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SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK FRIDAY TOPIC – EXTREME HEAT

Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic is Extreme Heat.  Heat-related deaths account for more deaths on an average year in the United States than floods, tornadoes, lightning, and hurricanes combined, according to Crookston Firefighter Brian Hanson. “Heat-related fatalities outpace deaths in several other weather categories,” said Hanson.  “Based on the national average, excessive heat claimed

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CROOKSOTN FIREFIGHTERS STRESS COOKING SAFETY ON THANKSGIVING

The Crookston Fire Department would like to remind local residents to practice cooking safety during the holiday season.  The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving.  Crookston Firefighter Brian Hanson said the likelihood of a cooking fire during Thanksgiving is significantly higher than any other time of the year.  “According to the

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CROOKSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT REMINDS YOU TO CHANGE BATTERIES, UPDATE DETECTORS

This weekend clocks fall back one hour with the end of daylight savings time.  Crookston Firefighter Brian Hanson also reminds us this weekend is a good time to check batteries and replace older fire and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. “On November 3 we will be changing our clocks back for daylight savings,” said Hanson.  “Along

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FIRE PREVENTION TIP – CLOSE BEFORE YOU DOZE, CLOSE YOUR DOORS WHEN YOU GO TO BED

The Crookston Fire Department is providing tips for Fire Prevention Week this week.  Today’s tip is to close your door before you go to bed to slow the spread of fire from Crookston Firefighter Brian Hanson.  “Firefighters across the country are encouraging you to close before you doze urging families to shut bedroom doors before

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A STEADY STREAM OF PEOPLE EAT AT POLICE AND FIREMAN’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST

A steady stream of people kept the tables at the Crookston Fire Hall full this morning for the Police and Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast. Crookston firefighter Bob Magsam said a crowd was ready to eat at 5:45 a.m. this morning.  “Busy, busy, busy,” said Magsam.  “We had a great crowd here at 5:45 this morning waiting

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