Butler Volunteer Fire Company has a quick challenge for you this week: check the electrical cords around your home.

🔌 Replace cords that are cracked, frayed, or loose.
🏠 Keep cords out from under rugs and away from places where furniture can pinch them.
⏳ Use extension cords temporarily. If you need one all the time, ask a qualified electrician about adding an outlet.

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With October approaching, our department is focusing efforts on fire prevention.
A few minutes of preparation today can help protect your loved ones tomorrow.
During Fire Prevention Month, we encourage everyone to take these important steps:
Test every smoke alarm in your home.
Practice your family’s escape plan.
Teach children what to do if a fire starts.
Identify two ways out of every room.
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This week, Butler Volunteer Fire Company is focusing on safety in the kitchen.

🔥 Stay in the kitchen while frying or cooking on the stovetop. If you leave, turn off the burner.
🧻 Keep towels, oven mitts, and food packaging away from the stove.
⏲️ Set a timer when using the oven so you remember to check your food.

Before your next meal, take a quick look around the stove and clear anything that ... (Full Story & Photos)

🚨 Smoke alarms save lives! A working smoke alarm can give you and your family the precious time needed to get out safely during a fire.

🏠 Butler Volunteer Fire Company reminds everyone to:

* ✅ Test your smoke alarms every month.
* 🔋 Replace batteries when needed—never ignore that chirping sound!
* 🚨 Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas.
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The Butler Volunteer Fire Company is in need of dedicated personnel!

Interested in joining, but don't know where to start? Head over to our Recruitment tab and submit a Volunteer Interest Form. A company officer will reach out to the email you provided as soon as possible.

Worried about training costs? Don't be! The Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute tuition costs are covered by the company for those ... (Full Story & Photos)