At this month’s safety meeting, Eagle Fire team members learned about the different classes of fire extinguishers, when to use them and how to use them. All team members then got to practice using an extinguisher.

Here is a review of the classes of fire extinguishers, their symbol and what they are used for.

• A:  Green Triangle.  Used for ordinary solid combustibles such as paper and wood.
• B:  Red Square. Used for flammable liquids and gases.
• C:  Blue Circle. Used for energized electrical equipment.
• D: Yellow Star.  Used for combustible metals.
• K: Black Hexagon.  Used primarily in the kitchen, for cooking oils and fats.

Safety tips

• Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
• The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
• Keep children and pets away from the grill area.
• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
• Never leave your grill unattended.

Charcoal grills

• There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel.
• If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.
• Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.
• There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use.
• When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.

Propane grills

Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles. If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill.

EST Lunch and Learn

Eagle Fire hosted a Lunch and Learn about Mass Notification on Monday, June 14th in Richmond, Virginia. Representatives from UTC Fire & Security presented at the event.  Mass Notification Systems provide real-time information to all building occupants or personnel in the immediate vicinity of a building during emergency situations. If you would like to learn more about Mass Notification, please contact Eagle Fire.

Please join us for an insightful talk and panel discussion entitled…

Mass Notification: Its impact on Architecture and Engineering in America

A look at trends and developments in this dynamic and swiftly changing industry today.
Certificate of Completion for a two hour training session will be granted to qualifying attendees.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 1st.
Tiffany Clarke (804) 743-2500 ext.1343
tiffany.clarke@eaglefire.com

The Central Virginia Burn Camp provides children who have been hospitalized with burn injuries the opportunity to play, heal, and connect with other young burn victims and caring adults.  This unique camp is truly therapeutic for these kids. Not only do the children have physical reminders of their burns, many of them also have emotional scars. The sad fact is that many of these children weren’t injured in a house fire or other accident —they were deliberately burned. The chance to connect with caring adults, healthcare professionals, and other kids who have similar physical and emotional wounds goes a long way toward helping these kids develop confidence, self-esteem, and regain a sense of trust. Plus it lets them just be kids for a week.  he golf tournament accounts for about 80% of the annual budget for the Central Virginia Burn Camp.

The Old Dominion Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation is a partnership between professional firefighters associations and the Evan-Haynes Burn Center at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. The Foundation’s activities include:

•           Supporting Richmond Metro firefighters and the family members of firefighters who have been hospitalized for burn injuries in performance of their duties

•           Helps burn victims and families of victims receiving treatment at the Evans-Haynes Burn Center

•           Funds medical and physical therapy equipment purchases and burn research

•           Offers burn education and prevention programs

•           Supports the Central Virginia Burn Camp

This year is the 17^th year for the AFSA Golf Tournament. Last year 100 golfers played in the tournament. These participants, along with 50 sponsors, allowed the AFSA to make a $40,000 donation, split between the Central Virginia Burn Camp and the Old Dominion Professional Firefighters Association.

We are able to Design, Install, Inspect, Test, Service, and Maintain the following:

Water-based Fire Protection Systems

• Wet
• Pre-Action
• Fire Pumps
• Foam
• Dry
• Deluge
• Standpipes
• High Speed Deluge

Special Hazard Systems

• Dry Chemical
• Wet Chemical
• Clean Agent Systems and Halon (only service existing customer Halon systems)
• Carbon Dioxide
• Hi-Ex Foam
• AFFF Systems

Portable & Fixed Fire Extinguishers

• Wet Chemical (UL 300)
• Dry Chemical
• Range Hood Systems
• Carbon Dioxide
• Type “K”

Fire Alarm & Detection Systems

• Hardwired
• RF Systems
• Microprocessor Based
• UV/IR Detections
• Network Systems
• Addressable systems
• Mass notification

Off-site Monitoring Center

• UL Listed
• FM Certified
• Access account through the web
• Auto-notification by text message, email or fax
• Monitor location of employees or equipment with GPS
• Wireless monitoring and cellular backup
• Emergency elevator and call box monitoring

• Keep heaters 3 feet from anything flammable such as upholstered furniture, bedding and clothing.
• Never leave an operating space heater unattended
• Supervise children around space heaters
• Turn off heaters when you go to bed

• Keep heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn.
• Turn off space heaters when you leave the room or go to bed.
• Make sure heating equipment and chimneys are in good working condition.  They should be inspected every year.
• Use a sturdy fireplace screen to prevent embers from flying into the room.

As always, check smoke alarms and ensure that your family has a home fire escape plan.