Articles by Steve Coats
Storm Shelter Registry
The Storm Shelter Registry is a service for Redings Mill Fire District residents to provide information about their storm shelters to help first responders in case of an emergency. Registering…
Firewise Assessments
Redings Mill Fire District wants to assist our residents with planning and executing safe outdoor burning procedures. Although we can’t standby for your planned outdoor fires, we can help you plan safe and effective outdoor burning on your property. Redings Mill Fire…
Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives; but portable extinguishers have limitations….
Modern Fire Spread Is Much Faster Than 30 Years Ago
This video, made by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Testing) shows the danger of “modern” fires compared to the danger of fires occuring 40 years ago. Keep your eye…
Water Your Live Christmas Trees for Safety Sake!!
Fire Safety for the Holidays The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that there is an estimated annual average of 210 home structure fires that begin with Christmas trees….
Portable Heater Safety
Facts about home heating fires From 2010-2012, an average of 45,200 home heating fires occurred in the United States each year and resulted in an annual average of approximately 155…
Time to Clean Your Chimney
It’s Fall and time to check your chimney or flue pipe. Your chimney should be inspected and cleaned by professionals. We respond to many chimney fires each year, and many…
Today the staff of the Redings Mill Fire Protection District was excited to complete the work needed to place our newest brush truck in service. This 2016 Chevrolet 3500HD Silverado…
Redings Mill Fire District Receives FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Redings Mill Fire Protection District was notified by Senator Blunts Office on May 18, that we have been awarded an Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant in the amount of $20,660. This…