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This is where fire departments across the country share updates, safety tips, events, and news with the communities they serve. Follow along, react, and leave a comment to thank your local crews.
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Covering smoke alarms, kitchen safety, home heating, and more. Download, print, and share them with family and neighbors.
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Do you charge phones, e-bikes, or scooters overnight?
Lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire fast. A few quick habits:
• Use the charger that came with the device.
• Don't charge on beds, couches, or under pillows.
• Unplug once it's fully charged.
• Stop using any battery that swells, smells, or gets hot. …
Not sure whether to call 911 or your fire department's non-emergency line?
Call 911 for fire, smoke, someone hurt, or any immediate danger. Use the non-emergency number for things like burn permits, smoke alarm programs, or general questions.
We break it down here: https://callthefiredept.com/blog/when-to-call-911-vs-fire-department-non-emergency-number …
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Fire Prevention Week is coming up in October. It's a great reminder to:
• Test every smoke alarm in your home by pressing the test button.
• Replace alarm batteries at least once a year, and replace the entire alarm every 10 years.
Free safety tip sheets: https://callthefiredept.com/tips
Does your family know two ways out of every room?
A home fire can become deadly in just a few minutes. Draw a map of your home, mark two exits from each room, and pick an outside meeting spot. Then practice it together at least twice a year.
Our free Escape Plan builder walks you through it and gives you a printable …
Cooler weather is on the way, and so is space heater season.
A few simple rules:
• Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from the heater.
• Plug heaters directly into a wall outlet, never an extension cord or power strip.
• Turn heaters off when you leave the room or go to bed.
• Choose a model with automat …
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