Firefighters have one of the most important jobs in society. They can mean the difference between life and death when emergencies happen. If you have ever thought about becoming a career or volunteer firefighter, you might be wondering what the process is. As a former Raleigh NC firefighter, Keith Sanders always knew he wanted to be a firefighter and help his community. Read … [Read more...] about How Long Does It Take To Become A Firefighter?
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What Are The 4 Stages of a Fire?
Fires have the potential to cause a lot of damage and can happen when you least expect it. The more you know about how fires start and develop, the better prepared you will be to prevent them from happening. As a former firefighter with Western Wake Fire Rescue, Keith Sanders has a passion for giving back to his community and educating people on the importance of fire … [Read more...] about What Are The 4 Stages of a Fire?
Christmas Tree Fire Safety
When you bring a Christmas tree home to decorate for the holidays, the last thing on your mind is probably fire safety. However, each year in the United States, fire departments respond to about 210 Christmas tree-related fires. While rare, you should take some basic safety precautions so the worst doesn’t happen in your home. As a former Raleigh NC firefighter, Keith … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Fire Safety
2 Most Common Causes Of Housefires And How To Prevent Them
In 2021, there were about 338,000 house fires in the United States which tragically resulted in thousands of fatalities. There are steps everyone can take to reduce the risk of fire in the home. The first step to knowing how to prevent fires is to know how fires start in the first place. As a former Raleigh NC firefighter, Keith Sanders is passionate about fire safety. Today … [Read more...] about 2 Most Common Causes Of Housefires And How To Prevent Them
What Not To Do In A Fire
Many of us have at least some understanding of what you should do in the case of a fire. Stop drop and roll, have an evacuation plan, etc. But do you know what you shouldn’t do during a fire? Making these careless mistakes can have fatal consequences during a fire, so it is important you keep these in mind if you are ever in that situation. Keith Sanders worked as part of … [Read more...] about What Not To Do In A Fire
