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Press Releases
June 16, 2008: Fire Alarms
Several times a day, the Wilton Fire Department responds to residential automatic alarms in town. Often fire alarms are set off by burnt food on the stove, a smoky fireplace, steam from the shower, etc. Other times the alarm is set off by less mundane factors.
As recently as a week ago, the Wilton Fire Department responded to an automatic alarm on East Meadow Rd.… [ read more ]
March 28, 2008: Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winner
The Wilton Fire Department would like to congratulate Anneke Stern for her winning submission to Connecticut Fire Safety Poster Contest. Anneke took first place as a local winner in Wilton during December and went on to win the county level competition.… [ read more ]
February 18, 2008: Travel Safety: Know Your Hotel
With winter travel season upon us and school breaks just around the corner, the Wilton Fire Department would like to remind residents to familiarize themselves with hotel and restaurant fire safety when they are away from home… [ read more ]
December 17, 2007: Be Prepared for Winter Storms
Now that winter is here we need to be prepared. Prepare for winter storms with an emergency kit. Label the kit “Emergency”.… [ read more ]
December 10, 2007: Outdoor Decorations
The Wilton Fire Department hopes that as you decorate your home for the holidays you will bear in mind the following basic safety tips… [ read more ]
December 3, 2007: Heating Safety
As the temperature outside drops, Wilton families take to the indoors to keep safe and warm…
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October 26, 2007: Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery
When you turn back your clocks, remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarm, too.…
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October 22, 2007: Fire Safety for Older Americans
If you are age 65 or older, you are your own best insurance against fire and burn injuries.…
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October 5, 2007: Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Contest
Local Fire Marshal Dave Kohn announced today the start of this year’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest.…
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October 1, 2007: Practice Your Escape Plan
It's time for Fire Prevention Week, and from October 7-13 the Wilton Fire Department is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to remind local residents to 'Practice Your Escape Plan.' …
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September 3, 2007: Fire Lanes
How many times has it irritated you to drive to your local shopping area to find a car parked in the fire lane? The message is simple; the message is clear and direct! "NO PARKING - FIRE LANE" means just that. …
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August 27, 2007: Clothing Fires: Stop, Drop and Roll
All clothing can burn and some clothing burns more easily than others. The Wilton Fire Department reminds you that if your clothing catches fire, STOP, DROP and ROLL to put out the flames. Do not run.…
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August 20, 2007: Choosing and Using a Fire Extinguisher
Most Fires start small. It is at this stage that, if a fire extinguisher is handy, a fire could be put out or kept from spreading.…
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August 13, 2007: Test Your Emergency Fire Exits
More people die from home fires than any other kind. 2,000 – 4,000 people in the U.S. perish every year in home fires, many because they didn’t know what to do. …
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August 8, 2007: Wilton Firefighters Receive Distinguished Lifesaving Awards
Seven Wilton firefighters received Certificates of Achievement and Gold Pin Awards at the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting this evening from the Holmatro Rescue Tool Company for their distinguished lifesaving efforts at a motor vehicle accident on June 17, 2007…
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August 6, 2007: Smoke Is a Killer—Stay Low and Go
Most People have a natural fear of fires and burns, but feel relatively safe in smoke. The Wilton Fire Department warns that smoke is the real killer in a fire… [ read more ]
July 30, 2007: Rules of the Road for Emergency Vehicles
The Wilton Fire Department reminds motorist that the law requires they pull to the right-hand curb to allow emergency vehicles to pass… [ read more ]
July 23, 2007: Fire in the Kitchen – Put a Lid on It
The majority of accidental fires in the home start in the kitchen. Property damage could be drastically reduced if people only knew what to do… [ read more ]
July 13, 2007: Home Fires… Two Ways Out
Fire! In your home? No, you think. But what if it were? Would you and your family know what to do? Would they react safely?… [ read more ]
May 29, 2007: Summer Grilling Safety
The National Fire Protection Association offers the following info regarding summer grilling… [ read more ]
April 5, 2005: Dorm Fires
The Wilton Fire Marshal's Office would like to inform the senior class and their families that each year, more than 1,300 fires occur in residence halls and Greek housing on college campuses around the country. [ read more ]
January 4, 2005: Carbon Monixide Awareness Month
The Wilton Fire Department would like to remind our fellow Wiltonians about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide. Every day there are news articles about people and entire families being poisoned by "CO". [ read more ]
December 22, 2004: Clear your driveway, walks and hydrants.
With the holiday season upon us our attentions turn to being with family and friends. Along with those good times comes a change in the weather. Colder temperatures mean icy driveways and walkways. [ read more ]
November 1, 2004: Wilton Fire Department partners with USFA to kick off new safety campaign for people ages 50 and older.
The Wilton Fire Department today launched a Fire Safety Campaign for People 50-Plus to prevent the community's older citizens from joining fire death statistics that escalate dramatically beginning at age 65. [ read more ]
October 14, 2004: Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery
The Wilton Fire Department is participating in the "Change your clock, Change your battery" program. We are encouraging residents to be proactive with their smoke alarm maintenance and change the battery annually. [ read more ]
October 7, 2004: Wilton Fire Marshal, Dave Kohn, announced today the start of this year's Fire Prevention Poster Contest.
The contest theme is "FIRE PREVENTION - EVERYONE/EVERYDAY". Its purpose is to promote child and adult awareness of fire prevention responsibilities. [ read more ]
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