Propane tank trailer overturns in residential area
Jan 12From today’s posts at the Dayton Daily News web site: WASHINGTON TWP., Montgomery County — A short tanker truck with a propane tank trailer, delivering propane to a residence on Sugar Ridge Lane, dropped off the shoulder of the driveway at 2469 Sugar Ridge lane shortly before 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, causing the trailer to turn over, Washington Twp. Fire Public Information Officer Rich...
Prevent Dryer Fires
Nov 13I often follow the lead from the Home Safety Council when teaching safety programs in the community. They cover all-risks and do a good job of presenting issues that are high on the statistical charts. NBC’s TODAY Show once again turned to HSC for expert home safety advice on September 2nd. They featured a dryer fire demonstration while HSC president Meri-K Appy explained the causes and...
Amazon Widget is Cool for My Kid CD
Nov 03Cool Widget Amazon has given me a new option for sharing my kid songs CD. Yay! You can share it, too! Amazon.com...
A Week Isn’t Enough
Oct 06How are you celebrating? I was asked several times this week what I was doing to “celebrate” fire prevention week. I replied, “nothing.” Of course, this reply often raises eyebrows and suspicions as to my professionalism. I find it exhausting to explain my philosophy each time the question is asked, but I do feel that my story needs telling. First of all, fire...
Fireworks — One Week Later
Jul 11I’m still getting some messages from time to time of reports from last week’s fireworks around the country. This time I would to give you this process of thought. Your use of fireworks may not affect ONLY you. Some people say “what’s the big deal? If I’m a moron and get hurt, that’s my own stupid problem.” In many cases your actions affect MANY more...
