Tips for keeping your children safe – Part 3 – Fire Safety
During my 25 years of urban security, I was absolutely astounded by the volume of household or business fire emergencies I attended.
During my 25 years of urban security, I was absolutely astounded by the volume of household or business fire emergencies I attended.
As you are likely aware by now, I am a father of two young, energetic boys and I know that children are curious, agile and faster than you could ever imagine. With no sense of consequence, everything is fun and games, dangerous or not.
As a father of two young children, it not only feels right to share with other parents, what I have learnt and experienced in the security field, but also absolutely pertinent, so as to ensure that our community raises its awareness levels and in turn, keeps our kids safe.
On an almost daily basis we hear about how the enabling technologies of what is termed the fourth industrial revolution, or 4IR, continue to make huge advances in what they can deliver. In turn we hear from Big Tech, governments, academia, business across all industries and the media about how these advances can benefit humanity in general and, in some instances, Africa in particular.
I spent a decade of my career, overseeing and ensuring the safety and security of the biggest industrial businesses in Wynberg, along with several smaller warehouses and industrial sites. Many of these sites had an extensive camera system, and to this day, most still do.
Whenever you venture into a public parking lot, consider what time it is and what time you envisage leaving.
Anti-hijack tips – Look at the person approaching your car, they must know that you have seen them. Look at their hands – are they open or hidden? Then look at their feet. Nobody is going to hijack or smash and grab in flip flops.
Anti-hijack tips – Look at the person approaching your car, they must know that you have seen them. Look at their hands – are they open or hidden? Then look at their feet. Nobody is going to hijack or smash and grab in flip flops.
Most mornings now involve rushing to the car, herding children, throwing everything in and hot tailing it out of the gate, so as not to be late.
Easy-to-implement tips on how to keep yourself and your family out of harm’s way.
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