GROVELAND — Chief Robert Lay and the Groveland Fire Department would like to remind the community on how to properly charge and store battery-powered devices following several incidents where items caught fire.
Groveland Fire Department Warns of Brush Fire Dangers After Fighting Two in Past Week
GROVELAND – Chief Robert Lay and the Groveland Fire Department would like to warn residents of the current high risk of brush fires after putting out two in town over the last week.
Groveland Fire Department Participates In Statewide Smoke Alarm Public Awareness Campaign
GROVELAND – Chief Robert Lay reports that the Groveland Fire Department, in conjunction with State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan, is participating in a statewide smoke alarm public awareness campaign – Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With – to remind residents about the importance of replacing aging smoke alarms.
Groveland Fire Provides Holiday Cooking Safety Tips
GROVELAND – As Thanksgiving quickly approaches and residents prepare to host family and friends at their homes, Chief Robert Lay and the Groveland Fire Department would like to remind the community about best practices while cooking to prevent fires and injuries.
Groveland Fire Department Reminds Residents to Properly Dispose of Ashes After Firefighters Battle Garage Fire
GROVELAND – Chief Robert Lay reports that the Groveland Fire Department quelled a garage fire that most likely ignited after embers from either a fireplace or wood stove were carelessly disposed of in nearby brush. The chief is today reminding residents to follow proper procedures when cleaning their fireplaces and stoves.