The Safety Coach - First Aid/CPR Training

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

🚨 WHERE DO YOU CHARGE YOUR PHONE? 🚨

Many people charge their phones on beds, couches, or even under pillows—especially at night.

While modern phones and chargers have built-in safety features, charging on soft surfaces can trap heat and reduce ventilation.

🔥 Why does this matter?

Pillows, blankets, and mattresses are combustible materials. If a charger, cable, battery, or device develops a fault, the trapped heat can increase the risk of overheating and potentially start a fire.

⚠️ The risk becomes higher when using:
❌ Damaged charging cables
❌ Counterfeit or low-quality chargers
❌ Damaged or swollen batteries
❌ Devices covered by blankets or pillows while charging

✅ Charge safely:
• Place devices on a hard, stable surface
• Use original or certified chargers
• Replace damaged cables immediately
• Keep charging devices away from bedding and other combustibles
• Install working smoke alarms in your home

💡 Fire Safety Reminder:
A phone charger should not normally ignite bedding by itself. However, faulty equipment, damaged batteries, and trapped heat can create dangerous conditions that increase fire risk.

A simple change in charging habits can help keep your home and family safe. 🚒🔥

Where do you usually charge your phone? Let us know in the comments.

05/30/2026

☀️ FREE WEBINARS IN JUNE!

This month, we’re hosting 4 free webinars as part of our Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Virtual Learning Series:

𝗕𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆: 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁
📆Monday, June 1
🕰12-1PM (ET)/ 10AM-11PM (MT)

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲: 𝗔 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸
📆Tuesday, June 9
🕰12-1PM (ET)/ 10AM-11PM (MT)

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴™
📆Thursday, June 18
🕰12-1PM (ET)/ 10AM-11PM (MT)

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿
📆Tuesday, June 23
🕰12-1PM (ET)/ 10AM-11PM (MT)

Secure your spot and register now: https://brnw.ch/21x2XyM

05/28/2026

Think hailstorms are a winter thing? They’re actually more common between May and October.

Get prepared for hailstorms by learning what you should do if you get caught in one:
- If you’re outside, seek shelter in a secure building
- If there is no accessible shelter, crouch down, face away from the wind and protect your head and neck with your hands
- If you’re driving, pull over and face away from all windows

Stay safe and learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/emergencies/preparedness/get-prepared/hazards-emergencies/hailstorms/how-prepare.html ?utm_campaign=ps-sp-gtprprd-25-26&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb-en

05/28/2026

From the archives: Did you know? As an adult, anybody who’s had a reaction to a sting that’s remote from the sting site — like swelling lips or tongue, breathing issues, fainting — is potentially at risk of anaphylaxis from the venom. What to know?
• Which insects cause most of the life threatening reactions? (Honeybees aren't innocent!)
• Why the first sting doesn't usually trigger a reaction.
• How kids and adults react differently + when to worry.
• How to protect yourself.
Get full details: https://www.allergicliving.com/2010/07/02/stinging-insect-allergies/

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