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Calling All 3rd Grade Students to Participate in the 6th Annual Fire & Life Safety Calendar Contest!   The NH State Fire Marshal’s Office, as well as the NH Fire Prevention Society, are calling out to ALL the 3rd Grade … Continue reading →

 Although fire is a primary culprit for burns, there are many other sources of burn injuries to consider during National Burn Awareness Week (Feb. 3-9, 2019) and throughout the year. This year, the American Burn Association’s 2019 campaign focuses on scalds, which … Continue reading →

Special Weather Announcement: The Strafford County Commissioners announce activation of the Strafford County Extreme Cold Weather Emergency Shelter due to forecasted extreme temperatures that threaten life safety. The Shelter will open on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 3pm and close … Continue reading →

COOK THE TURKEY, NOT THE GARAGE. The NH State Fire Marshal’s Office strongly discourages the use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers that cook the turkey in hot oil. The use of turkey fryers can lead to devastating burns as well … Continue reading →

The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holiday season. Did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and injuries? Follow a few safety tips to prevent these fires. -Be on … Continue reading →