SCIO FIRE DISTRICT
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
SINCE 1888
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Having high blood pressure puts you at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. Nearly half of adults have blood pressure that is considered high.
In an effort to help our citizens to improve their health, the Scio Fire District is now offering free blood pressure checks at the main fire station in Scio Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm. No appointment is necessary and we have cards to record your blood pressure on so that you can show your doctor.
Burn Ban Has Been Lifted
The burn ban that was put into place on August 3rd has been lifted thanks to the rain and cooler temperatures. But this doesn't mean backyard burning is open. When we establish a burn ban outside of burn season, it prohibits fire pits (campfires), charcoal BBQs, and agricultural burning. Now that the burn ban has been lifted, those are now allowed again. Backyard burning (the burning of piles of branches, leaves, and other organic material) will remain closed until October 1st.
There is a portion of our district that is also covered by the Oregon Department of Forestry. ODF has stricter rules on what you can and can't do with regard to the use of fire, lawnmowers, chainsaws, etc. If you live within ODF's boundaries, please check with them to see what the current restrictions are.
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For more information, check out our Burn Questions page by clicking the link below.
Smoke Detectors-
"Smoke detectors, a homeowners best friend".
Thanks to a grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal, the Scio Fire District will now be offering FREE smoke detectors and will install them for you as well. These free smoke detectors are available for citizens who live in the Scio Fire District's response area, own their home, and are elderly, low income, and/or disabled. To apply or free smoke detectors, fill out and submit this form:​
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Why are smoke detectors so important? Approximately 80% of home fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke detectors. Your risk of dying in a house fire is cut in half if your house has working smoke detectors.
The fire district is handing out free address signs. Due to limited supplies, we are only making one sign per address. To request your free address sign, click the envelope below.
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