Chiefland Fire Rescue
I would like to welcome you to the official web site of the Chiefland Fire Rescue; my name is James Harris Fire Chief of Chiefland Fire Rescue.
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Why do I need an E-911 address?
Primarily, to assist emergency services in responding to emergency calls. An E-911 address helps emergency responders to locate residents. A faster response time can make a significant difference in survival and degree of recovery. However, E-911 location addresses are also often required for phone service, building permits, driver license renewals, land titles, loans, mail delivery, utility services, insurance companies and for other purposes requiring a site location.
What is an E-911 address?
An E-911 address is a site specific, locatable address. An E-911 address is assigned using a mileage measurement, accurate to 1/100th of a mile, to driveway on a named road. A 911 NENA (National Emergency Number Association) standardized measuring system standard is used. Measurements start at the south or west end of a through road. Driveways on the left side of the road are given odd numbers and driveways on the right side of the road are given even numbers when possible.
People placing 911 emergency calls often have difficulty providing their addresses. Children, visitors, hearing or speech impaired callers, or callers in a life threatening situation, may not be able to provide address information to dispatchers. E-911 automatically gives the dispatchers the address, allowing them to send the appropriate fire, medical personnel, or law enforcement, even if the caller is unable to communicate.
PLEASE POST YOUR ADDRESS!
To assist emergency services, post your E-911 numbers at the entrance to your driveway, on your residence or mailbox. Numbers need to be visible from the road and should be 3" to 6" high with a contrasting background. People living on shared private access roads should name and post road names to improve emergency response time.
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In the time it takes to answer the phone,
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Confused about using a booster seat? Don’t be!
Real children are not like crash test dummies, so every seat can fit differently. Booster kids come in all shapes and sizes, so take your childThe Truth about Booster Seats
to pick out the booster that fits him or her best.
Don’t panic if your booster seat shows up on a “not recommended” list. The seat that does not fit the crash dummy boosters on tmay fit your child perfectly and all he market meet federal crash test standards.
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The most important factor is how a booster fits your child: Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder bone? You may have to raise the booster seat’s head rest to adjust the fit for your child. Does the lap belt lay across the upper legs or thighs? Be sure the lap belt is under both armrests. If both lap and shoulder belt fit as directed, you have a “recommended” seat because it is a good fit for your child. |
