Dinges Fire Company

1 day ago

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and we've got some more tips for keeping your friends and family safe during the holiday season:

• 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆: Avoid loose clothing and dangling sleeves while cooking.
• 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲: Keep kids and pets at least three feet from cooking areas, and keep kids away from hot food and liquids that can splash or steam.
• 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗵𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵: Keep knives and appliance cords away from children, and store matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.
• 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀: Never leave children alone in a room with a burning candle.
• 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿: Keep kids, toys and bags out of walkways to prevent triThanksgiving is arm#dingesfiresThank#ThanksgivinggThanksgnThankstThanksgeThanksgivihThanksgiving ip#saturdayshareableeable ... See MoreSee Less

Dinges Fire Company

2 days ago

I started my Fire Service Career with Lincoln Southwest Rural Fire District in 1988 as a volunteer firefighter. During this time, I attended Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska and graduated with an AAS in Fire Protection Technology and an EMT Basic Certification. In 1992, I was hired as a career firefighter with Hastings, Nebraska Fire Rescue. I was promoted to Lieutenant in 1998 and Captain / Shift Commander in 2001. I retired from Hastings Fire & Rescue as the Special Operations Captain / Shift Commander. I now serve as the Training Officer for the Hastings Rural Volunteer Fire Department I also serve as a member of the Nebraska Serious Injury and Line of Duty Death Response Team, on the Executive Board of the Nebraska Firefighters Museum, and a I am a part-time instructor for the Fire Marshal Training Division. I am married and have two sons - Jacob who, after serving in Marines, is seeking a career in Fire Service, and my youngest son, Caleb, is a Machinist / CNC & Lathe Operator. I have two dogs, Argos and Leo.

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