- 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…
- Empower Brands Recalls Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazardsby Empower Brands Recalls Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazards on June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am
The juicers can rupture during use, striking consumers and posing a laceration hazard, or can leave small particle shavings in the juice, posing an ingestion hazard to consumers.
- Chervon North America Recalls EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazardby Chervon North America Recalls EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard on June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am
The rear switch trigger can fail to rebound after being pressed, which can cause the unit to activate unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
- Jetson Electric Bikes Recalls Nova and Star 3-Wheel Kick Children’s Scooters Due to Fall Hazardby Jetson Electric Bikes Recalls Nova and Star 3-Wheel Kick Children’s Scooters Due to Fall Hazard on June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am
The rear wheel can loosen or fall off the scooter, posing a fall hazard to children.
- Bunch Bikes Recalls The Preschool Electric Bicycles Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert)by Bunch Bikes Recalls The Preschool Electric Bicycles Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert) on May 25, 2023 at 12:00 am
The paint on the recalled electric bikes contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
- Juratoys Recalls Children’s Activity Tables Due to Choking Hazardby Juratoys Recalls Children’s Activity Tables Due to Choking Hazard on May 25, 2023 at 12:00 am
The activity table contains a silver metal bell which can detach from its metal arch, posing a choking hazard to young children.