Windber Fire Company

Firefighters Are Warning People To Never, Ever Leave Bottled Water In Your Car

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Gas Pipe owners get 3 years in prison for mislabeling spice products that created 'zombie...

The father-and-daughter owners of the Dallas-based Gas Pipe smoke shop retail chain were each sentenced Tuesday to three years in federal prison...

How To Find A Reputable Fire Protection Company

Finding the best fire protection company is easier than you think.

What gives firefighters the nerve to run into a fire?

Firefighters need to take a leap of faith to run into a burning building. Here's how they do it.

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Solved!

Fire extinguishers last anywhere from 5 to 15 years. If it's been a while since you've inspected yours, follow this guide to tell if it's in working order.

What firefighters did when a vehicle blocked a fire hydrant

People think that if they park on a hydrant they will have enough time to move when they hear a fire truck coming. It doesn't work that way.

Amatoya: Futuristic Firefighting Vehicle

Most of us grew up with fire trucks that were big, red, and noisy, designed to carry as much water, supplies and men as possible to the scene of a blaze while clearing a path along crowded city streets or twisting rural roads. The future of firefighting equipment, however, might look quite different if Liam …

Here Comes the Fire Truck Cake!

Our Fire Truck Cake is ready to rollDaniel got a big surprise on his birthday... since he loves Fire Trucks, a Fire Truck Cake was a perfect choice. Having his name written in “water” from the “fire hose” was a perfect extra touch. Let us know what your

Fire department uses sauna to help prevent cancer

​One fire department is doing their part to help prevent their members from being diagnosed with cancer.

6 Things Firefighters Wish Everyone Did at Home

Like it is for most parents, preventing fires in your home is probably a top priority for you; and also like for most parents, you probably think your...

Company Creates Device That Shuts Door When Fire Detected

Proper maintenance can extinguish the risk of fire damage to your home

While you hopefully have never had to use a fire extinguisher, you should know where one is stored in your house, when to check it, and how to use itFollow these guidelines for your fire extinguisher:Storing itKeep your extinguisher near areas that are more likely to have a fire, such as the kitchen, furnace, and garage. Make sure it is readily accessible, and not blocked by doors, furniture, or anything else that would prevent you from reaching it in an…

See How a Vintage 1948 Chevrolet Fire Truck Became a Hot Show Truck

Bob Fitch's 1948 Chevrolet truck started life out as a fire truck, but after Bob got his hands on it he got right to work making it into a great-looking driver.

Spotting a fire truck ahead is not so easy for robocars

A Tesla that slammed into the back of a fire truck last year in California didn’t 'see' it in time to brake

Company defends use of toxic chemicals to fight plant fire

Louisiana-based U.S. Fire Pump used about 3,200 gallons of a PFAS-containing foam “in the early stages of firefighting efforts for a limited time,” Lubrizol Inc., parent company of Chemtool, said in regards to the controversial way a blaze at a northern Illinois chemical plant was handled Wednesday.

How To Prepare For Your Next Fire Safety Inspection

A fire safety inspection may seem inconvenient and stressful in the moment, but what’s far worse is the severe damage a fire can cause within your building.