Spring Cleaning: How to Safely Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
According to the World Health Organization , over 3.2 million people die each year from air pollution exposure in their home. This could...
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The Learning Center provides a central location for residents and businesses to explore safety tips, district news, and fire prevention articles. Each month, Black Jack Fire Protection District provides educational and safety information to the community. Use our monthly tips to feel empowered and stay safe!
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Spring Cleaning: How to Safely Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
According to the World Health Organization , over 3.2 million people die each year from air pollution exposure in their home. This could...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Mar 73 min read
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Ice Safety: Essential Tips to Stay Safe This Winter
Did you know that ice hockey was invented on frozen ponds in Canada? While hockey has progressed to a major sport, the tradition of...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Feb 174 min read
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Cold Weather Safety: Top 10 Winter Car Essentials
You don’t want to get blindsided by a cold snap or sudden snowfall. The Midwest is notorious for quick inclement weather that lasts...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Jan 136 min read
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Merry and Bright Christmas Fire Safety Tips
The holiday season is filled with celebrations, gift-giving, and many festive decorations. Unfortunately, the most festive time of the...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Dec 5, 20245 min read
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Feast on These Thanksgiving Safety Tips
As ovens heat up across the country in preparation for Thanksgiving dinner, fire and EMS crews brace for more calls related to home...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Nov 21, 20246 min read
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Get Fired Up: Safety Tips for Fire Prevention Month
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) educates the public about fire safety year-round. Still, early October kicks off the...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Oct 22, 20244 min read
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Go Gold For Childhood Cancer in September!
Every year, thousands of children receive a cancer diagnosis. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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Sep 24, 20243 min read
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Celebrate a Life: August 31 Is International Overdose Awareness Day
Drug addiction crosses cultural and socioeconomic lines. The honor student, the sports hero, the loner, the musician, the proud...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Aug 23, 20244 min read
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Summer Safety Tips for Fun in the Sun
St. Louis summers burn hot. Black Jack residents might seek to cool off at local pools, backyard sprinklers, or park splash pads. The...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Jul 18, 20244 min read
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Firework Safety for the Best Independence Day Celebration
While launching fireworks is against the law in St. Louis County, many enjoy out-of-town celebrations that include this patriotic and...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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Lookout for the Cookout: Grilling Safety Tips to Minimize House Fires and Injuries
As Memorial Day approaches, families and friends begin to schedule gatherings and backyard barbecues to celebrate the long weekend that...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
May 17, 20243 min read
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Driving Safety Tips for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
During April, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) raises awareness about the dangers of driving while distracted....
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Apr 11, 20244 min read
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Poison Control: Safety Tips for National Poison Prevention Week
In 2021, Poison Control reported that their 55 hotlines across the country answered more than two million calls related to potential...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Mar 6, 20244 min read
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Burn Injury Education: National Burn Awareness Week Addresses Flammable Liquid Burns
February 4 through February 10 is National Burn Awareness Month, an annual public awareness campaign founded by the American Burn...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Feb 6, 20244 min read
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Stay Warm This Winter With These Space Heater Safety Tips
The temperatures in the St. Louis region recently plummeted to subzero temperatures. With the dramatic drop in temperature, many...
Katheryn Hunt
Jan 18, 20244 min read
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Flue Season: Follow These Important Fireplace Safety Tips
Missouri’s bitter-cold winter weather inspires many homeowners to stay warm (and get festive) by lighting a fire in their home’s...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Dec 5, 20234 min read
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Empowering Fire Safety Tips to Fall into Fire Prevention Month
According to the NFPA, there were 3,800 fire-related fatalities in 2021. The NFPA reports that a residential fire happens every 93...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Oct 26, 20233 min read
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Kids Fire Safety: 5 Tips to Help Them Learn to Be Smart About Fire Prevention
Fires kill thousands of people each year. According to data from the U.S. Fire Administration, 24 people in Missouri already lost their...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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5 Rules to Prevent Burns and Fires in the Kitchen
While a kitchen disaster might translate to burned chicken or a chewy risotto, firefighters and emergency responders understand that the...
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Oct 18, 20236 min read
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