The holiday season is upon us, with Thanksgiving later this week. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with more than three times the daily average for such incidents. Christmas Day and Eve ranked second and third, nearly twice the daily average. According to the…
With lithium-ion battery fires rising, the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) is encouraging citizens to prevent battery fires by following the C.H.A.R.G.E. acronym. Additionally, if a lithium-ion battery produces an odor or heats up, changes color or shape, leaks, or creates an odd noise, stop using it immediately. Do not put lithium-ion batteries in the…
Today, we honor veterans everywhere and thank them for their service, including the members of our department who have admirably served. We are eternally grateful for their bravery, strength, and resilience. Their dedication to our country does not go unnoticed, and we wish to recognize their commitment to protecting the United States and its values.
Fire Prevention Week, organized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), aims to teach everyone how to stay safe in case of a fire. This year, it’s being held from Oct. 6-12 with the theme “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” The NFPA strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke…
The Enfield Fire District will hold the regular January Commissioner meeting using a video Telcon. This is a safer method to allow the Commission, Staff and public to meet in these uncertain times.