Darien Fire Rescue

Darien Fire Rescue Our Core Values

We Value Highly:

OUR MEMBERS, we support open communications, education, and the use of common sense in dealing with our firefighters.

We support policies that encourage the mental and physical health of our employees. We value a safe working environment. TEAMWORK, we recognize that none of us alone are as effective as we are together. We encourage all to work together, regardless of race, color, s*x, disability, s*xual orientation, or religion. The strength of family, both at home and in the workplace, is identified in our value

system. TRUST AND LOYALTY, it is through the honest interaction with those who come into contact with us that we can offer the greatest service. EXCELLENCE, we value the perseverance and dedication of our members in providing an efficient, orderly service to the citizens and visitors of Darien. COMPASSION, the Darien Fire and Rescue Department must always show empathy for those whom we serve and understanding their needs in time of crisis. HUMOR, we encourage good, appropriate humor. We support each other and encourage participation for the growth of all members. We must always remember that a fun experience is to be treasured. Vision Statement
It is our vision to be known as an innovative and progressive fire department. We are dedicated to the delivery of effective fire suppression activities, rescue services, hazardous materials operations, and quality fire/safety education to the public. We strive to offer the best available education and training to our members. We are committed to providing an environment which fosters teamwork among members. We desire to have an atmosphere of open communication which promotes the health and welfare of individual members. Mission Statement

The mission of the Darien Fire and Rescue Department is to minimize loss of life, property and the environment in the City of Darien from fires, natural disasters, life threatening situations, and to assist other emergency agencies. We will achieve this mission through professional and progressive training, fire prevention and education, code enforcement, and the response of trained personnel, while providing first class services to those we serve.

01/23/2017

All Watches and Warnings have expired.

01/22/2017

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING! TAKE COVER!

01/22/2017

TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 22
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
425 PM EST SUN JAN 22 2017

TORNADO WATCH 22 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM

01/22/2017

A particularly dangerous situation tornado watch has been issued
for our entire region through 8 pm. Hail up to lime size (2 inches
in diameter, wind gusts up to 85 mph, and strong, long lived
tornadoes will be possible through early evening. STAY ALERT... THREAT IS NOT OVER!

01/22/2017

PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM...
..HIGH RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER TODAY...
..FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT TODAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHEAST FLORIDA...
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND THE ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS.
DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8
PM THIS EVENING FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND PORTIONS OF
NORTHEAST FLORIDA. LARGE HAIL UP TO LIME SIZE...DAMAGING WINDS UP
TO 85 MPH...AND STRONG LONG-LIVED TORNADOES ARE POSSIBLE.

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING. RAINFALL
AMOUNTS UP TO 7 INCHES HAVE ALREADY OCCURRED ACROSS PORTIONS OF
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA. AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 4 INCHES OF RAIN IS
POSSIBLE.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON DUE TO SOUTHWEST WINDS
INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH. WINDS WILL BE
STRONGER IN THUNDERSTORMS.

A GALE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE OFFSHORE COASTAL WATERS AND A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE NEARSHORE WATERS THROUGH
MONDAY NIGHT.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

GALE WARNING FOR THE OFFSHORE COASTAL WATERS AND A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR THE NEAR SHORE WATERS WILL BE IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
NIGHT.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS REQUESTED TODAY.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...VISIT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
IN JACKSONVILLE WEBSITE ON THE INTERNET AT WEATHER.GOV/JAX.

01/22/2017

Mid-day update on the High Risk for severe storms:
A severe thunderstorm and tornado outbreak is expected today across north Florida and south Georgia, with the significant severe threat also expected to extend southward into central Florida and northeastward into South Carolina this evening. For additional information and the latest updates, please visit http://www.spc.noaa.gov/.

01/22/2017

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1104 AM EST Sun Jan 22 2017
..High Risk of long lived and destructive tornadoes today...

North Florida and southeast Georgia residents,

The severe weather event we are about to go through has the potential
to be one of the most severe weather outbreaks since the 1993
Super Storm and possibly like the big tornado outbreak near the
University of Alabama a few years ago. A Tornado Watch called a
Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) is likely to be issued for
our area later today. Unfortunately reports are that 11 people
have already died in southern Georgia overnight. You need to take
this situation extremely seriously, like you would a potential
hurricane. Some things you need to know

1. Have a means to be alerted to severe weather, multiple means are
better. Most major phone carriers carry the Wireless Emergency
Alert (WEA) and it automatically goes to your phone, but if you
have turned it off please turn it back on today. The FEMA App will
also alert you and it is free. The Red Cross also has a tornado
app with a great deal of useful information.
2. Keep your phones charged at all times today.
3. If you have a NOAA weather radio make sure it has fresh
batteries and if it is stored this is the time to break it out.
4. Monitor the broadcast media and the NWS Jacksonville webpage,
Facebook and Twitter.
5. When a warning is issued, many people want to confirm the
information. Unfortunately today the storms will be moving so fast
that before you have the time to confirm the threat the tornado
could be on you. Please if a warning is issued resist the urge to
confirm the information and take shelter immediately, it could
save your or a family members life!
6. Have something to cover your head, Motorcycle or Bike helmet.
7. Find a safe room, preferably an interior room with minimum
glass in the room. Generally bathrooms are safest but avoid rooms
with large mirrors.
8. Please do not try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle, they will
be moving fast and on winding country roads you are likely to lose
the race. Find a safe shelter in a sturdy building as quickly as
possible.
9. Mobile and prefabricated homes are NOT safe in severe
weather, especially older ones.

Hopefully, we can escape this situation without anyone being injured
or significant damage, no one would be happier than the employees
of the National Weather Service, but we need to you take
precautions should the worst happen today.

$$

Sandrik

01/22/2017

Please share and help get the word out to everyone living in the Southeast!

Much of our area is under a HIGH risk for severe weather, including long track tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail for today. This is extremely rare for our area, especially in January, and should be taken very seriously. Even the moderate risk for southeast South Carolina is exceptionally rare. We are expected the thunderstorms to begin mid-to-late afternoon.

YOU are responsible for ensuring the safety of yourself and your family. Have a plan. Be near a sturdy shelter with a windowless interior room where you can quickly shelter in place if a warning is issued. The best way to receive our warnings is a battery powered NOAA weather radio. Staying tuned to local media also a very good idea, but can be less effective than a weather radio if the power or cable goes out. Social media is NOT a good source for receiving weather information during a rapidly developing event.

This is a serious situation, so please also heed the advice of local emergency management and first responders.

For more information on staying safe during severe weather, go here:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/thunderstorm/
https://www.ready.gov/severe-weather

01/22/2017

SEVERE WEATHER ON THE WAY!!! STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR TV FOR UPDATES!

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