Clearly visible house numbers are crucial for first responders because they help in locating the address of an emergency quickly, reducing the response time. In urgent situations, every second counts, and obscured or missing numbers can lead to potentially life-threatening delays. Accurate and visible numbering ensures that medical, fire, and police personnel can provide timely and effective service ... (Full Story & Photos)
CO is called the silent killer because people cannot smell or see it and the effects of CO mimic flu-like symptoms and make people disoriented. Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms should be installed in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. For the best protections, interconnect all CO alarms throughout the home so that when one sounds, they all sound.
From 2015-2019 U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 7,400 home structure fires that were started by candles per year. These fires caused an annual average of 90 deaths, 670 injuries and $291 million in direct property damage.
Safety tips:
* Extinguish all candles when leaving the room or going to sleep. * Keep candles at least 1 foot away from things that can catch fire, like clothing, ... (Full Story & Photos)
• Purchase and use devices that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory. • Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. • Only use the battery that is designed for the device. • Put batteries in the device the right way. • Only use the charging cord that came with the device. • Do not charge a device under your pillow, on your bed, or on a couch. • Do not keep charging the device or device ... (Full Story & Photos)
Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters and e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even cars. If not used correctly, or if damaged, these batteries can catch on fire or explode.
After being heavily damaged by a fleeing stolen vehicle more than 2 1/2 years ago the statue was put back in place early this morning. We will honor that at this year's Memorial Day Service. Thank's to all the City officals for making this happen.... (Full Story & Photos)
On the evening of Thursday, October 6th, The Rye Fire Department held it's annual Inspection and Dinner. The Dinner, which was held at American Yacht Club, was not only attended by members of our own Fire Department, but also several other members of nearby departments and local politicians. ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Tuesday, October 4th, The Rye Fire Department was dispatched to the Con Ed Yard on Theodore Fremd for a reported truck fire. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a small fire within the trucks boom.... (Full Story & Photos)
On Tuesday, September 27th, The Rye Fire Department was dispatched mutual aid to Harrison for a reported electrical fire in the elevator shaft of the Main Clubhouse of Westchester Country Club. Cars 2422, 2423, Ladder 25 and Utility 49 responded and opperated on the scene till released by Harrison FD at appox 8:00pm.... (Full Story & Photos)
The Rye Fire Department was happy to be invited to the Christ Church's Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, October 1st. We were joined by members and vehicles from the Rye Police Department, Department of Public Works and Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook EMS.... (Full Story & Photos)
