Tag: fire safety
Red Cross helps with free smoke detector installation program
While the Red Cross is widely known for responding to national emergencies, it also runs local programs—such as installing free smoke detectors in mobile...
Practice winter holiday fire safety
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaSpecial to the Valley NewsIt’s the holiday season, and many people will begin hanging decorations.One of the most common causes of...
As Halloween creeps closer, NFPA reminds the public to celebrate with fire safety in...
TEMECULA – As Halloween creeps closer, the National Fire Protection Association reminded the public that fire safety hazards often lurk among spooky decorations and...
NFPA encourages prompt removal of Christmas trees, as one-third of Christmas tree home fires...
QUINCY, Mass. – The National Fire Protection Association encouraged everyone to remove the household fire hazards by disposing of natural Christmas trees promptly after...
As Halloween creeps closer, NFPA urges public to keep fire safety in mind
QUINCY, Mass. – Halloween is a boo-tiful time of year, full of spooky celebrations and activities, but it also presents some real and scary...
NFPA and the Center for Campus Fire Safety provide tips and guidelines for dorms...
QUINCY, Mass. – As Labor Day nears, college students across the country have recently returned to campus or are gearing up to return as...
Soboba Fire Explorers learn more than firefighting skills
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsThe Soboba Fire Explorer Program was launched in March after the Tribal Council indicated a desire for...
Temecula Sunrise Rotary presents annual Safety Town program
TEMECULA – Safety Town, sponsored by the Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club, will be held Monday through Friday, June 13-17, and June 20-24, from 9-11:30...
Weed abatement helps deter flames
When authorities talk about defensible space – the area between your home and a potential fiery disaster – they are being serious. The Rock...
Anza Valley braces for wildfire season
According to recent statistics, California wildfires have become more destructive and deadlier than those in the past. The threat of out-of-control blazes has become...