Brandon Todd has been Chief of Station 25 since January 2010. He has been around the department since he was a child when his father Paul Todd was Chief of New Stanton. Brandon has worked his way up from firefigher, to Safety Office, to 1st Assistant Chief and now his fellow members eleceted him Chief. He brings with him versatile knowledge in fire fighting along with many certifications.
What is the Chief's Corner? The Chief's Corner is a spotlight on innovative fire prevention and safety references, tips and articles.. As in every season, have working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home, test them monthly and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries at all times. Know when and how to call for help. And remember to practice your home escape plan!
USFA Fire Prevention and Safety Campaigns
In partnership with other Federal agencies, the fire and emergency response community, the media and safety interest groups, USFA develops and delivers fire prevention and safety education programs to reduce the loss of life from fire-related hazards, particularly among the very young and older adults.
The campaigns below encourage Americans to practice fire safety and to protect themselves and their families from the dangers of fire. In addition, they provide dedicated support to public fire educators and the media to facilitate community outreach to targeted audiences.
USFA welcomes feedback about these campaigns from individuals, members of the Fire Service, and journalists. Please send us your comments and questions.
Install. Inspect. Protect.
This campaign urges residents to install smoke alarms in their homes and inspect and maintain them on a regular basis. Working smoke alarms and sprinklers save lives.
Arson Awareness Week
An annual campaign to focus public attention on various facets of the arson problem. The 2010 campaign theme focuses on community arson prevention.
Fire Safety for Babies and Toddlers
This campaign urges parents and caregivers to prepare by installing and maintaining working smoke alarms, safely storing lighters and matches out of children's reach and sight, and practicing a fire escape plan with small children.
Fire Safety for People 50-Plus
A campaign to encourage Americans ages 50 and older to practice safe smoking, safe cooking, and safe heating in their homes.
Smoking & Home Fires
This campaign helps educate smokers and those who live with smokers about ways to prevent home fire deaths caused by smoking materials.
Fire Safety PSA's
Public service announcements that cover a variety of fire safety topics, such as smoke alarms, chimney maintenance, and escape planning. Messages target groups with special needs, including older adults and people with disabilities, as well as the general population.
For more information or copies of this information, please contact:
Department of Homeland Security • U.S. Fire Administration
16825 South Seton Avenue • Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727
800-561-3356 • www.usfa.dhs.gov
FA-249F/March 2008
Give a gift of life this season…Keep your friends safe from harm…Send each one a smoke alarm!
Be Sure…
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Your smoke alarm is maintained and working properly.
Your smoke alarm is maintained and working properly.•Your smoke alarm is tested regularly.
Your smoke alarm is tested regularly.•You have a smoke alarm at every level of your home.
You have a smoke alarm at every level of your home.•Your family has a practiced home escape plan.
Your family has a practiced home escape plan.