SE Thurston Fire Authority and East Olympia Fire District #6 are hiring 2-3 positions between Entry-Level and Lateral Firefighters in 2024. If you are interested in testing and applying for one of these positions, please visit our careers page HERE or find the testing and application details at www.publicsafetyteseting.com
Thank you for your interest in serving your community!
With more rainfall coming as we near the end of the year, flash flooding becomes more of a risk. Flooded roads can cause vehicles to lose control, and flooded walkways risk sweeping people off their feet. Even as little as a few inches of rushing or standing water can be dangerous, so follow these simple tips to help stay safe!
1. Get to High Ground
Water flows from high ground to low ground, so when areas start to flood, it’s best to get to higher ground in order to avoid sudden surges of water.
2. Do Not Drive Into Water
If a section of the road is flooded, don’t drive into it. Water reduces the traction of your tires, and deeper pools can cause your vehicle to suddenly stop or veer out of control.
3. Do Not Walk Into Water
If you can, always try to walk around flooded areas. A few inches of standing water can affect your traction, but even worse, a few inches of rushing water can knock someone off their feet.
4. Stay Informed
Frequently check your local weather reports, television, radio, or social media for emergency updates. If you know there is risk, stay home or avoid dangerous areas.
It’s important to understand that with proper training and education, fire extinguishers can save lives and property. Many adults might not know how or when to use fire extinguishers. Fire departments can help with fire extinguisher training and answer questions that community members may have.
Fire extinguishers contain different extinguishing agents such as water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or wet chemical, depending on the kind of fire the extinguisher is intended for.
There are 5 primary types of fire extinguishers, each designed to put out different kinds of fires.
For use with ordinary materials like cloth, wood and paper.
Often found in homes and businesses
For use with combustible and flammable liquids like grease, gasoline, oil and oil-based paints.
Often found in homes and businesses
For use with combustible and flammable liquids like grease, gasoline, oil and oil-based paints.
Often found in homes and businesses
For use with flammable metals.
Often found in factories
For use with vegetable oils, animal oils and fats in cooking appliances.
Often found in commercial kitchens (restaurants, cafeterias, catering businesses)
There are also multipurpose fire extinguishers that might be labeled “B-C” or “A-B-C” that can be used on most types of home fires. Most home improvement stores carry multipurpose fire extinguishers that cover Class A through Class C.
Consider providing a checklist to help people prepare to use a fire extinguisher. For example:
Use a fire extinguisher when all of these questions are answered “yes.” If you’re unsure about whether it is safe to use a fire extinguisher, and for all other situations, alert others, leave the building, and call 911 from a mobile or neighbor’s phone.
When operating a fire extinguisher, tell residents to remember the word PASS:
Remind community residents to check fire extinguishers for:
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