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Safety Tips

close up of a group of fire extinguishers
June 5, 2019

Everybody has seen fire extinguishers. Many people have them in their car, at home or at work. But not everyone understands them or knows how to work them. The Phoenix […]

mother and daughter having hot cocoa together near the fireplace
June 5, 2019

There’s nothing as cozy as a warm, crackling fire in the fireplace. But without using some simple safety precautions, that fire could turn deadly. Most of these injuries happened to […]

mother and daughter enjoying sparklers together
June 5, 2019

Novelty items such as snappers, snap caps, glow worms, snakes, party poppers, toy smoke devices, and sparklers are OK to use. If you’re going to use consumer fireworks please follow […]

man drinking water after training
June 5, 2019

Hot weather triggers a variety of medical emergencies. Even healthy people should take it easy during extremely high temperatures, and those with respiratory and other health problems must be especially […]

man performing the Heimlich Manuever on a woman
June 5, 2019

Courtesy: The Heimlich Institute A choking victim can’t speak or breathe and needs your help immediately. Follow these steps to help a choking victim: From behind, wrap your arms around […]

home smoke detector with red alarm glowing
June 5, 2019

Each family member must know what to do in the event of a fire in their home. Unless a small fire can be easily controlled, it is recommended that fighting […]

water boiling over a gas stove
June 5, 2019

The kitchen is one of the most dangerous rooms in the house. It contains many hazards that can cause burns and unintentional fires. Every year in Phoenix, more than 300 […]

close up of man grilling food outdoors
June 5, 2019

Gas Grill Safety Tips Propane gas is highly flammable. Each year, hundreds of gas grill fires/explosions occur nationally. The new safety standard for propane gas tanks requires that an “over-fill […]

exterior photo of a row of mobile homes
June 5, 2019

Unique hazards increase danger for people who live in apartments or mobile homes: Often, there is only one way in or out—no back door. Stairways are often built entirely of […]

father and daughter crossing the street
June 5, 2019

Simple Safety Tips Pedestrian injuries and deaths can be prevented by following some simple tips: Cross streets at crosswalks, signals or corners. Always remember to stop a safe distance away […]