In the Loop: Your Fire District & Neighborhood News

• October 4th @ 9AM-11AM- 50th Anniversary Open House & Pancake Breakfast                                                                 @ Station 1 - 31 Walnut Drive, Frederick
• October 5th-11th- Fire Prevention Week: "Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home."
• October 18th- 3PM-7PM- Tiny Terror Town @ Crist Park, 105 5th Street, Frederick 
• October 22nd @ 6 pm- Neighborhood Watch Meeting @ Town Hall- 401 Locust Street, Frederick (RSVP)
• October 24th @ 5PM-8PM- Halloween Safe Night @  Firestone Regional Sports Complex

Safety Corner: Fall Fire Safety Checklist 

Indoors:

• Have your chimneys and fireplaces cleaned and inspected
• Test smoke alarms and fire extinguishers
• Don't overload extension cords
• Keep ateast a 3 ft clearance around space heaters and never plug them into an extension cord. Make sure to turn them off when you go to sleep or leave the room. 

Outdoors:

• Festive fall decorations can pose an added fire risk. Keep decor away from open flames and other heat sources
• Ensure your decorations are not blocking your home’s exits or pathways, keeping a clear escape route in case of emergencies
• Consider using battery-operated candles instead of real candles when lighting your jack-o’-lanterns or luminaries.
• Rake and dispose of dry leaves properly. 
• Keep outdoor cords away from standing water, and inspect them for damage before use. Do not overload outlets or power strips.