Free Car Seat Inspections Do you know if your child's car seat is installed correctly? Do you have questions regarding when to transition your child from a car seat to a booster seat and then to a seat belt? Heart Attack...When in Doubt, Check It Out! In the event of a heart attack, most folks wait too long to seek medical attention at a time when minutes are critical to survival. Do You Rent? You Need Renter's Insurance! Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to find your home on fire, rushing outside to call 911, watching CKFR firefighters arrive on scene to battle the blaze, only to witness everything you own damaged by fire and smoke. Don't Delay, Call Right Away! When someone is in cardiac arrest, time is precious. Every year more than 200,000 people in the U.S. die of cardiac arrest. Emergency Escape Ladders Do you live in a home with multiple stories? Emergency escape ladders provide an alternative, safe means for families living in multilevel homes to ensure everyone gets out when all other exits are blocked by fire. Chimneys - Sweep It Clean! The use of chimney sweeping logs, flare devices, soot devils and similar products is not an adequate substitute for mechanical chimney cleaning and inspection. We've Noticed Something Rotten That's right. During residential fire inspections CKFR fire inspectors are finding that residents are storing large propane canisters improperly. Give Gifts That Save Lives Do you know someone who has every toy and gadget imaginable? Firefighters ask you to consider a gift that could save a life. Candles and Fire Safety Candles are popular year round. According to the National Candle Association, consumers in the U.S. spend over $2 billion on candles each year. Recipe for Safe Cooking Watchful Eyes! Keep Lid Nearby. Keep Fire Extinguisher Nearby. Avoid Loose Fitting, Long Sleeves. Recall of Polly Pocket Magnetic Play Sets The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a recall of 2.4 million Polly Pocket magnetic play sets. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning by Bill Minks, Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a gas that is produced when you burn fuel such as wood, gasoline, oil, kerosene, natural gas, propane gas, coal or charcoal. Stroke or “Brain Attack” by Joseph Schweiger, CKFR Firefighter/Paramedic “One minute he was fine, then the next he/she wasn't able to speak”. This complaint and others similar to it are encountered by Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue paramedic crews on a regular basis. Before Wildfire Hits YOUR Home The number of people moving into the heavily forested areas of Seabeck, Hintzville and Lake Symington is expected to continue and increase in the future. These areas are what we call the "Wildland/Urban Interface".
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