CREST FOREST FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

HEADQUARTERS STATION 25

 

23407 Crest Forest DR.

Crestline, CA. 92325

 

909-338-3311

19th Annual ABC7 & Firefighters "Spark of Love" Holiday Toy Drive

 

Fire departments throughout Southern California have once again joined together with ABC7 Television to conduct the 19th Annual ABC7 & Firefighters' "Spark of Love" Holiday Toy Drive. Fire departments within Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties will again be collecting new unwrapped toys and sports equipment at all fire stations for distribution to less fortunate children within our communities.

 

The kick-off for this year's toy drive will be on Saturday, November 19, 2011, through Saturday, December 24, 2011. As in the past, all of the toys collected by our District will be distributed to our local mountain children 12 years or younger.

 

PLEASE DONATE TOYS EARLY:
Please remember that it takes a little time for your toy to go from your loving hands into the hands of a child. Therefore, PLEASE DONATE EARLY to ensure that your toy is received. Donation boxes are placed at Station 25 located at (23407 Crest Forest DR. Crestline, CA. 92325) or Station 26 (737 Grandview RD. Twin Peaks, CA. 92391) starting Thanksgiving Weekend. IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO DONATE

CREST FOREST FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

23407 Crest Forest Drive/ P. O. Box 3220

Crestline, CA 92325-3220

909.338.3311 (phone) / www.cffd.org (website)

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

TODAY’S DATE:                November 15, 2011

 

CONTACT PERSON:         Michelle M. Caldwell, Public Information Officer

 

SUBJECT:    DON’T BE A TURKEY, PRACTICE SAFETY THIS THANKSGIVING

 

CRESTLINE, CA – The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving…and kids love to be involved in the holiday meal preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people in the home.

 

Did you know that Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment? In order to prevent the incidence of Thanksgiving Day fires, Crest Forest Fire Protection District and the National Fire Protection Association have joined forces to provide the following safety tips:

 

  • Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop to keep an eye on food.
  • Stay in the home while the turkey is cooking; check on it frequently.
  • Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay at least 3 feet away.
  • Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam and splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee can cause serious burns.
  • Keep the floor clear to help prevent trips over children, toys, purses and bags.
  • Keep knives out of the reach of children.
  • Be sure electric cords from small kitchen appliances are not dangling off the counter, within easy reach of a child.
  • Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children – up high and out of sight in a locked cabinet.
  • Extinguish candles when leaving the room or retiring for the evening. Never leave children alone in a room with burning candles.
  • Ensure smoke alarms are in proper working order. Test them by pushing the test button.
  • Make sure overnight guests are familiar with the home fire escape plan.

 

For additional information on Thanksgiving fire safety, contact Crest Forest Fire Protection District at 909.338.3311 or visit the National Fire Protection Association’s website at www.nfpa.org.

 

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4th of July BBQ
FIREFIGHTERS’ BBQ FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS CRESTLINE, CA – Crest Forest Professional Firefighters’ Association, Local #4105, recently raised $1,200 at their 2nd annual barbecue fundraiser.  Proceeds from past fundraising efforts have gone toward the service/repair of emergency response equipment and the purchase of fire/life safety education materials.  Monies from this year’s event will continue to support special needs of the District. Approximately 250 people turned out for the affair held on July 3, 2011 at Casual Elegance restaurant in Aqua Fria and dined on a barbecue feast prepared by restaurant owner, Kathleen Kirk, and served by fire personnel and their families.  In addition to the BBQ, a bake sale and opportunity drawing were held and the District’s 1929 Studebaker fire engine was placed on display.  A good time was had by all and plans are already underway for next year’s event.

MDA FILL THE BOOT

 

Thursday, June 9, 2011 9:02 am More than a dozen Crest Forest Fire firefighters and their friends and family members helped "Fill the Boot" with cash for the Muscular Dystrophy Association last Friday and Saturday.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days, the group converged on Lake Drive in Crestline and on Highway 189 in Blue Jay with their boots and collected $16,000.

"People were really generous. Some people that didn't have the nicest cars were putting in $20. It was an amazing thing to see," Crest Forest Fire's Captain Steve Hale said.

This is the second annual Fill the Boot fund-raiser Crest Forest Fire has done. "We were excited," Capt. Hale said. "Last year we did one day and collected just over $9,000."

Hale said last year a Lake Arrowhead man and his son, who has muscular dystrophy, were out there with them collecting money. Hale said the boy wasn't feeling well, so he wasn't with them last weekend, but a boy from Hesperia who has muscular dystrophy made it to the fund-raiser and he had his own little boot to collect money.

"People who donated Friday also donated Saturday too. It was heartwarming," Capt. Hale commented.

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