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KALISPELL FIRE DEPARTMENT “Protecting our community with the highest level of professionalism.” Dave Dedman – Fire Chief Jon Campbell – Assistant Fire Chief Cec Lee – Executive Secretary PO Box 1997 312 First Avenue East Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone: (406) 758-7760 FAX: (406) 758-7777 Monday, March 17, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Kalispell Fire Department would like to announce the offering of a new program “Home Fire Safety Survey” to the citizens of Kalispell. In an effort to assist our residents make their homes a safer place, Kalispell City Fire Department, with assistance from the National Fire Protection Agency, has developed a Home Fire Safety Survey Program. Upon request, your home will be surveyed for items that may be considered fire or life safety hazards and are tailored to your specific situation. These surveys point out certain situations in your home that may pose a threat to your household. There is no fee for this service and no fines are assessed for hazardous conditions that are found. We simply point out to the residents what the hazards are, why they are hazards, and why it is in the resident’s best interest to rectify these conditions. This new program is an important and effective tool that individuals can use to protect their families and their homes. These surveys are conducted by fire department staff. We require the resident to be on site for the surveys entirety. Appointments may be tentative in the cases where crews are responding to emergencies. To request a Home Fire Safety Survey, please call (406) 758-7760.