A scald injury can happen at any age. Children, older adults and people with disabilities are especially at risk. Hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee and even microwaved soup can cause devastating injuries. Scald burns are the second leading cause of all burn injuries.
Every year, October brings with it a very important and critical consideration Fire Prevention. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 95 years, has announced that October 3rd thru 10th, 2021 as Fire Prevention Week. This year, featuring the theme “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety, and know what to do”.
Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel are potential sources of carbon monoxide.
Smoke Detectors are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke detectors give you an early warning so you can get outside quickly.
Gas leaks can result in fires and explosions. It’s important that you and your family know how to recognize a gas leak and what to do if you suspect a leak.
Have you ever wondered who responds when there is a 9-11 fire or medical emergency? The answer is: its people just like you.
Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks – devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.
It’s a scary thought that in an emergency, if the Responders cannot find you, vital time is lost. Emergency Services do struggle with finding numbers from a street view and it is highly difficult to see at night.
Remember, when you hear the roar, get indoors. If you are caught outdoors and do not have the ability to seek shelter indoors, try to follow the tips.