The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds consumers to follow safety precautions when purchasing and using electric or fuel-fired space heaters. In a recent year, there were about 10,900 residential fires and about 190 deaths associated with portable or fixed local heaters.

• Fuel-burning space heaters also can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and indoor air pollution because of improper ... (Full Story & Photos)

4 simple tips from Consumer Reports' experts to minimize risks

Every year, firefighters across the country respond to around 13,820 home fires caused by clothes dryers, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

About 27 percent of these fires is caused by an accumulation of lint, which means that not cleaning out your dryer vent can set you up for a dangerous situation that’s far more ... (Full Story & Photos)

Santa had a great day visiting everyone with the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company. Thank you to the kind neighbors and friends for the donations and treats. Merry Christmas to all!... (Full Story & Photos)

Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is called the “Invisible Killer” because it's a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. More than 150 people in the Unites States die every year from accidental nonfire-related CO poisoning associated with consumer products, including generators. Other products include faulty, improperly-used or incorrectly-vented fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, stoves, water ... (Full Story & Photos)

Be sure to stop by our main station at 2360 Rochester Road between 1:30 and 4:30 Saturday October 2nd for our Founders Day Open House as we kick off our centennial anniversary celebrations. Our centennial celebration will conclude in summer 2022 with a traditional parade and festivities at the Borough Festival in the Park as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of our charter received on June 22, ... (Full Story & Photos)