Extension Cord Safety Tips
Extension Cord Safety Tips
Not enough cord for your lamp or radio to reach the nearest outlet? Just plowing through the junk drawer for an extension cord? This may not be a good idea. Extension cords can be very helpful in delivering power right where we need it. However, regardless of the gauge or rating of the cord, an
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It’s Fire Prevention Week!
It’s Fire Prevention Week!
Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide
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Protect Your Family During the Catastrophic Winter Storms
Protect Your Family During the Catastrophic Winter Storms

As catastrophic winter storms continue to rage across the United States, millions of consumers are without power in dangerously low temperatures.  If you use portable generators or other combustion devices for sources of power and heat, you are at increased risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fire.  Dozens of storm-related fatalities have been reported,

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December Smoke Alarm Giveaway
December Smoke Alarm Giveaway
Smoke Alarm Giveaway In the month of December, the Chesterfield Fire Department will be giving out free smoke detectors.  If you know a family or senior citizen that may be in need of new smoke detectors, please nominate them by sending an email to prevention@chesterfieldfire.org or by going to our web site www.chesterfieldfire.org/smoke-alarm-giveaway and completing
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Dangers Of Turkey Fryers – Is The Taste Worth The Risk?
Dangers Of Turkey Fryers – Is The Taste Worth The Risk?

Dangers Of Turkey Fryers – Is The Taste Worth The Risk? Cooking fires is the number one cause of home fires and injuries in the U.S. and with Thanksgiving being the peak day for cooking, it’s imperative that cooking and kitchen safety are key ingredients to a successful and festive feast on Thanksgiving Day. According

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Michigan Fatal Fire Statistics
Michigan Fatal Fire Statistics

As we shelter at home to protect each other and reduce the spread of COVID 19, the Chesterfield Fire Department  wants to remind you that other risks to your home still exist! Being at home gives us a great opportunity to focus on protection. In the next weeks, we will share good information on fire

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