![]() You won’t have the worries of an open flame coming in contact with anything. Illuminate your jack-o’-lanterns with flashlights or battery-operated candles instead of real ones. Be sure kids carry a flashlight and use glow sticks for extra visibility. That includes obeying all traffic laws, looking both ways before crossing, using crosswalks, crossing at intersections and corners and never darting between parked cars.Ĭonsider adding reflective tape or decals to costumes. Confine your pets for their safety and for that of trick or treaters.Įncourage kids to follow all the rules for pedestrian safety. Replace burned-out or broken light bulbs. Make sure that the driveway and walks are well lit for incoming trick-or-treaters. ![]() Make sure the driveway and steps are cleared of leaves, which can be a slipping and falling hazard. Remove outdoor safety hazards such as toys, bicycles and lawn ornaments. Keep your porch lights on and eliminate tripping hazards on your porch and walkway. Do not eat any unwrapped, partially wrapped, or homemade-looking treats.Įnsure trick-or-treaters stay away from open flames or jack-o-lanterns with candles burning. Have an adult inspect treats BEFORE eating anything. If they’re old enough to trick-or-treat without an adult, designate a route before the kids go trick or treating, tell your kids to stay in a group, avoid taking short cuts through backyards and alleys and ask them to check in regularly. Secure emergency identification (name, address, phone number) discreetly within Halloween attire or on a bracelet. Accept treats only in the doorway and NEVER go inside a house. Visit only those houses where the lights are on. The men and women of DFRS are held to the highest standard of moral and ethical character and work to protect your life and property professionally, enthusiastically, and to their utmost ability.Stay in familiar neighborhoods and have an adult accompany trick or treaters. Responders continue our long history of high quality, professional service to Frederick County. The Division of Fire and Rescue Services works on a daily basis with both theįrederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association and the Frederick County Career Firefighters and Paramedics Association (IAFF Local #3666) toĮnsure that our combination fire/rescue system of career and volunteer The Volunteer Services Section coordinates with our 25 independent volunteer Fire, Rescue and EMS corporations as well as coordinate a county-wide volunteer recruitment and retention program. The Administrative Services Section includes the finance, logistics, fire marshals and EMS billing offices. The Emergency Services Section includes the field operations, emergency medical services, training, safety and special operations offices. The Division of Fire and Rescue Services is broken down into three sections each lead by a Deputy Chief, that function under the Office of the Director. DFRS employs 450 uniformed personnel, 16 civilian personnel and partners with hundreds of volunteer responders to serve more than 240,000 citizens of Frederick County that reside in the 664 square miles of our jurisdiction. The Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services (DFRS) provides critical life safety services to the citizens and visitors of Frederick County. To safely provide Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services while educating, reducing risk and protecting our community in a professional, efficient manner with a well-trained, healthy workforce.
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