety Council, the decals may signal intruders to an area of vulnerability in the home, especially where children are sleeping. Rather than using these decals, it is recommended to teach children home fire safety.
How often should I change the batteries in my smoke detectors?
Batteries in smoke detectors should be changed twice a year, it is easy to remember that when you change your clocks to also change the batteries in smoke detectors.
What should I do if a Carbon Monoxide Detector goes off?
Keep all windows and doors closed, exit the house and call 911 from a neighbors house or a cell phone. Doors and windows are left closed so that firefighters can get an actual reading and try and locate the problem. If the house is vented, firefighters will detect lower readings if there is a problem.
What should I do if a fire alarm goes off in my home or commercial building that I work or visit?
Anytime a fire alarm goes off you should evacuate the building until the fire department arrives on scene and gives an all clear that the building is safe to return to. Do not attempt to reset the alarm. This can make it difficult for the fire department to determine what the cause of the activation was.