A recent study determined that 53% of kids charge their phones/ipod's/tablets on their bed and under their pillows. This can cause the chargers and cords to become damaged or overheat and can start a fire. Where do YOUR kids charge their devices?

Jake The Fire Safety Dog offers these tips to prevent harm to pets on Valentine's Day!

It's National Burn Awareness Week. More scald burns occur in the home and are typically related to everyday activities such as cooking, eating and bathing. Take the time to play it safe and prevent burn-related injuries before they occur!

Careless smoking is the #1 cause of preventable home fire deaths. For help to quit smoking, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). Fire is Everyone's Fight!

MASSACHUSETTS OPEN BURNING ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 In accordance with Massachusetts Air Pollution Regulations 310 CMR 7.07(3)(e) and 310 CMR 7.07(3)(g), the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is notifying local fire departments and Massachusetts Fire and Incident Support Unit (ISU) Response Districts that open burning permits are not to be issued on TUESDAY, January 17, 2017, in Fire Districts 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 because air pollution levels are elevated today and are expected to stay elevated for most of the day. The predicted prevailing weather conditions will not allow for effective smoke dispersal in the area, and open burning may cause or contribute to a condition of air pollution. Elevated levels of fine particulate have developed this morning and are expected to remain in central and western sections of the state today. This is associated with very light winds and an inversion where warm air has trapped colder air near the surface resulting in very limited mixing conditions. Skies will remain cloudy all day with mixed precipitation developing later in the day. Winds will continue to be light so mixing conditions are not expected to improve, especially in central and western sections. The early outlook for Wednesday is that skies should continue to be cloudy but fine particle levels are forecast to lower with a northeast wind that may be gusty as times. When weather conditions are not suitable, open burning can create smoke and odor nuisances as well as unhealthy conditions for nearby residents, particularly in neighborhoods where homes are close together. For additional information, call the MassDEP Open Burning Hotline at 617-556-1021 or visit MassAir Online: http://public.dep.state.ma.us/MassAir/Pages/MapCurrent.aspx?ht=1&hi=101

I apologize for not posting this sooner. This was a few weeks ago and yet another remarkable MFD moment. :)

Happy New Year!

Take a few minutes and review these home #firesafety tips before the holiday weekend!

Make it a "fire safe" holiday season Where You Live!