MySafe:California Moves Forward…
The Safe Community Project will launch a new initiative, MySafe:California (MySafe:CA) in the fall of 2014. “MySafe:California will share resources for anyone living in the state,” David Barrett, Managing Director of The Safe Community Project Stated. “It’s an opportunity to help redefine how fire prevention and life safety awareness are shared with citizens and first responders.” […]
MySafe:LA Expands Partnerships
MySafe:LA, the Los Angeles fire and life safety unit of The Safe Community Project is expanding its host of partners and educational outreach. New Agreements with Children’s Burn Foundation, California Science Center, and the Earthquake Country Alliance are several of the highlighted engagements. “We’re enthused to be growing our relationships as we have,” Executive Officer David Barrett […]
MySafe:Hawaiian Gardens Program
The Safe Community Project has developed a special initiative called the MySafe:Hawaiian Gardens Program. Hawaiian Gardens is a small incorporated community southeast of Los Angeles. The program is a pilot for other community programs in cities where emergency services are provided by outside agencies. As an example, in Hawaiian Gardens fire services are provided by […]
MySafe:LA Supports Older Adult Safety
MySafe:LA, the Los Angeles-based fire and life safety unit of The Safe Community Project has expanded its fire and life safety programs to include older adults. “Older adults are often forgotten when it comes to fire and life safety,” MySafe:LA Executive Officer David Barrett said. “Today, this segment of the population lives longer than ever […]
Actor Jack McGee Joins The Safe Community Project
Noted Hollywood character actor Jack McGee joins The Safe Community Project as an ambassador for older adults. McGee, who was an FDNY Firefighter before moving his talent to Hollywood, will participate in events, PSA production, and key fire and life safety messaging. “I’ve known Jack for a number of years, and he brings a welcome […]
Jr. Fire Inspectors
This week, MySafe:LA congratulated its first class of Jr. Fire Inspectors at an Elementary School in Los Angeles. These students are among a group that has successfully completed a series of educational steps designed to help them and their families become “FireSmart:LA.” “We’re working to ensure that every type of living space is equipped with working smoke […]
LAFD Partner Fire Companies
This year, our LAFD partner fire companies have been tremendous when supporting MySafe:LA educational programs. Firefighters are nearly always happy to interact with the public, and with kids in particular. This summer, our supporting fire companies have been over the top in their support. Each company has been creative in how they present their safety […]
Our team is busier than ever visiting LA schools
During the last spring, our team is busier than ever visiting LA schools. During the last part of April, and thru all of May, we visited LA area schools nearly every day, with multiple visits on some days. A number of people ask us, “what is a school visit like?” Our education presenters will arrive […]
Fire Safety Courses for LAUSD students
As part of our educational outreach, MySafe:LA is visiting elementary schools in Los Angeles. Initially targeting 4th and 5th grade classrooms in Los Angeles Unified School District campuses, our programs are fun and engaging. Fire Safety Courses for LAUSD students include presentation, quizzes, and as a bonus, firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department. We’re […]
MySafe:LA Expands Advisory Board
Our Los Angeles-based fire and life safety unit, MySafe:LA has expanded the role of its advisory board during the past few months. The board, which meets every 60 days includes a variety of experts who share their opinions, expertise, and experience to help MySafe:LA better execute its mission of teaching fire and life safety. “The […]
