These are friendly reminders from the Raymond Public Safety Department to help keep you safe and healthy. Please check back monthly to review the newest tip.
July, 2012
Hello Everyone,
July 4th is upon us and that means Fireworks. Fireworks are legal in the the town of Raymond, as long as they are used in accordance with Maine State law. You must be 21 years of age or older, sober and on private land (with permission of the land owner). You can set off fireworks between the hours of 9am and 10pm with the exception of July 4th, which extends the hours until midnight. Please be careful, use common sense, watch for hot spots, abide by the law and clean up any litter afterwards. For specific information on fireworks, visit the Maine State Fire Marshals web page by clicking here. You may also call Raymond District 1 Station with any questions you may have.
Have a fun and safe 4th of July.
Pete Holmquist
Raymond Fire & Rescue
207-655-1187
April, 2012
Hello Everyone,
Spring is finally starting to arrive (even though we had summer temperatures last month!) and we need to be very aware of the Dangers of grass and woods fires. Due to those high temps and little snow this winter, the vegetation is very dry and ripe for fire. Dry days coupled with wind have kept the fire danger high across the state, with many areas already experiencing fires. So remember as you rake the leaves and clean up brush in your yard, the state requires you to contact your local fire department for a burn permit. The fire department will issue permits based on the fire danger for that day as determined by the Maine Forest Service. For more information on Fire Danger and Class Day CLICK HERE.
Have a safe Spring and feel free to contact Raymond Fire & Rescue with any questions
Pete Holmquist
Raymond Fire & Rescue
207-655-1187
November, 2011
April, 2011
Hi Everyone,
Now that spring is officially here along with the black flies we have new and wonderful things to be concerned with as far as Safety is concerned. First and foremost, just because there is still ice on the pond, does not mean that it's safe. Most of us adults are aware of this, but if you see children out on the ice this time of year, please do not hesitate, call 911 immediately! In just a few seconds a child can fall under the ice and into very cold water, minutes are critical for survival in this situation. Fire safety is of the utmost importance this time of year. Vegetation has not yet become green and with a little bit of wind, conditions can be perfect for a brush or woods fire. Remember if you are going to burn brush or leaves you are required by state law to contact your local Fire dept. for a permit. Please stay safe and have a happy spring,
Respectfully,
Craig Messinger
Raymond Fire Inspector
I wish you all a safe and healthy holiday season. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions that you may have.
Respectfully,
Craig Messinger
Captain/Fire Inspector
Citizens of Raymond:
Now that cooler weather seems to have arrived, it's unfortunately that time of year when we need to start thinking about heating our homes and preparing for winter. One of the first things that comes to mind is cleaning your furnace. It will keep the device running more efficiently and, in the end, will save you money on fuel.
If you heat with wood, please remember to clean you chimney. We usually start the season with a flurry of chimney fires, which can do substantial damage to your chimney and even your home. There are a number of certified chimney specialists in the area. Please, feel free to contact the office if you need help finding one.
If you've never had your wood or pellet stove inspected, you may want to check your Homeowner's Policy to see if you are covered in the even of a problem with the device. Some Homeowner's Policies require that the device be inspected by the Fire Department. You can set up an appointment for an inspection by contacting our office.
Last on the list for fall is batteries for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It is recommended that you change your batteries when you change your clocks back.
I wish you all a safe and healthy holiday season. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions that you may have.
Respectfully,
Craig Messinger
Captain/Fire Inspector