Live Dispatch Members Email Members Area Sunday, Nov 28, 2021 HOME ABOUT US PUBLIC INFO PUBLIC SAFETY JOIN AFC PAY MY EMS BILL DONATE Fire Prevention and Safety Contact Rhonda Buchanan (40023@abingdonfc4.org) for tours or demonstrations "Fire Prevention is Everyone's Responsibility" Check Batteries The IAFC and fire experts nationwide encourage people to change smoke detector batteries at least annually. An easy way to remember to change your batteries is when you turn your clock back in the fall. Replace old batteries with fresh, high quality alkaline batteries, such as energizer brand batteries, to keep your smoke detector going year-long. The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and your local fire department urge you to adopt a simple, potentially lifesaving habit: change the batteries in your smoke detector when you change your clocks back to standard time in the fall. Fire Extinguisher Install a fire extinguisher in or near your kitchen and know how to use it. Should you need to purchase one, the IAFC recommends a multi-or all-purpose fire extinguisher that is listed by an accredited testing laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratory. Escape Create at least two different escape routes and practice them with the entire family. Children are at double the risk of dying in a home fire because they often become scared and confused during fires. Make sure your children understand that a smoke detector signals a home fire and that they recognize its alarm. Smoke Detectors Install at least one smoke detector on every level of your home, including the basement and family room and, most importantly in all bedrooms. Download and Print information on "Smoke Detectors" Child Safety Seat Inspections Please visit Kids in Safety Seats (KISS) Child Safety Seat Inspection Calendar website: http://fha.maryland.gov/ohpetup/kiss/calendar or call 410-638-4516 for more information. OUR MISSION The mission of the Abingdon Fire Company is to minimize the loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies, environmental, and other disasters. We will accomplish our mission in a safe manner through prevention, education, fire suppression, medical services, rescue skills, and other related emergency and non-emergency activities and operate within the scope of our resources. The timely delivery of these services enables the Company to make significant contributions to the safety of the citizens of Abingdon and its surroundings. We will actively participate in our community, serve as role models, and strive to effectively and efficiently utilize all of the necessary resources at our command to provide a product deemed excellent by our citizens. Abingdon Fire Company History CONTACTS 3306 Abingdon Road Abingdon, MD 21009 Abingdon Road Station: (410) 638-3955 Long Bar Harbor Station: (410) 676-6212 Edgewood Station: (410)-676-1291 info@abingdonfc4.org Contact Members Email Members Area Copyright © 2021 Firehouse Solutions (A Service of Technology Reflections, Inc.)