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SAFETY PROGRAM
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GLENN FISHER, CHAIRMAN
240 Hieber Drive
Pacheco, CA 94553-5223
(925) 689-5565 -- FAX (925) 691-6311

OUR GOAL IN THE SAFETY PROGRAM WILL BE TO PROMOTE AND REPORT SAFETY WITHIN OUR POSTS AND COMMUNITIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.

     In the past, we have emphasized that members of the Post act as instructors on safety. Now we urge the Posts to use professionals from various agencies in our communities. The Police and Fire Departments will be more than happy to assist you. Also contact your local hospitals and request them to address Medical Safety.

     Commanders are encouraged to select and appoint a Safety Chairperson who will PLAN, PROMOTE and PARTICIPATE in the Safety Program for your Post and community. Invite your Auxiliary to participate along with the Post on all Safety Programs.

     Remember the Safety Program is no different than any other program. If you plan ahead, it will not take very much of your time and you WILL have a successful program.

     Our safety activities fall within several areas. These and some possible Safety Activities are listed below. PLEASE USE ANY OR ALL OF THEM:

     · HIGHWAY SAFETY

          o Drive to Survive/Buckle Up
          o 55 Alive/Mature Driving
          o Highway safety activity
          o State-approved Driving Course
          o Designated Driver Program
          o Any legitimate highway safety activity

     · PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

          o Lite-A-Bike/Lite-A-Trike
          o Bicycle Safety/Wear a Helmet
          o Help seniors and the handicapped
          o Pedestrian safety activity
          o Any legitimate pedestrian safety activity

     · RECREATIONAL SAFETY

          o Hunter Safety/Gun Safety
          o Recreational safety activities
          o Water Safety (boating, water skiing, swimming, etc.)
          o Outdoor Safety (camping, hiking, etc.)
          o Roller Safety (skateboards, roller blades, scooters, etc.)
          o Numerous other recreational safety activities

     · HOME/FIRE SAFETY

          o Home Protections (safety & security) Burglar alarms
          o Fire Prevention – Home/Forests
          o Prevention (outdoor & indoor) Smoke detectors- Fire Drills
          o Any activity that protects homes or prevents fires

     · DRUG AWARNESS

          o Veterans Against Drugs
          o DARE (Drug Awareness Resistance Education)
          o National Crime Prevention Council’s “McGruff” cartoon program
          o There are numerous other opportunities and programs

     · RECOGNITION/OTHER

          o Life Saving Awards
          o Law Enforcement Firefighter/Paramedic Awards
          o Civil Disaster Participation Awards
          o Recognition for an outstanding safety effort

RECOGNIZE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY EFFORT AND GAIN CREDIT

REPORTING

     Any Safety Activity conducted by a Post/Auxiliary using any of the above areas can be reported. PARTICIPATE in a SAFETY PROGRAM and REPORT IT. Use the Program Reporting Form (CAVFW FORM-12) to report all Safety activity.

     For award recognition use (CAVFW FORM-11) – Be sure to send all reports to Department Headquarters.

AWARDS: Plaques to be awarded for the following:

     Three (3) Outstanding Posts

     One (1) Outstanding District

     One (1) Outstanding District Chairman