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? |
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A Clutter Free Home Is a Fire Safe Home
Not only does clutter create a sense of disorganization and mess, but to a person trying to escape a burning home... |
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Smoke Alarms ~ One Is NOT Enough
Between Thanksgiving and New Year's 2009, the United States Fire Administration (USFA) reported there were over 200 fire fatalities in the United States. |
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Fire Inspections
by Roger Nordlander, CKFR Fire Inspector
Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue performs business fire inspections as part of our public safety program. At the heart of any fire inspection is the fire code. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Before the Alarm Sounds
Planning Can Minimize Fire Risks
Arson is the leading cause of church fires, followed by mechanical failures. Prevention is the best protection against fires. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Recipe for Safe Cooking
Watchful Eyes! Keep Lid Nearby. Keep Fire Extinguisher Nearby. Avoid Loose Fitting, Long Sleeves. |
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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. |
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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. |
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