Sussex Fire Department updated their cover photo.

The holidays can be a wonderful time, and we want to ensure every New Brunswicker has a safe holiday season. Here are some fire safety tips that you can do in your own home to make sure your holiday is a FIRE SAFE one.

Have you been watering your Christmas tree?The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shared their latest dry vs. well-watered Christmas tree comparison burn video. A dry Christmas tree burns faster than newspaper. Keep your tree well watered this holiday season. More tips: www.nfpa.org/holiday

Town of Sussex, NBIf you have a Hydrant near your property and are able to keep it clear for emergencies please fill out the online form.

We all just want to get home for the holidays. http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/nb/slow-move-the-left-stopped-emergency-vehicles

KEEP THE WREATH GREEN! A reminder, as the holidays begin, extra caution needs to be exercised to make sure fire doesn’t happen in your home. Practice fire safety around the fireplace, the use of candles and make sure to keep that live Christmas tree watered. You can see that we have a wreath illuminated with…

Sparky The Fire DogDeck the halls with fire safety! Watch our video for the guidance you need to create the holiday atmosphere you love, with the security of knowing you’re keeping yourself and your family and friends safer from fire. http://ow.ly/dWCK30mQk7n