In November of 2010 there were 5 reported house fires, it is said that each one was caused by misuse of space heaters. If you use a space heater this fall and winter, here are some easy do’s and don’ts to follow. Do’s: Use a space heater that has been tested to the latest safety …
Water Down!
Fire engines have several types of hoses connected to the truck, and each has its specific role in putting out fires. Also called lines, hoses will use different amounts of water depending on the length, diameter, and the amount of pressure in the pump. When dealing with a house fire, firefighters will immediately pull of …
Triglycerides: What are they and how do you control them?
Triglycerides are a type of fat in the bloodstream and fat tissue. Too much of this type of fat can contribute to the hardening and narrowing of your arteries. In our last post this is called, atherosclerosis, and this can lead to many severe heart problems. Triglycerides are measured along with cholesterol as part of …
4 Steps to begin a Heart Healthy Lifestyle!
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. This is also a good time to lean about lipid profiles and about food and lifestyle choice that could help you reach personal cholesterol goals. Once you have the results …
Fire on Water: Part Two of Two
Last week DCFN Perkins – Damage Control Fireman – of the USS Boxer gave us some incisive facts about the types of classes the NAVY categorizes fires, what makes the classes unique from each other, and the kind of equipment the NAVY’s firefighters uses to fight each class. Check out Fire on Water: Part One …
Some Not-so-Fun Facts about Mosquitoes
When we think of mosquitoes we think of the annoying blood suckers that they are. I’m not here to change your opinion of them, they are annoying blood suckers! Check out our blog of the dangers to look out for in the little problem-makers in Mosquitoes, One of the most Dangerous Animals on Earth. But …
Mosquitoes, One of the most Dangerous Animals on Earth!
I know what you’re thinking, Something that small can’t possibly be so dangerous… Although it seems like a bad movie on the science fiction channel, some authorizes argue that in feeding on blood, various species of mosquitoes transmit some of the most harmful human and livestock diseases and thusly that makes them rank on the …
Fire on Water! Part One of Two
Straight from DCFN Perkins, a Damage Control Fireman of the USS Boxer, we have a special firefighter’s treat for you! This week and next week’s firefighter’s blog are going to go over how the United States’ NAVY handles fires. Part One is going to cover the basics, the classes of fires and the equipment they …
The Effects of Droughts: Part Three: The Social Impact
Monday we had a blog on just the economic impact of droughts in Part One: The Economy, and on Tuesday we discussed the environmental influence of droughts inPart Two: The Environment. Other drought-related impressions include our last topic society. Social impacts include health, public safety, conflicts between water users, and reduced quality of life. During …
The Effects of Droughts: Part Two: The Environment
Environmental losses are caused by damages to plant and animal species in coordination to droughts. Monday was about the economic effects of droughts to farmlands and livestock in Part One: The Economy. Wildlife habitat and air and water quality are usually damaged due to lack of water and an increase in forest and range fires. …
