Fire Prevention Week

Pennsylvania American Water Awards $85,000 to Local Fire Departments

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it has awarded $85,000 in grants to 167 fire and rescue organizations serving communities in 30 Pennsylvania counties through its annual Firefighting Support Grant Program.

Key Points: 
  • Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it has awarded $85,000 in grants to 167 fire and rescue organizations serving communities in 30 Pennsylvania counties through its annual Firefighting Support Grant Program.
  • The announcement coincides with Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-14, which seeks to provide lifesaving public education on fire safety to children, adults and teachers.
  • Since launching the grant program in 2009, Pennsylvania American Water has contributed more than $760,000 to help hundreds of local fire departments purchase emergency gear, life-saving equipment, training materials and essential firefighting apparatus.
  • “Water systems and fire departments work collaboratively to deliver community fire protection, and we are proud to support to the dedicated men and women who serve our local fire departments,” said Pennsylvania American Water Vice President of Operations Jim Runzer.

Illinois American Water Awards Nearly $85,000 in Firefighter Grants

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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Nearly $85,000 has been awarded to 85 Illinois fire departments and districts through Illinois American Water’s 2023 Firefighter Grant Program.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly $85,000 has been awarded to 85 Illinois fire departments and districts through Illinois American Water’s 2023 Firefighter Grant Program.
  • Since the program was created in 2010, over 945 grants totaling over $940,000 have been awarded to fire and emergency organizations serving customers in Illinois American Water’s service area.
  • We created this program to support our heroes in a meaningful way,” said Rebecca Losli, Illinois American Water President.
  • Illinois American Water is providing firefighter grants to the following Illinois fire departments:

CPSC Promotes Fuel Container and Liquid Fuel Safety During National Fire Prevention Week October 8-14, 2023

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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When poured from a container over an exposed flame or other ignition source, liquid fuels --like gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, ethanol or bioethanol, fuels for small engines, liquid fireplace fuels, or butane for cigarette lighters--can cause violent flash fires, known as flame jetting, which can burn those nearby.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14) the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about fire hazards associated with fuel containers, liquid fuel and fuel vapors.
  • Here are some fire safety tips from CPSC:
    Fire and Fuel Don't Mix—Never use gasoline with fires or fire pits.
  • CPSC urges all adults to take fire safety seriously and teach kids to stay safe near fires, fuel containers, and gasoline-powered vehicles.
  • To learn more about fire and fuel container safety, visit CPSC's Fuel Container, Gasoline and Other Liquid Fuel Safety Education Center .

Fire Safety Awareness - Unlimited Lights LLC Releases Survey Results on the Public's Knowledge and Preparedness of Fire Safety

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The survey delved into critical aspects, including knowledge of carbon monoxide poisoning, smoke alarm testing, possession of safety devices, fire extinguisher use, and emergency plans.

Key Points: 
  • In honor of Fire Prevention Week (Oct 8 - Oct 14), Unlimited Lights LLC conducted a comprehensive public awareness survey among 1,055 respondents on fire safety and prevention.
  • However, with 41% lacking awareness, there is an opportunity for informative campaigns to bridge this knowledge gap.
  • Check out the article following the surprising survey results and empower yourself with essential fire safety knowledge."
  • To learn more about the Unlimited Lights LLC and review the survey results, please visit https://www.emergencylights.net/blogs/blog/igniting-awareness-new-fire-s... .

Domino's® and the National Fire Protection Association® Partner to Deliver Fire Safety Messages

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world, and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) are joining forces to deliver fire safety messages to homes across the country.

Key Points: 
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world, and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) are joining forces to deliver fire safety messages to homes across the country.
  • Participating stores may deliver free pizza to customers who have working smoke alarms.
  • During Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14), participating Domino's franchise-owned and corporate stores throughout the U.S. will highlight this year's campaign theme, "Cooking safety starts with YOU.
  • The flyers will include important fire safety tips – such as educating everyone on ways to prevent cooking fires and how to respond to them if they occur.

FMWC HPV Task Force Issues New White Paper to Address Ongoing HPV Vaccination Crisis in Ontario

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Sunday, October 1, 2023
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The White Paper offers 10 essential recommendations for health care providers, Public Health Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Health aimed at recovering pre-pandemic school-led immunization levels in the province and addressing the barriers to reaching Canada's 90 percent HPV immunization coverage commitment.

Key Points: 
  • The White Paper offers 10 essential recommendations for health care providers, Public Health Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Health aimed at recovering pre-pandemic school-led immunization levels in the province and addressing the barriers to reaching Canada's 90 percent HPV immunization coverage commitment.
  • The White Paper produced by the task force calls on the provincial government to immediately work towards implementing a unified provincial vaccine registry as a primary goal.
  • All together, the 10 essential recommendations outlined in the White Paper aim to increase HPV vaccine awareness among key groups and improve deficiencies in communication, collaboration, technology and access.
  • For more details on the FMWC White Paper and its recommendations, please visit canadavshpv.ca .

Wildfires: Let's Educate Elementary School Students About Wildfires and Guide Them on How to be Prepared

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Children and families are invited to embark on an exciting literary journey with Misty Knightly's "Wildfire!

Key Points: 
  • Children and families are invited to embark on an exciting literary journey with Misty Knightly's "Wildfire!
  • "Wildfire!
  • Kameika and Joey Prepare,' I hope to inspire young minds to appreciate the significance of understanding wildfires and it's connection to climate change."
  • For more information about discounted classroom packages, including educator guides and lesson plans, please visit www.mistyknightly.com or email the author at misty.knightly.com

Korber Enterprises to Release Second Edition of Grace + Friends: Burn Prevention and Fire Safety

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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The second edition will increase the number of pages to 45, up from 30 in the first edition.

Key Points: 
  • The second edition will increase the number of pages to 45, up from 30 in the first edition.
  • According to Korber, he and Possenti decided to release a second edition of Burn Prevention and Fire Safety because of the very positive reception for the first edition.
  • With the release of the second edition, Korber hopes to reach more organizations, such as medical groups and fire departments, across the country, and help them spread the message about burn prevention and fire safety.
  • “Our main goal in creating Grace + Friends: Burn Prevention and Fire Safety is to grow awareness of fire risks and help protect families from disasters, such as house fires.

L.A. WORKS AWARDED $494,060 TO BUILD DISASTER RESILIENCE PROGRAMS

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Works announced it has received a grant of $494,060 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services' Listos California campaign, part of a continuing effort to ensure that the most vulnerable in the state will be ready in the event of a disaster. The grant will expand L.A. Works' disaster resources in Los Angeles, where L.A. Works has been providing volunteer opportunities since 1991.

Key Points: 
  • The grant will expand L.A. Works' disaster resources in Los Angeles, where L.A. Works has been providing volunteer opportunities since 1991.
  • We're excited to harness this passion beforea disaster to help reduce the future harm that inevitably occurs to our most vulnerable community members," said Deborah Brutchey, executive director of L.A. Works.
  • ABOUT L.A. WORKS: For more than 30 years, L.A. Works has mobilized Angelenos as volunteers to strengthen the fabric of Los Angeles.
  • As a unique nonprofit social enterprise, L.A. Works also create service events and programs for corporations.

E-Scooter, E-Bike and Hoverboard Injuries and Deaths Are on the Rise; Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week with the Safe Use of Micromobility Products

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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From 2017 to 2021, injuries spiked 127 percent to 77,200 for micromobility devices, and the number of deaths rose from 5 to 48.

Key Points: 
  • From 2017 to 2021, injuries spiked 127 percent to 77,200 for micromobility devices, and the number of deaths rose from 5 to 48.
  • * E-scooters had the highest percentage increase in injuries and accounted for 68 deaths in the same time period.
  • Consumer-owned e-scooters accounted for most ER visits (56 percent), but incidents involving rental e-scooter were not far behind (44 percent).
  • The top hazards in e-scooter and e-bike fatalities were incidents with motor vehicles and user-control issues, followed by fires.