Dec. 31, 2024 Fireworks done right: Ring in the new year safely Fireworks are a staple of many celebrations around the world. While they add excitement and beauty to festivities, fireworks can also pose significant dangers if not handled properly.
Dec. 10, 2024 Small Unmanned Aerial Systems awareness on base Unidentified drone swarms have recently been observed over several U. S. military bases including close to Hill in Nevada. Drones are increasingly popular in personal, professional and warfare applications but can only be flown off base.The use of personal drones on base poses a significant hazard
Oct. 29, 2024 F-35 Enterprise International CDDAR Training Event at Volk Field: A New Era in Crash Recovery In a global first, the F-35 Joint Program Office hosted an advanced Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) Team Chief Course at Volk Field, Wisconsin.
May 10, 2024 Safety Fest 2024: One form of defense for our blended workforce Members of the 75th Air Base Wing Safety staff present Safety Fest 2024 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 23 at The Landing and surrounding parking lots.This large-scale, diverse, civilian-release-authorized event is designed to have something for everyone in highlighting safety while on-duty, off-duty and
Jan. 9, 2024 Pedestrian-activated crossing warning devices at work on Hill Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon crossings, with a crossing sign, arrow indicator and rectangular-shaped beacons that contain flashing LED lights, have been installed at several high-risk crossings on Hill Air Force Base.These lights draw attention to pedestrian crossings and alert approaching
Dec. 26, 2023 Wildlife officials urge motorists to look out for increased deer activity this winter Wildlife officials at Hill are urging motorists to drive cautiously due to the increased deer activity on the roadways this time of year.
Oct. 23, 2023 Boost Halloween safety: Join Hill AFB’s Pumpkin Patrol In an effort to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable Halloween experience at Hill AFB, the 75th Security Forces Squadron’s “Pumpkin Patrol” will provide a watchful eye during the designated trick-or-treating hours of 4:30-9 p.m. on Oct. 31.
Dec. 20, 2022 Winter driving can be dangerous but doesn’t need to be Winter driving is dangerous. Icy, slippery roads can cause hazardous road conditions, delay traffic, decrease stopping and control, and unfortunately result in car crash injuries and traffic deaths. Taking a few minutes to read this article will hopefully reduce or eliminate those times of panic by
Dec. 5, 2022 Preparing your home for the holidays Although preparedness usually occurs before the season, you can still take care of items you may have missed during the warmer afternoon. Just use extra caution and plan for cold, slippery conditions prior to tackling any lingering home maintenance issues.
Dec. 5, 2022 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