If you plan on deep frying a turkey latter this week remember to be safe. If you do have a greese fire remember these safety tips Leave the area and call 911 Only if it can be done safely, turn off the heat source (i.e. the burner) if possible Only if it can be done safely, cover the fire. Keep a pan lid handy when cooking with oil or grease and slide it over the pan to cut off the oxygen. If a pan lid isn’t available, soak a towel and ring out the excess water, placing the towel over the pan  Only if it can be done safely, once covered, slide the pan off the heat source if possible. Don’t attempt if there is a chance the pan could tip Do NOT put water on it, water will create a fire

This October Company 1 responded to 32 calls for service 1 Boiler Issue 1 Carbon Monoxide Alarm 2 Dispatched Structure Fires 2 EMS Assists 1 Elevator Rescue 16 Fire Alarms 1 Gas Leak 1 Mutual Aid Request For The Dive Team 1 Oven Fire, 3 Smoke Conditions 2 Smells Of Smoke 1 Vehicle Fire As always, the volunteer members of Company 1 are ready to respond 24 hours a day 7 days week.

This weekend when you change your clocks remember to change your batteries

This September Company 1 responded to 33 calls for service 1 brush fire 1 dumpster fire 2 elevator rescues 2 vehicle extrications 21 fire alarms, 2 gas leaks 3 smoke conditions 1 smell of smoke As always, the volunteer members of Company 1 are ready to respond 24 hours a day 7 days week.