Articles for tag: Fire Department, Fire Fighting

Karla News

How to Put Out a Frying Pan Fire

Cooking in the kitchen is typically a safe and uneventful daily activity. However, it is always best to be prepared for the unexpected. Frying pan fires can be a dangerous hazard in the kitchen. A raging frying pan fire can have devastating consequences if it is not extinguished in a timely fashion. These practical fire-fighting ...

Karla News

Fire Safety Week: How to Make a Fire Station Dramatic Play Center

Dramatic Play provides young children with the tools necessary to develop social skills, problem solving skills, and to broaden their understanding of the world. Providing quality props to support the dramatic play center will enhance the learning process and provide hours of fun. What better way to celebrate fire safety week than creating a fire ...

Karla News

Hicksville Fire and Water Commissioner Candidates Discuss Views at Public Forum

The Hicksville Community Council hosted a “Meet the Candidates” forum Dec. 1 to give the two candidates running for Hicksville Water Commissioner, and four men making a push for the Fire Commissioner position, a chance to introduce themselves to the community. William Schuckmann is running against Warren Uss for Hicksville Water Commissioner. Schuckmann, a 37-year ...

Karla News

What’s Life like as a Paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department?

There is endless variety in the amazing city of Chicago. Some areas look like the suburbs, some are as busy as the highrise buildings portray. Crowds of people can be seen on Michigan Avenue, around Wrigley Field, and all around “the Loop. Everyone has their opinion of what people are like on the south side ...