🔥 The Firehouse Journal
Stories, Safety & Service from Your Local First Responders
Welcome to The Firehouse Journal—your inside look at life behind the sirens. We will periodically share practical fire and home safety tips, community updates, volunteer spotlights, and ways you can get involved with the Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company.
Whether you’re here to stay informed, stay safe, or find your place in the fire service family, you’ll find it all right here.
Check out our latest articles below—fresh from the station.
Spring Cleaning Fire Safety: What You’re Forgetting
As the weather warms up and spring cleaning gets underway, most of us think about decluttering closets, scrubbing floors, or finally tackling the garage. But while you’re already in “refresh” mode, it’s the perfect time to add something critical to your checklist: fire safety. –> READ MORE
Top 10 Fire Hazards Hiding in Your Home (And How to Prevent Them)
Fire doesn’t need much to start—just the right mix of heat, fuel, and oxygen. Unfortunately, many homes unknowingly provide that recipe every day. As your local volunteer fire company, we’ve responded to countless calls that started with simple, preventable hazards. Here are the top 10 fire risks commonly found in homes—and what you can do today to reduce them. –> READ MORE