Smoking
YOU CAN QUIT, IF YOU’VE TRIED, TRY AGAIN. The 2021 national estimates for residential building smoking fires and losses show that there were 7,800 fires, 275 deaths, 750 injuries and $361,500,000 in dollar loss. Here are some things you need to know about keeping your home and family safe! Smoking Fire Safety- Helpful Hints Smoke […]
Burn Prevention
EVERY 60 SECONDS Most “fire-related injuries” are burns. In fact, approximately every 60 seconds someone in the U.S. sustains a burn injury serious enough to require treatment. Increased awareness of the dangers can prevent injuries. Here are some things you need to know about preventing burns and keep your family safe! Protecting Your Children From […]
Carbon Monoxide
CO, THE INVISIBLE KILLER FOR A REASON. Although the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has been growing in recent years, it cannot be assumed that everyone is familiar with the hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such […]
Disabilities
FIRE SAFETY IS FOR EVERYONE, ALWAYS More than 43 million Americans have a disability. The identity of the group of Americans with disabilities is constantly changing — at any moment we ourselves could become part of this group, for maybe a short time or maybe for a long time. This is why it is important […]
Older Adults
12% OF THE POPULATION, AND GROWING Knowing what to do in the event of a fire is particularly important for older adults. At age 65, people are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large. And with our numbers growing every year – in the United States […]
Drive Through COVID 19 Testing
First Call Medical Center Gambrills is conducting drive-up COVID testing in the OVFC parking lot Monday through Friday from 8am to 3pm with no appointment needed. Please contact First Call Medical for more information at (410) 721-2333.
OVFC Hosts Free COVID-19 Testing October 27th
CPR Classes Available
CPR classes now available for BLS Responders
