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HEATING SAFETY TIPS FEBRUARY 05 - Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths. Almost half of home heating equipment fires are reported during the months of December, January, and February. Some simple steps can prevent most heating-related fires from happening. Safety tips • Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Winter Storm Hazards and Preparedness FEBRUARY 05 - A Winter Storm Watch means that a winter storm is possible for the area. This watch is issued 12 to 36 hours before the event. A Winter Storm Warning means that a Winter Storm is occurring, or will soon occur in your area. A Blizzard Warning means that sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 miles per hour or greater and considerable falling snow, which will reduce visibility to less than a quarter ... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews after the initial knock on this working sailboat fire

First Due Working Sailboat Fire Brings Out Nineteen Firemen JANUARY 11 - At 2017 on 1/11, as crews were cleaning up from the monthly business meeting, the area box was dropped for the reported vehicle fire off of Smith Dr, in Saint Inigoes. Command 4 (Chief Raley), Engine 43 (Chief 4B Mercure), and Tanker 4 (Engineer K. Raley) marked up seconds after the dispatch with eight personnel, with Engine 44 (Water Supply Officer Cooper) and Rescue Engine 42 (Capt. Hafner) following ... (Full Story & Photos)

Winter Storm Preparation is needed NOW! DECEMBER 18 - Winter Storm Preparation is needed NOW! Be prepared for the winter storm. Know Your Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Terms Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a winter storm hazard: Freezing Rain: Rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads, walkways, trees, and power lines. Sleet: Rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 44 at Company 5 offloading riders

Ridge Goes to Avenue, Bay District For Christmas Tree Lightings DECEMBER 13 - This past weekend, the Ridge Volunteers took part in two more Christmas Tree Lightings and Christmas parties. On 12/11, Engine 44 left Ridge and headed to Avenue to partake in their annual community christmas party. Although it was a very cold night, the turnout in Avenue was enormous. Engine 44, along with Engines 92 and 10 assisted Company 5's units with firetruck rides. The firetruck rides continued ... (Full Story & Photos)

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas DECEMBER 07 - Last Friday night, was a joyous occasion at Company 4. It was the Annual First District Community Tree Lighting. It began with Christmas caroling outside the building in wait for the Fire Engine Parade. With sirens blaring and all the lights a flashing the parade arrived. Command 4, Brush 4, Engine 43, Engine 42, Truck 3 and finally Engine 44 with Santa & Mrs Claus aboard. Santa & Mrs Claus, ... (Full Story & Photos)

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Holiday Fire Safety Tips DECEMBER 06 - Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 people, injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fightin' Four Handles Water Rescue Box DECEMBER 01 - At 1430 on 12/01, the Ridge and Second District Volunteers along with Company 49 & the DNR and Coast Guard were alerted for the boat in distress in the area of Buoy 70 in the Chesapeake Bay. MSU-4 and Boat 4 (Chief 4B Mercure) marked up a few minutes after the dispatch. Further information attained by the caller indicated that a man had fallen overboard. MSU-4 acknowledged and advised that they would ... (Full Story & Photos)

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