Otway Fire Dept

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Firefighters Are Warning People To Never, Ever Leave Bottled Water In Your Car

How To Find A Reputable Fire Protection Company

Finding the best fire protection company is easier than you think.

Gas Pipe owners get 3 years in prison for mislabeling spice products that created 'zombie...

The father-and-daughter owners of the Dallas-based Gas Pipe smoke shop retail chain were each sentenced Tuesday to three years in federal prison...

What firefighters did when a vehicle blocked a fire hydrant

People think that if they park on a hydrant they will have enough time to move when they hear a fire truck coming. It doesn't work that way.

What gives firefighters the nerve to run into a fire?

Firefighters need to take a leap of faith to run into a burning building. Here's how they do it.

Amatoya: Futuristic Firefighting Vehicle

Most of us grew up with fire trucks that were big, red, and noisy, designed to carry as much water, supplies and men as possible to the scene of a blaze while clearing a path along crowded city streets or twisting rural roads. The future of firefighting equipment, however, might look quite different if Liam …

Here Comes the Fire Truck Cake!

Our Fire Truck Cake is ready to rollDaniel got a big surprise on his birthday... since he loves Fire Trucks, a Fire Truck Cake was a perfect choice. Having his name written in “water” from the “fire hose” was a perfect extra touch. Let us know what your

Fire department uses sauna to help prevent cancer

​One fire department is doing their part to help prevent their members from being diagnosed with cancer.

6 Things Firefighters Wish Everyone Did at Home

Like it is for most parents, preventing fires in your home is probably a top priority for you; and also like for most parents, you probably think your...

See How a Vintage 1948 Chevrolet Fire Truck Became a Hot Show Truck

Bob Fitch's 1948 Chevrolet truck started life out as a fire truck, but after Bob got his hands on it he got right to work making it into a great-looking driver.

Spotting a fire truck ahead is not so easy for robocars

A Tesla that slammed into the back of a fire truck last year in California didn’t 'see' it in time to brake

Tips to Passing Annual Fire Inspections

With a little organization and forethought, your company can pass these annual fire inspections. Find out what can help you be ready for inspection time.

Firefighter training: Get water to the fire

Civilians don't understand that water delivery takes time; firefighters must train on that process so as not to create additional delay

Why Fire and life safety inspections are good for you

Annual Inspections by the fire department are performed to assess and mitigate potential fire- and life-safety hazards in buildings. Most fire departments provide you with a written report of any...

Fire prevention and safety: Be packed, have a plan

Fire prevention and safety: Be packed, have a plan – before fire approaches

How to Increase Your Chances of Surviving a House Fire 

Half of house fires happen between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., a time in which most of us would not be conscious enough to know something’s going on. This is terrifying, but there’s an easy thing you can do to help you survive: Close your bedroom door before you go to bed.