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FCFES receives many
calls regarding safety. Some of the best answers for your questions are
readily accessible on the World Wide Web:
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Heart disease
and stroke are the number one and three (respectively) causes of death
among Americans. Cardiovascular disease continues to be a major factor
in women, as statistics show it is solely responsible for 1 out of every 5
deaths. What are the warning signs, and what can you do to help prevent
becoming a statistic? (Read
more from the American Heart Association) |
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Carbon Monoxide
(CO) is a dangerous gas that is colorless and odorless, and has the
potential of being present within the home. Many housing units on Ft.
Carson are equipped with CO detectors. CO poisoning is a true emergency
and FCFES requests that you call 911 immediately upon activation of a CO
detector. We will come to your residence to determine if a threat is
present. Often an alarm may be triggered by a low battery, but better to
be safe than sorry. (Read
more about CO safety from OSHA) This fact sheet requires Adobe Reader to
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FCFES has recently responded to a
number of housing fires that have been started by candles. Candles
are an item that are found in abundance in any residence and can be
devastating to a home if not carefully monitored. According to the
National Fire Protection Agency, over the last
decade, candle fires have almost tripled from the 5,460 reported in 1990.
Holidays have the most candle fires, statistically but conditions exist
year-round to cause such a mishap. (Read
more about candle safety from the NFPA) |
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Fire
Safety and Children.
There are an abundance of web sites that can teach you and your children about
fire safety. One good site is offered by the NFPA through their mascot,
Sparky the firedog. (Go to
Sparky's website for children) |
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CPR
is one of the most important life saving skills a person can possess.
CPR, combined with quick access to 911 and the use of a defibrillator give a
person suffering a heart attack the best chances for survival. By
knowing CPR you can provide for some circulation of oxygenated blood to vital
organs until FCFES arrives with an AED (Automated External
Defibrillator). If you don't know CPR, there are many classes available
to fit your busy lifestyle. Currently, FCFES does not offer a public CPR
course, but they are readily available through the American Red Cross or
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American Red Cross (Pikes
Peak Chapter)
1040 South 8th St
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: 719.632.3563
Fax: 719.632.0206
http://www.pparc.org/
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American Heart Association
Colorado Springs
415 N. Tejon
Suite 201
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719.635.7688
Fax: 719.635.3606
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