An Interesting Webinar from the Office of the U S Fire Administration..... The Life of a Volunteer Firefighter

Could you do it???

 

 

This little "webinar" is designed to help spouses, families, and significant others understand the life of a volunteer firefighter / first responder.

I found it extremely interesting and I thought that perhaps people in Lebanon could use it as a tool. While our Lebanon Fire and EMS is growing and changing, many people are still not understanding what it is like for the responders, or their families, to live through a live incident call......

We've heard from many out there that it's not all that difficult, and we've heard from others that the job of a Fire / EMS responder is one of the hardest jobs to deal with on an emotional level.

Please take a moment to view this video, and we'd appreciate hearing what you think after viewing it..........

 

To view the "Webinar"......CLICK HERE

https://nvfc.digitalchalk.com/dc/learn/what-to-expect-helping-your-family-adapt-to-the-volunteer-fire-service

Halloween Fire Safety Tips from the US Fire Administration!! Learn not to Burn!!

It's time for all those awesome Halloween Costumes, Parades and Parties.

But along with Halloween also comes candles, bonfires and barbecues.

Some tips from the United States Fire Administration on how to keep yourself, your guests and your children SAFE this Halloween!!!

Our latest data shows that there are 10,300 fires during the there-day period around Halloween. These fires cause about 25 deaths, 125 injuries and $83 million in property loss.

• Choose a costume without long trailing fabric. This can cause a child to trip or may touch flames in jack-o’-lanterns or other decorations.

• If you make your own costume, use materials that won’t catch on fire easily if they come in contact with heat or flame.

• Give your children flashlights or glow sticks so they can see where they are walking.

• Keep decorations away from candles, light bulbs or heaters.

• Consider using flameless candles or glow sticks in your jack-o’-lantern.

• Keep exits clear of decorations.