Emergency Warning Sirens

The Town of Firestone’s Emergency Warning System (EWS) is operated by the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District. The EWS system consists of an outdoor siren system that is used to warn the general population of Tornado danger in a short amount of time.

Firestone/Frederick currently has 2 sirens. The sirens are located at the following addresses:
* 150 Buchanan, Firestone
* 31 Walnut, Frederick

Questions? Contact the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District at www.fffd.us

What Do the Sirens Mean?

The system uses one siren tone. When they are activated during an emergency, the sirens will be activated for 3 minutes.

* Alert: A steady tone to signify an emergency alert. This signal will be used primarily for tornado warnings, this is when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar.

Siren Test

Please note that the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District does perform a silent monthly siren test to ensure all sirens are functioning. An audible test will be conducted semi-annually or as needed.

What Should I Do if I Hear the Sirens?

If the sirens are activated, other than the semi-annual test, the public should see it as a signal to:
Seek shelter
Tune into radio or television to get information about:
- Type of Emergency
- Instructions & Recommendations

The public should not call 911 unless they have an actual emergency.