Oct. 9, 2013 Take precautions to avoid fires in the kitchen According to the National Fire Protection Association, during a five-year period between 2006-2010 an estimated 157,300 structure fires were reported where cooking equipment was involved in the ignition of a fire. These fires resulted in 380 deaths, more than 4,900 injuries and $794 million in
Oct. 2, 2013 Hunting and fishing opportunities on base The Illinois hunting season began Tuesday at Scott Air Force Base for hunters who obtained base permits, and Outdoor Recreation offers a fishing program at Scott Lake.Every year on Aug. 1, the base sells 100 hunting permits for members interested in bow hunting on base."The intended purpose of
Oct. 2, 2013 Scott pediatrician: take concussions seriously Concussions can happen in an instant.As more is learned about concussions and their effects, it is important to learn how to recognize symptoms and respond correctly.But what exactly is a concussion?"Simply stated, a concussion can be seen as a hit to the head, face or neck that causes changes in
Oct. 2, 2013 Activities planned for Fire Prevention Week Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6-12 and the Scott Air Force Base Fire Department will provide fire safety awareness training throughout the week. The fire department will host a live aircraft firefighting demonstration at the fire department training area on East Drive across from Outdoor Recreation
Oct. 2, 2013 Exploring careers in law enforcement Through the Law Enforcement Explorer program, a group of 17 Explorers, ages 14 to 20, from St. Clair County, Collinsville, Ill., and Troy, Ill., visited the 375th Security Forces Squadron Sept. 25.The program is for young men and women with an interest in law enforcement careers.The Explorers met
Sept. 25, 2013 Base gearing up for Combined Federal Campaign The Combined Federal Campaign is set to kick off at Scott Air Force Base Tuesday with an event on the parade field from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year's theme is "Make it possible" with the intention that every donor can make something wonderful happen.The CFC kickoff at Scott is the largest event in
Sept. 25, 2013 Medical personnel will administer flu shots on base Falling temperatures brings with it football jerseys, pumpkin spice coffees, hay rides and flu vaccinations.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes death. During a regular flu season, about 90 percent
Sept. 25, 2013 Experts have advice for maintaining healthy weight Increase in workload, stress, pregnancies and just plain laziness can all factor into tipping servicemembers into the slippery slope of bad eating and fitness habits, and eventually becoming overweight and not "fit to fight."Multiple diseases, sluggishness and your overall appearance are side
Sept. 25, 2013 Skateboarding remains a constant for Airman An 8-year-old Dana Ragsdale looked outside his window in Las Vegas, Nev., to see his neighbors skateboarding on a box they built. He rushed outside to join them."The teens across the street would always skate near this box," said now-Airman 1st Class Dana Ragsdale, 15th Operational Weather Squadron