Prepare for a New Addition During Baby Safety Month  The Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association (JPMA) initiated the Baby Safety Month campaign in 1983. This annual public safety awareness campaign helps parents understand crucial safety tips for the home, the car, and sleep [...]

Back-to-School Safety Tips for Parents  The first day of school signals another new year to form friendships, meet new teachers, and, most importantly, increase knowledge. Schools provide a safe environment for learning, but parents also need to instill in their children the [...]

Mehlville Fire Protection District Reminds You to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over!   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in partnership with law enforcement agencies and precincts across the country initiate the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign during [...]

The Summer Guide to Camping Safety Camping trips are a fun and affordable way to enjoy a vacation. The popularity of recreational vehicles surged during the pandemic when the desire to escape the confines of home led to safe outdoor adventures. Camping [...]

Running Hot: How to Lower the Risk of Heat Sickness for Student Athletes The Mehlville Panthers and the Oakville Tigers have hit the field, preparing for the upcoming season. Regular practice and workouts boost endurance and fine-tune skills and strengthen player performance. [...]

Illuminating Fourth of July Firework Safety Tips To Keep Kids and Pets Safe Fire protection districts across the St. Louis region approach the impending Fourth of July celebrations with mixed emotions. Crews embrace the meaning of the important holiday, yet every firefighter [...]