Hot tip: Keep Christmas trees away from fireplaces to help avoid accidents. Since many of us are in holiday preparation mode, the Fermilab Fire Department would like to remind you to add a few more things to your already growing seasonal list of things to do and remember. Space heaters need space. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away. Make sure that any unit you have carries a UL approval tag and is equipped with a tip-over…
Enjoy your local fireworks display this Fourth of July, but leave the handling of fireworks to the professionals. Image: Graphic Stock The Fourth of July holiday is just around the corner, and many laboratory staff and users will gather with friends and family for picnics and perhaps attend a community fireworks presentation. The Fermilab Fire Department hopes everyone will have fun on Friday. It would also like people to return to work uninjured after the holiday. Grills and fireworks can…
This week the National Fire Protection Association wants you to be aware of how to prevent kitchen fires. Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6-12, and the National Fire Protection Association 2013 Fire Prevention Week theme is “Preventing Kitchen Fires.” According to the U.S. Fire Administration, NFPA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the leading cause of home fires is from unattended cooking equipment. More fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home. U.S. fire departments…
Have a safe and happy summer, and be aware of safety hazards this Fourth of July. Every year Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics and the Fourth of July. Summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries due to fireworks and outdoor cooking. Knowing a few fire safety tips and following instructions will help everyone have a safer summer. Fireworks safety According to the American Pyrotechnics Association National Council on Firework Safety, fireworks account for an estimated…
Chuck Kuhn Greg Mitchell The Business Services Section’s Chuck Kuhn, Fermilab fire chief, and Greg Mitchell, senior safety officer, wrote this column. This year’s Fire Prevention Week takes place from Oct. 7 to Oct. 13, and the Fermilab Fire Department joins the National Fire Protection Association once again to promote this annual event. The National Fire Protection Association announced the 2012 Fire Prevention Week theme as “Have Two Ways Out!” to encourage families across the country to prioritize fire…