Chartiers Township Fire Department

As you may know or have seen, this week is fire prevention week! Things will look a little different this year, but the end goal is the same. To educate on fire prevention and safety. As we posted yesterday, this years theme is fire safety in the kitchen. Each day this week we will post a fire prevention tip. Today we start with a remind from last year, which is so important it was actually the theme for 2019. Practice fire drills in your home.

The tradition of Trick or Treat will be observed in Chartiers Township on Saturday, October 31st from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Township is leaving it up to r...esidents to decide whether to participate or not. This is not a mandatory event and families should make the best decision for their own family. Residents are advised to turn ON your porch light IF you wish to participate. If you do not wish to participate: turn OFF your porch light. Parents, only visit homes with a their porch light on. Please be respectful for those who have chosen not to participate as they may be vulnerable or they may be ill and are refraining from participating to protect YOU. Here are a few tips to help navigate through the evening amidst the COVID pandemic: IF YOU ARE SICK or experiencing COVID symptoms, PLEASE STAY HOME and refrain from Trick or Treating or passing out candy. Do not leave candy in a bowl for kids to take. It’s best to designate one person to hand out candy, instead of having many children reach into a candy bowl. Pass out treats outside. It’s recommended to position oneself outside to pass out treats, instead of having children ring doorbells and enter your home. Find a spot at the end of your driveway or yard. Treats should be individually wrapped. To avoid any cross-contamination, please consider only individually wrapped treats Face masks should be worn. It is recommended that both those passing out candy and those Trick or Treating wear masks while doing so. (If there's one holiday where masks are accepted, it's Halloween!!) Avoid traveling in large groups and maintain social distancing. Be patient when others are collecting their treats and then proceed. Utilize hand sanitizer throughout the evening. Carry it with you and have it handy. To sanitize treats or not. It is not recommended to sanitize packaging and groceries. The transmission of the coronavirus on these types of surfaces is low. But, if parents want to sanitize the packages, they should. Anxious parents should not participate. It’s best to buy your own Halloween treats and give to your kids instead of being anxious about participation. Ideally, Trick or Treat in your own neighborhoods. We know the candy hunt is a quest, but considering sticking close to home this year. Items to bring during treat gathering. Bring hand sanitizer and require kids to wear masks. Also, don’t forget flashlights, glow sticks, or any reflective material on clothing. PLEASE, be safe, be respectful and have fun!

While everyday should be thank a police officer day, today is nationally recognized. We would like to take a minute and thank all of the police officers for there tireless efforts, especially in these times. We would like to especially thank our own Chartiers Police department for everything they do, day in and day out. We are proud to serve alongside you everyday.

The Township flags are at half staff today in observance of Patriot Day, the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 tragedy. Please join us in remembering all those who lost their lives that day.

Our thoughts go out to station 41 and the family of Lee Robinson.

Thanks again everyone! What a great time!

Big thanks to everyone that came out this evening and the Red Fox Winery for hosting ! It was a great time!Big thanks to everyone that came out this evening and the Red Fox Winery for hosting ! It was a great time!

Bingo is back...this Thursday...September 3rd. Come out to support Chartiers Volunteer Fire Department. Please remember, we're following all CDC guidelines so... any alcohol purchase needs to be accompanied with food. And we are using paper Bingo cards so if you have a bingo dauber...bring it with you...we will have a limited supply. Hope to see you there! See more