Henderson and Las Vegas firefighters launched the sixth annual “Check Your Seats in the Heat” safety outreach campaign with a press conference Thursday, May 19 at the Henderson Fire Training Center. (more…)
Henderson and Las Vegas firefighters launched the sixth annual “Check Your Seats in the Heat” safety outreach campaign with a press conference Thursday, May 19 at the Henderson Fire Training Center. (more…)
Henderson and Las Vegas firefighters launched the sixth annual “Check Your Seats in the Heat” safety outreach campaign with a press conference Thursday, May 19 at the Henderson Fire Training Center.
Because heat knows no jurisdictional boundaries, the Henderson and Las Vegas locals have partnered together to get this crucial message out to the public. The campaign aims to spread awareness and remind motorists of the dangers of leaving children and pets in hot vehicles during the summer months. The campaign also includes the distribution of safety awareness ribbons to serve as reminders to motorists to check their back seats before exiting a vehicle.
Scott Johnson, president of the Las Vegas Firefighters, said, “This effort is so important for everyone to be thinking about during the hot summers in Las Vegas – this tragedy could happen to anyone. We want to do everything we can to get the word out to prevent these tragedies from happening to any family in our communities.”
Temperatures in a vehicle can rise more than 30 degrees higher than outside in as little as 10 minutes. Even a few minutes left in a hot vehicle can have devastating consequences, including brain and internal organ damage. Last year, 24 children died after being left in hot cars, a number that firefighters desperately hope to see diminished.
“It is not safe to leave a child in an unattended vehicle for even one minute,” said Dan Pentkowski, president of the Henderson Professional Firefighters. “This message is incredibly important for every valley resident. Zero deaths is the only acceptable number, and the only way we can ensure that happens is by educating our community. We’re thankful for our partners and volunteers that support this safety outreach effort.”
Firefighters suggest making a habit of leaving your cell phone, wallet or purse in the back seat to get in the habit of checking the entire car before locking and leaving your vehicle. For more information and for additional tips, visit www.hendersonfirefighters.com or www.lasvegasfirefighters.com.
HENDERSON/LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Firefighters (Local 1285) and the Henderson Professional Firefighters (Local 1883) launched their safety campaign, “Safe Pools Rule!” with a press conference on April 13 at Cowabunga Bay.
This is the second year that the two locals have teamed up to spread awareness about pool safety in our community, focusing on the A, B, C, and Ds of drowning prevention: Adult supervision, pool Barriers, Classes such as CPR and swim lessons, and Devices like life vests. (more…)
Tronox, a Henderson manufacturing plant, donated two compressed gas cylinders to the Henderson Fire Department for training purposes. (more…)
8 News NOW’s annual tribute to everyday people honors extraordinary men, women, children and even animals who have gone above and beyond in our community. (more…)
LAS VEGAS – Two local firefighters were honored with Red Cross Everyday Heroes Awards for their actions in the Southern Nevada community. Las Vegas Local 1285 Firefighter Ron Kline and Henderson Local 1883 Firefighter Robert Uszynski were recognized at the breakfast event at Paris Las Vegas. (more…)
Henderson Professional Fire Fighters (HPFF) teamed up with the Henderson Firefighter Benevolent Association (HFBA) to raise approximately $3,500 to donate to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Firefighters sold “Go Pink for the Cure” t-shirts within the organization and to community members last month. Henderson firefighters are wearing the shirts on duty throughout the month of October to show their support and to help raise awareness. (more…)
Two Southern Nevada firefighters were honored with Red Cross Everyday Heroes Awards for their actions in the community. Las Vegas Local 1285 Firefighter Ron Kline and Henderson Local 1883 Firefighter Robert Uszynski were recognized at a breakfast event at Paris Las Vegas last week. (more…)
Mayor Andy Hafen, Councilman John Marz, Councilman Sam Bateman, Councilwoman Gerri Schroder and Councilwoman Debra March of the Henderson City Council present the proclamation to the president of the Henderson Professional Fire Fighters, Dan Pentkowski. (more…) |
Por quinto año consecutivo, los departamentos de bomberos de Henderson y Las Vegas iniciaron la campaña “Check Your Seats in the Heat… Because Heat Kills”. Ésta consiste en enviar un mensaje a los conductores de vehículos sobre los peligros mortales que puede ocurrir si dejan a una persona o animal dentro del automóvil durante verano, debido a las alta temperaturas que se registran en esta temporada.
