The Redwater VFD is accepting applications for membership and is looking for dedicated & motivated individuals from our community. Redwater VFD is very active in the community by way of responding to emergencies, community education, medical response, fundraising, etc. Applicants should be active & motivated and willing to work along with an eagerness to learn. [...]
The Cities of Texarkana, Bowie County, and Miller County have instituted the CodeRED Emergency Notification System – an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications. This system allows telephoning of all or the targeted areas of the city or county in case of an emergency situation that requires immediate action (such as a boil-water notice, missing [...]
Please take time to view this “” presentation, it may well save your life or someone else’s one day. This presentation may be downloaded from our “Downloads” section of this website and is available in an Adobe PDF version and a PowerPoint version.
Remember that extreme heat conditions most commonly affect the very young & the elderly. However, anyone working out in these conditions can become a victim of a heat-related illness. Medications and medical conditions can alter your reaction to excessive heat. Remember that effects of heat can be cumulative – with temperatures not dropping very much [...]
Risk Factors: *Susceptibility *Older age *Very young age *Mental Impairment *Alcohol & drug use *Certain Medications *Certain Medical Conditions: under active thyroid, malnutrition, stroke, severe arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes Symptoms: *Shivering *Clumsiness or lack of coordination *Slurred speech or mumbling *Stumbling *Confusion or difficulty thinking *Poor decision making *Drowsiness or very low energy *Apathy *Progressive [...]
Asbestos was heavily used in construction products for most of the last century. While asbestos has been banned for most uses since the 1980s, many of those buildings still contain asbestos. An event such as a fire can cause the microscopic fibers that make up asbestos to release into the air where they can be [...]
There are many potential emergencies and disasters that one may be forced to deal with at some time in their lives. Whether or not those disasters produce dire consequences may rely on the preparation and plans of those affected. Global weather patterns and changes have increased the frequency and magnitude of disasters such as blizzards, [...]
It’s common for people to assume that a home is a very safe place. Well, it may not be as safe as you think. Every year, there are millions of home injuries, resulting in around 20,000 deaths. Most of these deaths are caused by falls and poisonings but there are other cases like fires, burns, [...]
Children are active individuals. They enjoy exploring the world around them and being independent. This curiosity can be great for a child’s development or unsafe for those who are not taught about common dangers. Parents want to be assured that their children are capable of handling all kinds of emergencies. It’s important that children are educated on being [...]
The holiday season is traditionally a festive time of year, yet it is too often a time of tragedy and loss as well. Winter holiday fires are more severe than the average fire during the year across all loss measures. Holiday decoration and Christmas tree fires, in particular, are substantially more damaging than other fires, [...]