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St. Marys County Fire/EMS Scanner Feed
2024 Incidents |
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February | 14 | | |
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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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Members attend Public Fire and Life Safety Education Seminar
Aux Vice President Jessica Snyder, March 25
On Saturday March 23, 2024, Members of Ridge VFD attended the 2024 Public Fire and Life Safety Educator Seminar at the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute headquarters in College Park Md. Firefighters Robb Bickel and Johnny Wathen, along with Auxiliary members Jessica Snyder and Becky Wathen attended to gain knowledge of new programming available in Fire Prevention and Life Safety and how to bring it to ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Close Before You Doze
Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, March 25
You know how important it is to have working smoke alarms, escape plans, and a designated meeting place in case of a fire. But, did you know that closing your doors in your home is also important for your safety? Closed doors can reduce fire growth and smoke spread, limit damage to your home, keep temperatures down, and can even save your life if you become trapped.
According to the Underwriters ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Monthly Drill: HAZMAT 18
Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, March 19
St. Mary's County Department of Emergency Services’ Hazardous Materials Response Team Chief, TJ Faunce, brought Hazmat 18 to Ridge VFD to show our members the equipment and capabilities they have to mitigate a hazardous materials incident. Chief Faunce provided information and a demonstration of their new Decon Equipment. Ridge VFD members, and guests from the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, were able ... (Full Story & Photos)
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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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