Fort Campbell, KY Daily Information Update

1) Annual Black History Month Luncheon

2) The Hoseline, Issue 3
3) SNR CSM Sends - National Wild Turkey Federation Trade Show

1) Annual Black History Month Luncheon

The Fort Campbell Equal Employment Opportunity Office cordially invites you to
attend the Annual Black History Month Luncheon Special Emphasis Program
Observance

February 25, 2011

1100hrs – 1300hrs
Cole Park Commons

Advance tickets are $10 and will not be available at the door.

National Theme: “African-Americans and the Civil War”

Local Theme: “How the Power of Education Brought Our Nation from the Civil War to
Civil Rights!”

Featuring Singer: Velma Jo Williams,

Exec. Director, Adult Literacy Council

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Mitchell O. Fort
President of Hopkinsville College of the Bible , Est. 1883 and Pastor of
Virginia Street Baptist Church

Please contact
EEO Officer Gregory P. Stallworth
EEO Specialist Pamela D. Allen for
tickets or more information at
(270) 798-3765 or (270) 798-2581

2) The Hoseline, Issue 3

The Silent Killer

Each year in America, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning claims more
than 400 lives and sends another 20,000 people to hospital emergency rooms for
treat-ment. Like most home fires, these tragedies could have been avoided with a
little pre-planning and understanding. Here is some information to ensure that
the “Silent Killer” never harms your family.

While teaching fire safety classes all over Fort Campbell we always try to ask
people about CO and how they are preventing themselves from injury, unfortunately
the over-whelming response is “nothing”. The fact is most people do not have a

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very good understanding of this silent killer or how they can protect their
families so let’s start with what CO is and how it affects the body:

Carbon Monoxide is a deadly colorless, odorless & tasteless gas that is the
result of incomplete burning of natural gas and any other material containing
carbon such as gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, coal, or wood. Although CO has
no detectable odor, it is often mixed with other gases that do have an odor, so
you may breathe a gas that you are used too and not even know that it contains
CO.

Carbon monoxide displaces oxygen in the blood and deprives the heart, brain, and
other vital organs of oxygen. Large amounts of CO can overcome you in minutes
with-out warning, causing you to lose consciousness and suffocate. Besides
tightness across the chest, initial symptoms of CO poisoning may include
headache, fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, or nausea. Sudden chest pain may occur
in people with angina. Symptoms vary widely from person to person, however
prolonged symptoms usually result in vomiting, confusion/dizziness, flush
appearance and muscle weakness.

The good news is, the effects of CO poisoning can be reversed if caught in time,
but even if you recover, acute poisoning may result in permanent damage to the
parts of your body that require a lot of oxygen such as the heart and brain.
Significant reproductive risk is also linked according to the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA).

Fortunately if you have made it this far in
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#1 Routinely at the beginning of every heating season home owners should have
their fuel burning appliances checked by a qualified technician.

#2 Make sure that vents and chimneys are free of blockage or debris. Remember to
schedule a professional inspection of all your fuel burning appliances including
your heating, venting and chimney systems at least once a year.
#3 Avoid using portable flameless chemical heaters (catalytic) inside your home.
Although these kinds of heaters do not produce flame, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) says they burn gas and can cause accumulation of
carbon monoxide in your home.

#4 Homes with fuel-burning appliances should have their homes equipped with
carbon monoxide detectors to provide added peace of mind, these alarms are
specially designed devices that help measure levels of CO and trigger an alarm
whenever certain amount of CO is detected. The US Fire Administration (USFA)
recommends that you buy a CO detector that passes the current UL 2034 safety
standard. When installing the detectors, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) recommends putting them in the hallway near the sleeping areas
in your home. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to properly
install a CO detector and remember to change the batteries in your detector at
least annually.

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Space Heaters: Are they Safe?

The Fort Campbell Fire Prevention Staff often find space heaters being used both
properly and improperly while con-ducting fire inspections throughout post. We do
our best to educate occupants when we see them but we often wonder if people
really know the rules, why they are enforced and what safety procedures should be
in place when using a space heater in the home or at the office.

Let’s start with the rules, CAM Reg 420-24, Facilities Engineering Fire
Protection and Prevention Standard states:

a. Portable electric space heaters are generally prohibited for energy

conservation purposes IAW CAM Reg 420-5; however, when otherwise permitted,
approval by DPW shall be required for heater use.
b. Such heaters, when permitted, shall be listed and shall be of a type in which
the electrical circuitry is automatically shut off if unit is tipped over.
c. Power supply cords and plugs shall be in good condition and supply circuit
shall be adequate for safe use.
d. Must be plugged into a wall outlet. Extension cords are not allowed.
e. Must be unplugged at the end of the shift and/or duty day and shut off when
not attended.
f. Must not be plugged into multiple type outlets such as power strips.
g. Must not be used within 3 feet of combustible materials (paper products,
etc.).
h. Must not be used in hazardous environments or where flammable, chemical, or
munitions atmospheres present an explosive or fire danger.
i. Must not be used to increase interior temperatures above 65 degrees F.
(Violates energy conservation measures).
j. Must not be plugged into system or modular furniture.

Now that you know the rules/regulations let’s talk about safety, are space
heaters safe? We’ll the simple answer is “it depends”, if a properly selected
space heater is used as recommended by the manufacturer and monitored during its
use it can be safe, however if used improperly or left unattended it can be
detrimental. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) reports that the
leading factor contributing to home heating fires (28%) and deaths (46%) was
heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered
furniture, clothing, mattress, or bedding. Many heating fires can be prevented by
following basic safety tips when dealing with any heating equipment. Here are a
few of those tips:

• Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn - including
furniture, blankets, curtains, and paper products.
• Inspect and maintain heating equipment regularly for safety.
• Be sure to have fixed space heaters installed by a qualified technician,
according to manufacturer’s instructions or applicable codes. Or, make sure a
qualified technician checks to see the unit has been properly installed.
• When buying a new, portable space heater, make sure it has the label showing it
is listed by a recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories
(UL).

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• Space heaters should be turned off every time you leave the room and before
going to bed.
• Choose space heaters that turn off automatically if they tip over.
• Never use a space heater to dry clothing.
• Do not use your oven to heat your home.
• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every
level of the home. For the best protection, interconnect all smoke alarms
throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound.
• Test smoke alarms monthly and change batteries annually
• Install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms to avoid risk of carbon monoxide
poisoning. Ensure to test detectors monthly and change batteries annually.
• If you use an electric heater, be sure not to overload the circuit. Extension
cords are prohibited to be used with space heaters on Fort Campbell, however if
you decide to use an extension cord at home (off-post) only use cords which have
the necessary rating to carry an amp load. TIP: Choose an extension cord the same
size or larger than the appliance electrical cord.
• Avoid using electrical space heaters in bathrooms or other areas where they may
come in contact with water.
The bottom line is, there’s a risk of fire or injury with almost any appliance in
your home or office. The key to preventing injury or death is to use the
equipment properly according to manufactures recommendations and abide by
local/federal regulations. For more information regarding alternative heating
safety go to http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/index.shtm and type “alternative heating” in
the search box. Also feel free to contact the Fort Campbell Fire Prevention Staff
with any questions or concerns that you may have concerning this topic or any
other fire related topic.

Who Ya Gonna Call?

While conducting fire safety classes throughout Fort Campbell the Fire Prevention
Staff often asks people what would they do if a fire or other emergency occurs in
their facility, of course we are bombarded with quick responses like “run”, “get
out”, “grab the fire extinguisher”, “pull the red-thingy on the wall” and “call
911”. While some of those are certainly good answers we always follow up the
“call 911” response with “what number do you call if you are using a cell phone”?
That is usually where the blank stares start while they process and search for a
correct answer. This of course is a question that we pose to gain the attention
of the audience, however with all of the blank stares that we have received over
the past year, it is definitely worth addressing in this article.

We all know that dialing 911 from a landline while on Fort Campbell will connect
you to our dispatch center, who will promptly initiate emergency crews to your
location. However when you dial 911 from a cell phone it is important to
understand that they do not work the same. When you make a 911 call on a cell
phone, you are sending signals through the air. The tower that picks up your
phone's signal may be near, but it isn't enough to tell the dispatcher where to
find you. It's like playing "Marco Polo" in the pool - blindfolded with just
sound to guide you.

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When you call 911 from a cell phone, the call often lands in a regional center. A
call-taker in a far-away city or county may answer your call. To get help to you,
there are two pieces of information the call-taker needs to know immediately:
• Tell the call-taker where you are calling from, such as “Fort Campbell Post
Exchange, bldg. 2840”.
• Tell the call-taker what type of emergency you have and stay on the line until
emergency crews arrive.
Different emergency services use different dispatch centers, however with the
right information the call-taker will transfer you to the right center.

Remember when calling for emergency services call 911 regardless if you are using
a landline or cell phone, but know the difference in the way the calls are sent,
received and handled for both types of devices. If you are unaware of what
facility or address you are in, use landmarks or simply activate the facilities
pull station, often referred to as the “red-thingy on the wall” by students. Pull
stations will send a signal to facility occupants as well as the dispatch center
who will be able to pin point your location and send the necessary emergency
crews to your aid. For any further information feel free to contact the Fort
Campbell Fire Prevention Staff.

Oven Rack Guard Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a voluntary
recall of the Oven Rack Guard. This product is manufactured in China and imported
by Nantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of Union, N.J.

The recalled Oven Rack Guard is intended to be placed on an oven rack to prevent
burns on the arms or wrist when placing items in or re-moving them from an oven.
The Oven Rack Guard is off white in color, 18 inches long and contains five metal
snaps that secure the Oven Rack Guard to the oven rack. The SKU number is 66262
and the UPC number is 15697769. Both numbers are located on the package.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any
Christmas Tree Shop location for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-
3232, 7 days per week, or visit the firm's website at www.christmastreeshops.com
or CPSC at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html

Put a Freeze on Winter Fires

Citing recent fires in Pennsylvania and Florida that claimed the lives of nine
children and one adult which may have been caused by space heaters, the United
States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) announced a jointly sponsored special initiative, Put a Freeze on Winter
Fires.

USFA and NFPA want to remind everyone that fire safety and prevention are
especially important in the coming months. “These fires are a painful reminder of
what we see every year—the temperatures drop and fires increase,” said NFPA
President Jim Shannon. According to NFPA statistics, space heaters account for
about one third of the home heating fires yet more than 80 percent of the home
heating fire deaths.

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The Winter Residential Building Fires report released by USFA in 2010, reports an
estimated 108,400 winter residential building fires occur annually in the United
States, resulting in an estimated average of 945 deaths, 3,825 injuries, and $1.7
billion in property loss. Cooking is the leading cause of winter residential
building fires at 36 percent followed by heating at 23 percent, and winter
residential building fires occur mainly in the early evening hours, peaking from
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. “The winter season brings the highest number of home fires than
any other time of year,” said USFA’s Acting Fire Administrator Glenn Gaines.“Each
winter season, home fires increase in part due to cooking and heating fires. In
addition, winter storms can interrupt electrical service and cause people to turn
to alternative heating sources which contribute to the increased risk of fire
during the winter months.”

USFA and NFPA have compiled a great deal of information about the various causes
of fire during the winter months, winter storm fire safety, holiday fire safety
and tips that will help reduce or prevent the incidence of fire in the home on
their websites. This information can be found at www.usfa.dhs.gov/winter or
www.nfpa.org/winter.

FORT CAMPBELL FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

1747 Kentucky Ave
Fort Campbell Ky, 42223
Phone: 270-798-7171
Fax: 270-956-3210
Email: joe.baker@us.army.mil

FIRE PREVENTION TEAM

Joseph Baker Wendy Ewing

Chief Fire Prevention Fire Inspector
956-1826 412-3599

Gary Coplen David Land

Fire Inspector Fire Inspector
798-7995 412-4077

Darrell Brantley Chris Lee

Fire Inspector Fire Inspector
412-3600 412-3600

David Harwell Glenn Pepper

Fire Inspector Fire Inspector
412-4078 412-4075

www.facebook.com/fortcampbellfireprevention

Fire extinguisher training is given every 1st Thursday of the month at the
Education Center. Classroom location varies, see class roster at front entrance
of Bldg. 202 for classroom number.

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3) SNR CSM Sends - National Wild Turkey Federation Trade Show

On behalf of Command Sergeant Major St. Louis, Senior Command Sergeant Major for
Fort Campbell, Kentucky:

Outstanding opportunity for Turkey hunters for free admission to all active
service personnel for the National Wild Turkey Federation 4 day trade show and
convention; 17-21 February, 2011 in Nashville at the Opryland Resort and
Convention Center.

For more information regarding the trade show, please visit

http://www.nwtf.org/special_events/convention.html

Please pass down to the lowest level and get the word out to everyone.

CSM Wayne P. St.Louis

CSM (Rear), FTCKY

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