Fire Prevention Week this year will be October 6th-12th. This year's theme is "Smoke Alarms - Make Them WORK For You!"

Throughout the next few weeks, leading up to Fire Prevention Week, we will be posting different Fire & Life Safety information to help make sure you and your family are prepared in the event of a Fire.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has information and resources ... (Full Story & Photos)

Join the Maryland Food Bank ONE-STOP-SHOP on Tuesday August 6th from 1pm to 3pm, here at our station. The Maryland Food Bank's MOBILE MARKET is visiting.... (Full Story & Photos)

• Place the grill well away from the home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
• Make sure kids and pets stay 3ft away from grill.
• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
• Never leave grill unattended!

Grill safely this summer!

For more information and safety tips, use the link below for the NFPA website.... (Full Story & Photos)

During the Summer Heat everyone needs to be aware of how to detect heat exhaustion and heatstroke. These conditions are both medical emergencies that need immediate treatment — a few minutes can save someone’s life.

How can you spot these conditions, and what’s the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke?

What Is Heat Exhaustion?
Heat exhaustion is a condition where your body’s temperature ... (Full Story & Photos)

As Summer gets underway and everyone is enjoying the warmer weather outside swimming, it is important to remember the danger associated with this fun summer activity.

According to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance:
• Drowning is SILENT, and can happen is as fast as 30 seconds.
• Almost 70% of childhood drownings happen during non-swim times
• 88% of child drownings occur with at least 1 adult ... (Full Story & Photos)