Tag: Fire Prevention Week

Polk County Sheriff Tadman Offers Fire Safety Tips

R&J News continues its coverage of Fire Prevention Week with comments from Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman.  Tadman has these fire safety reminders: Tadman also reminds homeowners to clear their vents…and he shares a personal story about why this is important.


October 11, 2024 0

Twin Lakes Fire Department raising awareness during fire prevention week 

Its National Fire Prevention Week, and the Twin Lakes Fire Department is raising awareness so that tragedy can be averted. Ed Snetsinger of Twin Lakes Fire Department says this year’s fire prevention week theme is based around fire alarms and he goes over some important reminders.  Snetsinger says carbon monoxide awareness is also another topic…
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October 10, 2024 0

Fire Prevention Week Tips From Ada Fire Chief

With Fire Prevention Week coinciding with the fall harvest, Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser has advice to prevent fires in the fields. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You.” Visser points out that smoke detectors only work for so long. And since we’re at the time of…
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October 10, 2024 0

Hillsboro Fire Department Shares fire safety reminders 

It’s National Fire Prevention week this week, and area fire departments are reminding their residents about the importance of taking fire prevention steps, so that you don’t become a victim of a fire that could’ve been avoidable. Hillsboro Assistant Fire Chief Jake Rust reminds homeowners and renters to check their fire alarms regularly.  Fires aren’t…
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October 7, 2024 0

Polk County Sheriffs Report

October 8th-14th is National Fire Prevention Week. With this in mind, Polk County Sherriff Jim Tadman was in studio to express his thanks to the Fire Departments and Volunteers in our listening area: With winter right around the corner, Tadman wants to remind listeners to be prepared for the winter weather: A little bit of…
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October 13, 2023 0

Clearbrook Fire Department – Fire Prevention Week

Training Officer Ryan Rude from the Clearbrook Fire Department interviewed with KKCQs Abby Pearson in honor of Fire Prevention Week. Ryan has been involved with the department for many years and shares his knowledge and experience: The Fire Department’s Fall Banquet is held every year as a Fundraiser. This event will be held on October…
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October 11, 2023 0

Halstad Fire Department Open House Wednesday

HALSTAD, MN—To commemorate Fire Prevention Week, the Halstad Fire Department will have an open house on Wednesday.  Jeff Schmidt, a customer service specialist with Halstad Utilities, has details.  The Halstad Fire Department’s open house is Wednesday from 5:30 to 7pm at the Halstad Fire Hall.


October 10, 2023 0

Fire Prevention Week – Fosston

Fire Prevention Week is October 8th through the 14th. Captain Shane Linehan of the Fosston Fire Department reminds listeners about the importance of fire safety right at home: The Fosston Fire Department is made up of local volunteers who meet Wednesday evenings. The department provides fire protection services for Cities of Fosston and Lengby, and…
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October 9, 2023 0