Vehicle Fire For ‘B’ Shift

September 14, 2007

Westwood Apts. Car Fire‘B’ Shift firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Westwood Apartments. Reports to 911 were of a vehicle next to a building completely engulfed. Luckily, upon arrival, the vehicle was found to be parked next to an exterior fence, with a working fire in the engine compartment. One line was pulled and the vehicle and fence were quickly extinguished. Read more

HEB employees fix breakfast for JVFD firefighters

September 11, 2007

HEB crew with the firefighters HEB #16 Manager Stacy Marshall and six of her employees stopped by Jollyville Station Two this morning and prepared an outstanding breakfast for the off going “B� Shift and on coming “C� Shift firefighters. Stacy said this was not only in remembrance of the events that took place on 9-11 but also to show appreciation for the service we provide to the community every day.

Children, Hot Weather, and Cars = Danger

September 2, 2007

We need your help to make sure that no child dies needlessly by being left alone in a hot vehicle.

- Put something you’ll need - such as your cell phone, handbag, a sunshade, lunch or briefcase, on the floor in the back seat. Get in the habit of opening the back door of your vehicle every time you reach a destination. This way, making sure no child is left behind will become a habit. Safety experts call this the ‘Look…Then Lock‘ campaign.

- Keep a large teddy bear in the child’s car seat when it’s not occupied. When the child is placed in the seat, put the teddy bear in the front passenger seat. It’s a great visual reminder that anytime the teddy bear is up front, a child is secured in a child safety seat behind you!

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