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October 12, 2018 by Seth Tracy

CHFD Visits Red Mill Elementary School

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.

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October 2, 2018 by Seth Tracy

Fire Prevention Open House – Saturday October 6th!

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.

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October 5, 2017 by Seth Tracy

CHFD Responds to Defreestville FD’s 3rd Alarm

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!

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September 11, 2017 by Seth Tracy

Clinton Heights F.D. Remembers Sept. 11th

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!

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May 13, 2017 by Seth Tracy

Red Mill Elementary School’s Character Education Walk

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.

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School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school.

If You're Dropping Off
Schools often have very specific drop-off procedures for the school year. Make sure you know them for the safety of all kids. The following apply to all school zones:

Don't double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles
Don't load or unload children across the street from the school
Carpool to reduce the number of vehicles at the school
Sharing the Road with Young Pedestrians

According to research by the National Safety Council, most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and they're walking. They are hit by the bus, or by a motorist illegally passing a stopped bus. A few precautions go a long way toward keeping children safe:

Don't block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this could put them in the path of moving traffic
In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection
Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign
Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas
Don't honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way
Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians
Always use extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians wherever they may be, no matter who has the right of way
Sharing the Road with School Buses

If you're driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.

Never pass a bus from behind – or from either direction if you're on an undivided road – if it is stopped to load or unload children
If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop
The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus
Be alert; children often are unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks
Sharing the Road with Bicyclists

On most roads, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicles, but bikes can be hard to see. Children riding bikes create special problems for drivers because usually they are not able to properly determine traffic conditions. The most common cause of collision is a driver turning left in front of a bicyclist.

When passing a bicyclist, proceed in the same direction slowly, and leave 3 feet between your car and the cyclist
When turning left and a bicyclist is approaching in the opposite direction, wait for the rider to pass
If you're turning right and a bicyclists is approaching from behind on the right, let the rider go through the intersection first, and always use your turn signals
Watch for bike riders turning in front of you without looking or signaling; children especially have a tendency to do this
Be extra vigilant in school zones and residential neighborhoods
Watch for bikes coming from driveways or behind parked cars
Check side mirrors before opening your door
By exercising a little extra care and caution, drivers and pedestrians can co-exist safely in school zones.
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School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. Its never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school.

If Youre Dropping Off
Schools often have very specific drop-off procedures for the school year. Make sure you know them for the safety of all kids. The following apply to all school zones:

Dont double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles
Dont load or unload children across the street from the school
Carpool to reduce the number of vehicles at the school
Sharing the Road with Young Pedestrians

According to research by the National Safety Council, most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and theyre walking. They are hit by the bus, or by a motorist illegally passing a stopped bus. A few precautions go a long way toward keeping children safe:

Dont block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this could put them in the path of moving traffic
In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection
Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign
Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas
Dont honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way
Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians
Always use extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians wherever they may be, no matter who has the right of way
Sharing the Road with School Buses

If youre driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.

Never pass a bus from behind – or from either direction if youre on an undivided road – if it is stopped to load or unload children
If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop
The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus
Be alert; children often are unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks
Sharing the Road with Bicyclists

On most roads, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicles, but bikes can be hard to see. Children riding bikes create special problems for drivers because usually they are not able to properly determine traffic conditions. The most common cause of collision is a driver turning left in front of a bicyclist.

When passing a bicyclist, proceed in the same direction slowly, and leave 3 feet between your car and the cyclist
When turning left and a bicyclist is approaching in the opposite direction, wait for the rider to pass
If youre turning right and a bicyclists is approaching from behind on the right, let the rider go through the intersection first, and always use your turn signals
Watch for bike riders turning in front of you without looking or signaling; children especially have a tendency to do this
Be extra vigilant in school zones and residential neighborhoods
Watch for bikes coming from driveways or behind parked cars
Check side mirrors before opening your door
By exercising a little extra care and caution, drivers and pedestrians can co-exist safely in school zones.
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