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Learning Resources

An educated community is a safer community. Below are a few useful links for fire safety and first aid. If you are experiencing an emergency, always contact 911. If you have questions about any of these topics, contact us.

Natural Disaster Safety

Recalls and News

Fire Safety

Fire Prevention Week: Home Fire Safety Awareness | American SPCCEvery October, the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) observes Fire Prevention Safety Week for families to plan, prepare and think about the importance of fire safety. Of course, every week is a good week to talk about fire safety because you never know when a fire emergency can strike. Here are a few fire safety tips and facts for you and your family to keep in mind.

Smoke Alarm Types | NFPADetermining the correct smoke alarm for you situation can be difficult. This comprehensive guide from NFPA can help you choose the right one.

Home Fire SafetyLearn how to effectively protect your loved ones and home from fires with these top tips provided by the American Red Cross. Download our fire safety resources here.

Workplace Fire SafetyPrevent workplace fires! Share these safety tips to keep workers safe and businesses open.

Fire Extinguisher Types | NFPABreaking down the different types of fire extinguishers by their extinguishing agent.

First Aid

CPR Steps | How to Perform CPR | Red CrossLearn how to do CPR in 7 steps from the American Red Cross. Sign up for an in-person and/or online CPR class to be prepared for moments that matter.

Extreme Heat SafetySafety tips on how to prepare for extreme heat, how to prevent heat-related illness such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, and how to find relief.

First Aid Steps | Perform First Aid | Red CrossLearn the right First Aid steps. Our printable, guide for performing First Aid can help you correctly administer care during a crisis.

Hypothermia and FrostbiteFrostbite and hypothermia are cold-related emergencies that may quickly become life or limb threatening. Learn how to avoid, recognize and treat these conditions.

Natural Disaster Safety

Ready.Gov contains key resources to help prepare for severe weather, home fires, household chemical emergencies, and other critical events.

Firewise USA® resourcesFirewise USA® has a variety of resources to assist homeowners, program participants, and other wildfire stakeholders.

NWS Forecast KC/Pleasant Hill

The National Weather Service at Pleasant Hill, MO provides forecasts used by Leavenworth and Kansas City. For Topeka and Lawrence forecasts, visit https://www.weather.gov/top/

Natural Disasters and Severe WeatherProtect your health before, during, and after natural disasters.

Recalls and News

To provide better service in alerting the American people to unsafe, hazardous or defective products, six federal agencies with vastly different jurisdictions have joined together to create www.recalls.gov -- a "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls.

CDC Current Outbreak ListSee a list of current outbreaks and outbreak-related resources.

Get Training

Red Cross CPR TrainingOfficial Red Cross website. Learn CPR, get certified, and gain lifesaving skills that can help you respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies.

American Heart Association CPR & First AidFirst Aid, CPR & Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Learn more about resuscitation science, training in your community or organization, and other CPR programs..

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