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For Memorial Day, be safe!
May 19, 2017 — Let’s plan ahead to make sure our weekend is both fun and safe... MORE

Start Summer plans with safety in mind
May 19, 2017 — Summer weather brings with it the opportunity to get out and enjoy outdoor activities with fellow Airmen, family and friends. There is nothing quite like a warm afternoon on the beach, around the... MORE

Summer is finally here! Make this one the best summer ever with risk management! # JBSASafeSummer

Protecting your Child from Lead and Other Household Poisoning
May 19, 2017 — Blood lead poisoning occurs when a person or child eats, drinks or inhales lead or a lead-contaminated item. Lead is commonly found in homes built in 1978 or earlier in the form of paint, pipes or plumbing fixtures... MORE

Blood lead poisoning occurs when a person or child eats, drinks or inhales lead or a lead-contaminated item. Lead is commonly found in homes built in 1978 or earlier in the form of paint, pipes or plumbing fixtures. The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that over 24 million homes in the U.S. contain lead-based paint or lead-contaminated dust.

Plan ahead on how to escape your house during a fire
May 18, 2016 — It’s the middle of the night. You and your family are soundasleep when suddenly the smoke alarms in your house go off. It’s dark and thehouse is filling quickly with smoke. You cannot see your hand in... MORE

Commentary: you don’t need to have
March 3, 2016 — Distracted driving has become the number one cause of fatalcar accidents and pedestrian deaths due to motor vehicles in the United States.In 2014, 4,223 pedestrians in the United States were killedby... MORE

A Winter Holiday Safety Tale
December 17, 2015 — Winter holidays means a great risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season... MORE

JBSA Fire Emergency Services offers safety tips for using fireworks
June 25, 2015 — Fireworks displays will light up the skies in areas aroundJoint Base San Antonio locations next week as service members and theirfamilies observe the July Fourth holiday.While the sight of fireworks... MORE

Prepare your car for extreme summer heat
June 24, 2015 — Withthe dog days of summer upon us, high temperatures can take their toll onpeople, animals and even our vehicles. Extreme heat can push a vehicle past itslimits and some drivers will find themselves... MORE

With the dog days of summer upon us, high temperatures can take their toll on people, animals and even our vehicles. Extreme heat can push a vehicle past its limits and some drivers will find themselves stranded at the roadside because of it.

Swimming safety depends on skill level, adult supervision
June 19, 2015 — 6/17/2015 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH,Texas -- Copious rainfall this spring has swelled area lakes and rivers,providing ideal conditions for a variety of water sports as the calendar turnsover... MORE

Baylie Kraft, 502nd Force Support Squadron lifeguard, warms up before her shift June 12 at the JBSA-Randolph Parr Club Pool. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)