Is your workplace or home fire proof? Fires present a severe life safety hazard and can be detrimental to mission success. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 1.3 million fires reported and 3,655 deaths due to fire nationwide in 2018. The risk of injury and death due to fire demands attention from leadership, safety professionals and Soldiers at every level.
The New York Army National Guard Safety Office addresses key components to ensuring your workplace and home are fireproof - follow the link below to read their guidance.
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Times Union -- Wed, 15 Jul 2026 Leaders urge Hochul to sign bill renaming Patroon Island Bridge for Henry Johnson Naming the bridge in honor of Black WWI hero would correct present-day attempts to whitewash history, state Sen. Pat Fahy said ALBANY Under hazy skies from Canadian wildfire smoke that state... (more)
WTEN -- Wed, 15 Jul 2026 Lawmakers urge renaming Patroon Island Bridge after Henry Johnson ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) Multiple state lawmakers and members of the Harlem Hellfighters Veterans Association, Albany Chapter are continuing to push for the renaming of a Capital Region bridge.... (more)
USA Today Network -- Thu, 09 Jul 2026 Why are flags at half-staff in NY today? What to know Flags on all New York state government buildings will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, July 9, in honor of Cottekill Fire Department Chief David A. Gagnon, who died... (more)