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2023 Safety Messages

Hot Pets? Not Cool!

A dog in the backseat of a car with the caption "Hot Pets? Not Cool!"

Remember, 5-10 minutes is all it takes for heatstroke to be fatal for your pet! Don't leave your pets in the car in warm weather!

Walk This Way!

Firefighters crossing the street using a crosswalk with the caption "Walk This Way!"

Use Your Crosswalks!

With school starting soon, we want to remind everyone in our district, especially our students, to look left, look right before you cross the street!

Slow Down in Our Town!

A crosswalk in a street with the caption "Slow Down in Our Town!"

Slow Down in Our Town!

With school starting for many of our young residents, we want to remind all of our drivers to control your speed and to keep an eye on the crosswalks in town!

Balance: If You Don't USE It, You Can LOSE It!

Firefighters doing balance exercises with the captions "March in Place," "Walking Heel to Toe," and "Single Leg Stands" describing the exercises

Balance: if you don't USE it, you can LOSE it!

September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month. Elizabeth Fire responds to many medical calls a year involving falls. One of the best ways to prevent falls is to practice balance. In the attached photo, our crews demonstrate several helpful exercises to help you practice balance daily.

Don't Risk a Fall! Use Ladders Properly!

One firefighter standing on a ladder and another firefighter holding the base of the ladder

Don't Risk a Fall! Use Ladders Properly!

September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month. Here are some tips for staying safe while on a ladder:

- Use the right ladder for the job.
- Never lean or reach away from the ladder.
- Inspect your ladder before use to ensure nothing is broken.
- Set up the ladder correctly.
- Climb and descend the ladder carefully.
- Have a spotter.
- Be safe and use common sense!

A fall can happen to anyone, but prevention is the key to staying safe!

'Tis the Season to Warm Your House Safely!

The correct way to use a space heater with the caption "Do This!"
An incorrect way to use a space heater with the caption "Not This!"

'Tis the Season to Warm Your House Safely!
More home fires occur during the cold winter months than any other time of year. Here are some tips to make sure you and your loved ones are both warm and safe as you use space heaters this holiday season.
- Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord or power strip, which could overheat.
- Heaters must be kept at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, such as paper, clothing, rugs and furniture.
- Do not allow pets or children play too close to the space heater.
- Make sure you have working smoke alarms.

Please Water Your Live Tree...So We Don't Have To!

A firefighter watering a Christmas tree with the caption "Please Water Your Tree..."
Two firefighters in bunker gear in front of a fire engine with the caption "...So We Don't Have To."

Please Water Your Live Tree...So We Don't Have To!
Did you know safety never takes a holiday? See below for some tips on keeping your home safe (and decorated!) this holiday season!
- Always turn Christmas lights out before leaving your home or going to bed.
- Keep trees away from heat sources like radiators, fireplaces, and space heaters.
- Keep your live tree hydrated! Check the tree stand water level every day, and make sure the water level covers the tree stem not less than 2 inches.
- Dispose of your tree immediately after the season ends and before the needles dry out.