"Wishing everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day from all of us at the Pleasant Garden Fire Department. Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom." (fb)

Memorial Day is the traditional start of summer and grilling season. Please share these grilling safety tips to keep your community fire safe: 🍔 Place your grill well away from siding and deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. 🌭 Keep a 3-foot safe zone around your grill. This will keep kids and pets safe. 🍗 Open your gas grill before lighting. 🍤 Keep an eye on your grill. Don’t walk away from it when it is lit. 🍢 Clean your grill after each use. This will remove grease that can start a fire. 🍖 Place the coals from your grill in a metal can with a lid once they have cooled. (fb)