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BAFC purchases new AEDs!

We are proud to offer a new program for residents of Bryn Athyn Boro. Through a partnership with the American Red Cross, we will offer free smoke alarms and installation to residents. To learn more about this service, please contact us at (215) 947-1100 or email info@brynathynfire.org.Remember, only working smoke alarms save lives!

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Training and preparation are always top priority for the fire service.

BAFC recognized the need to continually train on how to best forcibly enter locked doors for both residential and commercial buildings.

Just having the tools in your hands is not enough. Regular training refines your skills and reduces the errors and time needed to get in and put out the fire.

Our purchase of the Multi-Force forcible entry tool will ensure we are up the task.

Forty years ago, a person had about 17 minutes to escape a burning home. Evolutions in furnishings, homes incorporating more open layouts, and lightweight construction materials, allow fires to spread much quicker.

But luckily, the simple action of closing your bedroom door before going to sleep can help slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.

UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute launched the “Close Your Door” fire PSA (public service announcement) to get this important fire safety tip out to as many families as possible.

This safety initiative comes as the result of over 10 years of research by the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI). After proving that a closed door could potentially save lives in a fire, UL FSRI has committed to share this finding with the world.

Read more on their website. https://closeyourdoor.org/

Watch the video courtesy of the UL FSRI: