Candle Safety
February 16th, 2012
Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a potential cause of a home fire. Read these candle safety tips from the NFPA and be fire smart!
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Warming Trend | Fire Safety Check List and Tips
January 28th, 2012
As the weather chills and you heat your home, read this to-do list to make sure you stay fire safe!
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Save Yourself A Shock | Common Household Fire Problems
January 20th, 2012
You don't have to be an electrician to check for these common household problems. Damaged cords, ungrounded outlets and loose plugs are potential fire hazards.
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5 Ways to Avoid Home Heating Fires
January 13th, 2012
When you turn up the heat this winter, make sure you stay warm safely! Know these five ways to avoid home heating fires!
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8 Ways To Prevent Home Fires
December 22nd, 2011
Winter is a prime time for home fires. With the weather getting colder and the holiday season approaching, we asked Tom Harned, a property risk field manager with Liberty Mutual Insurance and volunteer firefighter, how to protect your home from a fire.
Read the full Boston.com article here: 8 Ways To Prevent Home Fires
Fire Department Accepts $10,000 Liberty Mutual Insurance Grant
December 16th, 2011
Wilmington Fire Chief Ed Bradbury knew his department received another $10,000 grant thanks to the support of local residents. But it became official Monday night when he got his hands on an oversize check from Liberty Mutua Insurance.
Read the full Wilmington Patch article here: Fire Department Accepts $10,000 Liberty Mutual Grant Insurance
Caledonia Fire Rescue Wins $10k Grant
December 9th, 2011
After a month long fire safety competition, Caledonia Fire Department
has won a grant from Liberty Mutual Insurance thanks to community
support and participation.
Read the full Fox 17 article here: Caledonia Fire Rescue Wins $10k Grant
Bridgewater Fire Department wins $10,000 grant to buy new equipment
December 9th, 2011
The Bridgewater Fire Department has won $10,000 in grant money, thanks to more than 1,000 residents who registered to take an online fire safety quiz throughout the past two months.
Fire Chief George Rogers said there are plans to use the grant money to purchase rescue equipment for the station’s new fire engine, according to a press release issued by Liberty Mutual.
Read the full EnterpriseNews.com article here: Bridgewater Fire Department wins $10,000 grant to buy new equipment
Caledonia Fire Department wins $10,000 grant from Liberty Mutual Insurance
December 2nd, 2011
The Caledonia Fire Department was named one of six mid-size community winners after residents participated in a quiz on fire safety and prevention. Almost 1,350 township residents took the online quiz from Sept. 1
through Oct. 31, with each completed quiz earning a credit for the
department. Liberty Mutual Insurance awarded grants to six mid-size communities,
two large communities, and two small ones across the nation.
Read the full MLive.com article here: Caledonia Fire Department wins $10,000 grant from Liberty Mutua Insurancel
Merrimac Fire Department Wins $10,000 grant
December 2nd, 2011
Tight fire department budgets across the nation have resulted in
cutbacks in services, training and equipment, and even the closure of
some firehouses. But good news was announced for Merrimac as local
residents and Liberty Mutual Insurance have teamed up for the second
year in a row to earn the Merrimac Fire Department a $10,000 grant
through Liberty Mutual Insurance's Be Fire Smart Safety Pledge program.
Read the full Newbury Port News article here: Merrimac Fire Department Wins $10,000 Grant
Denair Fire Receives $10,000 grant
November 23rd, 2011
When the community of Denair decides to get
behind a cause, great things happen. The most recent demonstration of this
community pride was an effort to secure a nationwide fire services grant
through Liberty Mutual's Be Fire Smart Safety Pledge program
Read the full article here: Denair Fire Receives $10,000 Grant
Four Mass. Fire Departments Win Liberty Mutual Insurance Grants
November 23rd, 2011
Liberty Mutual Insurance, a global insurance company headquartered in Boston, said that its Be Fire Smart Safety Pledge program has awarded $10,000 grants to fire departments in Bridgewater, Weymouth, Wilmington, and Merrimac.
Read Full Article Here: Four Mass. Fire Departments Win Liberty Mutual Insurance Grants
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
November 18th, 2011
Before you start preparations for the Thanksgiving holiday, make sure to review these important Thanksgiving safety tips from the NFPA!
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Heating Safety Tips
November 11th, 2011
Make sure to be fire safe when the weather turns cold with these important heating safety tips!
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Cooking Safety Tips From The NFPA
November 4th, 2011
The NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) serves up some cooking safety tips for this holiday season in an easy to read guide.
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Be Fire Smart's Pledge Program Features on ABC News
October 28, 2011
A local fire department is trying something new to engage kids.Singing firefighters are teaching kids the importance of fire safety. The program has been successful, but it costs the Mustang Fire Department about $1,500 a year. To keep the program going Mustang fire Capt. Mike Carroll is urging people to go on Facebook and vote for the department to win a $10,000 grant from Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Read the full article: KOCO Oklahoma City Be Fire Smart Article
Halloween Fire Safety Tips from the NFPA
October 21, 2011
The NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) serves up some Halloween Fire Safety Tips in an easy to read guide.
Download the Be Halloween Safe PDF document
Boston Parents' Paper Talks About The Importance of Creating a Fire Escape Plan
October 07, 2011
Boston Parents Paper discussed the importance of creating a family fire escape plan.
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Four Fire-Safety Mistakes to Avoid
Barbara Brody of www.womansday.com talks about fire-safety
mistakes just might surprise you.
Read the full article: Four Fire Safety Mistakes To Avoid by Barbara Brody
Liberty Mutual Be Fire Smart Pledge Program Featured in USA Today
October 4, 2010
Help win $10K for your local fire department by protecting your family from fire -- USA Today
Liberty Mutual Insurance's Tom Harned featured in Parade Magazine Online
June 22, 2011
Although Fire Prevention Week isn't until October, it's never too early to get the facts on fire safety.
Tom Harned, Liberty Mutual Insurance property risk field manager and volunteer firefighter shares some tips on how we can keep our families safe from fire with PARADE.com.
Read the full article: Parade.com Be Fire Smart Article
Liberty Mutual Insurance Where's The Fire? Exhibit on Sacramento KCRA 3 TV