News Flash

Carbondale Fire Department Announces Open House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE - The Carbondale Fire Department will host an Open House on Saturday, October 14, at Fire Station #2, 401 N. Glenview Drive, from 10 a.m. - noon. 

This is an opportunity for the community to tour the fire s...

Stop, Look, and Listen

Railroad tracks and train crossings can be dangerous when you don't stop, look, and listen. The following Top Tips about Railroad Safety come from safekids.org:

1. Only cross train tracks at a designated crossing: a sign, lights, or a gate mark desig...

Fire Safety for College Students

Think twice before playing a prank that can endanger your life and the lives of your friends.

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Tips to Keep Our Children Safe at the Bus Stop

National School Bus Safety Week is October 16-20, and the Carbondale Fire Department would like to share the following tips from the National Association for Pupil Transportation:

Getting Ready for School • Have your children put...

Kids in the Kitchen

The Holiday Season is right around the corner, and the Carbondale Fire Department would like to pass along ideas from Sparky's Fire Protection Club (NFPA) on what different age groups can do around the kitchen!

Here are some guidelines from NFPA t...

October 8-14, 2023 is Fire Prevention Week™

The City of Carbondale is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™ campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevent...

The Great ShakeOut

Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:19 a.m. on October 19 during the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills.

Why is this important?Earthquakes can occur at any time, anywhere, and without warning. While we often associate earthquakes with the west coast, quakes can a...

5 Simple Steps to Campfire Safety

There’s nothing like the tempting smell of marshmallows toasting or hot dogs roasting over an open fire. Whether camping, hiking, or hanging out in the backyard, more families spend time outdoors. The Carbondale Fire Department would like to pass along so...