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Delaware State Fire School Recognizes Lifetime Instructors
At the recent Instructors Conference held at the Delaware State Fire School, five individuals were recognized as Lifetime Instructors. Instructors must be retired from active service, have been an active instructor for 15 years, have an outstanding record of service to the Agency and Emergency Services Community of Delaware, as well as dedication above and…
Read MoreNational Fire Prevention Week 2023 Focuses on Kitchen Safety
Research indicates that unattended cooking is the leading cause of cooking fires and deaths. Also, in general, cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home injuries. The Delaware State Fire School, Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office and Delaware State Fire Commission are working together to promote National Fire Prevention Week, which is…
Read MoreRisk Of Cooking Fires Peaks At Thanksgiving
More cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than just about any other day of the year. Mike Lowe with the Delaware State Fire School told WGMD News that the primary cause of kitchen fires is inattentive cooking – a risk that grows with more people visiting and circulating in the kitchen. Lowe said it’s recommended that…
Read MoreSounding Off About Fire Safety
Fire safety has a soundā¦ It’s Fire Prevention Week. The Delaware State Fire School and local fire departments want Delawareans to know that any sound from a smoke alarm requires action. A continuous sounding of three loud beeps indicates there is a fire or smoke, and it’s time to get out. A single chirp every…
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