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.
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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.
Keep Yourself Safe From Accidents This Winter
With winter officially here, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York wants you to stay warm this winter, but also stay safe. They have some helpful tips for you to do so.
Set The Clocks Ahead And What Else You Should Do For Daylight Saving Time This Weekend
Spring ahead this Sunday as Daylight Saving Time begins. In addition to setting your clocks ahead one hour before you go to sleep Saturday night, what else should you do?
Fire Inspector Fail
Perhaps we'd be more sympathetic if he hadn't also skipped bail. 61-year-old David Kitzki of Mequon, Wisconsin has been charged with one count of felony bail jumping and one count of negligent handling of burning material. Mr. Kitzki decided to run a test for his home fire inspection business. He threw a lit cigarette into a garbage can to see how long it would take to start a fire and you gues