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No Caption Fire Prevention Week 2024 - Ridge Elementary School

Vice President / Lieutenant Patrick (Scot) Best, October 13

On October 11th, Ridge VFD Fire Prevention educators visited Ridge Elementary School in Ridge. The students, from Pre-K to 5th grade, were treated to a presentation on this year's theme, “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!” Fire Prevention educators, along with the help of Sparky the Fire Dog, shared fire prevention and safety tips specific to smoke alarms, their purpose, and where they should ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Fire Prevention Week 2024 - Local Families & Daycares

Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, October 08

Fire Prevention Week activities continued on October 7th and 8th with presentations to some of our locals. Ridge VFD educators hosted Trossbach Family Daycare at the firehouse on the 7th, along with some of our members' families. We then visited Curtain Climbers Daycare on the 8th. The children ranged in ages from 2-5 years old (with a few infants mixed in for good measure). All were super excited ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Fire Prevention Week 2024 - St. Michael's School

Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, October 07

On October 7th, Ridge VFD visited St. Michael's Catholic School in Ridge. The students, from Pre-K to 5th Grade, were treated to a presentation on this year's theme, “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!” Fire Prevention educators, along with the help of Sparky the Fire Dog, shared fire prevention and safety tips specific to smoke alarms, their purpose, and where they should be placed. Students were ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Fire Safety Tips For The Fall Season

Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, October 02

As the leaves turn from green to orange, the weather starts to cools, and you begin preparing for the cold season ahead. You’re excited for Halloween and can’t wait to start decorating your home. But have you thought about the fire safety risks that arise during the fall? During the fall and winter months, fire hazards in your home stem largely from heating the space. According to the American Red ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, September 24

The number of 911 calls placed by people using wireless phones has significantly increased in recent years. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates about 70% of 911 calls are placed from wireless phones, and that percentage is growing.

As more people eliminate landline phones from their homes, it’s important to make sure that they adapt their emergency plans to allow for quick access ... (Full Story & Photos)

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MVA with Injuries - St. James

Firefighter / NREMT Edward (Eddie) Raley, September 19

4-02 Box, 11:48 - Squad 4 and Engine 41 responded to the 19300 block of Three Notch Road in St. James for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Squad 4 (Chief 4B) arrived on the scene and assumed the command. Two vehicles were involved with two patients injured. Crews from Squad 4 assisted with patient care and securing the vehicles. One patient was transported to Capital Regional Hospital ... (Full Story & Photos)

MVA - St. James
MVA - St. James

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Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, September 17

Carbon monoxide (CO), often called “the silent killer,” is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas created when fuels (such as kerosene, gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. Carbon monoxide can result from home fuel-powered devices such as fireplaces, home and space heaters, stoves, water heaters, etc. CO can also result from fuel camping equipment, including ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Smoking & Fire Safety

Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best, September 09

Smoking materials, including cigarettes, pipes, and cigars, are the leading cause of fire deaths. If you smoke in your home, you put your entire household at greater risk of fire. The same can be said for smoking in the outdoors and in public spaces. Between 2015 and 2019, fire departments responded to 651 structure fires started by cigarettes, resulting in over $15 million worth of property damage.

Smoking ... (Full Story & Photos)

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