The Crozet Volunteer Fire Department reminds our community to change the batteries in your smoke detectors as we "Fall Back" into daylight savings time. Having a working smoke detector for each bed room and on each floor of your house is an important part of your families safety. … [Read more...]
The Importance of Smoke Alarms for Your Family
Few of us realize how easily — and how quickly — fire can harm our loved ones. Fortunately, there is a simple, affordable way to help prevent this from happening: the smoke alarm. By providing an early warning in the event of fire, smoke alarms may allow you and your family … [Read more...]
Stopping a Fire Before it Starts: 5 Things You Can Do Today
When it comes to fire safety, information abounds. But as a busy mom, it’s often hard to find the time to wade through the information and figure out what you need to do to keep your family safer. Here are five simple things that you can do today to help protect your family from … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Family Safer with Fire Extinguishers
In addition to working smoke detectors, every family should have UL certified fire extinguishers strategically placed in rooms such as the kitchen, garage or workshop. Fire extinguishers are your second line of defense behind a smoke detector and can be the difference between a … [Read more...]
Home Away From Home Fire Safety for College Students
When you’re growing up, fire safety is something you practice in school and your family takes care of at home. Your parents install smoke alarms and change the batteries; provide escape ladders; and create an escape plan. After all, you’re under their roof and keeping you safe is … [Read more...]
Dryer Fires and How to Prevent Them
In most homes, the clothes dryer has become an indispensable part of family living. And for families with children, laundry often seems never-ending. But, many families don’t know that clothes dryers can be a leading cause of fires in the home – approximately 15,000 every year. … [Read more...]
