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Child attempting to light firework inside home caused Ocala apartment fire: Police
If you thought we were being a little "extra" with the firework safety messaging, please consider the call we responded to a year and a day ago, today. July 1, 2023 (Ocala, FL): "Child attempting to light firework inside home caused Ocala apartment fire: Police" https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/child-attempting-to-light-firework-caused-ocala-apartment-fire-police?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2X_EYH7Nmwb91sfje4-mG3rssxmKgYs1FOnfWreQXUnxCSJhAynaPGby4_aem_Uce9ue6hAsE8WHR9CBX1ig As you celebrate this Fourth of July, please keep the following in mind. 🎆 Never give fireworks, sparklers, or the like to a child. 🎆 Never point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures, or flammable materials. 🎆 Keep a hose and a bucket of water to douse any flames and to soak used fireworks. 🎆 Always wears eye protection when handling fireworks. 🎆 Light one firework at a time. 🎆 Never attempt to re-light a "dud." #safe4thofjuly #fireworksafety #fourthofjuly
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Ocala Fire Rescue
Ocala Fire Rescue Urges the Public to Prioritize Safety this Independence Day (OCALA, FL.) July 2, 2024 – Fireworks are a classic part of our Independence Day celebrations, but they can pose significant risks if not handled properly. As July 4th approaches, Ocala Fire Rescue is reminding residents to prioritize safety by attending professional displays rather than engaging in personal firework activities. Ocala Fire Rescue has outlined several key safety precautions to keep in mind for those who still choose to use personal fireworks: 🎆 Always read and follow instructions. Each firework comes with specific guidelines for safe usage. Ensure you understand and adhere to them strictly. 🎆 Set up in a clear, open area. Fireworks should be lit in an area free of flammable materials, buildings, and overhead obstructions. 🎆 Keep a safe distance. Spectators should maintain a considerable distance from the launch site to avoid injury from misfires or falling debris. 🎆 Have safety equipment on hand. Keep a bucket of water or a hose nearby to extinguish any accidental fires. 🎆 Never relight duds. If a firework fails to go off, do not attempt to relight it. Wait 20 minutes before soaking it in water. Professional displays managed by certified technicians offer the awe and excitement this holiday merits without the added risks. By attending you’ll be ensuring your family’s safety while supporting community efforts to celebrate responsibly. For more information about firework safety or ideas on celebrating this patriotic holiday without fireworks, visit https://shorturl.at/oDJxY. For details about the City of Ocala’s Independence Day Celebration, Patriotic Skies: A Fourth of July Drone Experience, visit https://shorturl.at/A4aDx. ###
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#childsafety
There may be a cool 7° difference between the temperature in Las Vegas, NV and Ocala, FL, but that's nowhere near enough to prevent a hot car death. - - - 🚗👶 Running a Quick Errand? Think Twice! 👶🚗 It's vital to take EVERY precaution to prevent child hot car deaths. Even a short errand can turn dangerous. Let's keep our kids safe! #childsafety #preventhotcardeaths #StayAlert #safetyfirst #communityawareness
Community Outreach
One of the fundamental missions of Ocala Fire Rescue is to provide fire prevention and safety education to the citizens of Ocala, despite age or learning abilities. This department believes that education is the first step toward prevention. Through proper education a fire, or accident resulting in injury, may never have the chance to happen.
Learning to prevent said emergencies, and how to react appropriately if one occurred, is vital to the protection live and property. To champion this mission, Ocala Fire Rescue offers lectures, site visits, tours and fire safety demonstrations to any school, business, community group or organization inside the city of Ocala limits, free of charge.