Dinges Fire Company

22 hours ago

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and it’s a good idea to start thinking about fire safety. Thanksgiving is the number one day of the year for home cooking fires in the U.S., and leaving food unattended is the leading cause. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking accounts for 80% of Thanksgiving Day home fires and 40% of related injuries. Here are a few tips for keeping your friends and family safe during the holiday season:

• Stay in the kitchen while using the stovetop or oven to keep an eye on things.
• Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently. If you have to leave for any reason, turn the oven OFF.
• Use a timer to remind yourself that the stove or oven is on.
• Keep anything that can catch fire ─ potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, food packaging and towels or curtains ─ away from your stove top and oven or any other appliance that generates heat.
• Clean cooking surfaces regularly to prevent grease buildup.

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Dinges Fire Company

2 days ago

Hello, my name is Daniel Sheets. I have served on the Lake Johanna Fire Department for the past 11 years and counting. Most recently as a Lieutenant. I grew up and currently live in the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota. My wife and I currently are the proud/frustrated owners of 110lb Great Pyrenees that loves to jump fences and protect our ducks and chickens. As a true Minnesotan, I love hockey, snow, and days on the lake. I look forward to getting started with Dinges Fire and to helping departments in MN, ND and SD with their current and future Apparatus decisions.

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Dinges Fire Company

3 days ago

Fire departments nationwide are facing a similar challenge: recruiting and retaining enough qualified staff to meet the needs of their communities. Check out this article our vendor partner, IDEX Fire & Safety share about how technology can bridge the recruitment gap and attract the next generation of firefighters.

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