This time of year, many of us turn to electric space heaters to warm our homes and offices. Please use caution when using these. Remove items close to the heater that could ignite and cause a fire (blankets, clothing, furniture, rugs). Never leave a space heater unattended.

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All thunderstorms are dangerous. Every thunderstorm produces lightning. While lightning fatalities have decreased over the past 30 years, lightning continues to be one of the top three storm-related killers in the United States. On average in the U.S., lightning kills 51 people and injures hundreds more. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning […]

Spring has finally arrived and with it comes the Ladies Auxiliary homemade Easter Eggs. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department will once again be making their delicious homemade chocolate Easter Eggs. The eggs are offered with three different fillings, peanut butter, butter cream, or coconut. The eggs are $10 each, and all […]

Smoke alarms save lives. The members of the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind you of the life saving advantages of having working smoke alarms in your home. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Having a working smoke […]

There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. But a grill too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Follow these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling. SAFETY TIPS Propane and […]