Space heaters cause 1/3 of home heating fires & 4 out of 5 home heating fire deaths. #Safetytips at go.usa.gov/xt8uA #WinterFireSafety

VERY COLD WIND CHILLS EXPECTED OVERNIGHT AND SATURDAY Not only are we worried about snow, but very cold air will spew into the region overnight. Temperatures will remain well below normal Saturday. Be sure to have extra layers on when heading out the door! #scwx #ncwx #gawx

Winter storms increase the risk of power outages. Make sure you have all the items you need to last several days. Before the power goes out, be sure to: 🔌 Charge devices 🔋 Locate extra batteries 👍 Restock or update your emergency kit items #ReadyNC

Las tormentas de invierno aumentan el riesgo de cortes de energía. Asegúrese de tener todos los artículos que necesita para durar varios días. Antes de que se corte la energía: 🔌 Cargar dispositivos 🔋 Tener baterías adicionales 👍 Reabastecer su kit de emergencia

It’s a fact: if your smoke alarm was manufactured before February 1, 2012 it needs to be replaced! #February2022

Home fires happen more often in winter than in any other season. Winter fires can be prevented! Watch this video to help keep your home fire-safe then share to help others! #WinterFireSafety

Feb. 6-12 is National #BurnAwarenessWeek! Do you know about the "safety zone"? Have a kid and pet-free zone of 3 feet around stoves, grills or anything that gets hot. #NBAW

Another afternoon of dry conditions and gusty winds is on tap for Friday. Avoid burning outdoors, and if you must burn, exercise extra caution. #ncwx #scwx #gawx #gspwx

Setting the mood with 🕯️🕯️this #ValentinesDay? Keep these folks from crashing your celebration 🧑‍🚒👩‍🚒! ♥️ Never leave a burning candle unattended. ♥️ Keep lit candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn. ♥️ If possible, use battery-operated candles. #ValentinesDay2022

IVFD had a wonderful little visitor for his birthday this past weekend! Happy Birthday 🎂🎁🎉 instagram.com/p/CaA2O0krnv0/…

Take extra ⚠️ precaution ⚠️ with fire ignition 🔥 sources today as very dry conditions are in place. Afternoon relative humidity values with dip into the teens for many areas. Fortunately widespread rain 🌨️ is on the way later this week! #NCwx #SCwx #GAwx #CLTwx #CLT #AVL

The warming trend continues with highs today in the 70s under sunny skies. Be careful ⚠️ with fire 🔥 ignition sources as it will be dry out there again today! Dry conditions will likely continue into Thursday. #NCwx #SCwx #GAwx #CLTwx

Happy 71st birthday to the dog with the biggest heart, Sparky the Fire Dog. Kids know and love him, parents grew up with him, and grandparents remember his messages of fire safety since 1951. Help us wish Sparky a very happy birthday! #Sparkysbirthday

Windy and dry conditions today will lead to increased 🔥 fire 🔥danger across the entire area. Burning is discouraged today. If you plan to burn, call local burning permitting authorities first and be careful. #ncwx #scwx #gawx

Widespread showers and embedded thunderstorms will set the stage for isolated severe thunderstorms through this afternoon, especially in the Piedmont of western Carolinas. #ncwx #scwx #gawx

SEVERE WEATHER EXPECTED LATER TODAY THROUGH TONIGHT Thunderstorm are expected to develop and move across the area late this afternoon into the evening. Some of these storms will be severe. Storms along a cold front will move in overnight. Stay weather aware! #scwx #ncwx #gawx

It’s a fact: if your smoke alarm was manufactured before May 1, 2012 it needs to be replaced!

Today, Idlewild Fire Department honors and remembers those who have given everything for our country.

A special thank you to Empire Pizza of Mint Hill for providing meals for today's crew and a little extra!

Thank you Red Bull for providing energy drinks to IVFD! instagram.com/p/CeO6segLdS_/…