Our members recently visited Red Mill Elementary School for Fire Prevention Week. We reviewed this year’s theme; Look, Listen and Learn: Fire Can Happen Anywhere.
As always, the students enjoyed the visit and especially getting to see Sparky and our fire apparatus. We’re grateful to Principal John Caporta and the staff at Red Mill Elementary for supporting our mission to educate the students about fire safety.
On Saturday October 6th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, we will host an open house at Station 2 on Sherwood Avenue. Please stop by with your children. We will have our trucks out for them to sit in, gear for them to try on and other fun things to do. They can even put out a “fire” on our digital simulator with a real fire hose. We’ll have many “photo ops”, so bring a camera!
The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware – fire can happen anywhere.” Through three simple calls-to-action, this year’s theme identifies basic but essential ways people can reduce their risk to fire and be prepared in the event of one:
Look for places fire can start, Listen for the sound of the smoke alarm, Learn two ways out of each room
If you do not have an escape plan for your home, please make one with your whole family. Also, please practice this plan at least twice a year.
Please check out this Fire Safety Checklist. You can download it and check your home.
This morning, the Clinton Heights FD was requested mutual aid to a structure fire in Defreestville FD’s district. A/C Bestler directed our personnel and on arrival, the crew from Engine Co. 8-1 was put to work ventilating the roof. Additionally, the crews from Squad 8 and Engine Co. 8-1 performed overhaul tasks when the fire was knocked down. Truck 8 was responded as well with additional manpower.
Most importantly, all members returned safely.
Everyone Goes Home!
Today our members gathered to pay respect and honor those who gave their lives helping others on September 11, 2001. The annual ceremony was hosted by the Melvin Roads American Legion Post. Several local dignitaries addressed the attendees, including Town Supervisor Jack Conway and County Executive Kathy Jimino. We take a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11th as well as those who have passed away in the years since 2001. We continue to pray for those suffering from 9/11 related illnesses.
We are thankful to be a part of such an important occasion. Our members are proud to serve as firefighters in our community.
Sixteen years later… Gone but never forgotten!
On a beautiful Friday morning, members of the Clinton Heights Fire Department assisted with the Character Education Walk at our community’s elementary school. This was the 3rd annual walk for the Red Mill School. Throughout the year, the students learn about good character traits and the walk is a culmination of these lessons and a fund raiser for a chosen charity. The fire department leads the entire school group through Hampton Manor and around the lake. When the group returns to school grounds, they were greeted by Truck 8 flying the American Flag.
We are honored to participate in this very worthwhile event.
