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Official account of the Athol (MA) Fire Department • Not monitored 24/7 • Dial 911 for emergencies #AtholFire
Joined September 2023
The Athol Fire Department wishes you and your family a safe and happy Labor Day! #AtholFire #HappyLaborDay
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With the start of the new school year approaching, we want to remind you that if not used correctly or if damaged, lithium-ion batteries can catch fire or explode. Follow these safety tips when using devices with lithium-ion batteries. #AtholFire #lithiumionbatteries #NFPA
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Do you know the difference between BLS and ALS care? Athol ambulances provide both BLS and ALS care because when you or a loved one needs care seconds matter. #Atholfire #EMS #Paramedic
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What are the yellow hoses for? The yellow hoses attached to the vehicle exhaust remove the dangerous fumes from the firehouse to minimize our firefighters' exposure to these cancer-causing fumes. #AtholFire #Firefighterfriday #firetruck
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Today is National Senior Citizens Day. Falls are one of the top ways seniors get hurt. Please follow these fall prevention tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe from fall injuries. #Atholfire #fallprevention #NationalSeniorsCitizensDay #seniorsafety
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Do you know what is included in the Senior SAFE Program? The Senior SAFE Program aims to improve safety in senior housing by providing the services outlined in the graphic. Go to the "Senior Safe" tab on the Athol Fire Department website to request a visit. #Athol
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Remember to act F.A.S.T if you suspect a person is suffering from a stroke. F = Face Drooping A = Arm Weakness S = Speech Difficulty T = Time to call 911 #Atholfire #stroke #strokesymptoms #americanheartassociation
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Do you know the difference in sounds between a smoke alarm and a CO alarm? A smoke alarm has 3 beeps while a CO alarm has 4 beeps. Please read the above tips about smoke and CO alarms to help keep you and your family safe. #Atholfire #smokedetectors #codetectors #firesafety
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The Athol Fire Department is prepared to handle all types of emergencies. The call volume and call type vary based on the season. These were the calls Athol Fire responded to in July 2025. #Atholfire #Callvolume
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Stay cool! With hot temperatures in the forecast, cooling centers are open today. Check out the above graphic for a list of locations and visit their websites for specific hours. #Atholfire #coolingcenters
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Stay cool! With hot temperatures in the forecast, cooling centers will be open this Tuesday (8/12) and Wednesday (8/13). Check out the above graphic for a list of locations and visit their websites for specific hours. #Atholfire #coolingcenters
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Stay cool! With hot temperatures in the forecast, cooling centers will be open this Monday (8/11), Tuesday (8/12), and Wednesday (8/13). Check out the above graphic for a list of locations and visit their websites for specific hours. #Atholfire #coolingcenters
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Do you know what to do if your car catches on fire? - Follow the steps in the attached graphic. - Call 9-1-1 #Atholfire #carfire #car #fire
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In an emergency, a lock box allows the Athol FD quick access to your home or business. This secure box holds a key to your property that only authorized Athol FD personnel can access. To get your own lock box, visit the Athol Fire Department website. #AtholFire #Lockbox
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Need a place to cool off? Today, the cooling centers will be open. Check out the above graphic for a list of locations and visit their websites for specific hours. #Atholfire #coolingcenters
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With this week’s hot weather, remember to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Be sure to look for signs of dehydration in your loved ones to help them stay safe. #AtholFire #hydration #dehydration #summerweather #drinkwater #drinkplentyoffluids
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Need a place to cool off? On Tuesday (7/29) and Wednesday (7/30), the cooling centers will be open. Check out the above graphic for a list of locations and visit their websites for specific hours. #Atholfire #coolingcenters
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Need a place to cool off? On Monday (7/28) and Tuesday (7/29), the cooling centers will be open. Check out the above graphic for a list of locations and visit their websites for specific hours. #Atholfire #coolingcenters
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People who are deaf or hard of hearing may not be able to depend on traditional smoke alarms. Special alert devices such as bed shakers or strobe lights are available to help keep your loved ones safe. Follow these tips to find the best device for you or your family. #AtholFire
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