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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Troy Record -- Tue, 16 Apr 2024 East Greenbush resident retires from NY Army National Guard LATHAM, N.Y. New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Larry Langley, an East Greenbush resident, was recognized for 29 years of military service during recent retirement ceremonies... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 15 Apr 2024 Bucket-bearing helicopter crews drill on Mohawk River in Colonie (photos) COLONIE New York Army National Guard crews piloted a Black Hawk helicopter along the Mohawk River on Monday to practice filling the aerial water buckets to douse wildfires. The noon to... (more)
WTEN -- Mon, 15 Apr 2024 NY Army National Guard trains to fight wildfires (video) COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) Its wildfire season, and New York remains at an elevated risk. The New York State Army National Guard is ensuring they are ready if a wildfire were to spark. Helicopters... (more)