The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been in existence for over one hundred years and every year in October they designate a topic for…
Per the Cambridge Dictionary the definition of a fall is “to suddenly go down onto the ground or toward the ground without intending to or…
As the outside temperatures rise, so do the news reports of accidental drownings. Any body of water can increase the risk of drowning. Drowning happens…
The July safety tips arrive in the setting of an unusually hot Southern Arizona summer. Recognition and prevention of harmful effects of extreme heat to…
Arizona is a beautiful state with breathtaking views that offers over 2,800 hiking trails for various levels of difficulty. To achieve the best hiking experience,…
What a scary topic! As we all know, knowledge is power. The better educated we all are about what desert pests and snakes are in…
Multiple factors in the recent past have contributed to an increase in the number of wildfires year-round: Fuel is readily available from timber, wild grasses,…
Our topic this month is to keep “Good” things coming out of our kitchens and not bad. So, we’ll be taking a bit about kitchen…
Our recent safety articles have addressed what to do to prevent commonly known causes of fire. Now let us talk about what to do if…
This month we are reviewing home heating equipment as another leading cause of home fires. Space Heaters are singled out as responsible for one third…
December conjures images of Christmas filled with traditions: Christmas trees, favorite holiday decorations, stockings hanging on the fireplace mantle, and a fire burning in the fireplace.…
Home Cooking Fires was the topic of our October safety article, highlighting Fire Prevention Week. Why then does Thanksgiving get singled out specifically, as a…
National Fire Protection week is celebrated annually in the United States and Canada. The specific week is chosen to highlight the date of October 9.…
September’s safety topic is about falls, specifically fall prevention. Falls can occur at any age and consequences may be severe at any age. Statistically however,…
The most common definition of drowning is respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid. We most often associate drowning with water related accidents such…
July is often synonymous with uncomfortable heat and humidity. This month’s safety article will review those amongst us who are most vulnerable to excessive heat.…
Buckle up for the summer’s first heat wave as the weekend brings triple-digit temperatures that will stretch into next week. The National Weather Service in…
As residents of Southern Arizona, we are fortunate to have a choice of multiple hiking trails. Our National Parks offer additional beautiful trails, and opportunities…
Once again, we review our desert pests, and some of the concerns we have living in the southwest. While there are many animals that fit…
“Wildfires” , defined as a large destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland and brush that are typically uncontrolled and unplanned. Wildfires have escalated greatly…
This month let’s review common causes of kitchen fires and review the safety measures to prevent these fires: Do we take the dog for a…
Each month, hopefully our fire safety articles have provided you with insight to the many different types of fire and safety considerations unique to each…
The coming colder weather in months ahead will be the peak season for home fires due to the use of heating devices: Fireplaces, chimneys, furnaces,…
Let’s talk about fire safety that centers around two special Christmas traditions: Christmas Trees and Christmas lights. If we identify the risks related to these…