by Dakota Sinchak | Jul 12, 2021 | Safety Tips
Carbon monoxide poisoning is believed to have killed two Coulee City, WA residents on February 12, 2018. A man and a woman were found dead inside their home in a trailer park, just after 7 pm. Investigators believe the two were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning from...
by Dakota Sinchak | Jul 12, 2021 | Safety Tips
In the Spokane Valley Fire Department service area, we are seeing a dangerous emerging trend — the use of at-home medical oxygen by people who smoke. Already in 2018, Spokane Valley Fire Department crews have responded to two apartment fires in units where the...
by Dakota Sinchak | Jul 12, 2021 | Safety Tips
Always wear a life vest when enjoying time on the water. Even experienced swimmers should always wear a personal flotation device (PFD). Firefighters have noted individuals floating through the Valley on the Spokane River using inflatables designed for pools....
by Dakota Sinchak | Jul 12, 2021 | Safety Tips
The wildfire season has arrived and NOW is the time to ensure you and your family are prepared. Here are 5 safety tips: Follow Burn Restrictions now in place for outdoor recreational firesRegister for Alert Spokane our county-wide evacuation notification...
by Dakota Sinchak | Jul 12, 2021 | Safety Tips
Oxygen tubing tangled in this walker is a preventable fall hazard Every second, someone over the age of 65 falls in the United States. Every second. In fact, 1 in 4 older Americans (age 65+) falls every year. In Washington State, the rate is 1 in 3. Locally, your...