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St. Marys County Fire/EMS Scanner Feed
2024 Incidents |
January | 22 | | |
February | 14 | | |
March | 1 | | |
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Total | 37 | | |
2023 Incidents |
January | 13 |
February | 17 |
March | 20 |
April | 17 |
May | 15 |
June | 26 |
July | 23 |
August | 25 |
September | 26 |
October | 23 |
November | 16 |
December | 18 |
Total | 239 |
2022 Incidents |
Jan | 28 |
Feb | 16 |
Mar | 17 |
Apr | 21 |
May | 21 |
Jun | 18 |
Jul | 37 |
Aug | 24 |
Sept | 24 |
Oct | 17 |
Nov | 22 |
Dec | 20 |
Total | 265 |
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2024 National Poison Prevention Week
Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, March 17
Each year, the third full week in March is National Poison Prevention Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness of poison prevention and safety, as well as awareness of poison control centers and the Poison Help Hotline (1-800-222-1222).
The theme for 2024 is “When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you 24/7.” Whether you have general questions or an emergency, Poison Help is available ... (Full Story & Photos)
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“Get Out, Stay Out”
Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, March 11
Home is the place people feel safest from fire, but it is actually the place they are at greatest risk. Approximately 80% of all U.S. fire deaths occur in the home; an average of seven people die in home fires every day.
According to National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) latest reports, home fires and home fire deaths declined by about 50% since 1980. However, the 7.8 deaths per 1,000 reported ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, March 08
Daylight saving time officially starts this weekend on Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m.
The Ridge VFD encourages everyone to test and change your batteries in your smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors.
"Change your clock, change your battery" is a bi-annual fire safety campaign promoting the importance of working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms provide a vital early warning signal in the event of a fire.
A ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, March 04
Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you an early warning so you can get outside quickly.
Here's what you need to know: • A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Install smoke alarms ... (Full Story & Photos)
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RVFD visits the St Mary's Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol
Aux Vice President Jessica Snyder, March 03
On Wednesday February 28, 2024, members of the Ridge VFD had the opportunity to participate in a Safety Stand-Down at the St. Mary's Airport for the St Mary's Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol. Our Fire Prevention educators taught approximately 50 cadets on the proper use of fire extinguishers using the PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep). All of the cadets were given the opportunity to use ... (Full Story & Photos)
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2024 Administrative Officers
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Ridge VFD Celebrates 76th Annual Installation of Officers & Awards Banquet
Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, February 29
On Saturday, February 24, the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary installed their 2024 Administrative and Operational Officers, and recognized several members for their contributions during 2023.
Joe Cooper, Past President of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association, swore in the Administrative Officers, Board of Directors, Operational Officers, and Engineers. Becky Wathen, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Fire and Safety Hazard Product Recalls - February
Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, February 28
The following products were recently recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):
1) Product: Cascade Designs Camping Cooking Pots
Hazard: The pot handle can detach or become loose, posing burn and scald risks to consumers from hot food and liquids spilling from the product.
For more information visit: http://tinyurl.com/mrxczwxz ______________________________________________________________________________________
2) ... (Full Story & Photos)
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