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While the benefits of using Class A or compressed-air foams to extinguish a fire are many, there are environmental reasons to use foam for extinguishment, as well....Prove it!
AED Life Expectancy
What is the life expectancy of your Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
The NFPA announced a pilot electric-vehicle-safety training program that will result in a national curriculum. As part of the curriculum development process, NFPA researchers are reviewing the emergency-response guides from several automobile manufacturers, including Nissan’s LEAF all-electric vehicle. The NFPA will include all submitted emergency response guides on its electric-vehicle-safety training website.
Chimney fires can burn explosively and are generally noisy and dramatic enough to be detected by neighbors or passersby. Victims of them compare the sound of the fire to a low rumbling noise like a freight train or low flying airplane.
Tactical Approaches for Chimney Fires
Anhydrous ammonia has the potential to be one of the most dangerous chemicals used in agriculture today.
Anhydrous Ammonia: Managing The Risks
H.C.V.F.A. Meeting will be held at
Blanchard Twp. Fire Department
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
1900hrs.
Emergency Runs For 2012
1/8 Odor investigation US 224
1/10 False Alarm SR 12 W
1/17 Possible Structure Fire
2/8 TR 123 Medical Assist
2/10 CR 16 and TR 20 Injury Accident
2/16 153 Main St. Injury Accident
2/20 SR 12 & TR 125 Semi-car accident
3/5 TR 53 & TR 87 Drunk Driver
3/10 CR 16 Car roll-over No Injuries
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January 10McComb Fire | |||||||||||||
February 14 | Washington Twp. Fire | March 13 | Rawson Fire | ||||||||||
April 10 | Liberty Twp. Fire |
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May 8 | Blanchard Twp. Fire | ||||||||||||
June 12 | Hanco | ||||||||||||
July 10 | Vanlue Fire | ||||||||||||
August 14 | Allen Twp Fire | ||||||||||||
September 11 | Arlington Fire | ||||||||||||
October 9 | Union Twp.- Mt Cory Fire | ||||||||||||
November 13 | Jenera Fire | ||||||||||||
December 11 | Bluffton Fire | ||||||||||||
Your fire safety and prevention is important to us. So we would like to provide you with a few fire prevention tips. You should test all smoke detectors at least once a month by pushing and holding the test button. When you change your clocks in the spring and fall you should also replace the batteries in all of your smoke detectors. Also, it's a good idea to vacuum your detector, so that cobwebs and dust particles do not prevent the detector from working properly. If your smoke detectors are older than 10 years old, you need to replace them. Detectors only work properly for about ten years. Smoke detectors can be purchased from most hardware and general drug stores. If you live in Blanchard Township or the Village of Benton Ridge, you could qualify for a free smoke detector. You should have at least one smoke detector on every floor of your house. Also, you should have a detector in the immediate adjacent area next to any bedroom or other sleeping quarters. Usually, you should place your smoke detectors on the ceiling or on the wall within one foot of the ceiling. Remember, always follow your manufacturer's directions. |
Updated 04/26/2012