The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) found that gas and charcoal grills are responsible for 3,400 structure fires in or on home properties, resulting in a combined direct property loss of $137 million. Gas-fueled grills caused an estimated 2,800 home...
The Westport Fire Department is proud to show support for our TROOPS in the US Armed Forces. On Fridays you will see our on duty firefighters in red shirts along with several other Fire Departments and private businesses across the country...
Juvenile FiresettingWhat Every Parent Should KnowAnytime A Child Plays With Fire, The Outcome Can Be DeadlyFires are the leading cause of death in the home for children under 5 years old. The NFPA reports that of all those young children...
In 2006, over 1/2 of the clothes dryer fires occured in 1 & 2 family homes and caused 2 civilian injuries, 2 firefighter injuries and $266,620 in damages. To help prevent dryer fires:Clean the filter screen after each load. This...
The Westport Fire Department reminds everyone that it is law in Massachusetts for every household to install CO detectors. Carbon Monoxide is an oderless, colorless gas that is produced during any combustion. Winter months see a rise in CO Poisoning...
If you or someone you love is in need of emergency assistance, you want help to get there right away. Did you know that there’s one thing everyone can do to help the firefighters provide this emergency assistance as quickly...
In these difficult times it is nice to know that there is assistance available. Fire Chief Brian R. Legendre, Westport's Emergency Management Director, recommends that every household order the free FEMA publication entitled: "Are You Ready?” This 205-page book provides...
The Fire Department asks property owners to make sure that their house numbers are clearly visible from the street. Residences located on laneways should also have house numbers posted at the beginning of the laneway. Under Massachesetts General Law, all laneways...