Question(s) of the week: Since it is Labor Day, have you thanked those who work with you for all of their efforts? A simple and sincere “Thank You” from the “boss” can go a long way for morale (key word: Sincere!).

LODD:

• In 2018, a Sturgis, SD firefighter was killed when a propane tank exploded in a BLEVE at a residential structure fire.
• In 1964, an Anne Arundel County, MD firefighter was killed fighting a warehouse fire the day before.

Major Incidents:

• In 1998, two Derechos passed across New York State causing 7 deaths, 80 injuries and leaving over 300,000 without power

Training:

• What is a BLEVE?
• Sample ROAM review
• 6 Minutes for Safety

History:

• In 1813, the United States was nicknamed “Uncle Sam” when a meat packer stamped U.S. on barrels of beef for the US Army. The soldiers referred to the food as “Uncle Sam’s” and it went viral, so to speak!