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National Burn Awareness Week is February 6-12
Wednesday, 19 January 2011 16:34
Local communities across the country are encouraged to organize educational events in support of Burn Awareness Week, February 6-12. One of the main areas of focus for this year’s Burn Awareness Week is the prevention of scald burns.
Fire Corps teams can use this opportunity to help educate their communities on burn prevention and safety. View a list of burn prevention tips on the Fire Corps web site, learn more about Burn Awareness Week at www.safekids.org, and find prevention campaign materials from the American Burn Association.
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