(Our colleagues at the National Fire Prevention Association shared these tips with fire departments across the country) Children dressed in costumes excitedly running door to door to trick-or-treat, festive decorations like glowing jack-o-lanterns, paper ghosts and dried cornstalks adorning front…
Large apartment buildings are built to keep people safe from fire. Fire alarm systems detect smoke and fire. They will warn residents of danger. Take a look at this safety tips, prevention steps, and evacuation plan ideas for your building.…
In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and the elderly are also at risk in fires, making it important for every…
Below are frequently asked questions (GAQ) about Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms that people ask each year as well as when they prepare their homes for safety. Please take a few minutes to review it… 2021 Fire Prevention Week…
Welcome to this year’s Fire Prevention Week which begins today through next Saturday. This year’s theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!”. Everyday, we will work to educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms…
Wednesday evening, local residents from Plum & surrounding communities took part in our Home Fire Safety class where adults and children took part in a robust program to make their homes safer. It is the third session of our National…
This evening, a group of Plum residents took part in our free 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 as part of our 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 educational series. The class led by Fire Chief Jim Sims and Medical Officer…
As part of National EMS Week 2021, Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will be offering an free evening for those wishing to complete the CPR course and Stop the Bleed course. Date/Time: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.…
This year, on March 14, states throughout the U.S. will be turning their clocks forward. Many people will use this opportunity to change their home’s smoke alarm batteries as well. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) makes the following recommendations…
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! This isn’t just the time of year that we eat more than usual, it’s also the time when we have the most household accidents and fires. To help make sure your holidays don’t…