NOTE TO THE PUBLIC

As the cooler months of 2008 quickly come upon us, I believe it is time to give everyone a few safety reminders:
VEHICLE TIPS
1. Keep your vehicle well tuned to avoid unnecessary breakdowns to a minimum.
2. Keep your vehicle full of fuel.
3. Keep extra clothing or a blanket in your vehicle for those 'just in case' situations such as breaking down in the middle of nowhere.
4. Keep your cellphones charged so that you can call for help if the need should arise.
5. Make sure your tire tread is adequate to propel your vehicle through slick terrains.
DRIVING TIPS
1. Watch out for leaves, standing water, snow, and ice while traveling the roadways, each of these are common causes for a vehicle to lose traction causing an accident.
2. Slow down, leave a few minutes early when heading to work/school, being late is no excuse for an accident.
HOME TIPS
1. Make sure to have your heating unit inspected and cleaned by a licensed professional to insure your heating unit is working properly.
2. If you use heating units powered by alternative fuels such as propane or kerosene, be sure to keep the areas around the heater clear to prevent fires and keep extra fuel for those 'just in case' situations.
3. Insure that you have enough food and water in your home to feed your family for a few days should an emergency arise, such as road closures or mass power outages.
4. And again, make sure to keep your cellphone charged in case of emergencies.

This is just another safety reminder brought to you by the Danville Volunteer Fire Department.

Joseph D. Smith
Lieutenant/NREMT-B
Danville Fire & Rescue

SAFETY NOTICE

In the early months of the new millenium, Boone County Emergency 911 along with the Boone County Addressing Department began naming streets, roads, & highways. Along with naming and renaming older roads, every residence in Boone County was issued a 911 Physical Address. Everyone was advised of these 'house numbers' and was asked to place these numbers on the front of their residence so that it would be easier for emergency responders, such as fire, police, and EMS to find your residence during an emergency response.

It has been eight years now and everyday we find more and more houses that do not have the 'house numbers' posted. It is imperative that you place your 'house numbers' outside your house in a visible location so that we can find you if you or your loved should suddenly fall victim to a heart attack or other emergency. This is just another friendly safety reminder from the Danville Volunteer Fire Department.

Joseph D. Smith
Lieutenant/NREMT-B
Danville Fire & Rescue

Well, it's the time of year that we all start seeing those yellow buses again, yes, that's right, it's back to school time. It's time that we remind all drivers to be ever vigilant while traveling our county's highways and keep in mind that buses could be stopped anywhere picking up children and that there will be many kids standing along side the roads waiting for the bus. So, just as a friendly reminder, slow down and watch for those kids.

Joey Smith

Chief's Note: Remember, safety begins at home and in this case, our street. Park Avenue is currently filled with children these days. Let's make sure to WATCH OUR SPEED when traveling along Park Avenue and everywhere else. Make sure that if you're responding to the station on a call and you have a red-light permit, the light is flashing and the siren is working. Those without a permit, be extra careful and don't rush to get to the station.

Chief Holstein

As the warm months of 2008 are upon us, I believe it is time to give everyone a little reminder about ATV Safety. As we all know, ATVs can be both enjoyable and dangerous to even the most experienced riders, this is why we should all wear our protective clothing, gear, and be ever vigilant of our surroundings, weather, and potential hazards. It is also important to remember that riding impaired due to alcohol or drugs is not safe and should be avoided by all means. In closing we ask that all ATV riders be safe and enjoy themselves. As always, thank you for your continued support of the Danville Volunteer Fire Department.