By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• Kansas City Fire Department Station 10 posted a snowstorm safety warning on Facebook that used humor to encourage residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
• The post included tongue-in-cheek responses to common excuses, including a line referencing nail appointments that became widely shared online.
• It advised people to complete errands before the storm and then “park it on the couch” as conditions deteriorate.
• The social media message garnered thousands of interactions and shares, drawing broad attention ahead of the winter storm.
• Firefighters engaged with public comments on the post while reiterating safety guidance.
KANSAS CITY, MO — Firefighters from Kansas City Fire Department Station 10 used humor in a Facebook post to urge residents to take an approaching winter storm seriously, resulting in widespread social media attention.
The post, shared ahead of expected heavy snow and bitter cold, encouraged people to finish errands before the storm and then “park it on the couch” through the weekend, according to the department’s social media page.
Station 10’s message included tongue-in-cheek responses to typical snow-day excuses, including a now-viral line about “hush, Jessica” in response to a nail appointment comment, prompting high levels of engagement online.
The warning resonated with thousands of interactions and shares, with firefighters continuing to respond to comments and reinforce the importance of limiting travel in hazardous conditions.
The post also reminded the public that fire crews would remain available to respond to emergencies throughout the storm while urging residents to stay off icy roads whenever possible.