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  • How to Avoid Getting Scammed

     If it sounds like a scam, it probably is. Here are a few tips to help you recognize and avoid a scam:  Phone Calls  If you receive a call that:  There’s only one thing to do: hang up!   Do not give them any information or deposit/cash the check. These are all scams.  If you receive…

  • Hide it. Lock it. Keep it.

    This program encourages residents to be proactive by locking their vehicles and hiding valuables in order to safeguard their property. Lock it. Hide it. Keep it. Be on alert for suspicious activity, including: 

  • Internet Safety for Parents

    FPD has compiled a list of resources for parents to help keep families safe online. Some of this information is free and some may have a cost. FPD has no relationship with any of these organizations.   If you know of a resource we should consider adding to this list, please email us. Bark Bark’s affordable,…

  • Seasonal Hazards

    Spring  Summer Fall Winter Tornadoes During a Tornado: Strengthen Your Home:  Flooding Safety & Preparedness  Stay Alert:  Protect Your Home:  Thunderstorms & Lightening  If You’re Indoors:  If You’re Outdoors:  Protect Your Home:  Outdoor Fire Dangers  Assess the Risk:  Stay Informed: Prepare Your House for Colder Weather  Furnaces: Fireplaces: Cooking: Outdoor Cooking: Candles: Winter Weather Stay…

  • At Work

    Workplace violence includes threats, hitting, harassment, obscene calls, bomb threats, shoving, shooting, and sabotage – anything that causes physical or emotional harm where you work. When these occur, remember to stay calm!  High Threat Response Program  Through a unique partnership, the Fishers Police and Fire/Emergency Services Department’s High Threat Response Program designs, develops, and delivers…

  • Hazardous Materials Emergencies & Disposals

    Be Prepared React Quickly  Hazardous Materials Disposal

  • Evacuation & Shelter-in-Place

    Evacuation is one of the basic instructions you may receive from officials when your area is seriously threatened in an emergency. When that happens, you need to leave the area quickly and safely. How To Evacuate  Special Needs  For those with special needs, additional planning and practice is vital to being prepared in case of…

  • Emergency Plan

    Families can cope with disaster by preparing in advance and working together as a team. You can do this by making a family disaster plan, getting basic emergency training, and assembling an emergency kit full of essential supplies, which will help you endure an evacuation or home confinement. Make a Family Disaster Plan  Get Basic…

  • Emergency Kit

    The first component of being prepared for disasters is to have an emergency supply kit for each person in your home. The supply kits should be stocked with enough items to last for three days.  What to Include: In addition to the basic items, you should also include important medications, supplies for pets, important documents,…

  • Disaster Preparedness

    Be aware of the kinds of emergencies that could happen in your community and have a plan on how you can get up-to-date information during an emergency.  In central Indiana, extreme heat and cold, thunderstorms and tornadoes, floods, and winter storms top the list of likely natural disaster causes but don’t forget the potential for…