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Thu. Dec 17th 2009
ATTENTION: New message center for members to access info.

We now have an account on TexComAdvantage.com.
This allows us to post events, topics, information and to comment on the ...

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Sun. Aug 9th 2009
2nd annual Bedford Firefighters picnic and waterball.

Open your Calendars and mark it down!
AUGUST 29th Saturday
1:00 PM
Location:
Behi nd Station # 2
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Sat. May 16th 2009
Hose testing thank you's

Annual mandatory hose testing has been being completed at BTFD Station 2 with the help of some dedicated members. The god's h...

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Links

Michigan Office of Firefighter Training.

Michigan's OFFT site. Schedule of training & descriptions.


Rope and Knots website.

Selling cards but good information site with demos of knots.


The Battallion

A great "web" show on the San Francisco fire department. Updated with new episodes regularly.




 Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
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Byer California Recalls Girl's Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.


Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.


Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.


Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard
The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard to children.


Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.


Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.


LELE & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.


Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.


Children's Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.


Boys' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.


Daiso To Pay $2 Million Civil Penalty for Violations of Federal Safety Laws and Must Stop Importing Children's Products and Toys Into U.S.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Daiso Holding USA Inc., Daiso Seattle LLC, of Seattle, Wash. and Daiso California LLC, of Hayward, Calif. have agreed to pay a $2.05 million civil penalty and stop importing children's products and toys into the United States. Due to alleged violations of federal safety laws, the company must now demonstrate to the Commission that it has sufficient knowledge of and is in compliance with CPSC safety standards and testing requirements.


Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer
Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.


Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, in manual Roman shades, strangulations can also occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or to the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.


Children's Fork and Spoon Sets Recalled by Peachtree Playthings Due to Choking Hazard; Sold at Dollar Tree and Deals
The middle two prongs of the plastic fork can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.


Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard
The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.





Fall fire safety

Check and change your smoke detector batteries, it may save your family's life.

Make sure your fireplace/wood stove chimney is clean to prevent a chimney fire.

Use caution with turkey fryer's, make sure they are stable, outside and not overfilled.

Burn your leaves away from your house and have a hose present.

On snowy / icy days, allow extra road time to enable you to drive slower and keep us from having to cut you out of your car!

Be safe and enjoy the upcoming Holidays!

 


New T-Shirts!

 New t-shirt / Sweatshirt order going in Jan 17th.

Contact 516 to arrange payment before the order is sent.

$ 9.00 per shirt.

 Long sleeve T-shirts : $10.00

Sweatshirts: $18.00  

Job Shirts: $39.00 

 

 


Recent Calls

Wed. Jul 29th 2009
Structure fire in the early morning.

Bedford firefighters were alerted to a reported structure fire at 5:14 in the morning. Upon arrival, firefighters found fire ...

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Thu. Jul 23rd 2009
Mutual aid to Springfield for structure fire.

The Springfield DPS was alerted to a reported structure fire around 10:30 PM. Upon arrival of the first in units, it was repo...

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Tue. Mar 10th 2009
Vehicle fire in no-man's land

Bedford firefighters were dispatched in the early morning hours to a reported brush/vehicle or power line down with fire. Upo...

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