Holiday Safety Tips

-Only use decorations that are flame-retardant or not flammable.
-Check holiday lights each year for frayed wires or excessive wear.
-Don’t link more than three strands of holiday lights.
-Never leave a burning candle unattended. Consider using battery-operated flameless candles.
-Keep your live Christmas tree away from heat sources and room exits.
-Water your live Christmas ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Service Association in conjunction with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is offering a 5 hour course designed to teach the public what they can do to help save their own life during a high threat incident, such as an active shooter situation. This course will be offered three different times throughout the county:
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On Sunday, October 14, over 50 people were in attendance at The Carroll County Public Safety Training Center in Westminster Md
The 2018-2019 Miss and Junior Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention contest was under way, with three contestants for the Miss Fire Prevention,
and two contestants for Junior Miss Fire Prevention.
This years winners and newly crowned, Junior Miss Fire Prevention is Colline ... (Full Story & Photos)

There were about 60 attending juniors throughout the day.

Thank you to all of the 11 Volunteer Companies that participated. Thank you to the Teachers and Advisers that helped out.

We look forward to next year... (Full Story & Photos)

During the upcoming severe weather State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is reminding the Citizens of Maryland to take care in the use of portable generators.Many people use portable generators during power outages. The most common risks of using the generators are carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical shock, electrocution and fires.

NEVER use portable generators inside a home, garage or shed.USE ... (Full Story)