LaFayette Fire Department

This week’s fire safety theme is Outdoor Burning Safety. Fire can be an effective tool when used properly. Even so, the best intentions can produce disastrous results when safety precautions are not taken. #OutdoorFireSafety #FirePrevention #FireSafetyTips #BeSafe

Got our first pics of the new truck as it has finally started to be built. EST. Delivery date.... May 23,2021

The past few days, several Onondaga County Fire Departments have responded to a number of outdoor fires. We can not stress enough , please NO BURNING! Fire spreads fast and can lead to a loss of property and could be as traumatic as a loss of a life.

This week’s fire safety theme is Escape Planning. If there is a fire in your home, you could have less than two minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Plan and practice your escape ahead of time. #FireEscapePlan #FireSafetyTips #BeSafe

Be safe and enjoy your St Patrick's Day responsibly!!

Today, several of our members were able to be a part an honor guard for Watertown Firefighter Peyton who tragically lost his life. Firefighter Peyton was being escorted from Binghamton to Watertown via Rt. 81. This was part of a county wide show of support at many different bridges along Rt 81. Our bridge was manned with members from Manlius, Lafayette, Pompey, and Navarino. Prayers to the family and members of FF PEYTON. Rest easy our brother.

Don’t forget! When you change your clocks, take the time to test and clean your smoke alarms. Follow these tips to stay safe.

Be safe today and have a Happy Halloween!

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Download Sparky's free 'Be #Halloween Safe' coloring sheet, and your kids can learn some important tips while having fun! https://bit.ly/32FoOCL #kidsactivities #color #safety

The Northern Section Line Officers Association would like to share the following Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips as a result of the colder weather upon us. It is important that you have a Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) in your residence, apartment or business.

A SAFE HALLOWEEN IS A HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

National Teen Driver Safety Week begins today! Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. Make sure you’ve established the #Rule...sForTheRoad to keep them safe. 1 RISK TAKING-Don’t do something you’ll regret for the rest of your life. Car crashes are the leading cause of injury and death for teens. And it’s not just about you: Crashes affect pedestrians, passengers and other drivers, as well as their families. 2 TEXTING & TALKING-Focus on driving. Texting increases crash risk by 23 times. Talking on a cell phone while driving can double reaction time. Save the texting, phone calls and other gadgets for after the driving is done. 3 UN-BUCKLED-Use a safety belt and insist that all your passengers do so as well. About two-thirds of teens killed in vehicle crashes were not wearing safety belts. Wearing a seat belt reduces your chances of being hurt or killed in a crash by 45 percent. 4 MUSIC-Turn the music off while learning to drive. Adjusting the radio or cd player or searching your iPod are common distractions for teen drivers. 5 SPEED-Stick to the speed limit. One-third of teen fatalities involve speeding. Obeying the speed limit reduces the severity of a crash you can’t avoid. 6 ROWDY RIDERS-Don’t load up your car with friends. Adding one teen passenger to a vehicle increases a teen driver’s crash risk by about 50 percent. With two or more teen passengers, the crash risk is fivefold. 7 DUI/DRUGS-Stay sober and drug-free. The risk of involvement in a motor vehicle crash is greater for teens under the influence of alcohol or drugseven prescription drugs. 8 LATE NIGHT DRIVING-Teen crash rates at night (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.) are twice as high as daytime rates. Obey parental curfews. 9 PEER PRESSURE-Make good choices and don’t be afraid to speak up. Before you get in the car with a friend, ask: Is this a person you trust? Is he in the right frame of mind to drive safely? Are you prepared to speak up if he drives dangerously? 10 OVERCONFIDENCE-Overconfidence can lead to crashes when new drivers encounter unfamiliar or unexpected situations. Parents should supervise and monitor their teen driverseven after they get their license.

#CNY: There's still time to get in on Dunkin' Donor Days! Donate blood at The Great New York State Fair Arts & Home Building: Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. - ...2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 from 1-7 p.m. Visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment. *Valid in: Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego & St. Lawrence counties

Are you a cooking safety DYNAMO or a DISASTER? Find out with our new 5-question #quiz. It’s a fun, easy & informative way to highlight the places people make common mistakes in the kitchen, along with tips to prevent them. https://bit.ly/3jy2gfx #FirePreventionWeek

This is a great fire-safety video to share with kids, especially since we're all spending so much time at home.

Walking away from your kitchen while cooking is the top cause of kitchen fires, and it’s so common that nearly 70% of us have done it!* If you need to dip out ... like to use the bathroom or answer the door turn the stove off. Those few seconds you’re gone are just enough for a fire to start. www.fpw.org #FirePreventionWeek *According to a 2020 national American Red Cross survey.

Fire prevention starts with you! Keep anything that can catch fire such as oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains at least three feet away from your stovetop to prevent a fire. #FirePreventionWeek2020 #publicsafety

Do you have a fire extinguisher? If not, now is the time to get one. Keep extinguishers in a handy location such as just inside a door or entrance. Be sure that everyone in the family knows where extinguishers are located and how to use them. #FirePreventionWeek2020 #publicsafety

Cooking is the main cause of home fires and fire injuries. Take these steps to keep your family safe: Stand by your pan. Watch what you are cooking. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Keep a lid or baking sheet nearby. #FirePreventionWeek2020 #publicsafety