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For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations. So keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing ... (Full Story & Photos)
President of Department Robert Bancroft, November 22
Between the hours of 9:45 am and 3:30 pm on Saturday December 7th, members of BHFD will serve as Santa’s Helpers, escorting Santa Claus to various locations throughout our fire district on a Bedford Hills fire engine. Please see the attached schedule for times and locations.
All residents are encouraged to bring their children for candy canes and photos with Santa.
At approximately 05:40am on Friday November 8th, Yorktown Fire along with the Montrose VA Fire Department’s FASTeam was dispatched to a reported structure fire on Baptist Church Road in the area of Baldwin Road. A single passerby notified 911 of the fire.
Upon initial arrival, the first due Engine Company was met with fire throughout the building, and a collapsed roof.
Smoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out.
Here's what you need to know:
-A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate ... (Full Story & Photos)
During Fire Prevention week, our members travel to the local elementary schools, and open our doors to the local preschools for Fire Safety Lessons and Demonstrations.
Some Topics Covered with the students are: • Importance of Working Smoke Detectors • Sleeping with Bedroom Doors Closed • E.D.I.T.H. Drills and having a meeting place • Proper Usage of 911 • Safe Cooking Practices
