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It’s heating up and pools are opening, make sure you know how to keep kids safe around and in the pool!
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It’s vital that your family knows what to do and where to go in the event of a fire in your home, and it starts with a fire escape plan that everyone knows. Check out these tips on setting up and following a Home Fire Escape Plan!

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Happy Mother’s Day from the Affton Fire Protection District Family!

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We want to ensure that residents in the AFPD area are as safe on the road as they are at home, especially kids! Make sure your child’s car seat is up to standard and installed correctly, click here for info on how to schedule a car seat inspection:

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There’s still time to register for next Monday’s blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross of Missouri, sign up here with code “AfftonFire”.

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It’s National Teacher Appreciation Day, and we want to recognize and celebrate some of the hardest-working and most valuable members of our community. Thank you for all you do!

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Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate responsibly: designate a driver or call a ride share so everyone gets home safely!

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It’s International Firefighters Day and we are proud to recognize the firefighters making a difference every day around the clock on our team, in our community, and around the world!

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It doesn’t always take a fire to get a burn in the home or in the workplace. Check out these tips on first aid for burns and knowing when it’s time to get medical attention.

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We’re teaming up with the American Red Cross for a spring Blood Drive on May 13th! Only 3% of eligible adults give blood, so it’s vital that we do our part to save lives in our community and around the country.

Sign up here using the code “AfftonFire”

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Each year, more than 400 Americans lose their lives to Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Having a functioning monoxide detector on every floor of your home and checking them monthly helps to prevent tragedy, and knowing the signs of symptoms of CO poisoning could save a life!

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Head out to CarShield field this weekend for the annual Police vs. Firefighters Battle of the Badges Game benefiting Back Stoppers!

Get your tickets here:

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Today is Administrative Professionals Day, and we’d like to celebrate Tracy Wille for all the work she has put in to keep our operation running for over ten years! Thank you, Tracy, we appreciate you and all you do.

(Pictured below is Tracy’s assistant Georgie.)

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Warmer weather is here and it’s time to swap out the empty propane tank and fire up the grill! Check out these tips to ensure you’re set up to grill safely this year.

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April to June is “Tornado Season” in Missouri. Sign up for severe weather alerts, make sure you are stocked up on emergency supplies, and have an emergency plan in place for your family in the event of a tornado.

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April 15-19 is National #WorkZoneAwarenessWeek. Last year MO’s first responders were called to 33 accidents that caused fatalities at roadside sites. SLOW DOWN for construction and drive free of distractions. Work Zone Safety is up to all of us. #NWZAW

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The Affton Fire Protection District is always proud to support the Affton Christian Food Pantry and its support of those in need in our community. This is a great event and proceeds will go to feeding families in need this year.

Click here for more info:
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Today is #NationalPetDay! Follow these tips to make sure your pets are safe at home when you’re away, and to keep them safe in the event of an emergency. Drop a picture of your pet in the replys!

Tips here: https://t.co/EsQ6aDo51U

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As the weather warms up and we prepare for spring storms and flooding, it’s important to know when severe weather is on the way. Sign up for St. Louis County’s free weather alert system to receive notifications when severe weather is approaching!

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Be smart and be safe if you're hitting the road for the eclipse today!