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Injury Information

Injuries are the most under-recognized major public health problem facing the nation today. They account for more years of potential life loss than cancer and cardiovascular disease combined and cost the nation approximately $133.2 billion each year.

Every year, nonfatal injuries cause one in three of us to seek medical attention or render us unable to perform normal activities. Titusville Fire and Emergency Services urges you to take basic preventive measures to reduce or eliminate the incident of injury from fires, drownings, falls, poisonings, vehicles crash and all the other ways in which injuries occur. Follow the safety tips below and make the time to take a CPR course, learn the Heimlich maneuver, and build your first aid skills.

Safety Tips

• Install and maintain smoke detectors in your home. If battery operated, replace the batteries every time your change your clock for daylight savings time. Consider retrofitting your home with residential sprinklers
• Teach your children that matches are not toys and place matches and lighters out of reach
• Practice E.D.I.T.H (Exit Drills In The Home) with your family
• Always use seatbelts in vehicles and make sure any children are secured in approved safety seats
• Never drive, bicycle, boat, handle power tools, use heavy equipment, or swim while drinking alcoholic beverages
• Use proper protective equipment and appropriate clothing when bicycling, walking, or participating in sport activities
• Check your home for safety hazards, including loose rugs, frayed electrical cords, faulty electrical equipment, cleansers and pesticides within reach of children, firearms, non-locking cabinets, etc.
• Never leave children unattended in or around water, including bathtubs, pools, mop buckets, toilets, streams, lakes, etc.
• Check heating equipment carefully before using
• Don't leave fireplaces, candles, cooking areas, open flames unattended
• Check the directions on all insecticides and cleaning compounds. Don't mix any compounds.
• Pay close attention to weather advisories and take appropriate actions when indicated by emergency authorities