Accessibility

The Southold Fire Department is committed to ensuring our website is accessible to everyone.

Our Commitment

The Southold Fire Department is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website.

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Semantic HTML structure for screen reader compatibility
Keyboard navigation support throughout the site
Alt text for images and meaningful link descriptions
Sufficient color contrast for readability
Responsive design for all device sizes
Clear and consistent navigation
Focus indicators for interactive elements
Scalable text and layouts

Tips for Browsing

Zoom: You can zoom in on most browsers by pressing Ctrl/Cmd and + (plus) to zoom in, or Ctrl/Cmd and - (minus) to zoom out.

Keyboard Navigation: Use the Tab key to navigate between links and interactive elements. Press Enter to activate links and buttons.

Screen Readers: Our website is designed to work with popular screen readers including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Southold Fire Department website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

(631) 765-4540

Contact Form

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure all content on our website is accessible, some third-party content (such as embedded maps or external documents) may not be fully accessible. If you need help accessing any content, please contact us and we will do our best to provide the information in an alternative format.