Stanhope Fire Department

These are the frequencies our department operate on: The Stanhope Fire Department would like to remind you that a clearly visible, accessible fire hydrant could save your home or even your life. If a fire hydrant is lost or buried in snow, firefighters can lose valuable time trying to locate it when they first arrive at a fire. You can perform a va... luable public service and protect yourself, your family and your neighbors by taking the responsibility for shoveling out and clearing any fire hydrants near your home during and after a snowstorm. With more snow sure to be on the way, wed like to offer these suggestions: Know the location of all fire hydrants in your neighborhood. Make sure they are shoveled clear after each snowfall. Clear away any snow and ice in the area surrounding these fire hydrants. Clear the snow three feet all around the hydrant so firefighters have enough room to connect a hose. We would also like to remind you to look out for your elderly or handicap neighbors as well, by taking a few extra minutes to shovel out their hydrants. Please take some time now to save precious minutes in case of a fire. A few scoops of snow today could make all the difference later. Get in the habit of changing the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors every fall and spring when changing the clocks for Daylight Savings Time. It is also a good idea to make it standard procedure in your household to verify that all fire extinguishers are fully charged and in working order when you adjust the clocks each season. No matter what type of device you use to heat your home, making sure your heating devices and/or systems are in good working order is an important part of learning some fall fire safety tips. Many things can go wrong with heating equipment during the spring and summer months. Verify that everything you need to keep your home warm throughout fall and winter is in good working order before you experience the first cold snap of the season. Get your central heating system cleaned, ...Read More