You know the drill: Real men cook with fire. So he goes out and buys a turkey fryer, $30 worth of peanut oil, and lights the gas burner. The boys hang out waiting for the oil to heat up enough to drop the bird in for a 20 minute cookoff. Real men don’t read directions! Dave Daniels [...]

December is a festive time of the year we all look forward to with much anticipation, but this year will be a little different. The economy and rise in unemployment makes this month especially challenging for many of our family, friends and neighbors. Could you imagine losing your belongings to a house or apartment fire? [...]

As the weather gets a little cooler it reminds me of some of the fires I’ve responded to as a firefighter. Each is unique but some have common causes, and I’d like to share a couple stories. Dave Daniels Dave Daniels is a retired fire captain that served our community for 32 years. He owns [...]

October is Fire Prevention Month. You might have heard about it, read about it, or seen an advertisement on TV, but what does Fire Prevention Month mean to you? You could ask your kids, and most of them have learned a few things in school that need to be part of your home safety plan. [...]