Rockhouse Fire & Rescue

04/27/2026

04/27/2026

STAY AHEAD OF A STORM THREAT

Bring in loose outdoor items such patio furniture and trash cans. t
High winds can turn them into projectiles.

Have more than one way to receive watches and warnings:

Weather APPs from NOAA & local TV/radio stations
Station websites & social media sites.

DURING A STORM THREAT

Do not shower, bathe, or wash dishes..
Stay off corded phones and avoid electrical equipment or cords.

Unplug computers and other sensitive appliances before the storm arrives to prevent damage or loss from power surges.

WHEN WARNINGS ARE ISSUED

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

Avoid windows, skylights, and glass doors, which can break from high winds or hail.

If you see lightning and hear thunder within 30 seconds, the storm is close enough to be dangerous.

Wait at least 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder before going back outside.

04/21/2026

Today we remember one of the best. Gone way too soon.

04/19/2026

04/15/2026

04/03/2026

When the Nation Pauses—But the Grounds Are Closed: How an Unfunded DHS Impacts the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Because of the current lapse in funding affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), access to the campus of the United States Fire Administration (USFA)—the home of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial—is uncertain. The USFA operates under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), within DHS. When DHS is unfunded, even sacred spaces like the National Memorial can be impacted.
The Memorial is not just a backdrop for ceremony, it is the place where the nation’s promise is made tangible. It is where individual loss becomes part of a shared national memory. Without access to that space, families are denied a moment that cannot be recreated elsewhere.
Read the full article here: https://www.firehero.org/2026/04/03/when-the-nation-pauses/

04/03/2026

Please take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of waste tires at no cost!

03/29/2026

Very low humidity, combined with gusty southwest winds and dry fuels will result in High Fire Danger between 10 am and around sunset today.

03/26/2026

Keep an emergency kit handy:
✔️ Water & snacks
✔️ Flashlights & batteries
✔️ First aid & meds
✔️ Phone chargers
Be ready before storms hit!