Shelby County Fire

As temperatures around the country continue to rise, and summer schedules change routines, the number of fatalities from children being left in an unattended vehicle are only going to climb. Visit NHTSA.gov/heatstroke for more information about preventing vehicular heatstroke.

634 law enforcement officers were killed in traffic-related incidents from 2007-2017. For them, and for their families, always #MoveOver when you see #LawEnforcement stopped on the highway. #Police

Behind the wheel is no place to multitask. If you want to BRB, drive now and text later. #StopTexts

Blankets are a good alternative to a heavy, puffy coat, which can cause the car seat harness to not fit snugly. #TheRightSeat

Is your child’s school zone unsafe for little ones to walk? We joined with @FedEx to create this tool that has step-by-step ways you can make improvements to your school zone. bit.ly/2ipjAso

One person died every 48 minutes in an alcohol-impaired driving crash in 2017. #BuzzedDriving is drunk driving.

#SafeSleep tip: Soft bedding can block a baby's airway during sleep. A firm mattress covered with a tight-fitting crib sheet is all you need to make your baby sleep like a baby. bit.ly/2FNIMQy

Don’t let your night go from fun to fatal. Always designate a sober driver before the party starts. #BuzzedDriving is drunk driving.

Three more booster seat models from #Britax earn an IIHS BEST BET for providing good belt fit. The designation goes to the Skyline, Midpoint, and Highpoint models. More BEST BETs: go.iihs.org/BESTBETs

Start the #NewYear off by giving back to your community. Local fire departments need volunteers to serve as #firefighters, #EMS providers, and support members. You can make a difference! Find a fire service #volunteer opportunity today at MakeMeAFirefighter.org

These were 17 of the most incredible and impressive rescues of 2018

Wet, windy, and potentially stormy weather is in store for New Year's Eve. Winds during the day could gust up to 40mph, and a line of strong to severe storms may form by the afternoon and push through the region. Gusts could exceed 60mph in the strongest storms. #kywx #inwx

We know car seats can be confusing. That’s why we created the Ultimate Car Seat Guide. Check it out to learn tips on how to choose and use a car seat. ultimatecarseatguide.org

Railroad Crossing Awareness.

RICK LASKY is a 38-year veteran of the fire service & has served in all ranks. Read full bio: events.pennwell.com/FDIC2019/Publi… Check out his sessions: "Chief Officers Field Training Program" "Issues and Challenges" & "The Three Degrees of Mayday" #FDIC2019 #SpeakerSpotlight

There are much better ways to spend $10,000… #BuzzedDriving is drunk driving.

Near miss video of @BarriePFFA and @Barrie_Fire operating at MVC in 400 highway last night. So thankful no one was seriously injuried. Please slow done and keep our #firefighters #police #paramedics and tow operators safe.

The 2018 #FirePreventionWeek campaign, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” starts TODAY! youtube.com/watch?v=l-UsyL… More info at: ow.ly/N9EO30m6q4M

It’s #FirePreventionWeek (October 7-13). Working smoke alarms save lives – make sure you check yours every month. Get more safety tips: safekids.org/fire