- Join the Movement RecruitNY 2023
Dear Community Members, As part of the annual statewide initiative RecruitNY, the Bushnell’s Basin Fire Department is inviting you to meet your volunteer firefighters at Hitching Post Plaza on Friday, April 21, 2023. We will be there from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (just look for the big red trucks). This is a terrific opportunity to get to know your local firefighters and learn more…
- Announcing the “LJ Strong Fundraiser”
On April 5, 2021, Past Chief and current member of the Bushnell’s Basin Fire Department, LJ Sutherland was diagnosed with terminal cancer. To help support LJ and the LJ Sutherland Scholarship Fund, a fundraiser is being hosted by his daughter Ashley, along with Ted Aroesty, Steve Burruto and Chris Mueller. The aptly named the “LJ Strong Fundraiser” is being held at Thirsty's at 8 State…
- Stroke: Know the signs
Strokes can be scary and can happen to anyone, but if you are able to recognize the signs and get help quickly your chances of making a full recovery are greatly improved. Take the time to learn FAST. FAST is an easy way to remember and identify the most common symptoms of a stroke. F stands for FACE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of…
- Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries Annually
According to the NFPA, 59% of home fire fatalities occur in houses that have no working smoke detectors. A properly installed and tested home fire alarm with a fresh battery is one of the simplest and most effective things you can do to protect yourself and your family from a home fire. Be sure to change your batteries at least once a year or when the smoke detector…