fire safety
New York Rangers Respond to Multiple Rare Winter Wildfires in Central New York
Despite all the rain and snow Central New York received this winter, forest rangers say wildfires remain a major threat because they've already put out several in the area.
Fire in Utica Hospitalizes 1, Cause Under Investigation
One person was hospitalized after a fire broke out in a multi-family home on Park Avenue.
Here's a Quarantine Home Project That Could Save Your Life
DIY projects are on the rise as many of us are stuck at home during the coronavirus shut-down. There's one you can do that might just save your life.
New Hartford Mom Issues Winter Warning After Near-Disaster
A New Hartford mom is warning others to be careful after she and her family narrowly avoided disaster with a space heater.
Herkimer Student Buys Classmates Smoke Alarms with Birthday Money
A central New York student used his birthday money to buy smoke detectors for his classmates after a devastating fire last January rocked the community.
Northern New York Firetruck Loses Its Wheels on Way to Call
A Northern New York firetruck literally lost its wheels on the way to a call, and the pictures and video are unbelievable.
How To Make Your Real Christmas Tree Last Longer
The smell of a fresh cut Christmas tree really makes your house seem holiday ready, but how do you make the tree last for as along as possible?
Woman Says Popular Instant Pot Slow Cooker Melted and Burned
The Instant Pot is a really handy kitchen tool, but you need to check the numbers on yours to make certain it's not a fire hazard, according to one consumer.
A Fishy Smell Helped One Mom Prevent a Tragedy
Every mother wants to keep her children safe. For one mom, it was her keen sense of smell that led her to danger - in a place she least expected it.
'This Is Us' Could Get You Killed
The death of Jack Pearson on 'This Is Us' left CNY fans of the show devastated, but did the episode also give fans of the show a bad example to follow in case of a fire?
New Hartford Firefighter Honored with Prestigious Award
The Fireman's Association of the State of New York recently honored New Hartford firefighter William J. Wren with the Fire Safety Educator of the Year Award.