STATE FIRE MARSHAL REMINDS CITIZENS TO THINK OF FIRE SAFETY DURING THANKSGIVING

STATEWIDE (November 23, 2020) - The kitchen is the heart of every home, and safety must be the first recipe to follow when preparing the family feast. On Thanksgiving Day, many activities are occurring with friends and family in the home. "Holidays are a time of celebration. Please follow these simple guidelines to ensure ... (Full Story)

MANAGING HOLIDAY STRESS

1. The holiday season is upon us, but this year many of us will experience
these celebrations in very different ways, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Years of traditions will be honored differently, as how, where, and with
whom we celebrate the hallmarks of the season are altered to reduce the
spread of the virus. While we can still take time for rest, our connection
with loved ... (Full Story)

See these?

Do you know what they are and what they represent?

They are the shoes of volunteer firefighters.

They are the comfortable shoes, worn at home, running errands, taking the dog out, raking the leaves.

They were shed without hesitation to don heavy uncomfortable boots and bunker gear designed to offer at least some protection from fire, broken glass, and jagged metal.
Clothing whose ... (Full Story & Photos)

A news article was discovered about a volunteer who died answering a call for an ambulance.
If you know anything about this and can help us with information please contact Chaplain
John Long at jflongjr@yahoo.com... (Full Story & Photos)

Most house fires are caused by cooking. It is the greatest cause of home fires and home fire injuries. It isn’t surprising that Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires.

Share these cooking tips with your community during November. While they plan their menus, they can also plan for fire safety.

Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking at high temperatures.
Stay home when cooking your ... (Full Story & Photos)