Summer Break Safety
At long last, summer break has arrived, and with it plenty of summer fun! Here are a few things you can do to help keep your kids and the kids in your neighborhood safe until August.
Memorial Day Safety
Celebrating Memorial Day weekend with family and friends? Stay safe with these tips from the American Red Cross. Grilling Safety Don’t let your Memorial Day BBQ go up in smoke. Improper use of backyard grills and smokers can lead to an increase in home fires and burn injuries. Always supervise a barbecue grill when in…
Be Prepared for Winter Driving
Prepare Your Car for Winter In addition to annual maintenance, here are some tips to winterize your car: ● Test your battery; battery power drops as the temperature drops ● Make sure the cooling system is in good working order ● Have winter tires with a deeper, more flexible tread put on your car ●…
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning From Your Home Heating System
As temperatures start to drop in the St. Louis area, and with many homeowners reaching for their thermostats to turn up the heat, O’Fallon Fire Protection District (OFPD) is urging its residents to check their home heating systems for damage that could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Add Emergency Contacts To Your Smartphone
Learn how to add emergency contacts to your smartphone that can be accessed by first responders.
Home Escape Planning
The O’Fallon Protection District will observe the National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14, 2023). The NFPA explains: “In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. … In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely…