This video was created by the Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association to train viewers to learn how to assess a potential fire situation and use a portable fire extinguisher in the event of a fire emergency. For more information about the Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association, visit http://www.femalifesafety.org.
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Category Archive: Glasco Fire District
Jan
18
2012
Flaking out the Hoseline
Remember: Always take the time to properly flake out the attack line. Spaghetti messes can actually hinder a safe and efficient attack on the fire. See the following video: Video courtesy of Firefighter Spot.
Nov
13
2011
Focus on Fire Safety: Holiday Cooking
Cooking fires continue to be the most common type of fires experienced by U.S. households. This is even more apparent during the holidays. There is an increased incidence of cooking fires on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day. Cooking fires are also the leading cause of civilian fire injuries in residences. These fires are …
Oct
31
2011
Halloween Health and Safety Tips
For many people, autumn events like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties, and eat yummy treats. These events are also opportunities to provide nutritious snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety. Below are tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters …
Oct
24
2011
Fireplace and Home Fire Safety
More than one-third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in their homes. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the fire risks when heating with wood and solid fuels. Heating fires account for 36% of residential home fires in rural areas every year. Often these fires are due …
Oct
01
2011
Winter Fire Prevention
Stop a winter fire, before it starts: Make sure wood stoves are properly installed away from combustible surfaces, have good floor supports, and have proper ventilation so that the smoke can exit the home safely. Never use flammable liquids (such as gasoline) to start a fire or keep one going. Make sure your space heaters …
Sep
29
2011
Local Residents at the Tunnel to Towers Run
We had a couple of our own residents from our Fire District that represented the Glasco Fire Company at the Tunnels to Towers run in New York City. The runners were Damion Ferraro, Jack Breen and Erin Breen. Thank you for your contribution and for representing the Fire Company.
Sep
10
2011
Let Us Never Forget!
When you marry a fireman you say I do to the man, you also say ‘I do’ to the job. You accept the long nights, schedule, the fact that when you kiss them goodbye they may not return home. To the 343 firemen who died that day I remember you, to the 343 women who …
Sep
10
2011
Raffle Winners Announced
Congratulations to the following individuals for our 1st Annual Car Show Raffle Winners: 1st Prize $500 Adams Gift Card: Tim Cornelison 2nd Prize $100 Smiths Hardware Gift Card: Sylvia Walshe Thank you to everyone whom participated!
Sep
10
2011
Never Forget
