A Checklist for Your Household’s Emergency Preparedness. The ominous glow of a fire, the blaring wail of a smoke alarm—these are scenarios none of us wish...
Simple Yet Essential: Steps to Guard Against Domestic Fires. Fire is both a friend and foe. While it warms our homes and cooks our food, it...
447 fires. 500 deaths. $554 Billion dollars in property damage. That’s the toll the winter holidays take on the nation, according to Warren County Fire and...
A dog that is big enough to steal the last piece of pizza off a counter is also big enough to turn on a stove. Touch...
You are a creature of habit. Everyone is, to one extent or another. Every day you go to work using the same path, the same door,...
There are a variety of products that can cause a fire if they’re incorrectly used or stored. In some cases, they may release toxic vapors that...
Do you know the sounds of fire safety? Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make specific sounds for different situations: * A continuous set of three loud...
One day in October of 1871, flames consumed millions of acres of city and country as fires swept through Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Today, 150 years...
A fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you with just a few minutes to safely evacuate. This means every member of your household needs...
If you have a wood-burning stove or fireplace in your home, you should have your chimney cleaned by a professional at least once a year. Here’s...
The Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office, Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Front Royal Police Department are urging...
In December 2019, Dale Corey, of the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, presented Bronze Fire Safety Commendation Medal to...
Thanksgiving is a day full of enticing smells, good company and lots of laughs – but along with the enjoyable chaos is the reality that cooking...
On Sunday, October 20, 2019, just after 3:00 pm, the Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services was dispatched to the 8000 block of Winchester...
October 6th-12th is this year’s Fire Prevention Week, with the theme of “Not Every Hero Wears a Cap. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” “Not Every Hero...
Each floor of your home, including the basement, should be equipped with a smoke detector. It’s also a good idea to put a smoke detector...
A firepit can make your backyard a welcoming place for people to gather and allows you to take advantage of your outdoor living space well into...
WARREN COUNTY – With colder weather and the holidays both upon us, the number of house fires typically increases, says Warren County Fire Marshal Gerry Maiatico. ...