Public Safety

Barbecue Safety Make your barbecue experience safer by following these easy instructions!

Fire Department Guidelines for Building in Foster City When building in the City, contractors are advised to review the Fire Department general guidelines before beginning.

Fire Exits Your ability to exit a building in the event of a fire may be of primary importance someday.

Fire Hazard Weed and Debris Control Untended vegetation and debris around structures may pose a significant fire hazard, especially during summer months.

Fire Lanes Fire lanes, marked with a red curb, must be kept clear for emergency vehicle access.

Fire Sprinkler Requirements Foster City requires installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in all new construction and often during re-modeling in every type of building in the City.

Holiday Fire Safety Don't let your holiday turn into a nightmare.  Treat holiday decorations with extreme care.

House Numbering House Numbers provide direction for emergency personnel.  Make sure that your house numbers can be seen.

Juvenile Firesetting Juvenile Firesetting is a serious offense that can be a symptom of deeper problems.

Practice Exit Drills in the Home Conducting regular Exit Drills In The Home will help you and your family to be more prepared when a real emergency hits.

Prevent Cooking Fires Inattention while cooking is the number one cause of preventable fire in Foster City.

Smoke Detector Program Smoke Detector Program ensures that no Foster City resident is unable to access a smoke detector

Spring Cleaning for Safety Spring Cleaning can significantly decrease your risk of fire and property loss.