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Campus and Off-Campus Fire Safety

Going to college is an exciting time for students and their parents. Living in your new “home away from home” not only gives young adults more freedom to make their own choices, but it also instills in them an increased level of person...

Hot Weather Tips

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 600 people in the United States die from the extreme heat every year. But, heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable.

Here are some tips to help you stay safe in the extreme hea...

Keep Your Children Safe This Summer

This year, more and more families are spending time in their backyards. With the rise in purchases of trampolines, slip n’ slides, kiddie pools, moon bounces, the Carbondale Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to remind you to es...

Summer Season: Peak Time for Grilling Fires

With barbecue season here, the Carbondale Fire Department would like to remind grillers to use cooking safety during the summer months when grilling fires occur most often. According to the latest grilling statistics from NFPA:

• 10,600 home fires are starte...