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

Please contact the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection DIstrict with any questions
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 9-1-1 unless they have an actual emergency.