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1. How often should I check my smoke detector?
2. Do I need a smoke detector?
3. Do I need a carbon monoxide detector?
4. My child thinks playing with fire is fascinating. What can I do to teach him/her the dangers of playing with fire?
5. Does the Fire Department offer Flu Vaccine?
6. Do you host birthday parties for boys and girls?
7. How can I get a copy of my medical records?
8. The fire engine or rescue truck just went through a signal light with its lights and siren on, then shut them off after they were through the intersection. Why do they do this?
9. What do I do if I am driving and I see a fire engine or rescue coming up behind me blowing its horn and flashing its lights?
10. I smell something, but I'm not sure what it is. I want you to come check it out, but I don't think it's an emergency. What number do I call?
11. How do I make a donation to the Department?
12. I'm interested in a career as a firefighter/paramedic. Can I ride along with you for the day?
13. Why did another agency respond to my 911 call?
14. Will being transported by the paramedics speed up my emergency room wait?
15. Why did the fire engine respond with the rescue for my medical call?
16. Can the engine crew help me with a medical need?
17. What do the firefighters do when they are not on a call?
18. How do I properly dispose of unwanted medications?

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1. What is a local business tax receipt?
2. Why do I need a professional tax receipt?
3. Who must have a local business tax receipt and professional tax receipt?
4. How much are business tax receipt fees?
5. What are the due dates and penalties for business tax receipt invoices?
6. How do I know if my location is in the city limits of Maitland?
7. I work from my home, do I need a local business tax receipt?
8. Customers don’t visit my business location, or I don’t sell goods directly to customers, do I need a local business tax receipt?
9. I don’t consider my legal entity to be a “business” – property or other assets are owned under that legal name. Do I need a local business tax receipt?
10. How do I apply for a local business tax receipt?
11. How long will it take to get my local business tax receipt after I have paid for it?
12. I have just moved to Maitland, will I need a Maitland local business tax receipt?
13. After I receive my Maitland tax receipt, will I need any other tax receipts?
14. I was recently notified that I needed to obtain a local business tax receipt, but my business was already operating. Do I need to pay for previous years?
15. Do I have to display my local business tax receipt?
16. What is a fictitious name and do I need one?
17. I am over 65, am I exempt?
18. Are non-profit organizations exempt?

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1. What are my pick-up days?
2. How do I dispose of household hazardous waste?
3. How do I report a missed pick-up?
4. I have a bulk item, how do I arrange for pick-up?
5. I am not sure what I can put in my recycling cart, what are the rules?
6. When does my garbage, yard waste or recycling need to be placed for collection?
7. Are there specific rules for residential yard waste?
8. My refuse was not picked up and I received a tag stating it was not in compliance, how do I resolve this issue?
9. I have electronics and other items I would like to dispose of, how to I dispose of these items?
10. What are the City’s rules about holidays?
11. There is a dead animal in the right of way, how do I report this?
12. I have a general question, how can I get an answer?

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1. Why does the City elect to use Traffic Enforcement Cameras?
2. I was sent a Notice of Violation - why did I get this?
3. The still photographs on the Notice of Violation show me stopped at the line, why did I get a ticket?
4. I was issued a red light ticket, but I was not driving the car at the time of the violation?
5. How do I contest the charges?
6. How do I pay for the violation?
7. How do I assert an allowable defense?
8. What if I elect to have a hearing but need to change the date or I change my mind?
9. Do I need a lawyer to represent me in front of the Local Hearing Officer?

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1. What is the best advice that you can give me on filling out my application?
2. How long does it take for my application to be screened, and how will I be notified?
3. Can I call and find out the status of my application or processing?
4. Can I mail my application to the Maitland Police Department?
5. What do I do if I have a change of address, employer or any other information after I turn in my application or while I'm processing?
6. How long does it take to complete the testing/processing?
7. Will I be notified if I am not selected for the position? When can I apply again?
8. What can I do to make myself a more qualified applicant for a sworn position?
9. How can I find out about other openings?

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1. Does the City of Maitland put fluoride in the drinking water?
2. What is the level of hardness in the water?
3. How can I turn off my water in an emergency?
4. I never see anyone reading my water meter, how can I be sure that it is being read?
5. What pressures does the City maintain in its water system?
6. What do I need to do to get an irrigation meter?