Northern Vermont Fire Media

08/27/2026

🔥 HOW DO WE EXTINGUISH A FIRE?

Fire can be controlled by removing one or more elements needed for combustion. Fire protection principles commonly describe four basic methods of extinguishment:

💧 COOLING — Removes heat, commonly by applying water.

🛑 SMOTHERING — Limits the oxygen available to support combustion.

⛽ FUEL REMOVAL / STARVATION — Removes, shuts off, or isolates the fuel feeding the fire.

🧯 CHEMICAL CHAIN REACTION INHIBITION — Interrupts the chemical reactions that sustain flaming combustion, as with certain extinguishing agents.

These principles relate to the fire tetrahedron: heat, fuel, oxygen, and the chemical chain reaction.

⚠️ Remember: The correct extinguishing method depends on the fuel, fire conditions, and hazards present. Water is not appropriate for every fire.

Know the fire. Know the method. Use the right extinguishing agent.

08/27/2026

Hazardous Weather Outlook

238 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont.
DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, including the risk to isolated to scattered severe storms, primarily in southern Vermont and the Champlain Valley, are expected this afternoon and evening. All hazards will be possible, but the main concerns will be gusty to damaging winds. Heavy rain is also possible, especially in southern Vermont, where localized flash flooding concerns exist.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

08/25/2026

⚠️ Bad Habit!

“I WOKE UP FROM MY NAP AND EVERYTHING WAS BURNED.”

Incidents like this are a reminder that any electrical device being charged can become a fire hazard if something goes wrong. While the exact cause of a fire cannot be determined from a photo alone, overheating, damaged batteries, faulty chargers, or electrical faults can all increase the risk.

To help reduce the risk of a charging-related fire:

🔋 Use the original or manufacturer-approved charger.

🛋️ Avoid charging devices on beds, sofas, pillows, or other soft, combustible surfaces where heat can build up.

🌡️ Charge in a well-ventilated area and keep devices away from flammable materials.

⚠️ Stop using the device immediately if it becomes unusually hot, swells, emits a burning smell, or shows signs of damage.

🚨 Install working smoke alarms in your home. Early warning can provide valuable time to escape if a fire starts.

A charging device may seem harmless, but any electrical device can fail unexpectedly. Practicing safe charging habits and maintaining working smoke alarms can help reduce the risk of a house fire.

🔥 Charge smart. Stay alert. Stay safe.

08/24/2026

It’s with the deepest of appreciation to the Membership of the Malone Callfiremen for this new Engine Order. E-One values your continued business with the Brand that’s built tough, to do work!

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

🔥 HOW TO REMEMBER THE CLASSES OF FIRE

The easiest way to identify a fire class is to ask:

“What is burning?”

🟩 CLASS A — ASH
Ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and some plastics.
Remember: A = Ash — these materials often leave ash when burned.

🟥 CLASS B — BOIL
Flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, paints, and solvents.
Remember: B = Boil — a simple memory aid for flammable liquids.

🟦 CLASS C — CURRENT
Fires involving energized electrical equipment, including wiring, outlets, appliances, and electrical panels.
Remember: C = Current.

🟨 CLASS D — DENT
Fires involving combustible metals, such as magnesium, sodium, and titanium.
Remember: D = Dent — think of metal that can be dented.

⬛ CLASS K — KITCHEN
Fires involving cooking oils and fats, particularly in commercial cooking equipment.
Remember: K = Kitchen.

🔥 A — Ash | B — Boil | C — Current | D — Dent | K — Kitchen

Knowing what is burning helps identify the fire class and the appropriate extinguishing agent.

⚠️ When in doubt, get out and call the fire department. Never risk your life trying to extinguish a fire that is already spreading.

08/24/2026