What is RSS?

As per Wikipedia.org: RSS (which, in its most recent format, stands for "Really Simple Syndication") is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts. An RSS document, which is called a "feed", "web feed", or "channel", contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the full text. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favorite web sites in an automated manner that's easier than checking them manually.

RSS content can be read using software called a "feed reader" or an "aggregator." The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed's link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription process. The reader checks the user's subscribed feeds regularly for new content, downloading any updates that it finds.

For a good primer on more than you ever wanted to know on RSS, read the entire Wikipedia.org article.

How do I access RSS?

RSS Aggregators (also called Readers) will download and display RSS feeds for you. A number of free and commercial News Aggregators are available. Many aggregators are separate, "stand-alone" programs; other services will let you add RSS feeds to a Web page.

Subscribe to one of Eastover Fire Department's RSS feeds.

To view one of the Eastover Fire Department feeds in your RSS Aggregator:

There are 3 feeds you can subscribe to: