November 12th, 2009
5th-grader-honored-for-quick-response-in-emergency
by KVUE News
Posted on November 11, 2009 at 5:07 PM
Updated yesterday at 5:35 PM
Hutto Elementary held a special ceremony Wednesday for a 5th grader who helped save his uncle in an emergency.
Cody Rutlege was honored as a hero by the Hutto Fire and Rescue and the Williamson County Emergency Services District for his quick actions a few weeks ago.
He called 9-1-1 when his uncle suffered a seizure, stayed on the line with the dispatcher and likely saved his uncle’s life.
Cody had one message he wanted to share with everyone.
“I just want you to be brave, and know I just learned it from school and everybody just call 9-1-1 if it’s an emergency,” he said.
Cody said he just did what he was taught by firefighters at school.
The fire department says it’s not often they get to see the fruit of the seeds they plant, but Cody is an example of how important it is to pay attention — you never know when you may need to call for help.
Tags: 911, emergency, Fire Prevention, Hero
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July 16th, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
Units: About 94,000
Manufacturer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Hazard: An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, “HUSH” and “PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY,” which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.
Sold at: Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kidde.com
Tags: alarm, recall, smoke, smoke alarm
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