Firebusters 2023, Day 5: Be ready to leave home quickly, in case wildfire threatens
We wrap up this year’s Firebusters Week with making sure you’re prepared to leave your home quickly, in the event a wildfire…
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Firebusters 2023, Day 4: Proper seat belt fit is key for kids to ride safely
On Day 4 of Firebusters Week, we have some tips on how to make sure kids properly fit the seat belts in your…
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Firebusters 2023, Day 3: Calling 911 to get help in an emergency
On Day 3 of Firebusters Week, we talk about how best to call 911 and get help in an…
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Firebusters 2023, Day 2: Safe cycling tips to keep you rolling
On the second day of Firebusters Week, we have some great tips on how to stay safe and rolling on your bike, wherever you’re…
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Firebusters 2023, Day 1: Prevent cooking fires and have fun in kitchen
We kick off our week of Firebusters lessons with three simple tips to make for a safe, fun time in the kitchen for your…
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Barnes Butte Elementary in Prineville wins this year’s Firebusters grand prize; special assembly next week
– The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative recently held the 36th Annual Firebusters Fire & Life Safety program. The program includes five…
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Firebusters 2022: Campfire safety tips to keep in mind
In our final Firebusters 2022 segment, we look at how campfires can be fun, if they’re kept safe — and put out…
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Firebusters 2022 Part 4: Have a home fire escape plan for all the family
Our fourth Firebusters 2022 segment focuses on making sure everyone in your household knows where and how to get out safely, in case of a fire or…
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Firebusters 2022 Part 3: Be safe in, around the water
The third part of this year’s Firebusters series offers some great basic reminders about water safety, including the importance of life…
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Firebusters 2022 Part 2: Be very careful about pills
Our second of this week’s Firebusters series encourages great caution if you find pills while out and about, or if anyone offers them to…
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Firebusters 2022 Part 1: Have a safe walk to school
We kick off this year’s Firebusters segments with some great tips and reminders about where it’s best to cross the street, and how to do so…
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Sisters Elementary students take Firebusters crown, get high-flying first responder party
An Air Link helicopter landed in the field at Sisters Elementary School on Thursday, part of a celebration of students taking this year’s Firebusters…
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Firebusters 2021 Part 5: Be prepared for evacuations
Evacuations due to wildfires or other emergencies are thankfully rare, but you need to be prepared – and that’s the topic of today’s final…
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Firebusters 2021 Part 4: Tips for safe bike rides to school
Always wear a correctly fitted helmet! That’s one of today’s Firebusters tips for a safe bike ride to and from school every…
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Firebusters 2021 Part 3: When and how to call 911
Today on Firebusters, some basics on how to call 911 in an emergency – and what do to you if dial it…
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Firebusters 2021 Pt. 2: Know the basics about smoke, carbon monoxide alarms
Today on Firebusters, we learn about how to properly use and monitor smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and what to do if they…
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Firebusters 2020, Day 5: Fire safety
We wrap up Firebusters week for this year with a set of important safety reminders, including: Fire is a tool for adults, and not a…
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Firebusters 2020, Day 4: Seat belt safety
Day 4 of this week’s Firebusters series focuses on how important seat belts (and child booster seats) are to keep everyone…
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Firebusters 2020, Day 3: Campfire safety
Wednesday’s Firebusters lesson is about making sure your campfire in the woods doesn’t spark a dangerous…
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Firebusters 2020, Day 2: Gun safety
Today, the Firebusters lesson offers important gun safety reminders to kids and…
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