People experiencing a mental health crisis have a new way to reach out for help in the U.S., they can simply call or text the numbers 9-8-8. Modeled after 911, the new three-digit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is designed to be a memorable and quick number that connects people who are…

Name of Product: Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators Hazard: An unlocked handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: November 10, 2022 Units: About 321,160 (In addition, 4,575 were…

According to the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health, more than 50,000 people in the U.S. seek help at emergency rooms for the treatment of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. At least 430 of them die. Literally a “silent killer,” CO is a highly poisonous, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that is…

Rich Tousey was recognized for having served with the Plainview Fire Department for 45 years at the October 2022 department meeting  

Martin Pollack was presented a plaque at the October department meeting for having served for 40 years in the Plainview FD