Summer
FIREWORKS, GRILLS AND OTHER DANGERS. Summer is a time for fun, but it is important to make sure you and your family are being safe when using fireworks, grills, and other potentially dangerous materials. Here are some of the things you need to know about keeping your family and home safe this summer! Summer Fire […]
Cooking
NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF HOME FIRES Cooking is often a relaxing and fun task that brings family and friends together, but cooking is also the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. Being mindful while you cook, however, can go a long way to helping prevent these fires. Here is everything you need […]
Thanksgiving
Center of your family gathering For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. So keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and […]
Holiday
PROPERLY WATERED CHRISTMAS TREES LIMITS FIRE RISK. Christmas trees account for hundreds of fires each year. Typically, shorts in electrical lights or open flames from candles, lighters or matches start tree fires. Well-watered trees are not a problem. A dry and neglected tree can be. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your […]
Winter
STAYING SAFE DURING THE WINTER Although trending downward since the early 1980s, heating fires remained the second leading cause of home fires in 2021. An estimated 32,200 home heating fires were reported to fire departments within the United States. These fires caused an estimated 190 deaths, 625 injuries and $442 million in property loss. Facts […]
Odenton Christmas Tree Lighting
Our annual Odenton Christmas Tree lighting will be on Saturday December 7th.
Cookies & Crafts with Santa
Our second annual Cookies & Crafts with Santa will be held on Sunday, December 8th at the OVFC Hall at 1425 Annapolis Road from 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is one unopened toy or $5 per child. Kids are invited to have cookies and juice with Santa while making their very own ornament to […]
