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Don't forget to use a flashlight while trick or treating, stay in groups, and have an adult inspect all candy collected.

This week is Fire Prevention Week. Remember to charge lithium ion batteries on a hard surface. Do not leave batteries charging after they are fully charged. If a battery has a strange smell, is swelling, or getting very hot discard it. #firepreventionweek

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept 11th attacks, when terrorists flew planes into the world trade center towers and the pentagon. 2977 innocent people were killed, 343 of them being firefighters.

Come Donate Blood at Buda Fire Dept Station 1.

The Buda Fire Dept was at Sunfield Elementary today for career day. Crew members showed their fire engine and talked about what it’s like to be a firefighter, inspiring the next generation.

Learn valuable skills that can save a life. All for FREE.

Its grilling time again.

Come join us on May 16th for this FREE Active shooter and Stop the Bleed course.

Prepare your house now for brushfires.

Have an Escape plan for every room in the house.

It's important to act quickly if a vehicle catches fire. Burning vehicles can quickly trap occupants. Mechanical and electrical issues, along with crashes, are common causes of vehicle fires.

Its about to get hot again. Remember these grilling safety tips.

Never leave lithium batteries charging for extended periods of time, and don't leave them unattended.

Have an extinguisher somewhere easily accessible and visible. Keep an extinguisher on every level of your home.

Did you know that during house fires, smoke kills more people than the fire? Have a fire escape plan and practice it.

Stay warm but be safe about it.

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Lieutenant/Paramedic Eric Spillar. He was hired by the Buda Fire Department on 9-7-2010. Throughout his career he demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and leadership. Eric, We will miss you dearly.

Traffic Advisory: FM 2001 and Hillside Terrace is currently closed by DPS due to a fatal accident. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.

Just a reminder that it is illegal to use fireworks within the city limits of Buda, and the Hays County burn ban is currently on.