Perrinton Fire Department

How to Burglarproof Your Doors

Burglaries are always a concern for homeowners. But what's the best way to keep your house safe? Undoubtedly you've already installed an alarm system (if not, do so right away), and maybe you've got a guard dog patrolling your property...

What firefighters did when a vehicle blocked a fire hydrant

People think that if they park on a hydrant they will have enough time to move when they hear a fire truck coming. It doesn't work that way.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

How To Build With Home Fire Sprinklers

Free Fire Prevention Programs that promotes Residential Fire Sprinklers for consumers, fire departments and homebuilders by Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition

An intro to the new breed of infant car seats

All of the infant car seats that you can purchase anywhere in the US pass certain safety standards, but manufacturers are constantly trying to one-up each other with new technologies that help seats protect kids better, and make them easier to install. Manufacturers have often been hesitant to add these features because they add cost ...

Researchers Found a Good Reason to Attach a Nail Gun to a Flying Drone

Last month the Federal Aviation Administration issued a warning against attaching weapons to drones, but researchers at the University of Michigan have come up with a strong case in favor of strapping a nail gun to an autonomous flying robot, and it has nothing to do with cartoonish hijinx.

Using Caution when Burning Outdoors

Using Caution when Burning Outdoors - Asbestos Exposure - Brayton Purcell LLP

With fire season exploding, these tips could save your life

A recent power outage in Southern California found an astonishing number of people don’t know how to open their garage door without electricity, which would make it hard to escape an approach…

Study: Burglars could hack smart sprinkler to disable alarm

Computer scientists at William & Mary in Virginia say burglars could potentially break into houses through smart home devices. Those are the products that are connected to the internet and allow people to turn up their thermostat or turn on a sprinkler through apps on their phone.

How to Stop a “Twindemic” from Overcrowding Your Emergency Department

Data can help hospitals prevent overcrowding in hospital emergency departments.

Watch: How to defend your home from wildfires

There are some things residents can do to help prevent damage on their own property.

How Department Stores Liberated Victorian-Era Women

In the 1800s, a woman shopping for herself was a novel activity. It wasn't until the rise of the department store that women had a space where they could purchase clothing and other wares apart from the men in their lives.

Some Lessons Learned from Wildfire That Nearly Destroyed Tahoe

The devastation starts on the western slope. Many of the cabins that once lined the highway between here and Sacramento are now gone. Instead, brick and

Sometimes New Leaders Have to Burn It All Down...

"Have you every heard of the scorched earth policy? No? Look around - everything you see is about to die." --Bill Parcels How about that for an uplifting note to go into the weekend with? That quote is attributed to...

Hines Supply cabinetry department goes where you are

Hines Supply’s professional cabinetry department is on the go.

Here's What To Do If You Burn The Shit Out Of Your Mouth

Because no food is worth a nasty mouth burn — even pizza.

How Do You Feel About Strangers Touching your Baby?

A wave is fine. A smile is nice. A complimentary word or two with the Mommy and maybe even some baby talk with the little one is acceptable. But, grabbing a baby's hand and patting her head or rubbing her back should be outside the realm of okay for complete strangers.