Fire Extinguishers & The PASS System

August 25, 2006

Fire extinguishers are a very handy thing to have around at the early stages of a fire.  As everyone knows, all big fires start out as little fires.  If you can put them out when they are little fires, it’s much better for all of those involved!  Read more

Fire Safety Tips For Babysitters

August 25, 2006

Planning and prevention are the keys to fire safety.  Plan ahead for safety.  Protect yourself and the children you’re watching against fire by taking simple precautions. Read more

Car Fire

August 25, 2006

‘A’ Shift firefighters from Station 1 responded to a car fire at McNeil High School on the 24th, at approximately 2:00 P.M.  Quint 39 arrived to find a small passenger car with a fire in the engine compartment and under the dashboard.  The fire was quickly contained using tank water.  The temperature outside at the time of the fire was 107 degrees. 

Stop, Drop & Roll - When, How & Why

August 25, 2006

In the movies, you always see people running down the street when they’re clothes catch on fire.  It’s nice and dramatic & makes for good film footage but, obviously from their usual demise, it’s not the right thing to do! Read more