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Fire Prevention Fridays
We charge battery powered devices every day. But did you know that if done incorrectly, it can be dangerous? Lithium-ion is the most popular rechargeable battery chemistry used today. Lithium-ion battery-powered devices can be found in the home and workplace in many common products such as — cell phones, laptops, electric power tools, wheelchairs, lawn mowers, e-bikes, e-scooters, and electric vehicles. Here are a few safety tips when it comes to the use and charging of lithium-ion batteries.
• Purchase and use devices that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Only use the battery that is designed for the device.
• Put batteries in the device the right way.
• Only use the charging cord that came with the device.
• Do not charge a device under your pillow, on your bed, or on a couch.
• Do not keep charging the device or device battery after it is fully charged.
• Keep batteries at room temperature when possible. Do not charge them at temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or above 105°F (40°C).
• Store batteries away from anything that can catch fire.
• Don't put lithium-ion batteries in direct sunlight or keep them in hot cars.
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Early this morning, the Ohio Township Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in 8000 block of Oak Grove Road. The first arriving crews found a 1 story single family dwelling, with smoke coming from the residence. Personnel found the residents evacuating from the home. They began an interior fire attack and search of the residence. Crews quickly extinguished the fire. Both occupants were transported by Ascension St. Vincent Warrick EMS to an area hospital.
The fire was extinguished as of 05:31 AM; with crews remaining on scene to conduct salvage and overall operations until 06:40 AM. The fire is under investigation.
Agencies involved: Ohio Township Fire Department, Newburgh Volunteer Fire Department, Ascension St. Vincent Warrick EMS, Warrick County Sheriff’s Office. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for your service.
We would like to thank the Newburgh Junior Baseball League and the Diamond Kings for the delicious delivery. Our crews were investigating a fire alarm activation when they dropped off some chicken for dinner. We really appreciate it!
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Fire Prevention Fridays
When you have a lithium ion battery that has reached its end of usefulness, please follow these simple steps:
- Safely disconnect the battery if possible and store it in a cool, dry place away from flammable materials. Avoid exposing the battery to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.
- Research local recycling centers or contact your municipality to find a suitable facility for battery disposal.
- Check with local environmental organizations or municipalities for upcoming
e-waste recycling events.
- Reach out to the device manufacturer for guidance on how to handle and dispose of the battery safely.
- Many electronic retailers have collection bins for used batteries, making it convenient for consumers to dispose of them responsibly.
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Today, members of the Ohio Township Fire Department, along with firefighters from across the area, attended Mark vonAppen's Fully Involved presentation. According to the Fully Involved page "Growth and forward progress are not possible without a mutual understanding of what the team goals are and how to achieve them. You must outline what your expectations are, you must establish a standard of performance, and hold yourself and others to that standard. The FULLY INVOLVED standard of performance: Do your job, treat people right, give all out effort, and have an all in attitude."
The Ohio Township Fire Department adopted the same standard as one of our guiding principles. We would like to thank theEvansville Fire Department, the Evansville Firefighters Foundation and Bally's Evansville for hosting the event.
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Fire Prevention Fridays
Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters and e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even cars. If not used correctly, or if damaged, these batteries can catch on fire or explode.
Stop using the battery if you notice these problems: odor, change in color, too much heat, change in shape, leaking, or odd noises. If it is safe to do so, move the device away from anything that can catch fire. Call 9-1-1 and get away from the battery/device.
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Thank you for this alert. FYI, unique among the Li-ion battery devices you list, nicotine vapes reduce adult use of products that cause 7,800 residential fires, 275 fire deaths, 750 fire injuries and $361,500,000 in dollar loss every year: CIGARETTES. Possibly something to keep in mind. www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/at-risk-audiences/smoking/#:~:text=Did%20you%20know%3A,th....
Our divers were joined by divers from Henderson Fire Department this evening for a joint night training. Training together helps each member gain understanding of how the others operate. Thank you HFD for joining us.
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Thank you for your preparation efforts for terrible events!
Awesome job guys
Best of the Best
With almost 1800 calls to date this year, our firefighters have multiple roadway interactions with the public each day. We would like to remind everyone to simply slow down and pull to the right when an emergency vehicle is approaching. This allows the apparatus to have the left most lane without having to move around stopped vehicles. Having to switch lanes at the last minute can be extremely difficult and dangerous for our apparatus due to the weight of the vehicle. Thank you in advance for your continued support!
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