CENTRAL TEXAS BOMBEROSCENTRAL TEXAS CHAPTER
OF THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC FIREFIGHTERS
"UNITY THROUGH SERVICE TO OTHERS"
The Central Texas Bomberos is dedicated in assisting all Central Texas Fire Departments, the Austin Firefighters Association (Local 975) and the Travis County system in the delivery of better programs, programs that reflect our growing and diverse workforce and community.
FREE SMAKE ALARM PROGRAM
The Austin Fire Department has a special initiative to ensure all senior citizens of Austin have a working smoke alarms. If you are a senior citizen or know someone who is and need assistance with a smoke alarm contact us at Info@NAHFaustin.com
CAREER DAY SPEAKER REQUESTS
Our members are available to share their experiences as professional firefighters with schools, churches and organizations. Providing a positive role model and encouraging the pursuit of education to better our communities. Send requests to: Info@NAHFaustin.com
SAFETY INFORMATION REQUESTS
Our members can help you with life and fire safety information presentations to your business, church or organization. For more information contact us at: Info@NAHFaustin.com
Keep children at least 3 feet away from the stove when food is cooking.
Avoid loose-fitting clothing
Never leave food unattended when cooking
Always turn pot handles inward
Don't store combustibles items on the stove (eg. potholders, hand towels)
Don't use electrical appliances near water and unplug them after use
Don't overload electrical outlets
Have an all purpose extinguisher nearby
Be sure the kitchen is well ventilated to prevent the build-up of carbon monoxide from gas cooking appliances
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