Duxbury, MA
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Duxbury firefighters made a tremendous stop during the height of the storm at this wind driven 3rd alarm. Firefighters battled strong winds and flooding at this structure on Pine Point Place. Firefighters kept the fire from spreading to other houses in close proximity. #DXFD
Hope you enjoyed the extra hour of sleep! Don’t forget to change all your clocks (including the one in your car) and check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
#DXFD #FallBack #DaylightSaving #SmokeDetectors
Happy Halloween! We wish you and your family a wonderful and safe Halloween!
#DXFD #HappyHalloween
What is a lock box? A lock box is a secure box near your front door that contains a key to your home. Only Duxbury Firefighters and EMS have access to the lock box. To obtain a lock box, go to the Duxbury Fire Department website and follow the steps on the “Lock Box” page.
Happy National First Responders Day to @Roccc_911, @duxburypolice, and all the other first responders across the country. Thank you for all your service and dedication.
#DXFD #NationalFirstRespondersday #FirstResponders
Do you know how to stop severe bleeding after an injury? Quick action saves lives:
1. Ensure your safety
2. Call 9-1-1
3. Look for life-threatening bleeding
4. Swipe through the graphics for step-by-step instructions to control the bleeding.
#DXFD #StopTheBleed #FirstAid #EMS
Halloween is almost here! As you prepare for Halloween later this week, follow these safety tips to keep your little trick-or-treaters safe this spooky season!
#DXFD #Halloween #Halloweensafety #NFPA #trickortreatingsafety #trickortreating
DXFD is prepared to handle all types of emergencies, though call volume and incident types vary by season. Here is a look at the calls that DXFD responded to during September 2026.
#DXFD #DuxburyFire #MonthlyCalls
So, you witnessed an accident. Do you know what to do next?
Follow these steps whenever you see an accident.
#DXFD #Accidents #Safety #MedicMonday #EMS
Whether you are cleaning leaves out of your gutters or putting up holiday decorations, follow these ladder safety tips to stay safe this fall and holiday season.
#DXFD #Ladder #LadderSafety
Do you know how firefighters breathe in a fire? They use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). For more information about the equipment firefighters use, check out the Duxbury Fire Department website (Duxburyfire.org)
#DXFD #FirefighterFriday #FireEquipment
Do you know what to do if you smell gas?
1. Do not use electronics.
2. Do not turn lights on or off.
3. Exit the house, then call 911.
#DXFD #SafetySunday #GasLeak #GasSafety
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.
#DXFD #NFPA #COAlarm #SmokeAlarm #FireSafety
It is important that smoke alarms are placed in the right locations to ensure you and your family are safe. Swipe through these graphics before installing smoke alarms in your home.
#DXFD #NFPA #FireSafety #SmokeDetectorLocations #FirePreventionWeek
If you own an electric vehicle (EV), keep your home charging practices safe by following these critical steps.
#DXFD #EVcharging #lithiumionbatteries
What are the "Jaws of Life" used for? DXFD Firefighters use portable hydraulic rescue tools, commonly called the "Jaws of Life," to extricate a patient from a vehicle crash.
#DXFD #Firefighting #FirefighterFriday #FireEquipment #JawsofLife
DXFD is prepared to handle all types of emergencies, though call volume and incident types vary by season. Here is a look at the calls that DXFD responded to during August 2026.
#DXFD #DuxburyFire #MonthlyCalls
Duxbury Fire Department provides ALS care because when you or a loved one needs care, seconds matter.
#DXFD #MedicMonday
Before lighting up your fireplace, wood stove, or pellet stove this fall, keep these essential safety tips in mind to keep your home warm and protected.
#DXFD #HeatingSafety #SafetySunday #WoodStoveSafety #PelletStoveSafety #FireplaceSafety
What is a thermal imager used for? DXFD uses thermal imagers to detect hot spots, fires in walls, and find possible victims.
#DXFD #FirefighterFriday #FireEquipment #FireFighting #ThermalImager
