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  • Don’t let holiday meals go up in smoke

    Cooking is the main cause of home fires any time of year, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but they are especially common on Thanksgiving, often more than double the number for all other days of the year.

  • Tips to stay safe during holiday season

    The end of each year brings many holiday festivities. It’s a time to spend with family, friends and loved ones while remembering those deployed away from family.

  • Arnold AFB Safety provides tips in avoiding holiday hazards

    The holidays are upon us. Fall and Thanksgiving decorations are quickly transitioning to winter and Christmas along with the holiday festivities and traditions we love. From gathering with family and friends to attending religious services, concerts and holiday programs, each of these festive

  • Holiday cooking: Stay safe in the kitchen

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The holiday season is a time for bringing people together – with the family dinner being a big highlight of Christmas Day.The 88th Air Base Wing’s safety team wants to provide some tips that’ll keep you and your family safe while cooking for loved ones.While

  • New Toys, Same Rules

    Installation leadership reminds residents of safety concerns surrounding popular holiday gifts at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 6.

  • Deck the halls safely

    ‘Tis the season to dress up our work areas. Even the 75 ABW Safety Office dresses up a Christmas tree with PPE ornaments. When we come through the cubicle areas on base, we often run into a few festive workspaces. They are fun to look at and we encourage festive behavior but when decorating, please

  • Know how to celebrate the holiday season safely

    The Christmas season can be the most joyous of times, but also deadly if people are not careful. Approximately 400 fires occur annually that involve Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA. This results in more than a dozen deaths, injuries, damage and more

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