- Earl Adams 2nd Annual Memorial Blood Drive
Help us celebrate the life of Earl Adams by donating blood. In addition to being a U.S. Navy veteran and a volunteer firefighter at the Bushnell’s Basin Fire Department for thirty-seven years, Adams was a lifelong blood donor whose first donation went to a little boy fighting leukemia. Your blood is needed for many different kinds of patients. From a young child with a rare…
- BBFD Annual Open House
Enjoy some FREE family Fun at our Annual Fire Department Open House. Our doors will be open to everyone on Saturday, October 8th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event will include some hands-on activities, exciting demonstrations, and plenty of photo opportunities including firefighter gear, fire trucks including our newest Engine 312, Sparky the Fire Dog, and of course the Firefighters themselves.
- Stroke: Know the signs
Strokes can be scary and can happen to anyone, but if you are able to recognize the signs and get help quickly your chances of making a full recovery are greatly improved. Take the time to learn FAST. FAST is an easy way to remember and identify the most common symptoms of a stroke. F stands for FACE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of…
- Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries Annually
According to the NFPA, 59% of home fire fatalities occur in houses that have no working smoke detectors. A properly installed and tested home fire alarm with a fresh battery is one of the simplest and most effective things you can do to protect yourself and your family from a home fire. Be sure to change your batteries at least once a year or when the smoke detector…
- Mushie & Co Recalls FRIGG Silicone Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazardby Mushie & Co Recalls FRIGG Silicone Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard on January 19, 2022 at 12:00 am
The base of the silicone nipple has a fine slit that can cause the nipple to detach from the plastic shield, posing a choking hazard.
- Children’s Sleepwear Garments Recalled by Childrensalon Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazardby Children’s Sleepwear Garments Recalled by Childrensalon Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard on January 19, 2022 at 12:00 am
The recalled children’s sleepwear garments fail to meet the United States flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
- Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV), Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)by Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV), Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) on January 13, 2022 at 12:00 am
The rear seat structure of the PTV can fail, resulting in the rear seat tilting unexpectedly, posing fall and injury hazards to the riders.
- EGL Motor Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Injury Hazard and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standardby EGL Motor Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Injury Hazard and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standard on January 12, 2022 at 12:00 am
The youth ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard. Children can operate them above the maximum allowed speed, increasing the risk of a crash that can cause serious injuries. The handlebars pose a laceration hazard should the child rider’s body or head impact the handlebars at a high rate of speed such as in a crash. In addition, the parking brake does not prevent the movement of the vehicle at the minimum required steepness. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death to children.
- Giant Bicycle Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazardsby Giant Bicycle Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards on January 12, 2022 at 12:00 am
The adjustable handlebar stem on the bicycles can become loose, posing fall and injury hazards.