Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue

As colder weather settles in, many residents turn to portable electric space heaters to take the chill out of their homes. If you choose to use a space heater this season, please follow these precautions to keep your home and family safe!

December is a leading month for home fires. Here's how you can lower your risk: 💡 Use lights tested by a nationally recognized lab like UL. 🕯️ Blow out candles when you leave a room or go to bed. 🎄 Have a natural tree? Water it DAILY! For more tips: bit.ly/4nHkcFK

With extra holiday cooking, the risk of home fires increases. Here are some safety tips: 🍗 Keep a lid close by to smother any potential fire. 🍗 Keep flammable items away from your stovetop. 🍗 NEVER leave a turkey fryer unattended. To learn more: bit.ly/4nHkcFK

You could learn CPR in just two minutes! #PBGFR Rescue Lieutenant Michael Ventura shares some quick tips for Hands-Only CPR in our instructional video. Watch it now, and learn how you can save a life: youtube.com/watch?v=sziiG0…

Anyone can save a life! Cardiac emergencies happen every day, and YOU can make a life-or-death difference. Watch your #CityofPBG Fire Rescue's Hands-Only CPR video to learn how you can keep someone alive until first responders arrive. 🔗 bit.ly/3W0gzOL

Looking for a new job? We're hiring. Your #CityofPBG Fire Rescue is hiring a full-time Division Chief - Training and Professional Development. To learn more and apply: bit.ly/46MkMMn

This Fire Prevention Week, we're sharing fire-safety tips for lithium-ion batteries. They're found in many household objects, but improper storage/charging can pose serious safety risks. For more information: bit.ly/3IOK0Aw

Looking for a new job? We're hiring! Your #CityofPBG Fire Rescue is looking for a full-time Fire Inspector. To learn more and apply: bit.ly/4nuiDu5

Today we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor those who courageously sacrificed for others. Fire Rescue Chaplain Chad Lang reminds us to follow their example by staying united, caring for our neighbors and choosing to see the good in others.

🚒🔥 This summer, we completed our very first Girls on Fire Camp with Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue! This inspiring week gave young girls a hands-on look into the world of firefighting, led by our incredible team of female firefighters.💪👩‍🚒

#DidYouKnow fireworks cause over 9,100 injures each year? Stay safe this Fourth of July by following these fireworks safety tips: 🎆 Keep an extinguisher nearby 🎆 Never relight a "dud" 🎆 Only buy from a licensed seller To learn more: bit.ly/43E1GVE

This week, #PBGFire held its first-ever Girls on Fire Camp! Twenty-five girls spent a week training alongside firefighters and learning essential skills such as CPR, first aid, rope rescue, hose handling and more.

Today, we proudly opened Fire Station 6, expanding our reach and enhancing emergency response in the western area of the City. This milestone marks another step forward in our ongoing commitment to keeping our community safe, prepared and protected. 💪👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

#PBGFire has earned the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition for the 11th year in a row for our high-quality care for heart attack, heart disease and stroke victims! We look forward to continuing to provide our community with the best care possible.

This week, we’re raising awareness about the importance of learning CPR and how to use an AED. These life-saving skills are simple to learn and can make all the difference when it matters most. #CPRandAEDAwarenessWeek Sign up for a class here: bit.ly/3EjzgqW

Stroke prevention starts now! This Stroke Risk Awareness Month, take these steps to lower your risk of stroke: ❤️ Control your blood pressure 🩺 Managing diabetes 🍴 Eating a healthy diet 💪 Exercising regularly 🚬🚫 Quitting smoking

We're honored to announce PBGFR earned the International Association of Fire Chiefs (@IAFC)'s and @PulsePoint's "Heart Safe Community Award" for a small/mid-sized community at the 2025 Fire-Rescue Med Conference! 🔗To learn about the achievement: bit.ly/3H1u5gS

A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Risk factors for stroke include your age, gender, family history, race, ethnicity and/or heart health. To learn more: bit.ly/2NcdxTV

Train alongside real firefighters and gain hands-on experience at our FREE Girls on Fire Camp. Camp runs June 23 – 27 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Training Complex (1100 Richard Road). For girls ages 13 – senior. Save your spot now: bit.ly/4l7muwT

Knowing CPR can double or even triple someone’s chances of survival during cardiac arrest. We encourage you to take time to learn this lifesaving skill and download the @pulsepoint app to be notified when a cardiac arrest emergency is happening near you #CPRSavesLives #BeReady