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PUBLIC INFORMATION
Burn Permits
The burning of unprocessed wood is permitted within the city limits of the City of Conway with a burn permit that can be obtained from the Fire Marshal's office located at 1401 Caldwell (Central Fire Station). Special conditions to be met before being allowed to burn will be noted on the burn permit. The following items are not allowed to be burned: paper, cardboard, paint cans, petroleum based products, shingles or plastics, leaves, pine needles, straw, grass, grass clippings, or any other combustible material. No burning is permitted on public grounds and must be at least fifty (50) feet from any structure or potential fire hazard. No burn shall be ignited before 7:00 a.m. and must be fully extinguished by 5:00 p.m. of the same day. Burn piles must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. A garden hose connected to a water supply or heavy equipment must be used as fire control. Applicants for a burn permit shall assume all liability for damages caused by the fire. Burn permits will be valid for one (1) year from the date of issue. On the day you wish to burn, call the Office of the Fire Marshal at (501) 450-6148 or try (501) 450-6150 to notify the CFD of your intentions to burn. The Fire Marshal reserves the right to ban all burning if fire risk is too high.
Fire Codes
To view adopted fire codes by the City of Conway, please click on the corresponding links.
Address Display
For quick response from emergency personnel, address numbers should be at least four (4) inches in height. The numbers should be on a contrasting background, easily read, and clearly viewed from the street. Make sure residence numbers are visible at night. Placement of address numbers is regulated by City ordinance O-03-89.
Key Lock Box
In 2004, the City of Conway passed an ordinance requiring all commercial or industrial structures, as well as all institutions and nursing care facilities, protected by an automatic fire alarm system or automatic suppression system, and secured in a way that restricts access by the Conway Fire Department, to be equipped with a key lock box at or near the main entrance for emergency situations. Also, all subdivisions and multifamily units that are secured in such a manner that restricts access by the Conway Fire Department during an emergency must be equipped with this same key lock box. Existing businesses were given one year from the effective date of the ordinance to comply. All new construction meeting the above criteria must have the key lock box installed and operational before a certificate of occupancy is issued. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to see that a working key is provided at all times. (Ordinance No. O-04-25)
Fire Lane Parking
City ordinance prohibits the stopping or parking of a vehicle upon or adjacent to any curb or zone of a parking area marked "Fire" or "Fire Lane" or "Emergency Vehicles Only" or any other designation which communicates to a reasonable person that parking thereon is forbidden, whether public or private, whether the vehicle is attended or unattended. Any person parking in these designated areas is subject to a fine up to $250.00 per offense. (Ordinance No. O-98-41)
Obstruction of Fire Hydrants
It shall be unlawful for any owner, possessor, tenant, occupant, or anyone who has control of any real estate within the city to allow grass, weeds, or any growing matter, and/or any rubbish or other unsightly material to obstruct a fire hydrant, thereby making it difficult to see. Also, it shall be unlawful for any owner, possessor, tenant, occupant or anyone who has control of any real estate within the city of Conway to paint or disfigure any fire hydrant, without first obtaining the written consent of the Conway Corporation and the Conway Fire Department. Any violation of the above described can result in a fine up to $50.00 per offense. (Ordinance No. O-76-12)
Installing Smoke Detectors
Because smoke rises, each detector should be mounted on a wall or on the ceiling. Wall-mounted detectors should be mounted to to 12 inches away from the ceiling. Ceiling-mounted detectors should be mounted 12 inches away from any walls. High pitched ceilings should have detectors mounted at the highest point.
Fire Extinguishers
Have at least one fire extinguisher in your home. An ABC portable fire extinguisher is recommended. The fire extinguisher will extinguish paper, flammable liquid, and electrical fires. These extinguishers should be mounted in a permanent place where the homeowner knows of the location. A licensed service representative should service your fire extinguisher once a year.
The Information Drill
In a crisis situation, you have to act quickly. Make sure the children in your household know how to dial 9-1-1, what their full name is, address and phone number, and where you can be reached at all times.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning fuel. Make sure your furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, and other applicances are installed property and vented to the outside of your home. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, fatigue, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and confusion. Install a carbon monoxide detector near sleeping areas at least 5 to 6 feet away from fuel-burning appliances.
The Great Escape
If a fire breaks out in your home, you have to get out fast! Sit down with your family and prepare an escape plan. Be sure everyone knows at least two unobstructed exits from every room. Decide on a meeting place outside where everyone will meet after the escape. Practice your escape plan at least twice a year.
Learning to Crawl
During a fire, smoke and poisonous gases rise with the heat. The air is cleaner near the floor. If you must escape through smoke, crawl on your hands and knees to the nearest exit, keeping your head 12 to 24 inches above the floor.
Stop, Drop and Roll
If your clothes catch on fire, don't run! STOP where you are. Moving or running feeds air to the flames and worsens the fire. DROP to the ground. Place your hands over your eyes, nose and mouth to protect your face. ROLL slowly back and forth on the ground until the flames are smothered. Seek immediate medical attention for burns.
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Fire Department
1401 Caldwell Street
Conway, AR 72032
Phone: 501-450-6147
Fax: 501-450-6149
Hours:
8:00am to 12:00pm
1:00pm to 4:30pm
Email
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