Acquiring & distributing #PPE is one of the state of Missouri's top priorities. N95 respirators, masks, surgical gowns, face shields and gloves help protect our medical personnel and first responders and prevent the spread of #COVID19 to all of us. Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Missouri State Emergency Management Agency

Many local newspapers have dropped paywalls for #coronavirus #Covid_19 coverage. Use this opportunity to stay informed from reliable local news sources about the disease and how to protect yourself. ☑️don’t believe the rumors ☑️don’t pass them along ☑️go to trusted sources

Are you ready for wildfire season? Do you know what to do to protect your family and home from wildfires. This graphic has great tips to help you get prepared! #FirePrevention #FireSafetyTips #WUIAwarness

Today is #WorldHealthDay. Please join me in thanking and praying for those Missourians responding to COVID-19. They continue answering the call to keep our communities, and our entire state healthy. #MOgreatness #MissouriProud

Running out of activities for kids? Download our free activity book, Let’s Have Fun with Fire Safety, and teach children important fire safety messages while they color and solve puzzles. bit.ly/2XjhVXM

#COVID19 didn't exist when @GovParsonMO's Cabinet took part in this Continuity of Gov't (COG) workshop Missouri State Emergency Management Agency But over the last month, we've been implementing the same concepts - adapting & relocating operations to keep state gov't functioning after a disaster. #WeServeMO

While many things have come to a halt, what hasn’t stopped is the teamwork and dedication of our state agencies. And for that, we are extremely grateful. #MOgreatness #MissouriProud

Yesterday people were killed by violent tornadoes that swept across the South. Do you know where to safely seek shelter in your home? #MoWx #StormAware stormaware.mo.gov

#ElectricalFireSafety Month Tip ~ Check your electrical cords. If they are cracked or damaged, replace them. Don’t try to repair them. #FirePrevention #FireSafetyTips #CheckYourCords #BeSafe

Division of Fire Safety Training unit has published written certification exam dates beginning in June. dfs.dps.mo.gov/programs/train…

On 5/28/77 a fire at the Beverly Hills Supper Club in Southgate, KY killed 165 making it the 3rd deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history. Overcrowding, faulty wiring, inadequate fire exits, and extreme code violations all led to the tragedy. #FireHistory #NeverForget

We are seeking input for presentations & class requests for our 40th Annual Winter Fire School. Instructors, please submit a request to present: extension2.missouri.edu/request-to-pre… Students, please request topics or class suggestions: extension2.missouri.edu/request-a-clas… We want to hear from you!

On 6/17/72 9 Boston ffs were killed in the Hotel Vendome fire. The fire was largely under control when suddenly 5 floors collapsed without warning trapping 17 ffs. Eight were rescued. The collapse was blamed on the failure of an overloaded steel column. #FireHistory #NeverForget

If you are planning on camping this summer, make sure you take precautions with your campfire. Campfires can easily turn into wildfires! #FirePrevention #FireSafetyTips #SummerTime #BeSafe youtube.com/watch?v=PKAK9z…

On 6/18/07 9 Charleston firefighters died in the Sofa Super Store Fire. In the years that followed significant tactical, operational, & code changes were implemented in CFD & throughout the country. In honoring these men, we learn from our tragedies. #NeverForget #FireHistory

Safety first for the Fourth!

VIDEO: Man playing with fireworks doesn’t notice he set fire to his own house! Not a good start to #July4 holiday! They’re not toys!

"While more and more products are being manufactured with lithium-ion batteries, their use in electric cars and other vehicles may currently be of the most concern to the fire service." firerescue1.com/firefighter-tr…

On 7/23/84 an explosion at the Union Oil Refinery in Romeoville, IL was so severe that an airplane flying 1,500' above was hit by debris & 10 ff's were killed. Mutual aid from 30 agencies brought the blaze under control. Faulty welding work was to blame. #FireHistory #NeverForget

This week’s theme is “Fire Safety for People with Disabilities.” Millions of Americans live with physical and mental disabilities. It’s important to know your risk and build your fire prevention plans around your abilities. #FireSafetyTips #BeSafe #PlanAroundYourDisabilities