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4worldlovers: We can help you and your employees be prepared if faced with a fire. It's important to have working fire extinguishers handy in your building, but we believe it is equally important to have hands on training.

We offer on-site fire extinguisher training and demonstrations. After our educational presentation, each participant is given a fire extinguisher to extinguish a fire outdoors. It is an empowering feeling the first time you face a fire, pick up a fire extinguisher, pull its pin, and put the fire out.

We encourage you to consider a fire extinguisher training and demonstration for your next company safety meeting or picnic! Contactus for a free estimate: 260-497-9110 | Sandy@priority1safety.com.


In the 11th and 12th centuries, when the Knights of St. John crusaders fought the Saracens for possession of the holy land, they encountered a new and horrible weapon. When the crusaders advanced city walls, they were struck with glass bombs containing naphtha (a highly flammable liquid) then blazing torches were launched at them. Hundreds of knights burned alive while the others risked their lives to save them. These men became known as the first firefighters.

Their heroic efforts were recognized by fellow crusaders who awarded them with a badge of honor - a cross. The cross was named after the little island Malta, where the crusaders lived for nearly four centuries. Today, the cross is a badge of honor and worn by the men and women firefighters who work in courage to protect others.


Functioning emergency lights and exit signs are vital parts of every commercial building’s fire safety plan. They enable occupants and emergency personnel the ability to evacuate or enter the building when the main lighting system fails. In the event of a power outage, well-maintained emergency lights and exit signs can be a lifesaver.


Although they are both intended for emergency situations, emergency lights and exit signs are actually two very different things. Emergency lights are placed in hallways and stairwells. They are wired directly to a building’s electricity, but lit by use of an internal battery during an emergency situation when the main power is out. Exit signs are lit (more like illuminated) at all times and are also wired directly to a buildings electricity. If the main power goes out, their back-up battery will keep illumination of the sign for approximately two hours.


Similar to your fire extinguishers, emergency lights and exit signs must be inspected and maintained. Life Safety Code 101 states that annual maintenance and testing of emergency lighting and exit signs be performed by a qualified technician to ensure all fixtures are fully operational in case of an emergency.

The maintenance of your emergency lights and exit signs should never be seen as an optional expense, they are extremely important to the safety of your building and those who occupy it. While our qualified technician is at your site inspecting and servicing your fire extinguishers, have him inspect your emergency lights and exit signs as well. Or, feel free to give us a call for a free inspection quote!

· Walt Disney World is the largest consumer of fireworks in the United States. The park also launches the fireworks with compressed air instead of gunpowder to reduce fumes and gain better height and timing.

· It is estimated that over 95% of structural fires in Detroit are due to arson, which is fifty times the national average.

· Pistachio nuts can spontaneously combust when shipped in large batches. The nut’s high oil content and low water content mean that large batches can self-heat to the point where they catch on fire.

· Fire houses have spiral staircases because the horses that used to pull the fire wagons learned to walk up straight ones.

· A candle flame burns at 1,800°F, sparklers at 1,200°F, glass melts at 900°F, wood burns at 575°F, and cakes bake at 350°F.

· One gallon of gas has the explosive potential of 10 sticks of dynamite. One gallon of vaporized gas has the explosive potential of 83 sticks of dynamite.

4worldlovers:
At this time, the Fort Wayne Fire Department is no longer accepting applications for firefighter positions. If you are interested in applying for a firefighter position during a future hiring process, please visit the Get Recruited portal to learn more.

The Fort Wayne Fire Department proudly protects over 255,000 citizens living in an area of 110.5 square miles. We provide 24-hour fire protection to residential and businesses in the city of Fort Wayne. We operate out of 18 strategically located stations throughout the city. Our department is a public department whose members are on a full time paid status. We have an ISO rating of 2.

It is the mission of the Fort Wayne Fire Department to prevent the loss of life and to control or reduce the loss of property by applying all of our professional knowledge and resources. We will accomplish this mission through fire suppression, rescue, code enforcement, public education, fire investigation and professional development training. It is our number one priority to provide the best fire service to all the citizens and visitors to our great city.