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NHFD News Electrical codes for all outdoor electrical receptacles. STEPHEN H. PASSALACQUA, D.D.S.

Your New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department And do not allow children‘s 4-wheeled walkers in the
patio or deck area as children may walk them into the
responded to 97 alarms during the month of April 2025
as indicated by the monthly call report listed below by pool. General Dentistry
category: Safe storage of pool chemicals is always a must.
Fires = 1 Chemicals should be stored in a dry, cool, well 3 1/2 Oxford Road (315) 724-1597
ventilated, location and preferably not within the
EMS = 54 residence. Keep them away from heat or an open flame, New Hartford, NY 13413 By Appointment
Hazardous = 4 especially burning cigarettes. Keep all containers tightly
Service Type = 13 closed. Flush out empty containers with water and do
Good Intent = 3 not reuse them. Prohibit children from administering Evening Hours Available
False Alarms = 21 pool chemicals. Do not allow chemicals to contact
Overpressure = 1 garbage, dirt, organic matter, other pool chemicals, · If the leak stops immediately, get the grill serviced.
Mutual Aid = 0 soap products, household products, paint products, · If the smell continues, move away from the grill and
solvents, acids, vinegar, beverages, oil products, pine
Weather Related = 0 oil, dirty rags or any foreign matter. Dispose of all call 911 and do not move the grill.
Other = 0 empty containers properly. Regarding charcoal grills:
Total Calls for the Month of April 2025 = 97. Outdoor Grills: · There are several ways to start a charcoal grill.
Of the 97 alarms, 73 were in the town and 23 were in According to the National Fire Protection Association Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the grill
the village and 1 mutual aid alarm. (NFPA) three out of five households own a gas grill. using newspapers as fuel.
Total alarms year-to-date through April 30, 2025 = And the latest information shows that an average of · If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter
387. 8,800 home fires are caused by grilling and close to half fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable
Some of the calls listed above - such as Fires, EMS, of all injuries involving grills are due to thermal burns. liquids to the fire.
and Hazardous - are self-explanatory. Others such While nearly half of the people grill year-round, July is · Keep charcoal out of the reach of children and away
as Service, Good Intent and Other Alarms are not. the peak month followed by May, June and August. from any heart source.
Service Calls include water or animal problems, public When starting your outdoor grilling there are a few · There are electric starters too. Be sure to use an
assistance or standbys. Good Intent refers to responding safety tips we would like to pass along to ensure an extension cord for outdoor use if you use these devices.
but did not find anything or canceled in route. Other enjoyable summer for everyone while reducing the risk
alarms include explosions, carbon monoxide, smoke or of injury. · When you finish grilling, be sure the coals are
sprinkler detector activations. · Propane and charcoal grills should only be used completely cool before disposing them in a metal
container.
The figures above do not include other activities by outdoors.
members of the department such as Fire Prevention · Keep items that could catch fire away from the grill We hope these few safety tips will provide you with a
details, training, parades, Open House and other area. great grilling season!
various department committee meetings that take · Use long handled utensils. For more information please visit: www.nhfd.com.
place throughout the year.
· Placement of the grill should be well away from your
home, deck railings, and out from under the eaves and
In Other Department News overhanging branches. NHFD HOLDS AMERICAN
from the Chief’s Desk: · Keep children and pets at least three feet away from RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Be safe this summer the grill. The New Hartford Volunteer Fire
Summertime has arrived and presents your New · Keep clothing away from the flame. Department will host an American Red
Hartford Volunteer Fire Department with calls · Always keep your grill clean. Remove any grease or Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, June
for assistance, which are unique to warm weather fat that builds up on grates and trays. 19, 2025, from 1pm to 5pm at the fire
conditions. Please keep these hazards in mind when · Never leave your grill unattended. station. Reservations may be made by
enjoying a safe summer. In addition, regarding gas grills, we recommend that
Lawn Mower: you always check the major connection points between calling 1-800-RED CROS (1-800-733-
Never allow a child to ride with the operator of the gas (propane) tank and cylinder, and where the 2767). Reservations are appreciated
a garden tractor mower. And, never allow anyone hose connects to the burners and tighten if necessary. and walk-ins are always welcome.
(especially children) to be present in the immediate area To check for any propane leaks:
of any operating lawn mower. Flying stones or objects · Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose
can injure or kill bystanders. Always wear substantial using a brush or spray bottle.
footwear when operating any lawn equipment. Never · Turn the tank on and if there is a gas leak, the propane
be barefoot! will release bubbles around the hose and large enough
Swimming Pools: to see.
If you have a backyard swimming pool always secure · If there are no bubbles, your grill is safe to use.
the access gate to the pool. Keep all electrical devices · If there are bubbles, turn off the tank and check
well away from the edge of the pool at all times. A the connections. If the leak continues, have your grill
ground fault detector is required by New York State serviced by a professional before using again.
· If the leak doesn’t stop…call the fire department.
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