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Every year in the United States, we celebrate the Fourth of July with community parades, picnics, barbecues, and fireworks – the things of which happy memories are made. But sadly, Independence Day also includes tragic events resulting from fireworks use. The safest way to enjoy them is through public displays conducted by professional pyrotechnicians [...] Here is a short version of the CPSC Dangers of Fireworks. We pull it out every year to remind the community that fireworks are not toys. They are explosives and in the wrong hands they are death bombs. Share [...] OK the London Fire Brigade Might Be A Little Cooler Than Us When It Comes To Fire Safety. Share [...] Roasting marshmallows and telling stories by an open fire are favorite camping activities. Camping should be a safe and fun experience for everyone. To prevent burn injuries or damage to the wilderness, please take the following precautions: Before You Leave Home: • Check with authorities at your camping location for outdoor burning restrictions. During especially dry seasons even recreational [...] To all visitors and Residents: FIREWORKS IN THE CITY. Folks, do not be fooled by all the rain we have gotten. Fuels are drying out and we have record growth of flashy fuels which are easily ignited by any type of Fireworks. PLEASE LEAVE FIREWORKS AT HOME THIS YEAR. You can buy any and all types [...] Share [...] Focus on Fire Safety: Fireworks By the Numbers: Fireworks 30,100 Sources: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) For Americans, Fourth of July celebrations usually signify [...]
About Battalion Chief Robert Avsec (Ret.) The FireSafetyProtectionPro.com It’s Hot, It’s Dry, and It’s Summer For many parts of the United States conditions are already “primed” for a bad wildfire season. Depending upon where you live the term wildfire can have many connotations, especially for residents of the southern California [...] This is a great Video for firefighters to get in gear for the tough fire season ahead. It is also a great video for any citizen who wants to understand what it means to live in a urban wildlife area, how hard is to fight these fires and why its important to prepare for it. Watching this video was an eerie reminder of castle rock and how lucky [...] Fires are deadly. In the United States, a home fire claims a life every 3 hours. Fires are costly. In 2006 alone, residential fires cost nearly $7 billion in property damage.
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