Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department

🔥👨🏻‍🚒 Congratulations to #OakBluffs Fire Chief Stephen Foster on graduating from the 31st class of the @MassDFS Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program on February 10, 2026! Proud of his dedication to leadership and our community. 👏🚒

Massachusetts hot work requirements were strongly influenced by the tragic fire that claimed two Boston firefighters' lives in 2014. Today, anyone applying for a local hot work permit must show they have completed an approved training program. Learn more: mass.gov/info-details/w…

Oak Bluffs warming centers are open today Wed, February 25 from 8AM–6PM at the Library and Town Hall If you’re without power or heat, please come warm up. Wi-Fi & device charging available 📌Questions: Call Oak Bluffs Emergency Management Director Stephen Foster at 508-693-5380

#WinterStormHernando press release for #DukesCounty / #MarthasVineyard

🦌 Residents may notice nighttime drone activity Feb 15–March 7. Tick Free #MarthasVineyard is conducting an Island-wide aerial deer survey using thermal drone technology to gather updated population data. Flights occur dusk–dawn. No identifiable images are captured. #DukesCounty

Congrats to the graduates of this year's Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program, who completed months of classroom instruction and challenging out-of-class assignments. Great work and thank you to our @UMassBoston partners! Video of the ceremony: youtube.com/dfsosfm

Test your carbon monoxide alarms. Make sure they’re near sleeping areas and the batteries are working. #TestItTuesday #CarbonMonoxideSafety #FireSafety

Whether you're putting up a few strings of Christmas lights or channeling Clark Griswold, please use outdoor decorations safely. Inspect them for wear, follow the manufacturer's safety info, be sure your outdoor outlets have GFCIs installed, & use outdoor-rated extension cords.

Holiday parties: Keep exits clear. Santa may come down the chimney, but you’ll need the door. #ClearTheWay for #HolidaySafety

The 1st Monday in December is #CandleSafetyDay. Candles start more fires this time of year than any other. If you use traditional candles, keep anything that can burn at least 1' away on all sides & extinguish them before you leave the room or go to sleep: mass.gov/info-details/c…

#DYK? The leading factor contributing to home cooking fires is unattended equipment per @USfire. If you're cooking for Thanksgiving this week, keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop and use timers as a reminder to check on food you're cooking.

⚡️Toasters, coffeemakers, and microwaves should go directly into the outlet—no shortcuts! 🔌 If you need an extension cord, ensure it’s the right gauge and look for the certification mark CSA/ULC approved. For electronics and lights, stick to approved power bars.

Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Be sure to cook your turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness. You can find more tips on how to safely thaw, cook, and serve turkey here: ow.ly/QpRK50Xoz5o

Last fall #MVCERT & #MVDART members earned their @Americanheart #HeartSaver #CPR #AED certification through a training sponsored by @DukesCountyEM and taught by #OakBluffs Ambulance Association at @OBFireEMS as part of our #CERT Disaster Medical Operations Unit #MarthasVineyard⛑️

Today we honor the brave individuals who answer the call 24/7 when our community needs them most. On #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we thank our: 🚒 Firefighters 🚑 EMS 🚓 Law Enforcement 📞 9-1-1 Dispatchers 🛟 Emergency Management #FirstResponders #PublicSafety #CommunityFirst

How do you get a 50+ foot SCBA Maze Trailer to Martha's Vineyard? The DFS Crib team took the ferry! This training prop spent a few weeks supporting the #EdgartownMA FD, helping new & veteran firefighters stay confident while navigating dark, confined, and confusing environments.

🛠️ Before you buy any product with a lithium-ion battery, make sure it’s been tested for safety ✅ Look for a mark from a nationally recognized testing lab (like UL Listed) 🚫 Avoid unverified products sold online — they can overheat or catch fire #FirePreventionWeek #FireSafety

⚠️ Stay informed—minutes matter! ✅ Sign up for local @DukesCountyEM alerts: dukescounty-ma.myfreealerts.com ✅ Enable @fema Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone 📱 ✅ Get @NWSBoston alerts 🌦️ ✅ Tune in to @mvyradio 88.7FM 📻 Don’t miss updates! #NPM2025 #PreparednessStartsAtHome

🐾 Preparedness Includes Pets & Livestock 🐕🐄 This #NationalPreparednessMonth, remember: pets & farm animals need plans too! ✔️ Make a plan & kit ✔️ Microchip your pets ✔️ Buddy system for care ✔️ MV Agricultural Society = island shelter for livestock 📌 Ready.gov/pets

Join us for a new monthly series, Ready Together: Community Preparedness! 📅 Friday, September 26, 2025 🕞 3:30–4:30PM 📍#WestTisbury Library Theme: #EmergencyPreparedness Starts with YOU 📝🎒📱 Free, hands-on & fun for all ages #NPM2025 #ReadyTogether #ReadyWT #ThisIsEM #MVY