Fire Marshal Offers Tips For A Safe Holiday Season

The winter holidays are a time of celebration and that means cooking, decorating the home and entertaining.  The Orange Fire Marshal’s Office offers some safety reminders to ensure that the holidays will be happy for you and your family. Home fire safety is always a major concern. Decorations should be fire resistant or non-combustible and located a safe … Read more

It's The Time Of Year For Chimney Fires And Other Emergency Situations.

On Sunday, Nov. 25 at around 4:30 p.m., the Orange Volunteer Fire Department responded to a chimney fire. Engine 34, Ladder 37 and Car 2 arrived on the scene in 4 minutes and began dealing with the situation. Engine 35 and Rescue 1 arrived shortly thereafter. Firefighters worked inside the home and on the roof for about … Read more