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Crookston Fire Chief Tim Froeber handed out the department’s 2020 Service Awards Thursday night and the following firefighters were recognized. The award winners are below – Firefighter of the Year – Chris Klawitter 100% Training attendance Bob Magsam Shane Heldstab Chris Klawitter Brian Hanson Al Desroiser Don Boone Joe Leas Mike Swenson Rod Erdmann Jim
On Halloween night, clocks fall back one hour with the end of daylight savings time. Crookston Firefighter Brian Hanson also has another important reminder. “It’s that time of year where we’re turning our clocks back,” said Hanson. “This is a perfect time to change the batteries on your smoke and CO detectors in your home.
Fireworks are an Independence Day tradition for many people. However, celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks, cookouts, and community events can quickly turn to disaster if proper precautions are not taken. Crookston Fire Department, IAFF Local #3394, Firefighter Brian Hanson said Independence Day is one of the busiest days of the year for firefighters
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
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
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
