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How to Prevent Burns in Your Home
Burns are devastating and can often be fatal. The most serious burns are those to the face. If you think for a moment what happens when you burn your finger is starts to swell. Well in the case of the face burns, if an airway is compromised, it also swells and can make breathing impossible. Intensive care must be administered, without haste, to stop swelling before it occurs, by a burn facility such as St. Barnabas Burn Center in Livingston, NJ. The degree of burn is calculated by the area of the body that has been affected. Patients will usually be driven via ambulance or helicopter depending on conditions of the situation.

Fortunately, by taking a few simple precautions, you can do a great deal to prevent burns. Here are some important safety tips for each area of your home.

Kitchen
  • Don't leave the room when something is cooking on the stove.
  • Keep children away from the stove when you're cooking.
  • Keep your oven and stove top clean.
  • Don't put anything flammable near the stove (e.g., towels, aerosol cans, pot holders, etc.).
  • Put pots and pans on the back burners and turn the handles inward so that they don't stick out.
  • Roll up your sleeves when cooking.
  • Turn off the stove if you have to reach above the flame.
  • Use only microwave-safe containers in the microwave.
  • Don't microwave baby bottles.
  • Keep hot drinks away from children.
  • Don't put sterno pans with water or hot food on tables with a tablecloth or placemat. Someone can step on, or children can pull these off the table.
  • Store matches and lighters out of children's reach.

Bathroom
  • Turn your hot water heater to 120 degrees.
  • Don't use electrical items (e.g., hair dryers, shavers, curling irons, radios) near a sink or tub of water.
  • Test bath water before putting your child in the tub. Use your wrist or elbow and not your hand.

Fireplaces and Heaters
  • Keep space heaters 3 feet away from flammable items such as rugs, pillows, and window treatments.
  • Don't leave the room with the space heater on.
  • Refuel kerosene heaters outside only, with kerosene only, when the unit is cool.
  • Use a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace.
  • Don't have rugs, papers, or wood near the fireplace or wood stove.
  • Hire a professional to inspect and clean your chimney every year.
  • Keep a fire extinguisher in a convenient spot.
  • Throw ashes only into metal cans.

Cellar, Garage and Grill
  • If your basement gets flooded, turn off electrical circuits if possible before getting your feet wet
  • Fill gas motors outside only.
  • Don't start your lawnmower or snow blower near the gas container or fumes.
  • Don't put lighter fluid or spray oils on a lit grill.
  • Use gas grills only outside.
  • Make sure you have water or sand nearby to put out a fire.
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Learn a New Career at the GRVAC
Hello Glen Rock! I joined the GRVAC back in 1993, a year after my mother and two sisters joined together. I felt left out, because they where riding in memory of my brother. They were or wanted to be in the health care profession. As a cosmetology professional, I never saw myself as a health care provider. But, in loving memory of my brother, I joined the GRVAC. I continue to ride and serve the Glen Rock community. I have continued to grow in EMS over the years. I became an EMS educator, teaching first responders how to become EMTs using life saving skills. It's a wonderful feeling to save a life or help someone in their time of need! 
Christine Kochaniec

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Donation
    • Our History
    • Current Officers
    • Current Members
    • Chief/Captains
    • Presidents
    • Life and Honorary Members
    • Retired Members
    • GRVAC Memorial
    • Equipment
    • News >
      • 2022 News >
        • Chris Kochaniec 25 years
        • Diane Herrlett 40th
        • Ed Esposito Recognition
      • Archived News >
        • 2021 News >
          • Dan Egan
        • 2020 News
        • 2019 News
        • 2018 News >
          • ColDalton
          • 2018 Installation Dinner
          • Ron Jemal 25 years
        • 2017 News >
          • EMS Honor
          • Memorial Day 2015
          • Veterans Honored
          • Prosp St Fire
          • Mayor van Keuren Honorary Member
        • 2016 News >
          • Josh Stein Eagle Scout
          • John DeLaat's 25th Anniversary
      • 2015 News >
        • Herrlett Trees
        • North Star Landing
        • 2015 Wetdown
        • Dave Behar Honored For 30 Years
        • Noreen Egan Honored
  • Become A Member
    • Join The GRVAC
    • Nurses Join the GRVAC
    • Why We Joined
    • Membership Application
    • Apply Online
    • Video
  • Photos
    • 2022 >
      • 4.4.22 Drill SMR
      • 3.13.22 Standby Drill
      • 2022 Installation
      • 4th Of July
    • 2021 >
      • 2021 Covid Vaccinations
      • 2021 Misc
    • 2020 >
      • Covid 19
      • 2020 Misc.
      • Installation Dinner 2020
    • 2019 >
      • July 4th 2019
      • 2019 Graduation
      • 2019 Fun Fair
      • Bowling 2019
      • GRVAC and GRFD Drill
      • Installation Dinner
      • 2019 Misc
    • 2018 >
      • Installation Dinner
    • 2017 >
      • 30 Year Members Honored
      • Installation Dinner 2017
      • Prospect Street Fire Award
      • July 4th 2017
      • 2017 Holiday Party
      • 2017 Misc
    • 2016 >
      • Installation Dinner 2016
      • 821 Rig Dedication
    • 2015 >
      • Installation Dinner 2015
      • July 4, 2015
      • EMS Week 2015
    • Misc
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    • NorthSTAR
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        • 2016 Business Meeting Archives
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      • Governing Documents >
        • ByLaws
        • Administrative Procedures
        • Protocols and Policies
        • Other
      • Committees
    • Operations >
      • Chief's Portal >
        • Chief's Notes 2023
        • Chief Reports >
          • Chief's Report 2023
          • Chief's Report 2022
          • Chief's Report 2021
      • Rig Check App
      • Mentoring Document
      • Protocols
      • Rules and Regulations
      • County ID Cards
    • Certification >
      • GRVAC Requirements
      • Recert Requirements
      • Bergen County Training Center
    • Forms >
      • All Forms
      • OnLine Expense Form
    • Training >
      • Training Officer Page
      • Training Requirements
      • Training Courses
      • Emergencies >
        • Medical Emergencies >
          • Airway
          • Cardio Vascular
          • AHA CPR Flowchart
          • Stroke
          • Meds We Carry
        • Psychological Emergergencies
        • Trauma >
          • Splinting and Bandaging
        • ICS
      • Medical Protocols
      • Taking Vitals
      • EMS Field Guide
      • Equipment >
        • Rig Supplies >
          • Door 9
          • Jump Kit
        • GRVAC Other Equipment
        • Child Seat
        • Radios
        • Stryker Stretchers
      • 822
    • EMS Stress Management
    • Safety Docs & Fact Sheets
    • EMSCNJ >
      • About EMSCNJ
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      • 20th District Business Meetings >
        • 2023 20th District Business Meeting Minutes
        • 2022 Business Meetings
        • 2021 Business Meetings
    • State Of NJ OEMS
    • Verizon Discount