Walpole Fire Department

For the winter months and the holiday season the Walpole Fire Department offers you these tips for a safe season.  This information is made available from the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

The Massachusetts State Fire Marshal offers the following web page for safely heating this winter.

These safety sheets require adobe acrobat reader available here:

Tips on Winter Holiday Safety

Carbon Monoxide Facts for Winter

Cooking Safety for the Holidays

Be sure your smoke detectors are working

Chimney and Wood stove Safety.

As the waters of Walpole freeze this winter the fire department receives many calls asking if the ice is safe to skate on.  The simple answer is NO.  The Walpole Fire Department does not inspect, test or monitor the lakes and ponds in Walpole to see if the ice is safe.  There are many factors that go into determining the strength of ice such as currents, debris, depth, and temperature.

 Remember, the only safe ice, is at an ice skating arena.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal has this fact sheet available to you.

The Walpole Fire Department also suggests as the snow falls in the winter months be sure to keep a clear path to your home.  In case of emergency this will make it easier for firefighters and paramedics to access your home.

Remember to also keep the address numbers on your home visible from the street to enable your home to be found quickly.