Hemby Bridge Fire Department

12/23/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas Safety🎄

…On the tenth day of Christmas, Hemby Bridge reminds you…The holidays mean busy homes, new decorations, and curious little hands exploring everything within reach. A few simple childproofing steps can help protect ten little fingers from preventable injuries.

🚨 Install outlet covers on all unused electrical outlets
🚨 Use cabinet and drawer locks in kitchens, bathrooms, and garages
🚨 Store matches and lighters locked up and out of sight
🚨 Keep batteries (especially button batteries) secured and out of reach
🚨 Lock away cleaning supplies, medications, and tools

Small changes make a big impact. Taking time to childproof your home helps ensure little hands stay safe—and the holidays stay happy. 🎄👶✨

12/23/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas Safety🎄

…On the ninth day of Christmas, Hemby Bridge reminds you…Keep your furry family members safe this season. Our pets may be said to have nine lives, but fire, smoke, and holiday hazards can take those lives in seconds.

🚨 Keep candles, fireplaces, and space heaters out of paw and tail reach�🚨 Secure Christmas trees so curious pets can’t knock them over�🚨 Avoid electrical cords, tinsel, and ornaments that pets may chew or swallow�🚨 Make sure smoke alarms work and have a plan that includes your pets

Holiday safety isn’t just for people. Protect every member of your family, four-legged ones included.

12/22/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas Safety🎄

…On the eighth day of Christmas, Hemby Bridge reminds you…New bikes for Christmas? Make sure kids wear a properly fitted helmet every ride: bikes, scooters, etc…

🚨 Helmets should sit level and snug on the head
🚨 The chin strap should be buckled and tight
🚨 Replace helmets after a crash or if they no longer fit

A helmet can make the difference between a fun ride and a serious injury. Protect your most important gear, your head.

12/21/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas Safety🎄

…On the seventh day of Christmas, Hemby Bridge reminds you…Live Christmas trees bring the smell and spirit of the season, but when they dry out, they can become a serious fire hazard.

🚨 Choose a fresh tree that doesn’t shed needles easily
🚨 Water your tree daily checking the stand every day
🚨 Use only approved, non-damaged lights
🚨 Turn off tree lights before leaving home or going to bed
🚨 Remove the tree promptly once it begins to dry out

A little care goes a long way in keeping your holidays safe and merry. 🎄🚒

12/20/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas Safety🎄

…On the sixth day of Christmas, Hemby Bridge reminds you…Holiday decorations help set the season’s mood, but they can also introduce hidden fire hazards if not used safely.

🚨 Use UL-listed lights and decorations�🚨 Inspect cords for fraying or damage before plugging them in�🚨 Turn off decorative lights before going to bed or leaving home

A little extra attention can help keep the holidays merry, not smoky.

12/19/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas Safety🎄

…On the fifth day of Christmas, Hemby Bridge reminds you…focus on cooking safety, because the kitchen is where many holiday fires start.

🔥 Safety Reminder:
• Stay in the kitchen while cooking
• Keep flammable items (towels, packaging, decorations) away from the stove
• Turn pot handles inward
• If a small grease fire starts, slide a lid over the pan and turn off the heat, never use water

This holiday season, keep the memories warm, not the kitchen.

12/18/2025

12/18/2025

Yesterday, at approximately 5:35pm, Hemby Bridge Fire Department units responded to a three vehicle collision on Lawyers Road between Mill Grove Road and Rocky River Road.

Ladder 23 arrived on scene and provided patient care and scene support until Union County EMS arrived, at which time patient care was transferred. Ladder 23 then remained on scene assisting the North Carolina State Highway Patrol with traffic control and road closure while the involved vehicles were safely removed by wrecker services.

While this incident resulted in a temporary closure of Lawyers Road, we appreciated the public’s patience and cooperation while emergency crews worked to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

🚨 Roadway Safety Reminder: Slow down, watch your speed, avoid following too closely, stay off your mobile devices, and always remain alert especially when approaching emergency scenes or traveling busy roadways.

12/18/2025

Hemby Bridge Fire Department would like to congratulate Juan Morales on his graduation from the Charlotte Fire Academy.

12/17/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas Safety🎄

…On the fourth day of Christmas, Hemby Bridge reminds you…a properly installed car seat saves lives. Ensure that the straps are snug, there are no twists, and that the seat is secure so that your most precious passengers are protected.

12/17/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas Safety🎄

…On the third day of Christmas, Hemby Bridge reminds you…Keep toys, blankets, furniture, etc…at least three feet away from heat sources to prevent accidental burns or fires

12/15/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas Safety🎄

…On the second day of Christmas, Hemby Bridge reminds you…Know two ways out. Practice your home fire escape plan together as a family and ensure that everyone knows how to get out during an emergency.