Power Loss During Storms
If you lost power during the storm, please make sure to check that all appliances are turned off including stoves and ovens before leaving your home. Fires have occurred before when residents forgot to turn off ovens and ranges and left their homes. Once power was restored, ovens and ranges were turned back on while nobody was home and this led to numerous fires.
Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Fire Hazard; Software Repair Available
This recall involves several models of Samsung’s top-load washers with super speed wash. The washers were sold in white, black, champagne, and ivory colors and include model series WA49B, WA50B, WA51A, WA52A, WA54A, and WA55A. The model and serial numbers are found on the washer’s label attached to the inside of the top lid. An additional label is located on the rear of the washer. The following model and serial number ranges are included in the recall: Model Number Serial
Holiday safety tips for pets
Learn how to keep your pets safe during the holiday season Pet behavior and holiday guests Though the excitement of a party may overwhelm some pets, keep your pets inside during cold weather and provide plenty of toys to keep them busy. If needed, provide your cat or dog with a quiet room or crate during holiday parties and/or prepare ahead of time to discourage barking. Inform your visitors ahead of time that you have a pet. Skip the table scrap snacks: Foods not to feed pet
Another Great Year Helping Santa
This year we had a wonderful time making those special deliveries for Santa. Many of you sent us some great phots that we put in a video for you to see. We want to Thank You for all of your support. Happy Holidays.
Severe Storm Safety Tips
We are expecting a severe storm to roll into the area Thursday night, Friday, and Saturday morning. Heavy rain and sustained high winds may topple trees, bring down power lines, and could cause multi-day power outages heading into the holiday weekend.
Please be aware of the following important safety tips:
Call for help. Report downed lines to your local utility emergency center and to the police. Do not try to free lines or to remove debris yourself. Avoid anything that may
Guilford Professional Firefighter's D-Shift Step Up To Lend A Hand
Guilford Professional Firefighters D-Shift stepped up to help out and assemble bikes for those less fortunate. Wishing Wells Holiday Bike Drive provides bikes for those less fortunate. Guilford Professional Firefighters we’re anxious to step up and help assemble these bikes so they can be delivered to children around the area for the holidays.
Guilford Professional Firefighters Respond To Killingworth
Busy day for D-Shift yesterday. Guilford Professional Firefighters responded for mutual aid to the town of Killingworth for assistance with a high angle rope rescue. Guilford Professional Firefighters are specially trained in many specialized emergency capabilities including high angle rescue. A report of a hiker and their dog slid off a 40 foot cliff and the dog was stranded on a small ledge halfway down the cliff. Killingworth Fire Department was in the scene and special ca
Another Marine Emergency
Another marine call for guilford professional firefighters. Today Marine 10 was dispatched for a 17 foot vessel taking in water south of Indian Cove. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find that the two people on board were rescued by good Samaritans. Marine 10 towed the vessel back in safely to Brownsville yard.
Guilford Professional Firefighter's Recognized
Today, Guilford Professional Firefighters were presented with unit citations from Yale New Haven Health for their efforts on a medical call that occurred in front of The Dollar Store. On November 27, 2022 Rescue 1 and Medic 2 were dispatched for a report of an 83-year-old female with severe chest pain located in front of The Dollar Store in the Big Y parking lot. Upon arrival Firefighter / Paramedic Jed Morrissey began patient care and initiated a critical assessment of the p
