Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Company

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Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Company Providing Fire and EMS to the community we serve. We currently have 2 engines, a brush truck and an ambulance.

We are a combination company, meaning we have full-time paid Firefighter/EMTs as well as volunteers providing Fire and EMS services to our "First Due" district of 13.6 sq miles as well as Frederick City, the Towns of Middletown and Myersville, and Jefferson.

10/28/2026

From decorating with jack-o-lanterns to costume parties and trick-or-treating, many hallmarks of present fire hazards.

Nearly half (47%) of U.S. home fires occurred because decorations were too close to a heat source; approximately one-third (33%) started with candles.

Learn how to keep Halloween festively spooky and avoid truly scary fire hazards: https://nfpa.social/48at9Ru.

10/28/2026
10/28/2026

Searching for a safer way to burn debris? 🔎 Check local burn rules, have the right tools ready and keep them close by before you get started. can prevent wildfires.

10/27/2026
10/27/2026

During this last week of Pedestrian Safety Month, save and share this quick guide to stay SAFE.🚶‍➡️🚘

10/27/2026

🔴CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) IS INVISIBLE, ODORLESS, TASTELESS, AND CAN KILL IN MINUTES

🚨🚨WHEN A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SOUNDS ➡️ EXIT THE BUILDING TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY ➡️ CALL 911 ➡️ STAY IN FRESH AIR UNTIL FIRST RESPONDERS DECLARE THE BUILDING IS SAFE TO RE-ENTER.

🔴 SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING include headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

🔴 CARBON MONOXIDE SOURCES INCLUDE:
Grills, camp stoves, furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves, gas ranges, non-electrical heaters, vehicles, boats, fuel-burning equipment, e.g., chainsaws.

🔴AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE:
• After snowstorms, clear snow from dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace vents.
• Keep generators outdoors, away from people, windows, doors, and vents.
• Never idle a vehicle inside a garage, even with the garage door open.
• Service fuel-burning appliances every year.
• Never use camp stoves, grills, or gas-burning tools indoors.
• Never use gas, kerosene, or propane heaters indoors.
• Never use a gas stove to heat your home.
• Keep vehicle exhaust pipes clear of snow.

🟡INSTALL CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME:
• On every floor.
• In every sleeping area.
• Near every fuel-burning appliance.
• At doors leading to attached garages.
• In every room over a garage.

🟡CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS SHOULD:
• Have battery back-ups.
• Be tested regularly.
• Have batteries replaced annually.
• Interconnect so if one sounds, all sound, if possible.

🐶PETS are more vulnerable to CO than humans: Most CO alarms do not sound below 70 ppm - levels fatal to pets. Get CO alarms that are sensitive at lower levels. Watch pets for abnormal behavior.

🔗Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/carbon-monoxide/about/index.html

10/26/2026

🔥 Classes of Fire: How Do You Remember What’s Burning?

Not all fires are the same, and not all fire extinguishers work on every type of fire!

Here’s a simple trick to remember the five classes of fire using mnemonics:

🟢 Class A – Ash
Wood, paper, cloth, and other ordinary combustibles that usually leave ash when burned.

🔴 Class B – Boil
Flammable and combustible liquids such as gasoline, diesel, and certain paints.

🔵 Class C – Current
Fires involving energized electrical equipment, such as appliances, wiring, and electrical panels.

🟡 Class D – Dent
Combustible metals such as magnesium, sodium, and titanium. These require special extinguishing agents.

⚫ Class K – Kitchen
Cooking oils and fats, especially those used in deep fryers and commercial kitchens.

**Why is knowing the fire class important?

Using the wrong extinguisher can make a fire worse or put you in danger.

Know what’s burning, use the correct extinguisher, and only attempt to extinguish a small, early-stage fire if you’re trained and have a safe escape route.

📌 Did you know?
These classifications follow the NFPA/U.S. system. Some countries use Class F instead of Class K for cooking oils and fats.

💬 In your country, is a cooking oil or grease fire classified as Class K or Class F? Share your answer and country in the comments!

10/26/2026

Sweater weather is officially here, and that means one more thing to check before you buckle up: removing the bulky coat before buckling the car seat. A thick coat can compress in a crash, leaving the harness too loose to do its job. Buckle and secure the harness first, then you can add the coat over the top or use it as a blanket instead. This small move can make a big difference in how well the harness can protect your rider.

10/24/2026

Knowing where a fire extinguisher is only helps if you know how to use it.

PASS gives you four steps that are easy to remember:
• Pull the pin.
• Aim at the base of the fire.
• Squeeze the handle.
• Sweep from side to side.

Learn the steps now, not when the fire starts or when the alarm is sounding. Understanding how to use the extinguisher can help keep a small fire from reaching coworkers, customers, equipment, or the rest of the building.

10/24/2026

Car seat safety can be tricky, but we’re here to help. Between rear-facing, forward-facing, booster seats and seat belts, there’s a lot to keep track of as your child grows. A certified Technician can lend a hand and make sure everything is installed correctly, no matter which stage you’re in. Find help near you at cert.safekids.org

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6715 Jefferson Boulevard
Braddock Heights, MD
21703

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(301) 371-6820

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