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Save Lives by Helping At-Risk Neighbors Prevent and Prepare for Home Fires!: Home Fire Preparedness
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
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1 person is interested
PLACEMENT PURPOSE
The American Red Cross Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) has launched the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign (HFPC). Its goal is to reduce the rate of deaths and injuries due to home fires by 25 percent over 5 years. Its strategy includes participating in a community coalition that targets neighborhoods at-risk for home fires; installs and tests smoke alarms; and provides fire safety and disaster preparedness education/planning. This position exists primarily to coordinate various aspects of Home Fire Preparedness Campaign from planning to implementation, including activities in advance and on the day of the event.
OPEN TIME DAYS
40 - 60 hours over the course of 2 -3 months, once a quarter on average.
Home Fire Preparedness Campaign Events are located throughout the state of WI within assigned neighborhoods.｠
REQUIRED TRAINING• American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation
• Disaster Services: An Overview
• Home Fire Preparedness Campaign Guidance and Training: Safety for Home Visits, Fire Safety and Disaster Education, and other required training.
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About American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
Location:
4860 Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
County-wideWashington County, WI 53090
DATE POSTED
March 11, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 6 month commitment; Renewable thereafter.