If you notice a fire hydrant in your neighborhood that is covered with snow from the blizzard, please consider shoveling it out if you're able. Clearing the snow three feet in all directions will help firefighters if they have to respond to a nearby fire.
Heating equipment is the leading source of #CarbonMonoxide at home. If snow drifts block exhaust vents outside, CO can rise to deadly levels inside. Know where those vents are and keep them clear of snow and ice!
On this date in 1972, the television show "Emergency!" debuted with an hour-long pilot episode. In the years to come, Johnny Gage, Roy DeSoto, and #Squad51 would inspire generations of young people to join the fire service and emergency medical services.
DFS and the Mass Fire Academy are partnering with @RedCrossMA to host a blood drive next month in memory of the Worcester Six. We invite everyone to honor their ultimate sacrifice and help fill a critical shortage to help save lives. Register at https://t.co/zvjzQiSlvN.
Today is World Diabetes Day. Diabetes is a chronic disease that leads to severe health conditions. Let’s raise awareness, spread knowledge, and support those with diabetes: https://t.co/wXnIhTxEll
A reminder that the only safe ice is indoor ice at the rink. We have responded to one ice rescue call today at the reservoir and there are reports of others falling in other bodies of water elsewhere today. Please stay off outdoor bodies of water.
More than twice as many fires are reported at home on #Thanksgiving as on the next leading day, and almost all of them start in the kitchen. #KeepItClean and reduce the risk of cooking fires! Clean up grease spills and move groceries, food packaging, etc, away from the stovetop.
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During #CRSW, and every week, it is crucial to continue promoting your public education campaign to motorists in your community.
Encourage them to "reduce their #speed as they proceed" when they see a first responder on the road.