Happy Trails!

After over 60 years of combined service, Lieutenant Edgar Hall and MFF Bill Lucas will be celebrating their last day on the floor today. The members of Company 1 "A" shift will be hosting a well deserved last-shift luncheon for the both of them today.

I would like to wish both of these individuals the best of luck in their future retirement endeavors!


Stay Safe,
 
Bill

Fire & Carbon Monoxide Risks During Cold Weather

As many of you are all too aware, winter is HERE! With temperatures well below the seasonal average, and looking to be here for the foreseeable future, I thought it would be a good time to remind all of you of some of the risks during cold weather.

I am really concerned that many people sometimes turn to drastic measures to heat their homes – especially if money is very tight. This can prove to be very dangerous! Even traditional alternative heating sources, such as a fireplace or space heaters can be dangerous if not used properly.

The winter months are traditionally a peak time for house fires and carbon monoxide poisonings in Montgomery County. Please take a moment to click on the below links and learn more about how to protect you and your loved ones:

Fire/Carbon Monoxide Risks During Cold Weather

Winter Fires: Safety Tips for the Home

Stay Safe and WARM!

Bill Delaney
Program Manager - Community Safety Education
Division of Community Risk Reduction Services
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue

Shovel Around Fire Hydrants

Just to show everyone I practice what I preach, I have shoveled around 2 hydrants in my neighborhood. Now Fairfax County Fire Station 32 will have an easier time finding a water supply just in case something bad happens. Fire does not take a day off!

Twitter Updates

Looks like one heck of a storm is here and will be for many more hours!  There is a BLIZZARD WARNING until 6 PM tonight!

If you do not have Twitter, you can look to the left of this posting and see all of the latest Twitter updates.  This Blog's Twitter section updates seemlessly with the actual Twitter update so check in occassionally to see what might be up.

If you are physically able to do so and it is safe, please make sure you shovel around any fire hydrant's that may be close by! This is a huge help to us!

Stay safe and warm today!

Bill

Holiday Candle Safety

This week and next will no doubt see an increase in candle use. Flameless battery powered candles aside I want everyone to remember that candles, when lit, are an open flame and can be dangerous if not used properly. With that in mind, I would ask that you take a moment to watch and listen to the below presentation on Candle Safety.



I am also including a link here: Candle Safety to a safety tip sheet that covers basically the same information for your review.

I wish all of you a Happy and SAFE Holiday season!

Best Regards,

Bill Delaney
Program Manager - Community Safety Education
Division of Community Risk Reduction Services
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue