Please take two minutes to watch the below video, from the Ready Campaign and Ad Council, that shows how people with disabilities can take charge to prepare themselves and their families for emergencies.
Monday, September 28, 2015
We Prepare Everyday
September is National Preparedness Month! MCFRS encourages all residents to plan and prepare for a variety of emergencies that can potentially occur.
Please take two minutes to watch the below video, from the Ready Campaign and Ad Council, that shows how people with disabilities can take charge to prepare themselves and their families for emergencies.
Please take two minutes to watch the below video, from the Ready Campaign and Ad Council, that shows how people with disabilities can take charge to prepare themselves and their families for emergencies.
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Window Safety – Kids Can’t Fly
Windows play a vital role in home safety, serving as a secondary escape route in the event of a fire or other emergency, but they also pose a risk for a fall if safety measures are not followed. Safety tips to help prevent window-related injuries in the home:- Never rely on window screens to keep children from falling out of windows. A screen is not a safety device - - it is designed to keep insects out, not to keep children in.
- Keep furniture such as sofas, beds and dressers away from windows. This will discourage children from climbing near any windows.
- Keep windows closed and locked when they are not being used.
- When windows are open for ventilation, take advantage of all safety features. If possible, open windows from the top and not the bottom if you have double-hung windows – the kind that can open down from the top as well as up from the bottom.
- Install safety devices such as window guards or window stops to help prevent falls.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Deck and Balcony Safety
Decks and balconies pose
several hazards — the most serious being that your child could slip through the
railings and fall, or become wedged in the railings and suffocate. Fortunately,
with supervision and a few simple steps, you should be able to prevent these
accidents.
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| Example of safe spacing on deck railing |
If the railings on your deck or balcony create any gaps
that are wider than 4 inches, you'll need to make some modifications to stop
your child from squeezing through and to “child proof” the area. There are a
number of options on the market to do this --cover the railings with plastic
garden fencing, shade cloth, a sheet of clear plastic, or rigid sheets of
Plexiglas.
Get in the habit of keeping patio furniture away from
the railings -- this should include potted plants or other climbable objects.
Be aware of furniture light enough for a child to drag to the
balcony's edge. You don't want to give your child a chance to climb up and
go over the edge.
Consider adding latches to any doors or windows that
lead out to your balcony or deck. These latches should be installed well out of
your child's reach.
Ensure children are always SUPERVISED.
Ensure children are always SUPERVISED.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.
Just a reminder that September is National Preparedness Month. This years theme is: Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.
Please take a minute to watch the powerful video below from FEMA. Then make time to sit down with your loved ones to talk about (and develop a plan) how to prepare for a variety of emergencies that could occur right here in Montgomery County.
Please take a minute to watch the powerful video below from FEMA. Then make time to sit down with your loved ones to talk about (and develop a plan) how to prepare for a variety of emergencies that could occur right here in Montgomery County.
Monday, September 21, 2015
'Cat Stuck In A Tree' Call
By: Lieutenant Rob Furst
On September 16th, 2015, a concerned resident called Fire Station 12. They spoke with the officer in charge stating that they knew that this was an "old school" request, but they would like help getting their cat down out of a tree.
PE712 proceeded to the address to find a distraught resident whose cat had been missing for a day. The distressed feline was located approximately 30 feet off of the ground in the bifurcated trunk of a tree. The crew of PE712 and the resident were able to persuade the cat to come down to an area that was accessible with a roof ladder. Upon returning to the ground, the cat was reunited with its grateful owner.
Although these service calls are not common, we strive to be a customer service driven organization.
Related Story: Puppy stuck in pipe for hours freed by MoCo responders
On September 16th, 2015, a concerned resident called Fire Station 12. They spoke with the officer in charge stating that they knew that this was an "old school" request, but they would like help getting their cat down out of a tree.
PE712 proceeded to the address to find a distraught resident whose cat had been missing for a day. The distressed feline was located approximately 30 feet off of the ground in the bifurcated trunk of a tree. The crew of PE712 and the resident were able to persuade the cat to come down to an area that was accessible with a roof ladder. Upon returning to the ground, the cat was reunited with its grateful owner.
Although these service calls are not common, we strive to be a customer service driven organization.
Related Story: Puppy stuck in pipe for hours freed by MoCo responders
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