Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a list of questions the Fire Department answers on a regular basis.  We try to keep this as up to date as possible.  If you can't find the answer to one of your questions, feel free to call and ask us.

How does the City of Jerome’s ISO Rating (Fire Protection Classification) affect how much I pay for homeowner’s insurance?

Can I bring my children to visit the fire station?

Are fire station tours available?

What type of fire extinguisher is best for my home?

What type of smoke alarm should I buy for my home?

How many smoke detectors do I need in my home and why is my smoke alarm making a funny sound (chirping)?

Should I have a carbon monoxide (CO) detector?

Can I get my blood pressure checked at the fire station?

Do you get cats out of trees or rescue pets?

Why do you send a fire truck along with an ambulance to a medical emergency?

Why does a fire truck AND an ambulance go to a medical call? Isn’t that a terrible waste of the taxpayers’ money?

What do the firefighters do when not responding to 911 calls?
 

Why do you block traffic lanes at auto accidents, sometimes more lanes than necessary?
 

When an emergency vehicle is approaching that is displaying emergency lights and sirens, what should I do?

How come I see fire trucks with full lights and sirens go through a red light at intersections and then, after they go

through, they turn off their lights and slow down?

Why is it necessary to post my street number?

Can I burn leaves, brush, or other yard waste on my property?
 

Why do some fire trucks park down the street from an incident?