Fire & Emergency Services

 

Fire Safety Services

Cooking Fire safety

Cooking fires are the leading cause of fire in the home and causes the most injuries. Our living quarters on our camps are our homes and are subject to the same cooking related fire causes found in the home.
Army regulations only permit cooking in facilities that have areas specifically designated as cooking areas. Individual barracks rooms are prohibited cooking areas, however, some barracks have designated common cooking areas.
For those designated cooking areas, here are the recommended safety rules:

1. Never leave stovetop cooking unattended, if you must leave the room, turn off the stove.

2. Keep a lid nearby when frying. If a fire occurs, cover the pan with the lid if safe to do so.

3. Keep stovetops clean; free of grease.

4. When baking or roasting food in the oven, stay in the area. NEVER leave the building with the stove on. Allow food to cool for a minute or so; allowing the container to cool slightly and allow steam to escape and prevent burns.

5. When you are finished cooking, always ensure the stove is turned off.

6. For microwave ovens, do not use extension cords, use only microwave safe containers (never Aluminum), allow food to cool for a minute or so then and open the container slowly to allow steam to escape and prevent burns.

7. Know where the nearest fire extinguisher is and how to use it.

8. If a fire occurs, always call the fire department (11) even if it is already extinguished.

As noted, cooking fires are the leading cause of fires and injuries in the home. By following this guidance, you can help prevent fires and potential injuries in our living areas.

For questions or assistance, please contact the Fire Prevention Section at 732-6720/730-2089.

Maltese Cross:

Symbol of Honor, Courage, and Dedication

The eight-point Maltese Cross is the international symbol of the fire service's willingness to make great sacrifices in order to protect others from the ravages of fire. It is a badge of courage and honor and it's story is a hundred years old.

This honored symbol originated with a group of eleventh century knights who were serving in a Jerusalem hospital. They became known as the Order of Knights Hospitaller and later became the Knights of St. John. This charitable organization cared for the ill with great compassion.

Later they assisted the Knights of Crusaders in their effort to win back the Holy Land .

As the Knights of St. John and Knights of Crusaders attacked the city walls, the Saracens first threw glass bombs containing highly flammable liquids and then flaming torches. Many knights were severely burned, some suffering agonizing deaths. Risking horrible death, those knights who were able struggled desperately to help their burning comrades, beating out the flames and dragging them to safety. In acknowledgment of their heroic deeds of rescuing fellow knights and fighting fires, the cross which they wore was decorated and inscribed.

In 1530, the Island of Malta was given to the courageous knights. The symbol on their flag, the eight-point cross, became known as the "Maltese Cross." The cross, which had originally helped the knights distinguish between friend and foe, became the ultimate symbol of heroism and service. The cross, which is considered sacred, represents the principles of charity, loyalty, chivalry, gallantry, generosity to friend and foe, protection of the weak and dexterity in service.

 

 

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