*JV Mall Event Postponed* Due to Inclement Weather forecasted for this Saturday 12/5/20, our Candy Cane Drive Through event scheduled at the Jefferson Valley Mall has been postponed until Saturday 12/12/20.... (Full Story & Photos)

***Annual Candy Cane Run Changes- Drive Up Events*** Due to Covid-19, we are extremely saddened to announce that we cannot safely hold our annual traditional style candy cane runs by driving Santa around the streets of the Lake Mohegan Fire District by fire truck. We looked at all the logistics involved for our firefighters and want to minimize the risk factors to everybody, including Santa, while ... (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)

It's that time again for scary ghosts and lots of candy. It’s also time again to pass along Halloween tips to ensure the safety of all the Trick-or-Treaters out there.

COSTUMES:

-Costumes, masks, beards and wigs should be of flame resistant fabrics, look for the label "Flame Resistant." Flame resistant fabrics will resist burning and should extinguish quickly. To minimize the risk of contact with ... (Full Story & Photos)

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
-Use natural logs. However, if you use the artificial logs, be sure to follow the directions on the package.
-Check your fireplace and chimney often and keep them clean and in good repair. ... (Full Story & Photos)