http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest story posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5While skin cancer experts have long stated that sunburns before the age of 18 carry the most significance on increasing the likelihood of melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer) in adulthood, new research performed by the American Academy of Dermatology’s Skin Cancer Screening Program has ev...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/Archive/Tips-Techniques/General-Advice/Story~11309.aspx7/29/2005 1:20:48 PMNorth Metro Fire RescueBe Aware Anywhere and anytime—disasters can and do impact thousands of Coloradans every year.  Because most of these events occur without warning, they can be frightening to adults, children, business owners and families! Knowing what to do before a disaster strikes, and how to res...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/Archive/Tips-Techniques/General-Tips-Techniques/Story~14989.aspx8/23/2005 3:08:51 PMNorth Metro Fire RescueThis September, on the fourth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a field in the North Metro community will be transformed into a solemn memorial marked by our patriotic spirit.  This field, titled the Healing Field, will be adjacent to Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library in th , th...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/Archive/Tips-Techniques/General-Tips-Techniques/Story~14993.aspx8/23/2005 3:10:55 PMNorth Metro Fire RescueThis September, on the fourth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a field in the North Metro community will be transformed into a solemn memorial marked by our patriotic spirit.  This field, titled the Healing Field, will be adjacent to Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library in th , the Hea...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/Archive/Family-Friends/Activities/Story~14995.aspx8/23/2005 3:12:39 PMNorth Metro Fire RescueWith Halloween quickly approaching, finding the perfect costume can become a challenge.  This year when you are selecting the right “look” also factor in your child’s health and safety. Proper Fit A big temptation is allowing your child to wear their favorite character costume even thoug...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Halloween/Story~24876.aspx10/20/2005 10:06:35 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueIt’s Daylight Savings weekend (According to a recent survey conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), they estimate that approximately 16 million homes in the U.S. have smoke alarms that do not work.             These smoke alarms could work properly—if they had the proper m...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/Archive/Tips-Techniques/General-Advice/Story~24888.aspx10/20/2005 10:18:00 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueIt’s Daylight Savings weekend  and according to a recent survey conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), they estimate that approximately 16 million homes in the U.S. have smoke alarms that do not work.             These smoke alarms could work properly — if they had...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/Archive/Tips-Techniques/General-Tips-Techniques/Story~24892.aspx10/20/2005 10:22:01 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueNorth Metro Fire Rescue and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) are asking residents to prepare for upcoming winter temperatures by having a professional clean and inspect their furnace, woodstoves, and fireplaces this year.  "The winter months, typically November through March,...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/Archive/Tips-Techniques/General-Tips-Techniques/Story~26374.aspx10/28/2005 8:28:41 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueNorth Metro Fire Rescue and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) are asking residents to prepare for upcoming winter temperatures by having a professional clean and inspect their furnace, woodstoves, and fireplaces this year.  Each year a reported 45,500 fires are caused in the             “T...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/Archive/Tips-Techniques/General-Tips-Techniques/Story~26376.aspx10/28/2005 8:33:25 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueThe twinkle of outdoor lights adds to the spirit of the holiday season, but North Metro Fire Rescue warns citizens to take precautions to avoid getting hung up with this year’s decorations. According to Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), emergency rooms treat 164,000 ladder-related injuries ev...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Holiday-Lights/Story~32274.aspx11/21/2005 10:41:52 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueThe twinkle of outdoor lights adds to the spirit of the holiday season, but North Metro Fire Rescue warns citizens to take precautions to avoid getting hung up with this year’s decorations. According to Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), emergency rooms treat 164,000 ladder-related injuries every y...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Holiday-Lights/Story~32276.aspx11/21/2005 10:43:58 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueMartha Stewart look out!  This year North Metro Fire Rescue wants to see the talents of local crafters in the first annual Gingerbread Safety House competition. “We are looking for creative, edible houses that demonstrate as many safety features that the builders can think of,” said Wen...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/Archive/Family-Friends/Activities/Story~32280.aspx11/21/2005 11:02:23 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueMartha Stewart look out!  This year North Metro Fire Rescue wants to see the talents of local crafters in the first annual Gingerbread Safety House competition.  Broomfield residents, regardless of age, are eligible submit an entry at the North Metro Winter Fest on December 6, 2005. “We are look...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/Archive/Family-Friends/Activities/Story~32281.aspx11/21/2005 11:05:44 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueNorth Metro Fire Rescue District has a holiday offering to consider instead of that standard retail gift certificate. If you have someone difficult to buy for on your list, aging parents, or a family with “active” kids, consider giving the gift of quality health—purchase an Ambulance Gift Membe...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Christmas/Story~38109.aspx12/16/2005 1:13:37 PMNorth Metro Fire RescueNorth Metro Fire Rescue District has a holiday offering to consider instead of that standard retail gift certificate. If you have someone difficult to buy for on your list, aging parents, or a family with “active” kids, consider giving the gift of quality health—purchase an Ambulance Gift Me...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Christmas/Story~38111.aspx12/16/2005 1:15:46 PMNorth Metro Fire RescueAhhhh, the holidays...a time to decorate, celebrate and just enjoy good company.  As you prepare your home for the impending festivities, be sure to keep safety as part of your check list. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home fires peak during the winter mo...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Christmas/Story~38114.aspx12/16/2005 1:18:34 PMNorth Metro Fire RescueAhhhh, the holidays...a time to decorate, celebrate and just enjoy good company.  As you prepare your home for the impending festivities, be sure to keep safety as part of your check list. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home fires peak during the winter mon...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Christmas/Story~38119.aspx12/16/2005 1:19:56 PMNorth Metro Fire RescueOn December 15, 2005 the Emergency Services Public Information Officers of Colorado (ESPIOC) honored their choices of media representatives in broadcast and print journalism that stood out from their peers in 2005.  These individuals were noted for their leadership in excellent reporting as ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/News/General-News/Story~38310.aspx12/19/2005 10:52:59 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueWith heart disease as the leading killer of Americans today, North Metro Fire Rescue wants to help train the general public and medical service providers in the community in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).  Properly administering CPR within the first 5 minutes of a cardiac arrest provide...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Resources/Story~39648.aspx12/27/2005 3:38:44 PMNorth Metro Fire RescueWith heart disease as the leading killer of Americans today, North Metro Fire Rescue wants to help train the general public and medical service providers in the community in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).  Properly administering CPR within the first 5 minutes of a cardiac arrest provides a ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Resources/Story~39650.aspx12/27/2005 3:41:23 PMNorth Metro Fire RescueImagine standing along the side of 120 th Avenue as you are helping a person who has been injured in a traffic collision and you feel the wind of passing vehicles on your back. Now consider that your house is on fire, but the fire engines are delayed as they try to first get around a couple ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/News/General-News/Story~43532.aspx1/12/2006 12:17:46 PMNorth Metro Fire RescueImagine standing along the side of 104 th Avenue as you are helping a person who has been injured in a traffic collision and you feel the wind of passing vehicles on your back. Now consider that your house is on fire, but the fire engines are delayed as they try to first get around a couple ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/News/General-News/Story~43534.aspx1/12/2006 12:20:30 PMNorth Metro Fire RescueThe North Metro Fire Rescue District Board has approved the 2006 Budget acknowledging that challenging economic conditions will continue to impact the Fire District for at least another year. As a result, the operating and maintenance expenses for the 2006 Fire District Budget will be held at ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/News/General-News/Story~45084.aspx1/18/2006 10:14:37 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueThe North Metro Fire Rescue District Board has approved the 2006 Budget acknowledging that challenging economic conditions will continue to impact the Fire District for at least another year. As a result, the operating and maintenance expenses for the 2006 Fire District Budget will be held a...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/News/General-News/Story~45085.aspx1/18/2006 10:15:51 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueWith car collisions as one of the most common emergency calls run by North Metro Fire Rescue and most Colorado fire departments, it is not surprising that national statistics reveal nearly two million rear-impact vehicle collisions annually in this country. While rear-end crashes may not cause th...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/Archive/Tips-Techniques/General-Advice/Story~50225.aspx2/3/2006 8:24:45 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueWith car collisions as one of the most common emergency calls run by North Metro Fire Rescue and most Colorado fire departments, it is not surprising that national statistics reveal nearly two million rear-impact vehicle collisions annually in this country. While rear-end crashes may not cause t...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/Archive/Tips-Techniques/General-Advice/Story~50226.aspx2/3/2006 8:25:37 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueThe North Metro Fire Rescue Board of Directors honored Hannah Criswell at the Feb. 7 Board meeting for helping a neighbor in a time of need. On Jan. 27, 2005, North Metro Fire Rescue Engine 64 and Ambulance 64 responded to an unknown medical call at the Front Range Park in Broomfield. Upon arr...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/News/General-News/Story~51507.aspx2/8/2006 7:53:55 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueOn February 8, 2006, North Metro Fire Rescue conducted the official oath of office ceremony, formalizing the promotions of three, long-term employees. Fire fighter John Cook now fills the rank of Engineer, Engineer Curtis Krantz promotes to Lieutenant and Lieutenant James Prochazka assumes the r...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/News/General-News/Story~51554.aspx2/8/2006 9:36:52 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueOn Feb. 8, North Metro Fire Rescue conducted the official oath of office ceremony, formalizing the promotions of three, long-term employees. Firefighter John Cook now fills the rank of Engineer, Engineer Curtis Krantz promotes to Lieutenant and Lieutenant James Prochazka assumes the rank of Ca...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/News/General-News/Story~51557.aspx2/8/2006 9:40:28 AMNorth Metro Fire RescueOn the morning of Jan. 30, Sonja Gaiter went into labor at home even though her due date was days away. A relative called 911 and North Metro Fire Rescue and Northglenn Ambulance responded to assist with the eminent arrival of baby Caroline. In under an hour baby Caroline sucessfully joined her ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Northglenn/Stories/News/General-News/Story~52348.aspx2/10/2006 8:39:08 AMNorth Metro Fire Rescue