Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department
Comedy Night with the Fire Department
WFD presents an evening of Stand-up Comedy with
DAN VIOLA
Saturday January 28th 8pm
at the Waterloo High School
Tickets are $7 available at-
Nugents Hardware-Waterloo
The Copy Shop - Seneca Falls
Area Records - Geneva
***BENEFIT DINNER***
To benefit Seneca County Sheriff’s Sergeant Doug Dickenson and Family whose home and belongings
Were destroyed by fire on January 25, 2012
WHEN: Saturday, February 18, 2012
TIME: Serving starts at 4:30 p.m. until ?
WHERE: Fayette Fire House – Route 414 – Fayette, NY
COST: $10.00 – all proceeds go directly to the Dickenson family
Fried Haddock or Fried Shrimp Dinner, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Dinner roll and Ice Cream
EAT IN OR TAKE OUT
Heating Fire Safety
Each winter the high cost of home heating fuels and utilities causes many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of wood burning stoves is growing and space heaters are selling rapidly. Fireplaces are burning wood and man-made logs. All these methods of heating may be acceptable. They are however, a major contributing factor in home fires.
Many of these fires can be prevented. You can prevent the loss of life and property resulting from heating fires by being able to identify potential hazards and following a few safety tips:
- All heaters need space. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heating equipment.
- Use heating equipment that has the label of a recognized testing laboratory.
- Make sure all fuel-burning heating equipment is vented to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
- Only purchase portable space heaters with an automatic shut-off so if they’re tipped over they will shut off.
- Allow wood stove and fireplace ashes to cool before disposing of them in a tightly covered metal container. Keep the container at least 10 feet away from your home.
I know you changed your clocks but did you change your batteries in your smoke detector and carbon monixide alarms?
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT STOP BY TO SAY HI AT OUR OPEN HOUSE!!
Bob and Linda make sure everything is set for the visitors to see our equipment, photos and articles from the past that are the history of the Waterloo Fire Dept
Firefighters show the public the use of the jaws of life to remove a victim from a vehicle.
THANK YOU TROUTS FOR THE DONATION OF THE VEHICLE!!
HAVE YOUR HEATER OR WOOD STOVE SERVICED BEFORE YOU USE IT THIS HEATING SEASON!!
BURNING LAW
Effective on October 14, 2009, all open burning is prohibited in New York with several exceptions including the following:
- Campfires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width or diameter are allowed.
- Small cooking fires are allowed.
- Fires cannot be left unattended and must be fully extinguished.
- Only charcoal or clean, dry, untreated or unpainted wood can be burned.
- Ceremonial or celebratory bonfires are allowed.
Burning is not allowed from March 16 through May 14 due to the increased risk of wildfires.
THE "MOVE OVER" LAW
The “Move Over Law” took effect in New York State January 1, 2011. The “Move Over Law” will requiring motorists to change lanes or slow down when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle or else risk getting a ticket.
Under the new law, failing to “exercise due care” when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle could result in fines of up to $275, mandatory state surcharges of either $80 or $85 depending on the court and up to 15 days in jail.
The members of the Waterloo FD and Ladies Aux would like to thank you for you continued support into 2012!
A Fireman's Prayer
When I am called to duty, God, whenever flames may rage;
Give me strength to save some life, whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child before it is too late
Or save an older person from the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor and protect his property.
And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life;
Please bless with your protecting hand, my children and my wife
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