Fire Prevention Week (2026) Safety Resources
Safe charging means making smart choices every time you plug in. Everyday charging habits can help prevent lithium battery fires. Safe charging is a SUPERPOWER! Cheap charger? Don’t chance it. Knock-off cords and charging blocks might save you a few bucks, but they aren’t worth the fire risk. Always stick to the original charger that came with your device or …
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week (2026) at Your Local Fire Company’s Free, All-Ages Event
Centre Square Fire Company When: Friday, October 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Centre Square Fire Company, 1298 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell. Details: This event will feature interactive stations, demonstrations, fire safety education, a meet-and-greet with local first responders, free giveaways, and food. Wissahickon Fire Company When: Monday, October 5 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Location: Wissahickon Fire Company, …
Father and Son Volunteers Battle Their First Fire Together
Montgomery County volunteer firefighters and Father/Son duo Eric and Brett Clauson protect their community. In a proud moment for local emergency services and family tradition, Assistant Chief of Fort Washington Fire Company Eric Clauson and his son, 16-year-old Junior Firefighter Brett Clauson, successfully extinguished a residential fire on July 24. “My training on how to properly lay in and hook …
250 Strong Declaration
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It Runs in the Family: Father and Son Carry a Family Tradition of Serving as Volunteer Firefighters
Carrying on a tradition that spans four generations, Enterprise Fire Company Lieutenant Chuck Jones Jr. and his 22-year-old son, Charles Jones III, are protecting their community together as volunteer firefighters. Chuck has been a volunteer for 35 years, getting his start as a junior firefighter. Chuck’s wife, Alison, and he have three children: twins Chad and Stephanie, and Charles. Charles …
250 Strong: Montgomery County Fire Chiefs Signed Declaration to Recruit 250 Volunteer Firefighters
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the Montgomery County Fire Chiefs Association is celebrating with a lifesaving initiative. Over 80 Montgomery County fire companies have set a goal to collectively recruit 250 new volunteer firefighters by the end of 2027. Just like our Nation’s founders affirmed their commitment via the signing of a Declaration 250 years ago, fire chiefs from …
Volunteer Voices: Mother’s Day Spotlight, Angelina Banks
Angelina Banks is a full-time mother of two, but she still finds time to be a dedicated, steady presence behind the scenes at her local Montgomery County fire company, Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1. As an administrative member assisting with the community car show to aiding station outreach, proving that volunteering can fit into a busy family life. For Angelina, the …
Volunteer Voices: Sean Gisonda
Sean Gisonda was in fifth grade, attending his local Catholic school in Staten Island on September 11, 2001, when two planes struck the Twin Towers. That day began his deep respect for firefighters. Fast forward to 2020, he realized some firefighters were volunteers and he could become one. “In 2020, my wife and I moved to Montgomery County and went …
Fire Prevention Week Safety Resources
Charge into Fire Safety: 3 Steps Buy only listed products. When buying a product that uses a lithium-ion battery look for a safety certification mark such as UL, ETL, or CSA. This means it meets important safety standards. Charge devices safely. Always use the cords that came with the product to charge. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer. Buy new …