With the Fall and Winter months upon us and a greater use of fireplaces expected due to higher gas prices, the following fireplace safety tips should be followed when using fireplaces and chimneys:

FIREPLACE SAFETY
-Have your fireplace professionally inspected and cleaned yearly prior to first use in the fall to ensure the fireplace is safe and creosote free
-Use natural logs. However, if you use ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chances are about 96 percent of households have a smoke alarm in your home. However, 23% of them do not work due to old or missing batteries. This means that 26 million homes, nationwide are at risk. A working Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm can mean the difference between life and death. Over 6,000 deaths occur in house fires each year. Most people die from smoke and toxic gases rather ... (Full Story & Photos)

“Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” is the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 5–11, 2025

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years – has announced “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week™, October 5-11, 2025. This year’s focus ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday evening 9/18/25, Mohegan FD held its annual “Old Timers Night” instead of our normal monthly fire company meeting. This event is dedicated to all our Life-Members of the Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association. These members have achieved a minimum of 25 years of service, and this is a way for the department to thank them for their service! This event included a full home cooked filet mignon ... (Full Story & Photos)

This flag was generously donated to us a few days after 9/11/01 and this American flag was hung proudly on the side of our Headquarters on East Main St (Rt 6) and was illuminated at night to show our support to our Country for the weeks after! This picture of Engine 258 and Ladder 10 (1996 Spartan/Smeal- now retired) was taken the week of 9/11/01, after Engine 258 returned home from operating at ... (Full Story & Photos)