The second half of our Spring Cleaning for Safety messaging covers a list of outside tasks homeowners can complete to reduce their home fire and wildfire risk.

Did you know Spring Cleaning is just as much for safety as it is for looks!? South Metro Fire Rescue has put together a list of cleaning tips for some of the highest risk parts of your home.

South Metro Fire Rescue wants you to celebrate this Valentine's Day by learning the signs of heart attacks (and the different symptoms women can experience), learning Hands-Only CPR, and having a plan for any type of medical emergency.

January brings unique safety challenges for Colorado, and in this edition of our newsletter, we’ll share important winter driving tips, highlight a growing safety concern impacting our community—particularly our youth—and revisit key information on lithium-ion battery safety.

Colorado’s weather can change quickly, creating dangerous conditions at home and on the road. Stay informed, plan ahead, and take precautions to keep yourself and your community safe when severe weather strikes.

As the holiday season begins, SMFR is reminding everyone that safety starts at home. Review our information on Kitchen Fire Safety, the importance of CO Alarms, preventable injuries, and Reverse 9-1-1, to ensure you and your family have a happy and safe holiday season.

If damaged or not used correctly, lithium-ion batteries can overheat, start a fire, or even explode. To reduce these risks, South Metro Fire Rescue encourages all residents to be informed about their devices and follow the Buy, Charge, and Recycle Safely approach to all lithium-ion battery powered items. Click here to review our safety newsletter, aligned with the national Fire Prevention Week messaging, to ensure you engage with these devices safely.

South Metro is committed to assisting our older adult population to stay active, healthy, and as independent as possible for as long as possible. The biggest risk we have found to this longevity is falls - But falls are not inevitable! Learn how to keep yourself safe by reviewing our Fall Prevention Week Newsletter.

As summer heats up, South Metro Fire Rescue wants to remind residents that water safety is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you're at the pool, lake, or simply enjoying time in the backyard, it only takes a moment for a fun day to turn dangerous. Please take a moment to review these important safety tips and help keep our community safe around water this season.

While wildfire risk has typically peaked during the summer, Colorado has experienced huge wildfires every month of the year, with increasing fire danger even in winter! South Metro Fire Rescue wants to ensure that you and your neighborhood feel safe year round, but especially while approaching this summer.