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National Safety Month
Each June, the National Safety Council celebrates National Safety Month as a time to bring attention to key safety issues. Thousands of organizations across the country are taking part in the campaign...
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How to Handle Extreme Heat
You might be surprised to learn that, according to NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration), the number one cause of weather-related deaths in the United States is extreme heat. In...
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National Fire Prevention Week
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced that the week of October 5-11, 2014 is Fire Prevention Week. The theme of the week-long fire prevention campaign, which is the 90th annual...
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CERT Training
Following major disasters, it is entirely possible that first responders, who are first on scene to provide fire and medical services, will not be able to immediately meet the demand for services....
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National Safety Month
National Safety Month When it comes to safety, many Americans worry most about the stories they see on TV — incidents such as airplane crashes, shark attacks and severe weather. However, while these...
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Celebrating National Preparedness Month
Why is September National Preparedness Month? The month was chosen, in part, to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks and, also, because it falls at the height of hurricane season. Sponsored by...
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Workplace Safety in High Rises
This week, we are covering several threats to workplace safety in high-rise buildings: earthquakes, fire, and accidents. High-rise buildings pose specific risks for occupants as well as property owners...
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The Great Shakeout 2015
Each October marks another Great California Shakeout, a month-long event designed to educate people about earthquake preparedness. Held annually in California, and many other states, The Great Shakeout...
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The Amerian Red Cross Offers ReadyRating
All photos in this post provided as a courtesy of The American Red Cross. © 2015 The American National Red Cross. All rights reserved. We, at the RJWestmore Training System by Universal Fire/Life...
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All About Tornado Preparation –Part 2
Part Two of a Two-Part Series Tornadoes present a significant weather-related risk across much of the country. Last week, we began a two-part series about how to prepare for and...
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Fire Sprinklers Save Lives
Last weekend, a band at a Phoenix, Ariz., nightclub used a flammable liquid at the front of the stage, causing a fire. Because the fire sprinkler closest to the fire activated and extinguished the...
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May is Building Safety Month
Building Safety Month is a public awareness campaign held each May to help individuals, families and business owners learn how to create and manage safe and sustainable structures. Founded in 1980 by...
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Emergency Response & Disaster Management: Drones
Originally novelty items, drones are poised to become a multi-million dollar industry. These small remote-controlled devices are perfectly suited for industrial, emergency response, and building...
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Earthquake Preparedness
Allied Universal Fire/Life Safety Services’ client, Brookfield, recently used the Quake Cottage in their earthquake tenant training. Worldwide, millions of people practiced how to Drop, Cover, and Hold...
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Drones and Disaster Management
While news outlets often report about people shooting at drones as they hover over homes, and despite the fact certain irresponsible remote controllers have been known to interrupt emergency fire...
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2017 Safety Resolutions
Take steps to “BeSafe” in 2017. The year 2016 was a banner one for declared disasters in the United States – with emergencies of virtually every conceivable type devastating landscapes, manmade...
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Allied Universal Campus Safety
Part one of a three-part series Attending college is a grand adventure, whether students choose to live on campus or commute. However, it also can prove risky for anyone who fails to sufficiently...
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Personal Safety at College
Part 2 of a 3-Part Series Attending college is a grand adventure, whether students choose to live on campus or commute. It also can prove risky for anyone who fails to sufficiently prepare for...
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Sinkhole Safety
Record-breaking cold temperatures across the country have wreaked havoc on streets from coast to coast. The severe weather has led to an alarming number of weather-related car accidents, flash...
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Tornado Safety
At least 13 people died and dozens more were injured as recent, severe storms brought flooding and tornadoes to Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas. Just one snapshot of the havoc that tornadoes...
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