BURLINGTON, N.C. — The Burlington Fire Department is putting non-essential services on hold until further notice.
The activities listed below are postponed due to the COVID-19 emergency:
• General Fire Inspections
• Station Tours and Visits
• Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections and Installations
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Checks and Installations
• Spring 2020 Fire Department Citizens Academy
“The pause of these activities is necessary to protect the firefighters from the additional risk of exposure to COVID-19,” the Burlington Fire Department said in a press release.
The department will continue to respond to all emergency calls for service in the City of Burlington.
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