⏰ Change your clocks—check your smoke alarms! Replace batteries, swap out alarms every 10 years, and remember: a chirp means it’s dying. Smoke alarms save lives and time by alerting you early so help can arrive faster. #SGFDproud
🎃 Happy Halloween from SGFD! 👻 Stay safe out there tonight: 🍬 Carry a flashlight or glow stick 🚸 Use sidewalks & crosswalks 🔥 Keep costumes & décor away from flames
The month of October has been full of so many activities! We attended not one but TWO safety days at Home Depot’s across the district. Check out our firefighters helping the kiddos with their building techniques! You think their aprons fit ok? 😜#SGFDproud
SGFD crews responded to a structure fire on Green Hill Ave Sunday afternoon. Firefighters quickly located and contained the attic fire within 30 mins. Investigators found it accidental, caused by an electrical failure. Smoke alarms alerted the family in time to escape safely.
Big morning at Station 60! 🏈 ESPN Radio & Servpro stopped by with breakfast, good vibes, and a special token of appreciation as they gear up for the LSU game. We love when others celebrate our crews too! 💚🖤 #SGFDproud
The crews wowed the kids at Family Christian Academy with their gear, tools, and even a water bottle-cutting demo using the jaws! Fun aside, the real takeaway is safety: two ways out of every room and knowing what to do when smoke alarms sound. Have you practiced that at home? #SGFDproud
ONCE UPON A CHILD ARSON INVESTIGATION: ARREST MADE
Thanks to the incredible outpouring of support and information from our community, an arrest has been made for the arson incident at Once Upon A Child. You all have played an instrumental role in keeping our community safe!!!
We’re going to try and get caught up on allllll the sweet kiddos we have seen in the last few weeks!! This crew from Crosspoint Baptist School was lucky enough to have our crews there for TWO days to make sure every little one got a fire safety lesson and a high five!!
We're a little late with these stats, but this month has been exceptionally busy already! Do you have working smoke alarms in your home? What about an escape plan for the whole family? Now is the time to set that up! If you need help, call us! #SGFDproud
We’re seeking help identifying the individuals pictured below, who are persons of interest in an arson investigation from an incident yesterday. If you recognize them, contact SGFD Fire Investigation Bureau at 225-251-4890 or [email protected]. Do not approach them directly.
🔥 Y’ALL showed up BIG for Fire Safety Friday! We planned for about a dozen families… and ended up with a crowd! Thank you for coming out, learning with us, and showing so much love for your SGFD crews + our friends at @TheSafetyPlace. Our people are the BEST people. 😘 #SGFDproud#FireSafetyFriday
Don’t toss lithium-ion batteries or devices in the trash or regular recycling bins—they can start a fire. Drop them off at a legit battery recycling spot —it’s safer and way better for the planet. Visit call2recycle.org to find a drop-off location near you.
Charging something big- like an e-bike, scooter, or power tool with a lithium-ion battery? Charge it outside on a flat, dry surface away from sunlight, water, kids, and tripping hazards. Keep it stable, and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions! #fpw#sgfdproud
🚒 Ever seen firefighters cut apart a car to rescue someone? 👀 Come watch it LIVE at Fire Safety Friday — Oct 10, 3:30–5 PM at SGFD HQ! 🔥 Extrication demo 🧯 CPR + safety demos 🎨 Crafts for kids Free + fun for all ages! #SGFDproud#FireSafetyFriday#FirePreventionWeek
Before you buy anything with a lithium-ion battery, do your homework 🔋🔥 Look for a mark from a nationally recognized testing lab — that stamp means it meets real safety standards. Many products sold online don’t, and that can seriously increase your fire risk. #FPW#SGFDproud
THIS IS A BIG ONE!! Charge any lithium-ion battery device on a hard surface—never on your bed, couch, or under a pillow. And don’t overcharge. Once it’s at 100%, unplug and move on. Charge Into Fire Safety for Fire Prevention Week. #firepreventionweek#sparky#firesafety#batterysafety#SGFDproud
⚡️The St. George Fire Department is teaming up with @NFPA for #FirePreventionWeek (Oct 5–11)! This year’s theme: Charge Into Fire Safety 🔋 — focusing on lithium-ion batteries in your home. Make smart choices when buying, charging & recycling. The wrong move can spark a fire. 👉 fpw.org #SGFDproud
At 11:22 pm on Sept. 25, SGFD responded to the 12400 block of Nicholson Dr. for a structure fire. Crews found a carport & storage room fully involved, just feet from a home. Quick action stopped the fire in 28 min.
Cause: a smoker plugged into an extension cord. No injuries.
St. George Firefighters responded to the 8700 block of Field Dr on Sept 24 at 6:35 pm. Crews found smoke from a single-story home, quickly deployed a line, and confirmed all residents were safe. Fire under control in 25 mins, no injuries. Cause: accidental, electrical. #SGFDproud
