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Table of Contents
- I
need information about the fire department, what number should
I call?
- If
need to contact the fire department for a non-emergency
situation after regular office hours what phone number should
I call?
- I
need information about classes on fire safety and prevention,
who should I contact?
- Is
burning allowed in the City of Edinburg?
- Is
burning allowed in the rural areas adjacent to Edinburg?
- How do I
get a burning permit?
- Who
do I call to fix a fire hydrant?
- Who
do I contact about problems with smoke detectors or other fire
alarm/protection systems?
- Are
fireworks allowed in the City of Edinburg?
- What
is the closest fire station or fire hydrant to my home?
- Where
do I get information on flood zones?
- Does
the fire department refill fire extinguishers?
- The
water pressure at my home (or business) is low, who should I
call?
- The
Edinburg Fire Department responded to an emergency at my home
(or business) recently, where can I get a report for my
insurance company?
- When is the Bar-B-Q?
For emergencies call 911. For any other business call the
office at Central Station at 383-7691. All business is
conducted through the offices at the Central Station next to the
City Hall at 212 West McIntyre Street, please do not call the
substations even though they may be closer to your home or
business. Office hours are 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday,
except holidays.
For Emergencies call 911. For any other business try
383-7691, if no answer then call 381-9825.
Contact the Fire & Burn Prevention Office at 383-5661.
Burning is not allowed in the City of Edinburg without a
burning permit. For more information contact the Fire &
Burn Prevention Office at 383-5661.
Currently Hidalgo County has a ban on burning due to the dry
weather. Burning is allowed by permit only, the only
exception to this is household garbage. Extreme caution should be
used when burning household garbage; all material shall be burned
inside an enclosure which will contain all flames and/or
sparks. For more information
contact the Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office at 318-2656.
City of Edinburg - Burning permits can be requested and obtained at the Fire &
Burn Prevention office at 212 W. McIntyre St. There is no charge
for burning permits. Phone 383-5661.
Hidalgo County - For areas outside of the city limits of
Edinburg, contact the Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office at
318-2656.
Fire hydrants are maintained by the City of Edinburg Public
Utilities Department - Systems Division, they can be reached at
380-0095 or 383-5677. After 5pm & weekends phone 383-5660.
If you have reported the problem to the Systems Division and it
has not been fixed within a reasonable period of time, contact the
Fire Chief at 383-7691. Thank You.
A person trained in alarm repair should be contacted, usually
the company that installed the system or any qualified company
that deals with alarm systems; most companies can be found in the
Yellow Pages. Firefighters are not alarm technicians.
Most smoke alarms that are not wired to a central system are
not repairable. Check your owner's manual for instructions
for service. New smoke detectors can be purchased at local
department, hardware, and grocery stores for approximately 5 to 10
dollars. Remember, always have working smoke detectors
installed, especially when sleeping.
Smoke
detectors have a limited life. Most last only 7 to 10
years and then need to be replaced.
More Info...
Will your smoke alarms work when you need them? Read
NFPA´s fact sheet for information, as well as installation
and maintenance tips.
No, fireworks are prohibited by City
Code Title IX, Chapter 93.04
The Edinburg Fire Department currently has
4 fire stations.
See "Stations" for their
addresses and a map for the one closest to your home.
If you live within the city limits of Edinburg there should be
hydrants in your neighborhood, check near your home for the
closest hydrant.
If you live in a rural area you may or may not have a hydrant
in your neighborhood. Many newer rural subdivisions have
hydrants supplied by North Alamo Water Department. They have
also added hydrants to major roads in the past few years.
Check around the area where you live for a hydrant. The
Edinburg Fire Department has fire trucks that are built to serve
our rural areas, we also have 2 tanker trucks that each hold 2000
gallons of water.
For areas within the City of Edinburg, Contact the City
Planning & Zoning Department.
For rural areas, contact the Hidalgo County Planning &
Zoning Department
No, the fire department does not refill extinguishers.
There are companies that do fire extinguisher maintenance and
inspections listed in the Yellow Pages.
If the cause of the low pressure is not caused by a problem
with the plumbing in your home, contact the Water Department at
383-5660.
Contact the Fire & Burn Prevention Office at 383-5661.
The Bar-B-Q is usually the third Sunday of September.
Check this website around August each year for more information or
call the fire department at 383-7691.
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