SEPTEMBER 2025

FFFD enjoyed connecting with our community at Miners Day! Thank you for stopping by to see us!
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 @ 6PM- Neighborhood Watch Meeting @ Town Hall- 401 Locust Street, Frederick (RSVP)
- October 24th @ 5PM-8PM- Halloween Safe Night @ Firestone Regional Sports Complex

Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11!
“Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home”.

It is extremely important to buy, charge, and recycle safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.
Charge into Fire Safety: 3 Steps
1. Buy only listed products.
2. Charge devices safely.
3. Recycle batteries responsibly.
Find more information at www.nfpa.org.
This year Frederick-Firestone Fire District crews and community outreach will be visiting area schools to discuss the importance of fire safety in the home.
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.