Around the House
The Fire Chief would like remind you of how to remain safe while around the house.
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Cooking at Home
Home cooking fires representing the leading cause of U.S. home fires, with nearly half (49 percent) of all home fires involving cooking equipment; unattended cooking is the leading cause of these fires.
Grilling
Fire in the grill, under hot dogs and burgers, is a welcome sight at the family cookout. But fire anywhere else can make your summer kick-off barbecue memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Religious Candle Safety
Lit candles are used in religious services, in places of worship, and in the home. Whether you are using one candle or more, make sure you take a few moments to learn about using candles safely.
Emergency Vehicles
Emergency vehicles when using lights and sirens, whether it’s a Fire Truck, Ambulance, or Police vehicle, always have the right of way. They may appear unexpectedly
Open House – April 24, 2022
Join us on Sunday April 24th from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the Main Firehouse, 1111 Pleasantville Road, for Food, Tours and Demonstrations at the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Open House held in in conjunction with the Firefighter’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) RecruitNY promotional weekend.
Recruitment
Have you ever wondered who responds when there is a 9-11 fire or medical emergency? The answer is: its people just like you.
Spring Clean Up for Fire Safety
The snow has melted, the rain and wind is beginning to subside, the plants are budding and the trees are blooming. Spring is arriving and your thoughts may be turning to that dreaded ritual of spring cleaning. With it comes a timely reminder to keep your home safe from the threat of fire.
Places of Public Assembly
Every day, millions of people wake up, go to work or school, and take part in social events. But every so often the unexpected happens: an earthquake, a fire, a chemical spill, an act of terrorism or some other disaster. Routines change drastically, and people are suddenly aware of how fragile their lives and routines can be. Each disaster can have lasting effects — people may be seriously injured or killed, and devastating and costly property damage can occur. People entering any public assembly building need to be prepared in case of an emergency
Daylight Savings Time Begins
The Fire Chief would like to remind everyone that this Sunday (3/13) we set our clocks ahead one hour (Spring Ahead). Also, it is the time to replace the batteries in your Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.