𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 from Chief Thompson, with a special guest - Smoky Bear! 🐻 It may not be fire season, but here are some important fire safety tips: 🎃 Keep lit pumpkins away from anything that can burn and out of the way of trick-or-treaters, doorsteps, walkways, etc. 🕯 Keep decorations away from open flames and other heat sources, such as light bulbs and heaters. 🚪 Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes. 🔥Make sure all smoke alarms are worki

𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲! We can't wait for our Open House tomorrow (Thurs. 10/9). Come by Station 12 (1107 Stewart Ave.) anytime between 4-6 p.m. and say hi! We'll have lots of fun activities and tips to help you keep your home safe. Check out your local station, see our engines and gear up close, and spray water from a real fire hose! 🚒 Medford Firefighters Local 824 | Medford Fire Department

🚪🔥 Close Before You Doze – A Life-Saving Reminder During overhaul at today’s fire, crews discovered a powerful example of why closing your doors is so important. Just off the main fire room, firefighters found a bedroom with the door completely closed—and despite the intensity of the fire nearby, the room was virtually untouched by heat, smoke, or fire damage. This simple action can be the difference between life and tragedy. If this fire had occurred overnight while residents were asleep, tha

Hundreds of gallons of heating oil pumped into basement of Medford home

Recruits hired Friday will join Medford firefighters after their training in the academy