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How Not to Burn Down Your House With a Space Heater

How Not to Burn Down Your House With a Space Heater

The tiny radiators, while useful, cause thousands of fires and hundreds of deaths each year. Here are some tips to stay safe while you stay warm. By Thom Dunn (Mr. Dunn is a staff writer at Wirecutter, a product recommendation site owned by The New York Times...
New Fire Truck Has Arrived

New Fire Truck Has Arrived

Our new fire truck has arrived and what a sight to behold.  Thanks for all those that came out on this chilly night to welcome the newest addition to our MVJFD firehouse.  Thanks to Father Joe Zammery from St. James for the nice blessing of the new truck and those who...
Christmas Tree Safety Tips

Christmas Tree Safety Tips

Safety Tips Keep It Watered A fresh tree can use up to 1 quart of water per day for each inch of diameter on the cut end. A typical 7-foot-tall tree may have a 3-inch trunk diameter, so will need up to 3 quarts of water per day. Use of lights that produce low heat,...
Be A Part of The Excitement!

Be A Part of The Excitement!

On Thursday, December 23, 2021, Our Brand-New Spartan Fire Engine will arrive at 5 pm. In keeping with a much-honored fire tradition, Father Joe Zammery from St. James will bless the new truck around 5:30 pm.   We would like to thank all those who have spearheaded the...
Santa Stopped by Station 100

Santa Stopped by Station 100

Santa Claus made an early visit to MVJFD on Tuesday.  He was greeted by 120 children who took the opportunity to visit with him.  The event was a great success many thanks to those that stopped by and to our wonderful...