During extremely cold weather or winter storms, staying warm and safe can be a challenge. Winter storms can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, you should know how to prepare your home and your car before a winter storm hits.

Make a Plan
Prepare Your Home and Car
Weatherproof your home.
Have your chimney ... (Full Story & Photos)

Come with an appetite and join us for Pancakes on November 10th from 7am to 11:30am ... (Full Story & Photos)

This evening Mayor D'Onofrio and the Village Board of Trustees recognized three HFFD members for exceptional service. All three members along with a contingent of HFFD members attended the meeting. Mayor D'Onofrio made a brief speach about each member and their service to the department and community and presented them with an award.

Members Recognized Tonight
Arla James
Clarissa Marvin
Jacob ... (Full Story & Photos)

Heating equipment is a leading cause of fires in U.S. homes. Local fire departments responded to an estimated average of 52,050 fires involving heating equipment each year in 2012-2016, accounting for 15% of all reported home fires during this time. These fires resulted in annual losses of 490 civilian deaths, 1,400 civilian injuries, and $1 billion in direct property damage.

Facts about home heating ... (Full Story & Photos)

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

Did you know?
In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and practice can ... (Full Story & Photos)