equipment is a leading cause of home fires and Carbon
Monoxide Incidents during the winter months.
MAKE A
DI FFE R E NCE.
Join your Volunteer
Fire Department
Serving you community as a volunteer
firefighter is one of the most rewarding
experiences you will ever have. Not only
will you learn valuable skills, but you will
have a positive impact on the lives of
those around you.
YOU can make a difference. Volunteer.
Contact the North Strabane Fire
Department today.
• Keep live trees away from heat sources. Place your tree away
from fireplaces and heaters.
• Hydrate your tree. A dried-out tree can catch fire faster than
one that has been properly watered. Check the water level
every other day to ensure proper hydration. Starting with a
green tree is one way to keep it from drying out so quickly.
• Double-check your lights for safety. Replace any lights with
frayed wires, broken sockets, and loose connections. Turn off
all lights when you go to bed and before leaving the house to
avoid a short that could start an electrical fire.
• Only use lights and cords that carry the UL logo
• Prevent electrical cord damage. Do not mount lights in a way
that might damage the cords, and avoid using nails or tacks.
Use hooks or insulated staples instead.
As always, if you have any additional questions or concerns please
feel free to contact us at 724-745-1010.
ARE YOU INFORMED? North Strabane Township
has always put public safety at the forefront in the
Township. This is continued with the upgrade to the
township wide mass notification system. The System
was implemented in August and has already been
used for multiple incidents within the township. The
system gives you the information from the township
about ongoing incidents within the area at your
fingertips. You can sign up and choose what manner you
want to be notified. It can be text, phone calls emails or all
of the above. You can sign up on any computer or smart
device by entering the URL below or Scanning the QR code
https://north-strabane-twp-pa.regroup.com/signup
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