The holiday season is upon us, with Thanksgiving later this week. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with more than three times the daily average for such incidents. Christmas Day and Eve ranked second and third, nearly twice the daily average. According to the […]
Easton Fire Department Recognizes Veterans Day
Today, we honor veterans everywhere and thank them for their service, including the members of our department who have admirably served. We are eternally grateful for their bravery, strength, and resilience. Their dedication to our country does not go unnoticed, and we wish to recognize their commitment to protecting the United States and its values.
Easton Fire Department Reminds Residents to Change Clocks and Check Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Ends
Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m. and clocks will move back one hour. Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms are vital in reducing deaths and injuries caused by fire. They give everyone in the home an early warning and time to escape. Be prepared, turn your clocks back one hour, […]
Easton Fire Department Warns Residents of Red Flag Warning, Increased Fire Risk
The Easton Fire Department shares that the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning at 8 a.m. Friday. The National Weather Service announces Red Flag Warnings when dry, hot, and windy weather creates the potential for “extreme fire behavior.” Friday’s forecast calls for temperatures up to 80 degrees, with winds of 10-20 mph […]
Easton Firefighters Earn Master Scuba Diver Certification for Bristol North Dive Team
EASTON — Chief Justin Alexander is proud to share that three Easton firefighters earned the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Master Scuba Diver Certification last month. Master Scuba Divers and Easton firefighters Matt Ingeno, Tony Ioannidis and Lt. Jason Healey are members of the Bristol North Dive Team, a search-and-recovery team established in 2020 […]
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