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  • Operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems safely

    There is a growing interest in "drones" across the country. Technology has advanced to the point where they are fairly inexpensive, relatively easy to fly and widely available. One can find these quadcopters, helicopters and airplanes in just about every shopping mall or hobby store.The government

  • Preventing Burns

    As part of Burn Awareness Week recognized earlier this month, the 66th Civil Engineering Division Fire Emergency Services team is providing safety information relating to scald burns for the community.Scald injuries are painful and require prolonged treatment. They may result in lifelong scarring

  • Safety campaign focuses on risk management

    Air Force Ground Safety officials recently introduced a new safety campaign to focus on risk management and on-duty safety. The campaign, known as Quest for Zero, will highlight career fields each month to increase awareness of the specific hazards those employees face each day.Air Force Chief of

  • Working smoke alarms save lives

    The Hanscom Fire Department will recognize Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5 through 11 by reminding all base employees and residents to test their fire alarm monthly.This year's Fire Prevention Week theme is "Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month." Along with firefighters and safety advocates

  • Motorcycle safety training still available

    The Air Force has had 10 motorcycle related fatalities since the beginning of this fiscal year. Two of those fatalities have occurred since the start of the Critical Days of Summer campaign. In an attempt to prevent others, the 66th Air Base Group Safety officials encourage Airmen to factor risk

  • Critical days of summer: Boating safety

    Now that summer has officially arrived and warmer weather is here to stay many will be outdoors participating in their favorite summer activity. For personnel in New England, that activity may be boating on one of the many lakes, ponds or rivers located locally.But that summer fun isn't without

  • Summer grilling safety tips

    After a long cold winter of being indoors, many are going outdoors to enjoy traditional summer activities such as backyard cookouts and other warm weather activities. Among the most common and potentially dangerous activity this time of year is cooking on the grill.The Hanscom Fire Department

  • Winter sports safety

    Winter activities are one of the leading causes of mishaps this time of year. While participating in winter sport activities, remember that safety matters. Here are some tips to better prepare for safely participating in winter sport activities. Proper attire for the activity: Be sure to wear the

  • Safety remains priority

    The 66th Air Base Group Safety Office reminds everyone that despite the Critical Days of Summer campaign recently concluding, the importance of safety should not be forgotten. The theme for this year's CDOS observance was "Safe 'n Sound - All Year Round." The theme serves as an important reminder

  • Summer safety tips on grilling, fireworks

    The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate a patriotic parade in the morning, a barbecue with friends and family in the afternoon and a fireworks display at dusk.However, before cookouts are planned, the Hanscom Fire Department reminds base housing residents to always use proper grilling procedures