Nov. 18, 2022 Fall Into Winter Safely As the Fall season’s display of yellow to orange splendor fades, Winter weather moves in, and an impressive range of potential hazards are introduced. From difficulties associated with driving on snow and ice to flying layovers, this holiday season reminds us that off-duty activities such as holiday
Oct. 17, 2022 Fire Prevention Week aimed at safeguarding community WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 788th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department held its Fire Prevention Week kickoff event Sept. 30, at the Wright Care Child Development Center in the Prairies housing area.This year’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”Different activities and
Oct. 17, 2022 Altus AFB Fire Prevention Week: “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” Firefighters from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron help increase fire safety awareness by training during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 11-14, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
June 21, 2022 Fire Protection in the Workplace. Ensuring your Emergency Action Plan addresses critical issues According to the National Fire Protection Association, every 23 seconds, emergency crews in the United States respond to a fire. While most happen at private dwellings, 77%, the remaining 23% happen in the workplace.
Jan. 21, 2022 Winter Fires Awareness 2022, “Put a Freeze on Winter Fires” The 633d Civil Engineer Squadron Fire & Emergency Services flight is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration to help reduce the risk of winter fires and other hazards, including carbon monoxide and electrical fires.
Oct. 5, 2021 49th Wing recognizes Fire Prevention Week Col. Ryan Keeney, 49th Wing commander, signed the 2021 Fire Prevention Week proclamation, Oct. 1, 2021, here.Fire Prevention Week has taken place the week of Oct. 9 since former president Calvin Coolidge proclaimed it a national observance in 1925. Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public
Oct. 5, 2021 Nellis promotes sounds of fire safety during Fire Prevention Week The Nellis Fire Department held a parade and an open house Oct. 2, to kick-off Fire Prevention Week, with the theme “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.”
Sept. 28, 2021 JBSA Fire Department reminds residents to ‘Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety’ The Joint Base San Antonio Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association®, or NFPA®, —the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM.”
Sept. 2, 2021 Home fire safety should factor in people with disabilities People with disabilities must deal with the unique challenges that fires present. With the disadvantages this group of people may have in escaping a fire, they could also have obstacles in their residence that would hamper their safe exodus.