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EMS Week 2020
May 17-23, 2020, is the 46th annual National EMS Week. The East Dover Fire Company has many members that are both Firefighters as well as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). Some volunteering their time as an EMT, others working Full Time or Part Time as an EMT. No matter if they…
Home Fire Sprinklers
Protect What You Value Most Did you know a home fire can become deadly in two minutes or less?Homes built with lightweight building material and flooring burn faster, failing quicker (often collapsing in a fire). Common synthetic furnishings and belongings burn hot and fast and produce toxic smoke. A fast,…
Cooking Fire Safety
What you should know about home cooking safety Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove or stovetop. Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food. If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain…
Thank You Blue Wave Printing
The East Dover Fire Company would like to give a thank you to Scott Zabelski from Blue Wave Printing on RT. 37 for donating much needed PPE and hand sanitizer to us. We are beyond grateful for your donation of much needed supplies.
May 4-5, 2020 Shine Your Light for Firefighters
In commemoration of International Firefighters’ Day 2020, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) asks you to join us in celebrating firefighters by lighting your home in red. On May 4-5, 2020, we ask you to Shine Your Light for Firefighters, changing your porch light(s) to show your gratitude for firefighters…
Heating Fire Safety
Be warm and safe this winter! Keep anything that can burn at least three-feet (one metre) away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. Have a three-foot (one metre) “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters. Never use your oven to heat your…
Halloween Fire Safety Tips
When choosing a costume, stay away from long trailing fabric. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so he or she can see out. Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume. Dried flowers,…
Prevent Heat Related Illness
Stay Cool Wear Appropriate Clothing Stay cool indoors (Fans may provide comfort, but they will not prevent heat related illness) Schedule Outdoor Activities Carefully Pace Yourself Wear Sunscreen Do not leave children or pets in cars Avoid hot and heavy meals Stay Hydrated Drink Plenty of Water Replace salt and…
Grilling Safety
With the warm weather upon us comes much more time spent grilling. Follow these tips to ensure safety while grilling. Only use your grill outside. Keep it at least 3 feet from siding, deck railings, and eaves. Keep a 3 foot safe zone around your grill, this will keep kids…
Wildfire Risk Reduction
Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S., and more and more people are living where wildfires are a real risk. But by working together, residents can make their own property — and their neighborhood — much safer from wildfire. Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S., and more and more…