Residents will see crews performing routine testing of fire hydrants in the City of Hartsville over the next several weeks. Residents may see some discoloration in their water temporarily during this time, although the water remains safe.
As families and friends gather again to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, many will be preparing meals on a variety of cooking devices. The Hartsville Fire Department would like to remind all those getting ready for festivities to use careful attention when cooking, especially with crowds and children present, as well as when using unfamiliar devices, to help everyone have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Fire departments around the nation respond to an average of 156,600 house fires every year which […]
Hartsville shoppers will again get a chance to help local families in need have a better Christmas as the Hartsville Fire Department hosts its annual Boots and Buckets fundraiser beginning on Friday, Nov. 28 at collection sites on Hartsville Crossing. This annual donation effort, which provides Christmas gifts for those families who face difficulty providing gifts for their children, impacted 125 local children in 70 families during the 2013 Christmas season.
On Hartsville Crossing near the Walmart Supercenter, at both […]
The time of year has come for falling temperatures and residents to begin heating their homes again, bringing with it the need to use care when operating heating devices. The Hartsville Fire Department would like to provide some simple precautions that can reduce the dangers of heating-related fires.
Although the amount of residential heating fires have declined in recent years, they remain a significant concern during winter months. Heating devices are the second most common cause of residential fires behind […]
As families get ready to enjoy the fun of trick-or-treating and community events that Halloween brings every year, the Hartsville Fire Department would like to remind all those who will be celebrating the holiday of a few easy tips to make the festivities as fun and safe as possible.
Halloween would not be complete without a jack-o-lantern, but consider using a flashlight or battery-operated candle as the safest way of illuminating your creation. For those who use real candles, be […]