Safe holiday travel reminders: http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/jps/news/news_release.2017.12.1637.html

NBEMO – OMUNBEnvironment Canada is forecasting significant snowfall that will change to freezing rain, ice pellets or rain for southern and western New Brunswick beginning tonight and into the weekend:

The weather outside is frightful, but this fire is not delightful. Watch what could happen if you don’t keep your tree well-watered this holiday season. Get fire safety tips & more on NIST fire research at https://www.nist.gov/topics/fire.

Sussex Fire Department updated their cover photo.

It’s the season when lots of people meet and celebrate the holidays in our homes. What better gift to give your friends and family. Be 72 hours ready, talk to your family/guests and make sure everyone knows your home emergency plan!Don’t forget to: – Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. -…

‘Tis the season. As you begin to decorate for the holidays, please stay safe and water your trees daily! This video shows just how quickly a dried out Christmas tree fire burns, with flashover occurring in less than one minute, as compared to a well-watered tree, which burns at a much slower rate. More: www.nfpa.org/christmas…

Check your tree with this simple test to see whether it is fresh and well-watered, or dry:

Sussex Fire Department shared a post.

Don’t forget to: – Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. – Practice an escape plan with everyone in your household. – Keep the snow shovelled from all exits.

Sussex Fire Department shared a post.