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Thanksgiving Safety

 November 24, 2014

As we approach the holiday season lets make sure safety is on our minds. The holidays bring various traditions and observances which can turn disastrous if we arent careful. Be sure to stop in or give us a call if you have any questions about holiday safety. … [Read more...]

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6 Volunteer Candidates graduate

 October 29, 2014

On Monday October 27th 6 new volunteer candidates graduated from the Fayetteville Fire Department Academy. The candidates spent 2 nights a week and several saturdays over the past 2 12 months obtaining their Firefighter 1 training. The following Candidates received certifications … [Read more...]

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Fire Safety Event Saturday November 1st , Wegmans Dewitt 10-12

 October 29, 2014

Join us at Wegmans on East Genesee Street this Saturday for a hands-on safety event. We will discuss the importance of exit drills in the home smoke detectors and of course the kids can see the fire truck. … [Read more...]

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Electrical Fire Safety

 October 10, 2014

U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 47820 reported home structure fires involving electrical failure or malfunction 2007-2011. These fires resulted in 455 civilian deaths 1518 civilian injuries and 1.5 billion in direct property damage.Facts … [Read more...]

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Kitchen Fire Safety

 October 9, 2014

Cooking SafetyU.S. Fire Departments responded to an estimated annual average of 156600 cooking-related fires between 2007-2011 resulting in 400 civilian deaths 5080 civilian injuries and 853 million in direct damage.Two of every five home fires started in the kitchen.Unattended … [Read more...]

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Practice Exit Drills In The Home

 October 9, 2014

Escape PlanningAccording to an NFPA survey only one-third of Americans have both developed and practiced a home fire escape plan.Almost three-quarters of Americans do have an escape plan however more than half never practiced it.One-third 32 of respondents who made an estimate … [Read more...]

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Smoke Detectors Save Lives!

 October 7, 2014

Almost three of five 60 of reported home fire deaths in 2007 to 2011 resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half.In fires considered large enough to activate the smoke alarm … [Read more...]

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Facts About Home Fires

 October 7, 2014

Home firesIn 2011 U.S. fire departments responded to 370000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13910 civilian injuries 2520 civilian deaths 6.9 billion in direct damage. On average seven people died in U.S. home fires per day from 2007 to 2011. Cooking is the leading cause … [Read more...]

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About Fire Prevention Week

 October 7, 2014

Fire Prevention Week October 5-11Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people left 100000 homeless destroyed more than 17400 structures and burned more than 2000 acres. The fire began on … [Read more...]

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Back to School!

 September 4, 2014

Back to SchoolFall is here and with it comes shorter days and the start of the school year. Road travel increases and traffic patterns shift so this busy time of year can also be a dangerous one 8722 especially for children. Many children rely on walking riding a bicycle or … [Read more...]

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VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED

 April 23, 2014

Volunteer firefighting. Whats in it for youThe benefits of being a volunteer firefighter are many.Theres the technical training and real life skills youll receive.The satisfaction of teaching kids and seniors about fire safety.The fact that no two days are ever the same.Theres … [Read more...]

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Call Before You Dig!

 April 10, 2014

April marks the start of spring digging season. 811 is using this month to strongly encourage individuals and companies to call before they begin digging. Making this free call helps prevent injuries property damage and inconvenient outages. Every six minutes an underground … [Read more...]

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Winter Weather Advisory

 March 12, 2014

Yes were all seasoned Central New Yorkers who arent surprised or alarmed by snow in March. However we ask that everyone uses extreme caution and refrain from unnecessary travel and associated risk.County Executive Joanne M. Mahoney has issued a NO UNNECESSARY TRAVEL ADVISORY for … [Read more...]

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“Spring” Ahead And Change Your Batteries

 March 6, 2014

Its daylight savings time at 2 am on March 9th 2014 Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. This is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Working smoke detectors is your familys best defense … [Read more...]

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Stay warm & stay safe!

 February 27, 2014

With the recent cold snap fire departments are seeing an increase in chimney fires and alternative heat fires. We would like to remind everyone that late in the heating season it is important to be mindful of safe operation of fireplace wood stoves and all heating appliances. … [Read more...]

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