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October 8-15 is Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention is no joke! Some things that we fear aren’t quite as big of a deal as they’re made out. Take sharks, for example. Despite having a full week dedicated to them by a prominent cable...
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September is National Preparedness Month
As the sobering 10th anniversary of 9/11 is upon us, the U.S. Fire Administration has declared September as “National Preparedness Month.” That may sound a bit hokey, but if you take a look at their...
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Family Emergency Plan Checklist
There’s a lot of emergency checklists out on the web; ready.gov has one of the best. The page includes a lot of helpful plans and checklists, including wallet-sized plans you can print out for...
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Replace Detectors More than 10 Years Old
We urge you to consider checking out the detectors around your home and business. Why? Check out this article on WLNS 6 … and bear in mind that this recommendation by the ELFD is valid even if you...
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Reminder – Fire Prevention Week is Next Week!
Remember, Fire Prevention Week 2011 is October 9-15. Head on over to the NFPA’s fire prevention week website for lots of great content! The amount of time and energy they’ve devoted to putting quality...
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Winter and Holiday Safety Tips from the NFPA
The NFPA has published some handy tips to consider when decorating for the holidays. Check the tips out here online, or, for a handy pdf you can print out, click here. Be safe, and have a Merry...
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Check Those Detectors
We were reading an article in a Mass. paper called “The Patriot Ledger” which contained a point that can’t be stressed enough. The article, in pondering whether or not mandating sprinkler systems in...
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