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Visitors to Hanover Fire Stations 3/17/20

March 17, 2020
Posted on: March 18, 2020 - 9:18am

Effective March 17, 2020, at 6:00 pm, the Hanover Fire Department will restrict visitors to Fire Headquarters.  This restriction is in response to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency and is aimed at limiting both the inadvertent contamination of a fire station and limiting the potential for transmission of infectious material to visitors.  Accordingly, restrictions will be placed on outside visitors for events such as fire station tours, public education events and general business.  While we appreciate the ongoing support from the community, we ask that no food items be brought to the fire station during this time.

The Hanover Fire Department Fire Prevention Division is working in conjunction with the Hanover Department of Municipal Inspections to continue fire prevention application, permitting and inspection activities.  Changes will be made to the process of applying and obtaining permits for both commercial and residential activities.  Additional information regarding these new processes will be made available.  The Department will continue to assess our ability to safely and effectively continue these fire prevention activities and may determine that a suspension is necessary in the future.

Any visitor who must come into the fire station will be asked their health status and may not be allowed to come inside.  Whenever possible, business will be conducted at the door.  Any visitor coming to the fire station is asked to maintain appropriate social distancing of 6-feet from the door when interacting with members of the Department.

The Hanover Fire Department will continue to conduct blood pressure checks for the public.  Whenever possible, these checks will occur outside.  If a blood pressure check or other walk-in medical emergency comes into the building, firefighters will assess the need to provide a mask for the patient and take appropriate steps necessary to protect themselves and the building from exposure.

We apologize for any inconvenience these changes will place on the public and we thank you for your understanding in helping to keep your first responders safe and healthy.