Conducting regular emergency drills and practice scenarios at home helps ensure that everyone in your Tri-Cities household knows what to do during various emergency situations. Practicing these drills can improve your family's response time, reduce panic, and help everyone feel confident if an unexpected event were to occur. We put together this post to outline the best practices for conducting effective emergency drills at your Kennewick, Richland, or Pasco home.... [Read More...]

During a medical emergency, knowing how to respond quickly and correctly can be the literal difference between life and death. Understanding how to handle basic first aid, stabilize a person, and manage shock until professional help arrives is very important. This post we put together here at Dryer Fire Fighters is a guide that outlines the essential steps for handling medical emergencies for our fellow Tri-Cities residents in Kennewick, Pasco,... [Read More...]

It's important to know how to build a temporary shelter here in the Tri-Cities if you are ever forced to leave your home during an emergency or you find yourself lost or stranded outside the area. It's also important how to find water, if you don't have any. Knowing some basic skills will help you stay safe from the weather and hydrated until you find help, whether you live in... [Read More...]

Creating and practicing a family emergency escape plan will ensure that everyone in your house knows how to handle a crisis. Whether it's a fire, flood, or other emergency, a well-rehearsed plan will help your minimize panic and guide your family to safety. This post outlines how to design, implement, and practice an effective family escape plan for your family here in the Tri-Cities. 1. Identify Potential Hazards Understanding the... [Read More...]