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Father Shares Story of Tragic Fire
Thursday, May 29 @ 10:42:25 EDT by Tarkis (13 reads) |  Channel 3 news WCAX-TV
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"You never think anything like this can happen to you and in the blink of an eye your life is changed," said Art Foster.
Just before Christmas 2005, Art Foster's wife, and four children died in a fire. He was rescued, but in critical condition, with 3rd degree burns...... Full Story Click Here
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Fire Extinguisher Selection, Location and Use
Thursday, November 09 @ 11:24:03 EST by Tarkis (93 reads) | 
Howard J. Doss
Michigan State University
Armed with the right type of fire extinguisher, a property owner can often extinguish or contain a fire before it becomes a major blaze. But to effectively fight a fire, an individual must be prepared with the right type of extinguisher, have it readily available, and know how to use it properly. Failure to be properly prepared to extinguish a fire not only reduces the chances of containing the blaze, but may also place the individual in a extremely hazardous situation.
If you lack the tools or the skills to fight a fire, no matter how small, get out of the building, call your local fire department and wait for them to arrive.
There are several types of fire extinguishers available, but the best type for home and farm use is a multipurpose "ABC" type extinguisher. ABC type extinguishers generally use ammonium phosphate as the active chemical to extinguish a fire and are capable of putting out most common fires. Extinguishers are rated for the type of fire they are made to extinguish.
- A - Ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, hay, etc.
- B - Flammable liquids such as gas, oil, grease and other petroleum products.
- C - Electrical fires.
As this listing shows, an ABC type extinguisher is capable of extinguishing most fires.
Multipurpose extinguishers are available in 2«, 5 and 10 pound sizes. The larger the extinguisher the longer it takes to completely discharge. Because the discharge time for these sizes ranges from 8 to 25 seconds, a five-pound extinguisher is the minimum size that should be purchased.
When purchasing an extinguisher, make sure it is U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) or F.M. (Factory Mutual Laboratories) approved. Extinguishers with these labels are manufactured to meet recognized safety and performance standards. Contact your local fire department for additional information about purchasing an extinguisher to meet your specific needs.
The main reasons for having fire extinguishers readily available are to:
- Suppress a fire along an escape route so trapped persons can exit a burning structure.
- To extinguish or contain a fire from the time it is discovered until the arrival of fire department personnel.
A homeowner can determine where extinguishers should be located by looking at statistical data of the most common times for home fires. Historically, most home fires occur between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., a time when most individuals are either relaxing or sleeping. Extinguishers stored in the bedroom or bedroom closet will be readily available. Extinguishers should be placed along all escape routes from the house. Areas that are prone to fires, such as the kitchen, furnace area, garage and workshop, should also have a fire extinguisher readily available. The best policy is to have several fire extinguishers located throughout t e home where they are readily available.
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Summer Safety Tips
Tuesday, August 29 @ 12:48:37 EDT by Tarkis (100 reads) |
When it's time for fun in the sun, remember to play it safe. Too much sun can lead to serious health problems, such as melanoma and cataracts. Just be sure to take the right precautions and you can enjoy summer fun—now and into the future.
- The sun is strongest between 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., so plan to spend at least part of that time indoors or in the shade.
- Remember to apply sunscreen 30 to 45 minutes before going outdoors.
- Reapply sunscreen at least every two hours, especially if you've been in the water or if you've been perspiring.
- Slather on a thick coating of water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more.
- Use sunscreen even when you think it's not necessary, such as on cloudy days, late in the day, and in the spring or early summer. Be aware that ultraviolet (UV) radiation can go through clouds, light clothing, windshields, and windows.
- If you have sensitive skin use a sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, both of which block UV radiation.
- Cover up with loose fitting, full-length clothing. You can still get sun damage while fully covered because most clothing has an SPF of only 5 to 9. Cotton clothing with a tight weave can provide more protection.
- Wear a hat with at least a three-inch brim.
- Wear sunglasses all day. Look for a label saying the sunglasses give 99 to 100 percent UV protection. Choose sunglasses that wrap all the way around the temples. If you wear UV-absorbing contact lenses, you should still wear sunglasses.
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High temperatures increase the risks of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. To stay cool and safe this summer, just follow these tips: - Wear light-colored clothing to keep cool—dark colors absorb the sun's heat.
- Wear a hat.
- Keep drinking water or juice, even if you don't feel like it. Don't drink alcohol and caffeine; they dehydrate the body. (If you do, be sure to drink plenty of water too.) And remember to drink water or sports drinks before, during, and after exercising.
- Stay cool by spending time in air-conditioned places, like a mall or library.
- Limit physical exertion to early mornings and evenings.
- Decrease levels of physical exertion.
- Never leave children in hot cars! Temperatures inside cars can rise dramatically, causing heat stroke—or even death —within a very short time.
- Electrical blackouts often occur during extremely hot weather. Keep a flashlight with fresh batteries close by. Please remember that candles are a serious fire hazard.
- Check on your elderly or infirm neighbors to see if they need help.
- Call 911 if you see someone with signs of heatstroke. What to look for: high temperature, vomiting, unconsciousness or semi-consciousness, fast and weak pulse, rapid and shallow breathing, and damp skin or red, hot, and dry skin. Heatstroke can be fatal, so it's important to get immediate medical attention.
- Here's how to help someone with heat stroke: After calling 911, lay the person down in a cool place. Raise the legs. Lower the temperature with water and wet towels or sheets. Put ice packs wrapped in towels on the neck, wrists, ankles, and armpits to lower the temperature of the large blood vessels.
From the city's public swimming pools to the inflatable backyard ones, summertime means beating the heat by taking a cool, refreshing dunk! But remember... even in shallow water, safety is key—especially for kids.
- Learn to swim.
- Teach kids to swim. Experts say that once kids reach age 4, they're ready to learn how.
- Never swim alone.
- Supervise kids. Make sure children are always supervised in and around the pool, no matter how shallow the water is.
- Stay within arm's length of kids under 4 years old—even if they're in an inflatable wading pool. Staying close can save a child's life.
- Make sure pool covers are completely off—kids can get trapped under covers.
- Go in feet first. Dive only in places that are marked for diving. Because aboveground pools are shallow, always go in feet first. Never dive from the side of an in-ground pool or from the sides of a diving board.
- Make sure safety equipment is by the pool, such as life preservers, life jackets, a shepherd's crook, a pole, and a rope.
- Keep a phone by the pool for calling 911, if necessary.
- Learn CPR.
Fireworks Safety
It is illegal to use fireworks in Massachusetts, but you can always watch the display over the Charles River to the tunes of the Boston Pops. If you're vacationing in a state where fireworks are legal, and you want to use them, then follow these safety tips:
- Use fireworks outdoors, not indoors. Don't light them near dry grass.
- Think ahead. When using fireworks, have a bucket of water and a fire extinguisher nearby. Before using fireworks, learn how to operate the fire extinguisher.
- Don't wear loose clothing when using fireworks.
- If your clothing catches fire, cover your face and stop, drop, and roll. Call 911 if a burn needs serious medical attention.
- Stand several feet away from lit fireworks. If one doesn't go off, don't examine it. Wait 15 to 20 minutes, stand back, extinguish it with water, and throw it away.
- Read directions and warning labels on fireworks. If one doesn't include directions and a warning label, don't light it.
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Backyard Swimming Pools
Monday, April 17 @ 10:50:39 EDT by tarkis (157 reads) |  Backyard Swimming Pools The following article appeared in the May 3 2005 issue of USA TODAY.
Drowning dangers are ever-present for children
By Charlotte E. Tucker, USA TODAY
Lea Owens took her eyes off her 6-year-old son, Harley, only briefly. But in the three minutes that she was in the bathroom of her home in North Augusta, S.C., Harley slipped out the back door and into the swimming pool, where he drowned.
"I came out of the bathroom and my other son said, 'Mom, I think Harley's in the pool. I see a head,' " Owens says. She jumped into the pool and pulled Harley out, but it was too late. Doctors at a nearby hospital couldn't revive him.
It's a story that plays out every summer across the USA: As the weather gets warmer, families head to the water. And despite the known dangers — drowning is the second-leading cause of injury-related death among children — a study released last week finds that many parents are complacent when it comes to supervising their children.
The study, sponsored by the National Safe Kids Campaign and Johnson & Johnson, examined 496 accidental drownings in 2000 and 2001 and found that 88% of the children had been under adult supervision. But a survey of parents done in tandem with the study found that many do other things while supervising swimming children: 11% talk on the phone, 18% read and 38% talk to other people.
Angela Mickalide, program director of the National Safe Kids Campaign, says the campaign advocates "active" supervision — continuous visual and auditory contact with children when they are in or near water.
"Most parents don't realize that drowning happens very quickly and very silently," she says. Unlike the rescues depicted on TV shows such as Baywatch, a drowning person can't yell or wave his arms.
"You need a lot of air to scream," Mickalide says.
As soon as a child gets in the water, the clock starts ticking, says Martin Eichelberger, a pediatric trauma surgeon at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and the chief executive of Safe Kids. Within just a few minutes, a child can suffer irreversible brain damage if the brain is deprived of oxygen.
U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona, who once worked as a lifeguard at New York's Rockaway Beach, says many parents get a false sense of security around water. "You hear it over and over again: 'I just looked away for a minute,' " he says. "And in that minute, tragedy happens."
Some experts recommend that parents think of pools and other bodies of water as inherent hazards to their children.
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