About davidfredriksen This author has not yet filled in any details. So far davidfredriksen has created 36 blog entries. 8 GRILLING SAFETY TIPS TO KEEP YOU & YOUR FAMILY SAFE THIS SUMMER Summer is just around the corner and grilling season is in full swing. As you plan to spend more time outdoors and use your grill for dining and entertaining, keep these helpful safety tips in mind to keep you and your family safe this summer. Grilling safety is essential to ensuring your family’s protection. While HAZMAT CHARGE EXPLANATION If you use fuels like propane for your home or business, you may have noticed a hazmat charge on the bills for delivery or service calls. Have you ever wondered why? The hazmat charge exists to help make our services safer and extend protections to our employees and customers. Below, we’ll explain exactly what that ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE CANCELLED: FINDING A GREEN ALTERNATIVE On July 5, 2020, Dominion Energy and Duke Energy announced the Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s cancellation. Since it was announced in 2014, the natural gas pipeline was a source of debate due to its potential negative impact on wildlife and communities across West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina. Its cancellation came as welcome news to many HOW LONG DOES AN RV PROPANE TANK LAST? Propane is an integral part of RV ownership, especially if you camp during the colder months. You can use your propane for many necessary tasks, such as: Cooking with the stovetop or ovenHeating water before showering or washing your handsGenerating power for the refrigerator and other appliancesHeating your RV Nearly one-quarter of camping Americans stay in an RV OWNING VS. RENTING YOUR HOME PROPANE TANK Propane tanks are becoming an increasingly popular economical choice for everything from heating houses and powering appliances to warming pools and hot tubs and firing up outdoor fire pits or barbeque grills. If you’re ready to make the switch, consider the various advantages and disadvantages of renting and buying a propane tank. WHAT ARE THE FOSTER FUELS TEAM MEMBERS COMPLETE JET A TRAINING Team Members Complete Jet A Training LYNCHBURG, Va. – As part of Foster Fuels’ on-going training and talent diversification, several team members completed their Jet A fuel training, adding a new trade to their repertoire. These versatile team leaders continually strive to develop their teams through safety-focused, hands-on training. Foster Fuels' aviation fueling experts are FOSTER FUELS NAMED “OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC CORPORATION” Foster Fuels was named as an “Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Virginia Chapter. The family-owned company was recognized for its record of charitable giving throughout communities in central Virginia. Since 1921, Foster Fuels has been serving its community and partnering with local and global organizations to help better the community. FOSTER FUELS PRESIDENT AND CEO WATT R. FOSTER JR. INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME Lynchburg, Va., November 11, 2019 – Foster Fuels' President and CEO Watt R. Foster Jr., and his late father, Watt Robert "Bobby" Foster, were inducted into the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Hall of Fame on November 8th, 2019. This honor is reserved for those who "lead by example and provide inspiration for all generations in FOSTER FUELS COLLECTS 408 COATS DURING “SPREAD THE WARMTH” COAT DRIVE Overwhelmed by the community response, Foster Fuels collected 408 coats during their first Spread the Warmth coat drive event. Community members were encouraged to gather any gently used, unneeded coats and take them to one of Foster Fuels' area propane showrooms or the Amazement Square, located in downtown Lynchburg from August 13 to October 31.  HURRICANE DORIAN HITS & THE MISSION CRITICAL DIVISION IS ACTIVATED Hurricane Dorian hits and the Mission Critical division is activated by FEMA. LOAD MORE POSTS Search for: Popular Recent Why Do My Gas Logs Smell? May 18th, 2021 What Does My Propane Tank’s Expiration Date Really Mean? June 23rd, 2021 How Do I Check My Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level? July 16th, 2021 Categories Agriculture Benefits Charitable Awards Emergency Events farming Featured For Sale Foster Fuels Gas Logs Generator Heating System History Home News News and Events Outdoors Propane Safety Sale Summer Tank Uncategorized Water Winter PRODUCTS & SERVICES Propane Gasoline Diesel Transportation For Your Business For Your Home Mission Critical CUSTOMER SUPPORT Foster Scholarships Help Center My Account MyFuelPortal Become A Customer Service Request Propane Delivery Payment Plans Privacy Policy Shipping Policy Terms of Service ABOUT US Locations Safety Blog Careers Fueling our Neighbors FAQs Our History Headquarters P.O. Box 190 16720 Brookneal Hwy Brookneal, VA 24528 800-344-6457 Copyright 2020 Foster Fuels Inc. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube