Thanksgiving Safety Tips
As millions of families celebrate Thanksgiving, cooking and gatherings are at the heart of the festivities. However, it’s also the day with the highest number of kitchen fires, with nearly 74% of residential fires occurring due to cooking. A major culprit in these incidents is the use of turkey fryers. Deep frying a turkey is […]
Holiday Travel Safety Tips
Prepare for Safe Holiday Travel with a Roadside Emergency Kit AAA estimates 55 million travelers will hit the road this Thanksgiving, and 120 million will travel from December 24 to January 2. While holiday road trips are exciting, mechanical breakdowns and accidents can happen if vehicles aren’t properly maintained. Poor maintenance contributes to over 20% […]
SVFC Lowers PPC Rating, Reducing Local Insurance Rates
SVFC Lowers PPC Rating, Reducing Local Insurance Rates The Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (SVFC) is proud to announce that our community has received a new Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). Our community now has a PPC Class 4 rating in all areas within 5 road miles of our […]
