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KCPD OFFERS FREE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS TO KIA, HYUNDAI OWNERS
We still have free steering wheel locks for Kia and Hyundai owners. This is in response to the theft of thousands of these vehicles across the U.S., including Kansas City, sparked by a social media c... -
What's The Difference Between A Semi & Fully Automatic AED?
The type of AED you need largely depends on what type of facility it will be used in. The semi-automatic AED’s need more human interaction. These types of AED’s are great in healthcare facilities... -
Parents Be Aware of the App Saturn, Your Child is Using for School
From Chris Cullum noopStsrde8PARENTS- There is an app which has exploded in popularity this week at my daughter’s school called Saturn. It is a scheduling app in which you upload your class schedul... -
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Carolina Milano High-Powered Magnetic Balls Cubes Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Carolina Milano 5mm Magnetic Balls Cubes because the loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious ... -
USFRA Reminds Early Holiday Shoppers to Follow These Top Safety Tips
The holidays and gift-giving are still a little less than two months away. November is quickly becoming “Shop-vember,” with major retailers wanting to unload summer-season styles and leftover in...
NFPA - Resources to support the work you do
Building & Life Safety
- Safety Issues for Cannabis - Related Facilities
- Construction Site Fire Safety
- Calculating Occupant Load
Electrical
Fire Protection Systems
Emergency Response
- Key Requirements for Emergency Services in NFPA 1710
- Hot Work Safety
- Emergency Preparedness Checklist
Wildfire
- How to Prepare Your Home For Wildfire
- Immediate (non-combustible) Zone
- Wildfire Risk Reduction Safety Tips (White Papers)
Industrial Hazards
Public Education
Research
Safety Resources
Fire Safety
- Serves Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen
- Help Prevent Outdoor Cooking Fires
- Help Prevent Turkey Fryer Fire
- Thanksgiving Safety Tips
- Burn & Scald Prevention and Safety
- Fire Safety & Prevention Tips
Carbon Monoxide
Mesothelioma
Flyers and Infographics
Campground Safety Flyer: Includes tips on how to maintain defensible space within a campsite, plan for evacuation, account for campers, and more.
Active Fire Situation Flyer: Offers valuable guidance to residents in direct threat from wildland fire. USFRA encourage all residents to fill out the Wildfire Action Plan portion so they’re ready to “Go!”
Red Flag Warning Flyer & Red Flag Warning GuideExplains what a Red Flag warning means and what actions to take during a warning. Includes safety tips and how to maintain situational awareness.