Baroda Fire Department

06/01/2026

From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

A safety tip for your TV with children around.

It's a great day to anchor your TVs and furniture to the wall. If you have kids in your home, always Anchor It!

06/01/2026

From our friend Sparky The Fire Dog.

Traveling this summer? Take a few minutes to know your way out in an emergency.

Traveling plans for summer? If you are staying in a hotel or motel, take a minute to learn your surroundings in case of an emergency. https://nfpa.social/3YJSfTc

When you arrive:
• Read the escape plan posted in your room.
• Count the number of doors between your room and the nearest exits.
• If exit doors are not alarmed, open them to be sure they are unlocked.

05/31/2026

From our partners at National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association.

Grilling season is upon us.

Remember to keep your grills at least 20 feet from the home and never use them indoors.

Grilling season is here. Remember, grills create carbon monoxide.

Always keep charcoal, gas, and pellet grills at least 20 feet away from your home.

Carbon monoxide is invisible, odorless, and dangerous. A grill should never be used indoors, in a garage, on an enclosed porch, or near open windows.

Keep the cookout CO safe!

05/30/2026

From the NHTSA.

Parents, we know summer can be a busy time! ☀️🛣️

Here are some easy tips to make it a habit to check the back seat. ⤵️

05/29/2026

From our friend Smokey Bear.

Here is a Campfire Safety Starter Pack.

If you’re looking to join the pack of responsible campers, here’s your starter kit. It’s got the essentials I look for before we get a campfire rolling. 🐻

05/29/2026

From our friend Sparky The Fire Dog.

For those that have windows air conditioners, please remember to plug the air conditioner directly into a wall outlet.

Hello, AC season. Before you cool down, make sure your air conditioner is set up safely. Plug window air conditioners directly into a wall outlet.

Many manufacturers do not allow extension cords. If they are allowed, use the proper type and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

For more safety tips: https://nfpa.social/4knYQuX

05/28/2026

From our friend Sparky The Fire Dog.

It's grilling season!!!

Have you cleaned your grill yet? Don't become a statistic, clean your grill before every use.

Give your grill a little TLC. Grease and fat buildup can catch fire. Clean the grates and remove buildup from trays below the grill. https://nfpa.social/457KfiD

05/27/2026

From the NHTSA.

It's that time of year again. Time to watch out for cyclists and runners. Remember to share the road.

We’re heading into the most dangerous months of the year for bicyclists. 🚲⚠️ Sharing the road is a 2-way street.

Cyclists — ride defensively:
🚴 Stay visible
🚴 Ride with the flow of traffic
🚴 Be predictable

Drivers, remember to check:
🚗 Blind spots before changing lanes
🚗 Intersections before making a turn
🚗 Your mirror before opening your car door

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We will never forget.

05/25/2026

From the US National Weather Service Northern Indiana

Dense Fog Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
348 AM EDT Mon May 25 2026

INZ005>009-012-014-103-104-116-203-204-216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-
251300-
/O.CON.KIWX.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260525T1300Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Marshall-Northern
La Porte-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La
Porte-Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph
MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
348 AM EDT Mon May 25 2026 /248 AM CDT Mon May 25 2026/
..DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Areas of fog this morning. Visibility dropping to one
quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
stopping distance ahead of you.