St. Bernard Fire Department

01/12/2024

Welcome to our newest firefighter, Greg Melton. Greg is a Firefighter and EMT and is currently training to become a Paramedic. Congratulations Greg Melton!

01/07/2024

Get Ready for Winter Storms!

Limit Time Outdoors When It's Freezing
Snow, sleet and ice can spell trouble both on the roads and at home. Use these tips to help you weather winter storms safely.

Check for advisories, watches and warnings. A Winter Weather Advisory is issued for snow, freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and sleet that will cause inconveniences and can be hazardous if you’re not cautious. A Winter Storm Watch is an alert to the possibility of a blizzard or snow, freezing rain, or sleet that could be heavy, and it’s issued 12 to 48 hours before a winter storm. When a Winter Storm Warning is issued, heavy snow, freezing rain, or sleet is expected soon or may be occurring already. These warnings usually come out 12 to 24 hours before the storm. Sign up for your community’s warning system to receive alerts and other information about emergencies in your area. The Emergency Alert System and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.

Stock up before the storm. Have a supply of nonperishable food, medications and water so you don’t need to go out in a winter storm. Make sure you also have flashlights and extra batteries. If you lose power, only use generators outside, more than 20 feet away from your home’s doors and windows.

Stay safe when outdoors. If you need to go out, wear layers of warm clothing. Only drive if you need to. Keep your car’s gas tank full and keep an emergency kit in your car that includes a blanket.

Stay Off the Roads
Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite causes loss of feeling and color around the face, fingers and toes. If these symptoms occur, go to a warm room and soak the affected part in warm water. Do not massage or use a heating pad. Hypothermia is an unusually low body temperature, and a temperature below 95 degrees is an emergency. Signs include shivering, exhaustion, slurred speech, or drowsiness. If someone is experiencing hypothermia, move them to a warm room. Then warm them from their head to their hips by wrapping them in warm blankets.

Get help with heating bills if needed. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. To find out if you are eligible to receive LIHEAP benefits, contact your state or territory LIHEAP office. For help call: 1-866-674-6327.

Visit www.ready.gov/winter-weather for more information.

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01/07/2024

Resolve to Be Ready for 2024!

Remember, you don’t need to enact all your resolutions at once. Take small steps throughout the year so that you’re ready to weather the unexpected.

Here are some ideas to get you started.

Make an emergency plan. Choose a safe place to meet, learn evacuation routes and establish an out-of-town contact.
Take stock of your emergency supplies. Use those that will expire soon and add new ones as needed.
Sign up for alerts and warnings. Download the FEMA app to get real-time alerts, safety tips and locate open shelters.
Snap pictures of your property for insurance purposes.
Take a current photo of you and your pet together in case you get separated during a disaster.
Snap photos of important documents and save them in a secure place or online. In addition, consider filling out FEMA’s Emergency Financial First Aid Kit to keep all your documents and important information in one place.
Set up group text lists so you can communicate with friends and family during emergencies.
Take a class in CPR and first aid.
Have back-up power sources available to charge devices in case of a power outage.
Check your insurance for coverage on disasters like floods, hurricanes and earthquakes.
Save for a rainy day! Start and grow your emergency fund by adding a small amount at the start of each month.
Learn more about preparedness actions you can take at FEMA’s Preparedness Community.

12/03/2023

Santa and Mrs. Clause stopped by the firehouse on thier wsy to the Christmas celebration!

10/15/2023

rom lighting jack-o’-lanterns at Halloween to cooking Thanksgiving dinner, the Fall holidays can be fun and joyful. However, they also bring an increased risk of fire hazards.

10/15/2023

We had a group of pre-schoolers from the Earth's Precious Jewels daycare stop by for a tour!

10/13/2023

Fire Prevention Week is October 8–14. The week is a good time to review basic safety tips to ensure that you and your family have a fire-free holiday season.

Fire safety is important because fire can become life-threatening in just two minutes; a home can be engulfed in flames in five minutes. To give yourself and your family the maximum time to escape, have smoke alarms on every level of your home and never disable a smoke alarm. Remember to replace batteries every six months unless you are using 10-year lithium batteries. Most smoke detectors need to be replaced every 10 years no matter what kind of batteries you’re using.

Follow these holiday cooking and decorating tips to prevent fires:

Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking food. Turn off the stove if you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time.
Wear short, close-fitting or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking.
Position barbecue grills at least 10 feet away from siding and deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
Keep a fire extinguisher available.
Turn off holiday lights at night or when you leave the house.
Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.
Keep candles at least 12 inches away from flammable materials or consider using flameless candles, such as in jack-o’-lanterns.
Water your Christmas tree every day, and don’t let it dry out. A dry tree is more flammable.
Make sure your Christmas tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights and that it is not blocking an exit.
Place your menorah on a steady surface made of non-flammable material and avoid spots near curtains or books.
Overloaded electrical circuits can cause fires. Reduce your risk of electrical fires by not overloading outlets, power strips, and extension cords.
Have an enjoyable, safe time celebrating!

09/20/2023

07/23/2023

Busy touring our local large companies. It is important to be aware of fire systems and floor plans!

06/25/2023

Accidental exposure to ni****ne-containing e-liquids (the liquid used in “v**e” products) can cause injury and even death in children. It’s important to keep these products away from kids and to be prepared in case of accidental ingestion or other emergencies due to unintended exposure.

E-liquids, especially those containing even small amounts of ni****ne, can be dangerous to children if they touch or drink it. Concerningly, from April 2022 to March 2023, 7,043 e-cigarette or e-liquid exposure cases were reported, with approximately 88% of exposures occurring among children under 5 years old. E-liquids also can harm pets.
Why E-Liquids Are Dangerous, Especially for Children

Young children can be severely hurt by drinking e-liquids. Harmful effects can include seizure, coma (long period of unconsciousness), respiratory arrest (which happens when a person stops breathing), and death. Children may also accidentally be exposed to e-liquids and their contents, including ni****ne, through contact in the mouth, contact on the skin (i.e., spilled e-liquid), or by inhaling the e-liquid aerosol.

It’s important to remember that containers for e-liquids can seem tempting to children of all ages for many reasons. But these products are not meant for children, teens, or young adults.
Follow Storage Tips for E-Liquids—and Teach Children to Avoid These Products

Remember that children are curious and put all sorts of things in their mouths. Even if you turn away for a few seconds, they can quickly get into things that could harm them.

You can help prevent accidental exposure to e-liquids by always putting your e-cigarettes and/or e-liquids in a safe and elevated location, in the original containers—and out of the reach and view of children and pets —every time you use them.

Also ask family members, house guests, and other visitors who v**e to store their bags or coats that hold e-cigarettes or e-liquids in a safe and elevated location, out of the reach and view of children and pets.

For children old enough to understand, explain to them that these products can be dangerous and should not be touched. Tell kids that you or another adult are the only people who should handle these products.
Know the Poison Control Phone Number

To be prepared in case of an emergency, also add the Poison Control HELP numberExternal Link Disclaimer (1-800-222-1222) to your phone contacts.
Proper Handling of E-Liquids

When you remove products (adult-only) from their storage locations, it is important to handle them in a way that may help to prevent kids’ exposure to e-liquids.

Store e-liquids in their original containers. This will help children know to avoid these products.
Lock product caps when you’re not using them. If a bottle has a cap that turns, twist it until you cannot twist anymore.
Avoid getting e-liquid on your skin or in your eyes. E-liquid exposure can cause burning and irritation, among other problems. In case of accidental contact with the skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If the e-liquid gets in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water, and seek medical attention if there are changes in your vision.
Clean up any spills or splashes immediately using soap and water.
NEVER drink e-liquid, or allow anyone to drink it, because the liquid ni****ne can be poisonous. If a person of any age drinks e-liquid, accidental or not, immediately call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Also call this number if you think your child has been exposed to these products—even if you’re not completely sure.

03/31/2023

Our prayers and support go out to our Brothers and Sisters at Springfield Township PD.

03/21/2023

Remembering Oscar Armstrong III, Cincinnati Fire, who died in the line of duty on March 21, 2003

Firefighter Armstrong became a fire recruit on 1/2/00. After five months of rigorous basic training he graduated from the Cincinnati Fire Academy on 5/19/00.

Thereafter he was assigned to Fire Engine Company 46 on 5/21/00. On September 23, 2001 he transferred to Fire Engine Company 9, and remained a member of that unit.

Throughout his career he was recognized as an employee that did a good job, in some areas of his job performance he was rated superior, which is significant for a young firefighter. Oscar's mother, Annette Armstrong stated he love his job, and the brotherhood of the Fire Department. A close friend stated he was always excited about being a firefighter.