Fire & Earth Day Celebration on April 22nd Information courtesy of The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History proudly announces FIRE & EARTH DAY, a free celebration of Earth Day and the exciting new in-house created exhibit, Fire & Earth: … [Read more...]
Hearne Apartment Fire Recovery Fund
Hearne Apartment Fire Recovery Fund Information courtesy of Kat Gammon, United Way of the Brazos Valley The American Red Cross Serving the Heart of Texas and United Way of the Brazos Valley have partnered to create a fund for those impacted by the apartment fire in Hearne over the weekend. … [Read more...]
LCRA, City Of Brenham Award $19,840 Grant To Brenham Fire Department
LCRA, City Of Brenham Award $19,840 Grant To Brenham Fire Department Information + photo courtesy of Lower Colorado River Authority New dual-purpose rescue gear will better protect firefighters as they respond to emergencies The Brenham Fire Department will replace 40 sets of outdated wildfire … [Read more...]
College Station Firefighters Reminder Of Outdoor Fires That Are And Are Not Allowed
College Station Firefighters Reminder Of Outdoor Fires That Are And Are Not Allowed Information courtesy of CSFD and WTAW College Station firefighters responded Thursday night to the neighborhood near Lincoln Recreation Center. A resident reported their college-aged neighbors on Thompson Street … [Read more...]
Every Second Counts in a House Fire
Every Second Counts in a House Fire The College Station Fire Department encourages families to create and practice an escape plan. Article+Photos courtesy of | Stuart Marrs, CSFD Public Information Officer “House fires are burning hotter and faster than ever before,” says CSFD Fire Marshal Eric … [Read more...]
CSFD Shares Summer Safety Suggestions
CSFD Shares Summer Safety Suggestions Firefighters Weight In on Summertime Safety Article Courtesy of Stuart Marrs, CSFD Captain The Spring of 2020 was defined by a viral pandemic, grocery store panic, and homeschool pandemonium. Our community quickly adapted to social distancing, mask-wearing, … [Read more...]
Easy Stone Fire Pit For Your Backyard
Easy Stone Fire Pit For Your Backyard Article by Lizzie West, adapted from Youtube Hanging out in the back yard with family or roommates right now is not ideal during the daytime. But once twilight hits, it's a little more reasonable outside to spend a little time outside of your house, playing … [Read more...]
Is Your New Home Fire Safe?
Is Your New Home Fire Safe? College Station Fire Department firefighters discuss how they keep their homes and families safe. By: Stuart Marrs, Captain Moving into a new place is an exciting time and usually a lot of work. Whether you’re renting your own place for the first time or moving your … [Read more...]
Winter Safety: Tips From Your Local Fire Department
Winter Safety: Tips From Your Local Fire Department Article By | College Station Fire Department The winter months are a great time of year! A reprieve from the Texas heat is a welcome change, and for some lucky kids and adults, snow may blanket the ground and provide a place for snowmen to be … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Filing Homeowners Insurance Claims
6 Tips for Filing Homeowners Insurance Claims Article By: Tom Kraeutler, The Money Pit Filing a homeowners insurance claim is never a pleasant process. While you may hope you’ll never need to call upon the coverage of your homeowners insurance policy, in the event that you do it is important to … [Read more...]