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The Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association is proud to announce the 2025 Candy Cane Runs will be held on Saturday December 6, 2025 and Sunday December 7, 2025. For those who do not know what this is, this is a time where we, Mohegan Firefighters, escort Santa Claus around the Lake Mohegan Fire District by Fire Engine to hand out candy canes to the children. This would not be possible if it wasn't for ... (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
-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)