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Lake safety tip: What to know before venturing onto the ice

by Jason Pallotta, Assistent Chief, Inlet Fire Dept.

Jason Pallotta, Inlet Fire Department Assistant Chief, is answering the question, When is it safe to go out on the ice?, which is particularly worth considering given this winter’s fluctuating temperatures.

There is no sure answer to the question as you can’t judge the ice’s strength simply by its appearance, age, thickness, temperatue or whether or not the ice is covered by snow.

Strength is based on all these factors.

Keep in mind that there is NO SUCH THING as 100 percent safe ice.

Here are some general guidelines for New Clear Ice: 2” or less – stay off ice; 4” for ice fishing and other activities on foot; 6” for snowmobiles or ATVs; 8” to 12” for cars and small pickup trucks; about 12” to 15” for medium size trucks. Continue reading →

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Home Safety: Tips everyone should know about their smoke detectors

by Jason Pallotta, Asst. Fire Chief, Inlet Vol. Fire Dept.

This past month the Old Forge and Inlet EMS crews were kept busy with numerous EMS calls. Also, Old Forge Volunteer Fire Department personnel responded to several calls, one of which was for “wires down”, which led to a short power outage.

Inlet Fire Department volunteers responded to an automatic alarm call at the Inlet Town Hall, however no cause was found.

Local departments will be busy with training this month with a Flat Ice Rescue Drill sponsored by the Woodgate Fire Department, and a Fire Fighter Survival Course and a F.A.S.T Team Training Course being held by the Old Forge Fire Department.

This month, I would like to share some information on Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarm Systems. Continue reading →

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Tips to keep you, your family and your home safe during holidays by Jason Pallotta

Area fire departments had a quiet month of November. The Old Forge Fire Department responded to a call-a possible structure fire in McKeever-which turned out to be an electrical problem.

As far as EMS personnel goes, they were fairly busy considering it is the “off” season.

A big thanks to all the EMTs, paramedics, and ambulance drivers!

But now that we are into December and busy decking the halls for the holiday season, we should all be fire smart-especially when it comes to Christmas trees.

I would like to share a few facts with you regarding the subject.

One of every three at-home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems. Continue reading →

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