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Fire Safety Tips

Please browse the pages below for information on fire safety and prevention in your home or business.

Facts on Fire – What You May Not Know But Should

The U.S. has one of the highest fire death rates in the industrialized world. For 1998, the U.S. fire death rate was 14.9 deaths per million population.

Smoke Alarms – Do They Help?

In the event of a fire, properly installed and maintained smoke alarms will provide an early warning signal to your household. This alarm could save your own life and those of your loved ones by providing the chance to escape.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors – Facts You Need to Know

CO cannot be seen, tasted or smelled, so the only way to detect a CO problem is to have a CO alarm. CO alarms should be located near the bedrooms.

The Dangers of Wood Stoves, Fireplaces & Space Heaters

More than one-fifth of residential fires are related to the use of supplemental room heaters, such as wood- and coal-burning stoves, kerosene heaters, gas space heaters, and electrical heaters.

Storm & Seasonal Fire & Life Safety Tips

Fire and life safety tips for various types of storms including summer storms, winter storms, tornadoes, hurricanes & floods.

Landscaping Fire Safety Tips

Fire-safe landscaping is an effective tool that creates an area of defensible space between your home and flammable vegetation that protects against devastating fires.

Holiday Seasons – Fire Safety Tips

According to the United Sates Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday.

Rural Fire Prevention & Safety Checklist

If you live in an area where the local fire department is more than a few minutes away because of travel time or distance, or if you are outside the limits of the nearest town, be sure you know how to be self-reliant in a fire emergency.

Santa Visits

10/24: We are now taking requests for Santa neighborhood visits until November 15th. This year will be different from years past. This year visits will be drive by visits only due to the virus constraints. As with every year in the past we ask that you do the following to...

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Passing of Frederick D. Godman, Sr.
MVC w/Entrapment Route 543
Townhouse Fire
Hazel Lane House Fire
Drive Thru Retention Event

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12/23, Volunteers work this utility emergency to the rear of the Bel Air Armory this morning.

Video: Joel Carr, Capt BAVFC

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This past weekend the BAVFC held a special drive through retention event for all its members, a different way in 2020 to thank its own for what they do. Thanks @cabotcheese !

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