Fire prevention

Keep you and your family safe by using fire prevention tips from the St. Louis Park Fire Department. Upon request, firefighters will visit your home and offer advice on where to place smoke detectors or how to create an evacuation plan.

How to use a fire extinguisher

Home cooking fire prevention tips

Resources

• National Fire Protection Association
  • Education materials
  • Educational videos
  • Home fire safety
  • Planning your home fire escape

Medicine disposal

A medicine drop box is installed in the lobby area of the St. Louis Park Police Department to dispose of household medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter and pet medicines. The fire and police departments also offer free medication disposal bags to residents. Learn more about medicine disposal.

Neighbors by Ring

If you have an internet-connected camera outside your home, consider joining the Neighbors by Ring app. This service allows the police department to inform members of real-time crime and safety events so you can always stay informed. You do not need Ring devices to participate; anyone with any camera system can upload content to share with their community to the Neighbors by Ring app.

To download the app check the app store on your mobile device. The police department will post important information when it is available. Always report crime/suspicious activity to the police department at 952.924.2618 or 911 for emergencies.

Resources

• Energy safety (Xcel Energy)
• Home safety: How to prevent a burglary
• Home security checklist
• Home security tips
• Preventing garage burglaries
• Questions to ask before buying a home security system