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NAVSUP FACILITATES DONATIONS ANDIAMO AL CHIOSCO!
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Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr., Undersecretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness
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he health and well-being of our Service members, DoD civilian employees, and families is paramount for force readiness. Every single one of us faces stress, anxiety, and life challenges, and each of us responds to them differently. For some, these experiences can increase the risk of suicide. By being there for one another, helping to navigate challenges in healthy ways and leveraging resources throughout the year, we can remain strong, together. I highlight this topic as the Calendar Year 2020 Annual Suicide Report was recently released. While the report highlights changes since last year, one thing is very clear - there is more work to be done. While Suicide Prevention Month ended in September, our role in preventing suicide does not end there. Every day we can take time and action to show our support. We serve together, shoulder to shoulder, and regardless of our role or specific organization, we can and must continue to Connect to Protect because support is always within reach. We are continuing the Department’s suicide prevention campaign beyond September’s awareness month with the theme Connect to Protect: Support is Within Reach, which highlights the critical role connections to family, friends, community, and resources play in helping to prevent suicide. Research indicates that connectedness is a factor that can reduce the likelihood someone will consider or attempt suicide. Reaching out and connecting with friends and loved ones can help you and those you care about to get through difficult times. Sometimes even small steps can save lives. I encourage you to join me in engaging in simple, healthy, and meaningful actions. Be there for others, and check in with those around you. Spend time with people who contribute to your own sense of stability, calm, or happiness - or those who best understand what you might be experiencing and are able to assist. Engage in positive strategies, some of which can be as simple as exercising, practicing breathing routines, spending time outside, keeping a journal, or reading. When you need to reach out, do so. In addition to mental health counseling services, Chaplains/ Faith Leaders and other resources are also available to assist. For non-crisis supportsuch as for relationship, family, or financial challenges- connect with Military OneSource, which provides free and confidential24/7 support to all Service members and their families at 800-342-9647 or via chat at: livechat.militaryonesourceconnect.org/chat. DoD civilian employees have access to similar support
through Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). For your agency’s EAP information, please contact your Human Resources team. The DoD EAP provides resources, information, and confidential help 24/7 at 800-222-0364 (Text Telephone (TTY): 888262-7848). If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the confidential 24/7 Veterans and Military Crisis Line (VCLIMCL) or confidential National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL). Veterans and Military Crisis Line (Service members, veterans, and their families) Chat: www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat OCONUS Europe: Call 00800 1273 8255 or DSN 118 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (all Americans) Call: 800-273-8255. For TTY users: Use your preferred relay service, or dial 711, then 1-800-273-8255. Visit: suicidepreventionlifeline.org Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat Everyone plays an essential part in suicide prevention. Know that you are not alone, and reach out and let others know that you are there for them. Each and every day, we must take care of ourselves, our loved ones, and our battle buddies. We are all in this together, and together we can save lives.
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A New Way to Look at Resilience By Antonino Piluso, NAS Sigonella Installation Energy Manager
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hroughout Operation Allies Refuge, the Naval Air Station Sigonella team helped to facilitate the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens and special Immigrant Visa applicants from Afghanistan. The peak number of OAW travelers to Sigonella totaled 5,000 people, doubling the average population of the military base. All hands onboard NAS Sigonella focused on the incredible humanitarian effort to support the evacuees. One such effort was establishing a necessary permanent utility board to guarantee the availability of potable water, sewage, electricity and heating fuel for the entire installation. A resulting task assigned to the Installation Energy Manager (IEM) was to closely monitor the electrical consumption. The two main thresholds were set at 80% and 90% maximum capacity of electrical system. If the base approached or overstepped these thresholds, the IEM and the public works department high voltage shop planned immediate contingency actions to remedy the issues were put into place. The electrical demand did not cross any of the established thresholds. The peak power usage of NAS II Sigonella during the OAR remained less than 70% of the maximum capacity during this period. When the IEM analyzed the data, the results were very clear; NAS Sigonella had been able to increase the electrical power maximum capacity because of the photovoltaic (PV) systems installed in previous years. NAS II Sigonella’s first PV farm was activated in 2015, and since then, two more systems were built, increasing the maximum electrical power capacity of the military installation by 23%. The base invested in PV systems to balance rising energy costs and future increasing energy demands. OAR provided confirmation of the positive impact PV systems can add to the resiliency and capacity of the electrical power system of a military installation. Thresholds were also established with the potable water production, as well, with several actions taken to ensure enough potable water on-base. These efforts included a temporary reduction of irrigation, car washes, and water projects. Similar actions were taken for the sewage system. The actions taken by the IEM ensured that the base successfully supported the State Department’s mission of providing, care, food and lodging to the evacuees, while maintaining utility services for the entire community. NAS Sigonella serves as an example to other bases. As the Navy continues to look toward the future and plan new projects, continued investment in green energy and energy management make the force more resilient.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
1) Drive smoothly. Slowing down gradually, rather than jamming on the brakes, then accelerating slowly can save you as much as two miles per gallon. Plus it reduces wear on your brakes. 2) Turn computers and computer monitors off at night and during the day when they aren’t being used for extended periods of time. Make it easy to shut monitors and computer peripheral equipment off by plugging everything into a power strip with an on/off switch. 3) Repair leaky faucets promptly. One faucet leaking one drop per second can waste 2,400 gallons of water a year. That’s 13 years worth of drinking water for one person. 4) Switch to compact fluorescent lights from incandescent bulbs whenever possible. CFLs are 3 to 4 times more ecient and last 10 times longer.
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Name: Robinjerick Reyes Command: NAS Sigonella Department: ASD Sigonella
By Megan Mills, NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
“Join the Navy, see the world,” is a slogan that enticed many people to become Sailors, and Logistics Specialist Seaman Robinjerick Reyes of Manila, Philippines, is no exception. Luckily, he has also found a profession in which he excels. “I joined the Navy because I wanted to travel while working at the same time,” said Reyes. “I chose logistics specialist because it opens up lots of opportunities to be where I want to be while doing my duties.” Logistics specialists work across the Navy in managing supplies, maintaining inventory databases and financial records, and providing customer service. One of his favorite parts of the job is the variety of people he gets to work with. “As an LS in aviation supply depot (ASD), my daily duties are to provide support on the squadrons that are currently deployed here in Sigonella while having good customer service. My job primarily is being ASD’s pre-expended bin (PEB) manager, which consist of keeping and managing all the consumables here at ASD to meet the needs of the different aircrafts we support, such as the P-8 aircraft and helicopters.” Reyes joined the Navy in Sept. 2019, and Naval Air Station Sigonella is his first command. He is currently focusing on qualifications while serving as building manager but hopes to eventually earn a degree in sports medicine. In the meantime, he is dedicated on improving his logistics skills with an eye towards advancement but
also possible career options outside of the military. Although Reyes has only been onboard NAS Sigonella for a short time, he has already made an impression on his supervisors. “LSSN Reyes is currently holding a major command program that is usually held by a seasoned third class or second class,” said Logistics Specialist 1st Class Ron Jay Policarpio, Reyes’ leading petty officer. “He is always up for a challenge, whether it’s for professional or personal growth. Since he reported to ASD Sigonella, he shows nothing but excellence and a dedication on getting the mission done.” Unfortunately, COVID-19 delayed most of Reyes’ travel plans, but he has begun to work his way around the island and hopes to visit Rome in the near future. “I’d say Taormina is my favorite place [in Sicily] because of the view over all was amazing, but my favorite part about Sicily is the water in the beaches,” said Reyes. “The way some are crystal clear is unbelievable. Back home in Los Angeles the beaches would always be dark and dirty, so going to the beaches here is like a breath of fresh air.” Until he can see the rest of the world, Reyes keeps busy in his spare time. “I’m pretty much a tech nerd,” he said. “I play video games, and I recently built my own gaming rig in the barracks. I also love to work-out in the morning, and running was my main sport in high school since I did crosscountry and track.”
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Sigonella Sends OAR Donations to Local Community By NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
uring Operations Allies Refuge, a mission to facilitate D the safe departure of evacuees from Afghanistan, donations poured in to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief
Society at Naval Air Station Sigonella. As soon as a need was identified, community members in Sigonella and Sicilian communities rallied to fulfill it, providing everything from backpacks, shower shoes, stuffed animals, diapers, formula, phone chargers, and more. As the operation started to wind down, an abundance of donations remained, posing a logistical challenge for Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella (NAVSUP FLCSI). After consultations between NAVSUP, the religious ministries department, and the region legal services detachment, the decision was made to donate the surplus supplies to those in need in Sicily. “The NAS Sigonella Public Affairs Office regularly supports a large network of Sicilian charities through our ongoing volunteer Community Relations (COMREL) program, so we thought it was a good idea to contact them asking if they would accept these excess donations,” said COMREL Director Dr. Alberto Lunetta. NAVSUP Sailors, along with members of the Italian Air Force, took the donations to two separate locations in Acireale, Oct. 7, 2021. The first location was the Caritas charity in Aci Sant’Antonio and the second drop off was at the Saint Camillus Foundation in Riposto, both charities belong to the Acireale Diocese. Over 40 pallets full of excess donations were delivered to local communities, ensuring that the generosity displayed during OAR continued beyond the original mission.
Sorting and transporting the donations, which included clothing, hygiene items, household goods and baby supplies, was not an easy task. “We had to separate all the items and make sure to package them up carefully,” said Lt. Roi De Guzman, NAVSUP logistics support officer. “After separating the items, we had to identify which items could be redistributed to help our local community. Dr. Lunetta was a big help in coordinating this event with the community, and this has been a great opportunity for our Sailors to volunteer and give back to the community.” During the donation events, the local bishop came out to show his support by talking with and thanking the Sailors and the Navy for all the support to the local community. “I would like to thank both Sigonella Italian and American service members for their generous donations,” said Bishop Antonio Raspanti, the Bishop of Acireale. “Their volunteerism shows that their base is not isolated from the surrounding communities, and they are willing to give back. In particular, the U.S. Navy volunteer projects, which are ongoing in the Acireale area, have been truly making a difference.” When it comes to community relations events out in town, it is not very often the U.S. Navy and the Italian Air Force get a chance to coordinate and work together. “It feels good to represent the U.S. Navy and the base,” said De Guzman. “It’s for a good cause, and it is great to see the continuous partnership between the Italian Air Force and the U.S. Navy here at Sigonella.” The base will continue to donate more excess pallets left in the next few weeks to other Sicilian charities.
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Sigonella Community Jumps into Story by NAS Sigonella Public Affairs, Photos by Kathleen Seymour and MC1 Kegan E. Kay
fter intense, unexpected rains flooded portions of A Naval Air Station Sigonella, the community came together to support those impacted on base.
Forecasters predicted rain Sunday, Oct. 24, but they didn’t expect it to fall as quickly as it did. In fact, from Sunday through Monday more than 23 inches of rain fell, dumping the equivalent of a year’s worth of rain in 48 hours. At the Letini weather station near base, rain fell at a rate of 6 inches per hour during the height of the storm. As the water rose, the base lost power, causing several pumps to fail around the base’s Marinai housing complex. Throughout the region, roads flooded making transportation impossible. Several homes were without power, and out of precaution the Public Works Department turned off the water treatment and wastewater facilities as the waters continued to rise. By Monday, the base had restored full operational capability, but more than 60 homes in Marinai were flooded and a majority of the housing complex remained without water or electricity. The base was already hard at work to help the community. Emergency Management and Public Works focused on pump and power restoration, returning power to all nine substations and procuring additional pumps to remove water from critical areas. Community members jumped into action as well. Maranai residents broke out their grills to cook food for their neighbors and NAS Sigonella Installation Command Master Chief Anna Wood and her family hand-delivered meals via canoe, cleared debris, and offered assistance to those in need. “During times like these, we have such a grand opportunity to teach our own children how to care for others,” Wood said. “I am so very proud of our Sigonella family community as they continue to reach out to help those in need.” Soon, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation and USO were on scene to hand out coffee and food as well, bringing those affected by the storm some much needed relief. The housing department worked quickly to move more than 90 people into temporary housing, ensuring their safety and comfort and begin inspections to start the process of remediating damaged houses. By Monday evening, NAS Sigonella’s commanding officer Capt. Kevin Pickard and executive officer Cmdr. Ronald Cappellini toured Marinai, assessing damage
and talking to residents. “I’ve lived through floods as a kid and it’s the worst thing ever, having to dig your life back out of them,” said Pickard. “We can’t replace those kind things people own but we can restore their homes and their livelihoods. While everyone was caught off guard by the strength of the storm on Sunday, we are committed to ensuring we are better prepared in all ways for any future floods and protecting the people and property within our Sigonella community.” As Monday drew to a close, forecasters warned the rain wasn’t over. On Tuesday, flash flooding made many roads impassable, leaving drivers and cars stranded. Emergency Management alerted all personnel to stay off the roads for their safety, and the base offered shelter to anyone on NAS I and NAS II but could not get home due to driving conditions. Forecasters noted the rain would continue to fall as the weather system advanced. In anticipation of more flooding later in the week, NAS Sigonella hosted a town hall in Marinai and livestreamed the event on Facebook. Pickard, Housing Director Pete Faulk, Public Works officer Cmdr. Jason Christensen, and several other leaders updated the community on preparation measures for the upcoming storm. “We will never be able to completely predict or control the weather, and at times, no matter what we do, we are going to be taken by surprise,” Christenson said. “However, we are doing everything we can to prepare for and mitigate against heavy weather events.” Emergency management, public works, and housing implemented several measures with an eye to the impending storm this weekend. Additional pumps were placed in strategic locations in Marinai along with extra generators, sandbags were delivered to residents whose homes were in danger of further flooding, and storm drains were inspected and cleared of any debris. A shelter was established on NAS I for anyone who felt unsafe in their homes, and a storks’ nest was enabled for anyone close to a term pregnancy who chose to stay at the hospital. Fortunately, with the pumps fully restored, additional rainfall had no adverse impacts to the base. Known as the “Hub of the Med,” NAS Sigonella’s strategic location as the Navy’s only overseas air station enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required to ensure security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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Catania Kiosks: A Refreshing Experience! By Dr. Alberto Lunetta, NAS Sigonella Public Affairs t the end of a typical Saturday night in a Catania pizzeria, there is always someone in almost any group of friends who will say, “andiamo al chiosco!” (“Let’s go to the kiosk!”). A chiosco or “ciospo,” as it is called in Catanese dialect, means a kiosk selling beverages, refreshments, artisanal gelato, and granite, as well as sweet and salty snacks. Kiosks are one of the most beloved hangout places. Catanesi and Sicilians stop there at different times of the day and night to chat, meet people, take a work break, socialize, and quench their thirst during the hot summer. “Ci vediamo al chiosco!” (“See you at the kiosk!”) is a typical saying when someone wants to find a pleasant meeting point for chatting with friends and even doing some good business talk. Kiosks, which should not be confused with the few remaining newspaper stands called “edicole,” are scattered almost everywhere in Catania, from the historic heart of the city to the suburbs. You can find them in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, Piazza Umberto, Piazza Trento, Piazza Iolanda, Piazza Roma and Piazza Borgo. According to historic sources, kiosks originated from street vendors selling beverages at the end of the 19th century in the outskirts of the city during national exhibitions and fairs. Over time, street vendors’ wooden stalls became fixed square or hexagonal structures, most of them built in “Stile Liberty” art style. They sprouted up almost everywhere in the city, on the side of the roads and in many squares. The ones located in historic centers were ordered to move to quieter areas of the city to avoid crowds and traffic jams. In Naples, similar stalls selling lemon and orange juices, called “acquafrescai,” could be found in the city’s markets. Chioschi are also similar to the street vendors selling “agua fresca” artisanal soft drinks in Mexico. “When I was a young boy, after finishing school, I used to come to my grandfather’s kiosk to cut lemons, help him get supplies from supermarkets, and carry the syrups,” said Marco Giammona, who works at the Piazza Iolanda family-owned kiosk. The Giammona family, which also owns the kiosk of Piazza Umberto, is one of the oldest kiosk owners in the city. Giammona explained that his grandfather Antonino obtained the kiosk’s license in 1946 and started this business with his savings. The first popular drink that he created was “acqua e zammù” (water and anise) and the legendary “seltz al limone” (sparkling water) which was initially prepared with the addition of a pinch of baking soda. Later, according to tradition, some Messina soccer club players suggested adding salt instead of baking soda, and Antonino reportedly liked the taste. He changed the recipe of this legendary inexpensive drink, costing about one euro, which was eventually named “seltz limone e sale” and the perfect way to quench thirst during the summer. Another popular drink was the “completo,” which was prepared by mixing lemon, anise and “orzata,” a milk-like drink made with benzoin root, vanilla and/or orange blossom essence. Antonino used to make his non-alcoholic beverages by using
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natural sparkling water from the Acquarossa District in Belpasso, but later he started to prepare his popular drinks with seltzer water from soda fountain machines he got from a factory where he used to work before it was shut down at the end of War World II. Seltzer water is also essential for making drinks mixed with delicious fruit syrups, another specialty of Catania kiosks. The Giammona family still produces them today from essences made Marco Giammona, owner of one of the oldest family-run from herbs and fruits by kiosks in Catania, makes seltz limone e sale, an iconic handmade refreshing beverage that is traditionally adding sugar, coloring served to quench thirst during the hot never-ending and citric acid. “The Sicilian summer. (Photo by Alberto Lunetta) syrup manufacturing process, which is supervised by my uncle Giuseppe, is secret,” Marco said. There are several fruit-based syrup flavors, but the most common are mandarin (including green mandarin, or “mandarino verde”), orange, lemon, tamarind, chinotto (made from a sour citrus growing on the slopes of Mount Etna), and “sciampagnino” (citron juice with soda) which are all served with a squeezed lemon. The “misto frutta,” a fresh fruit salad made with syrup-preserved fruit, is also very popular among patrons. Kiosks also offer the “sugar bomb” called “Frappè alla Nutella,” a creamy and thick drink prepared by blending Nutella spread, iced-milk, and Tomarchio cupcakes. Although some drinks are available all year round, many drinks depend on the season. “In the summer, we sell seltz lemon and salt, syrups drinks, and cold beers, while in the winter people prefer to order smoothies rather than syrups,” noted Marco. The age of the customers also varies during the weekdays and time of the day. “Older people come on Friday nights and youngsters on Saturday nights. In the summer, some customers bring their older parents to drink the refreshing seltz lemon and salt,” added Marco. Kiosks are open all day until 2:00 a.m. or even 3:00 a.m., especially on weekends. When asked to send a message to the American community in Sicily, Marco showed his fondness for the United States: “Come to Catania to try our scrumptious specialties and our delicious syrup drinks that you will never find anywhere else in the world. God bless America!”
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United to End Violence: Understanding Domestic Violence By Patricia Chapin, NAS Sigonella Fleet and Family Support Center
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relationships. Twenty years ago, the gold standard for intervention in abusive relationships was based on the “power-and-control” model. However, recent research in the field indicates that there are several types of abuse in domestic violence incidents, with three types of abuse consistently emerging in the research: intimate partner terrorism, violent resistant offender, and situational partner violence. The intimate partner terrorist (IPT) has a need for coercive control in the relationship, committing more serious acts of violence interwoven with tactics of control such as intimidation, isolation, coercion and threats, economic control, and emotional abuse. The IPT believes in their right to have power and control over their partner. The violent resistant type of domestic violence usually occurs while a person reacts to, and resists, the IPT’s violent attacks. The third type of domestic violence abuse is situational partner violence (SPV). Unlike IPTs, which are 90% male offenders, SPV is just as likely to be
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&ĂŵŝůLJ ŶƌŝĐŚ &ĂŵŝůLJ &ĂŵŝůLJ ŶƌŝĐŚŵĞ ϮϮͲϮϰ Ɖƌŝů Θ ϮϮ
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ϭϬ h͘^͘ ͘ ƐĞĐƚŝŽŶ ϭϳϴϵ ĂŶĚ ϭϳϬϮ Ͳ ^/'KE >> ^ E s/E^d ϭϳϯϬ͘ϳ ͘ Ͳ KWE s/E^d ϭϳϯϬ͘ϭ Ͳ ϭϬ h͘^͘ ͘ ƐĞĐƚŝŽŶ ϭϳϴϵ ĂŶĚ ϭϳϬϮ Ͳ ϭϬ h͘^͘ ͘ ƐĞĐƚŝŽŶ ϭϳϴϵ ĂŶĚ ϭϳϬϮ Ͳ ^ E s/E^d ϱϯϱϭ͘ϭ Ͳ KWE s ϭϳϯϴ ϭ ^ E s/E^d ϭϳϯϬ͘ϳ ͘ Ͳ KWE s/E^d ϭϳϯϬ͘ϭ Ͳ ,ĞůƉ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ƚŽ ƌĞĐŽŶŶĞĐƚ͕ ĐůĂƌŝĨLJ ǀ ^ E s/E^d ϱϯϱϭ͘ϭ Ͳ KWE s ϭϳϯϴ ϭ ^ E s/E^d ϭϳϯϬ͘ϳ ͘ Ͳ KWE s/E^d ϭϳϯϬ͘ϭ Ͳ н E/ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĞĚ н E/ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĞĚ dĞŶƚĂƚŝǀĞ ĂƚĞƐ ƐŬŝůůƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĞŶũŽLJ ƚŝŵĞ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ĂƐ Ă ,ĞůƉ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ƚŽ ƌĞĐ ^ E s/E^d ϱϯϱϭ͘ϭ Ͳ KWE s ϭϳϯϴ ϭ н ǀŝĚĞŶĐĞĚ ĂƐĞĚ ƵƌƌŝĐƵůƵŵ н ǀŝĚĞŶĐĞĚ ĂƐĞĚ ƵƌƌŝĐƵůƵŵ ,ĞůƉ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ƚŽ ƌĞĐŽŶŶĞĐƚ͕ ĐůĂƌŝĨLJ ǀĂůƵĞƐ͕ н EŽ ŚŝůĚ ĂƌĞ ,ĞůƉ ĐŽƵƉůĞƐ ƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚĞŶ ĂŶĚ ĚĞĞƉĞŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐŽŵŵŝƚŵĞŶƚƐ ƚŽ ŽŶĞ ĂŶŽƚŚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƚŽ ŐĂŝŶ н EŽ ŚŝůĚ ĂƌĞ ƐŬŝůůƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĞŶũŽLJ ƚŝŵ н E/ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĞĚ ƐŬŝůůƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĞŶũŽLJ ƚŝŵĞ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ĂƐ Ă ĨĂŵŝů н EŽ ĐŽƐƚ ƚŽ h^ ĐƚŝǀĞ ƵƚLJ ĂŶĚ ZĞƐĞƌǀŝƐƚ Ă ďĞƚƚĞƌ ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞŵƐĞůǀĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƐƉŽƵƐĞ͘ dĞŶƚĂƚŝǀĞ ĂƚĞƐ н h͘^͘ Ž ŝǀŝůŝĂŶƐ ĂƌĞ ǁĞůĐŽŵĞ ďƵƚ ŵƵƐƚ н EŽ ĐŽƐƚ ƚŽ h^ ĐƚŝǀĞ ƵƚLJ ĂŶĚ ZĞƐĞƌǀŝƐƚ н ǀŝĚĞŶĐĞĚ ĂƐĞĚ ƵƌƌŝĐƵůƵŵ ƉĂLJ ĨŽƌ &ŽŽĚ ĂŶĚ >ŽĚŐŝŶŐ н h͘^͘ Ž ŝǀŝůŝĂŶƐ ĂƌĞ ǁĞůĐŽŵĞ ďƵƚ ŵƵƐƚ н ZĞƚƌĞĂƚ ĚŚĞƌĞƐ ƚŽ Ks/ Ͳϭϵ DĞĂƐƵƌĞƐ ,ĞůƉ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ƚŽ ƌĞĐŽŶŶĞĐƚ͕ ĐůĂƌŝĨLJ ǀĂůƵĞƐ͕ ĚĞĨŝŶĞ ƌŽůĞƐ͕ ƉƌĂĐƚŝĐĞ ĐŽŵŵƵ н EŽ ŚŝůĚ ĂƌĞ н ĂƚĞƐ ĂƌĞ ƐƵďũĞĐƚ ƚŽ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ ƉĂLJ ĨŽƌ &ŽŽĚ ĂŶĚ >ŽĚŐŝŶŐ ƐŬŝůůƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĞŶũŽLJ ƚŝŵĞ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ĂƐ Ă ĨĂŵŝůLJ͘ ; ŐĞƐ ϳнͿ н EŽ ĐŽƐƚ ƚŽ h^ ĐƚŝǀĞ ƵƚLJ ĂŶĚ ZĞƐĞƌǀŝƐƚ н ZĞƚƌĞĂƚ ĚŚĞƌĞƐ ƚŽ Ks/ Ͳϭϵ DĞĂƐƵƌĞƐ н h͘^͘ Ž ŝǀŝůŝĂŶƐ ĂƌĞ ǁĞůĐŽŵĞ ďƵƚ ŵƵƐƚ н ĂƚĞƐ ĂƌĞ ƐƵďũĞĐƚ ƚŽ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ
EZ hZ & Ed Ͳ ^/'KE >> EZ hZ & Ed Ͳ ^/'KE >>
ŽƌĞ WƌŽŐƌĂŵŵŝŶŐ
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WĞƌƐŽŶ &ĂŵŝůLJ ŶƌŝĐŚŵĞŶƚ ZĞƚƌĞĂƚƐWĞƌƐŽŶĂů ZĞƐŝůŝĞ ϮϱͲϮϳ &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ
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,ĞůƉ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ƚŽ ƌĞĐŽŶŶĞĐƚ͕ ĐůĂƌŝĨLJ ǀĂůƵĞƐ͕ ĚĞĨŝŶĞ ƌŽůĞƐ͕ ƉƌĂĐƚŝĐĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ ƐŬŝůůƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĞŶũŽLJ ƚŝŵĞ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ĂƐ Ă ĨĂŵŝůLJ͘ ; ŐĞƐ ϳнͿ ĂŶĚ ƐĞůĨͲĂǁĂƌĞŶĞƐƐ͘ ĂŶĚ ƐĞůĨͲĂǁĂƌĞŶĞ dĞŶƚĂƚŝǀĞ ĂƚĞƐ /ŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ EĞĞĚĞĚ ĨŽƌ WƌĞͲZĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶ /ŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ EĞĞĚĞĚ ĨŽƌ WƌĞͲZĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶ ,ĞůƉ ĐŽƵƉůĞƐ ƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚĞŶ ĂŶĚ ĚĞĞƉĞŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐŽŵŵŝƚŵĞŶƚƐ ƚŽ ŽŶĞ ĂŶŽƚŚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƚŽ ŐĂŝŶ ϭ͘ &Ƶůů EĂŵĞ dĞŶƚĂ /ŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ EĞĞĚĞĚ ĨŽƌ WƌĞͲZĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶ ϭ͘ &Ƶůů EĂŵĞ Ă ďĞƚƚĞƌ ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞŵƐĞůǀĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƐƉŽƵƐĞ͘ ĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƚŽ ĂƐƐŝƐƚ ƉĂƌƚŝĐŝƉĂŶƚƐ ŝŶ ĨŽƐƚĞƌŝŶŐ ƉŽƐŝƚŝǀĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂů ŐƌŽǁƚŚ Ϯ͘ ŽŵŵĂŶĚ EĂŵĞ ͬ /ŶƐƚĂůůĂƚŝŽŶ Ϯ͘ ŽŵŵĂŶĚ EĂŵĞ ͬ /ŶƐƚĂůůĂƚŝŽŶ ϭ͘ &Ƶůů EĂŵĞ tŽƌŬ ͬ WĞƌƐŽŶĂůΎ ŵĂŝů Ϯ͘ ŽŵŵĂŶĚ EĂŵĞ ͬ /ŶƐƚĂůůĂƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƐĞůĨͲĂǁĂƌĞŶĞƐƐ͘ ϯ͘ϯ͘tŽƌŬ ͬ WĞƌƐŽŶĂůΎ ŵĂŝů ^E ͬ Ğůů ϰ͘ϰ͘ ^E ͬ Ğůů dĞŶƚĂƚŝǀĞ ĂƚĞƐϯ͘ tŽƌŬ ͬ WĞƌƐŽŶĂůΎ ŵĂŝů D Z – ^ƉŽƵƐĞ EĂŵĞ dĞŶƚĂƚŝǀĞ ĂƚĞƐ ϰ͘ ^E ͬ Ğůů ĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƚŽ ĂƐƐŝƐƚ ƉĂƌƚŝĐŝƉĂŶƚƐ ŝŶ ĨŽƐƚĞƌŝŶŐ ƉŽƐŝƚŝǀĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂů ŐƌŽǁƚŚ ϱ͘ϱ͘D Z – ^ƉŽƵƐĞ EĂŵĞ /ŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ EĞĞĚĞĚ ĨŽƌ WƌĞͲZĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶ & Z – dŽƚĂů ŶƵŵďĞƌ ŽĨ &ĂŵŝůLJ ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƐĞůĨ ϲ͘ϲ͘& Z – dŽƚĂů ŶƵŵďĞƌ ŽĨ &ĂŵŝůLJ ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƐĞůĨ ϱ͘ D Z – ^ƉŽƵƐĞ EĂŵĞ ĂŶĚ ƐĞůĨͲĂǁĂƌĞŶĞƐƐ͘ • ůƐŽ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŝŶ ϭͲ ĂLJ ϭ͘ &Ƶůů EĂŵĞ ΎŽƉƚŝŽŶĂů ŝŶĨŽ ΎŽƉƚŝŽŶĂů ŝŶĨŽ ϲ͘ & Z – dŽƚĂů ŶƵŵďĞƌ ŽĨ &ĂŵŝůLJ ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ ƐĞŶĚ ƐĞŶĚ Ϯ͘ ŽŵŵĂŶĚ EĂŵĞ ͬ /ŶƐƚĂůůĂƚŝŽŶ Ъ ĂLJ tŽƌŬƐŚŽƉ /ŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ EĞĞĚĞĚ ĨŽƌ WƌĞͲZĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶ dĞŶƚĂƚŝǀĞ ĂƚĞƐ ƐĞŶĚ ZĞŐŝƐƚĞƌ EŽǁ ϯ͘ tŽƌŬ ͬ WĞƌƐŽŶĂůΎ ŵĂŝů •WƌĞ Ͳ ůƐŽ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŝŶ ϭͲ ĂLJ Žƌ WƌĞ Ͳ ZĞŐŝƐƚĞƌ EŽǁ ϭ͘ &Ƶůů EĂŵĞ
ϮϱͲϮϳ DĂƌĐŚ Θ ϮϰͲϮϲ :ƵŶĞ ϮϬϮϮ
ϮϱͲϮϳ &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ Θ ϮϬͲϮϮ DĂLJ ϮϬϮϮ WĞƌƐŽŶĂů ZĞƐŝůŝĞŶĐLJ ZĞƚƌĞĂƚƐ
DĂƌƌŝĂŐĞ ŶƌŝĐŚŵĞŶƚ ZĞƚƌĞĂƚƐ ϮϱͲϮϳ &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ Θ ϮϬͲϮϮ DĂLJ ϮϬϮϮ ϮϱͲϮϳ DĂƌĐŚ Θ ϮϰͲϮϲ :ƵŶĞ ϮϬϮϮ
&ĂŵŝůLJ ŶƌŝĐŚŵĞŶƚ ZĞƚƌĞĂƚƐ DĂƌƌŝĂŐĞ ŶƌŝĐŚŵĞŶƚ ZĞƚƌĞĂƚƐ ϮϮͲϮϰ Ɖƌŝů Θ ϮϮͲϮϰ :ƵůLJ ϮϬϮϮ
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Naval Safety Center
LESSONS LEARNED
AUTUMN FIRES
LL 21-29
“Fire, no good.” — Frankenstein’s Monster
Autumn is upon us, and what better way to enjoy the cooler temps than with backyard fires, holiday cooking, and coolweather grilling (because there is no off-season for the serious griller, right?). While the instances of outdoor fires decrease in the fall, indoor fires from heating and cooking rise during cold months. Whatever the activity or the season, Burns Hurt! The American Burn Association states that an average of 450,000 people are treated in hospitals for burns each year, and burns are the third leading cause of death in the home, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Read and learn from the pain of your fellow service members, lest you too, get burned. Burning Man. A Sailor was attempting to light a pile of tree limbs and brush from a land-clearing
operation on his property. He decided to pour “multiple gallons of gasoline on the pile,” which pooled at least a gallon or so by his feet. After waiting a couple of minutes, the Sailor lit the fuel (actually, he lit the massive vapor cloud around him), and a flash burn ignited. He received first and second-degree burns and spent 11 days on light duty, wondering what happened. — It’s the gasoline vapors that burn folks, not the liquid; and at a lower flash point. We’ve said it in previous lessons: Please stop using gasoline to light fires! Out of Gas? After a Sailor lit his propane grill, he went inside to let it warm up. When he returned to
check the temperature, his grill read 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Hmm. He checked the gauge on the tank, and it read empty. The Sailor unhooked the tank, at which point the hose from the tank “started spewing propane.” As he attempted to shut off the tank, the propane ignited, and a fireball engulfed him while he was crouched down. His spouse ran outside and grabbed a fire extinguisher to subdue the fire so the tank could be shut off. She then drove him to the emergency room, where he was diagnosed with first and second-degree burns to the face, legs, and arms. — Thank goodness for his quick thinking spouse! Don’t let the zero on the gauge fool you; there could still be propane left in the tank. Secure all valves first, then disconnect. With a Single Bound. A Sailor was at the community pool when he observed a small child head
toward a charcoal grill and pick up a bottle of lighter fluid (Yikes!). The child seemed to be unsupervised as the parents were not around. The Sailor observed the child begin to spray lighter fluid on the grill, and he immediately sprang up to intervene. When he moved the child out the way, the grill flared up, and flames made contact with the Sailor’s face. He received minor burns to his face, nose, lips, and ear, saving the child from a similar fate in the process. — BZ to this attentive and responsive Sailor who may have saved a life and certainly saved a child from serious injury. Parents, attend to your children, especially around a lit grill … and a pool! Alcohol, The Blue Threat. While drinking alcohol at the barracks, a Marine stumbled into a fire pit.
Thankfully a corpsman was present, because the Marine needed to be admitted to the hospital and treated for second-degree burns to his face and neck. The Marine was held overnight due to concerns his tongue might swell from the burns and obstruct his breathing. — This overindulgent Marine had an additional 14 days SIQ to contemplate his alcohol-related incident. Fire or no fire, drinking to excess is never a good choice.
AUTUMN FIRES
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Choose Your Friends Wisely. A Marine was standing next to a pile of wood that had gasoline
poured on it when a “friend” threw a flaming bottle (a.k.a. Molotov cocktail) at the pile. As expected, the flaming bottle ignited the gasoline-soaked woodpile with a monstrous “FOOM!” causing seconddegree burns on the Marine’s arm and first-degree burns on his neck and face. — In the friend’s defense, he didn’t see the Marine standing next to the woodpile, but using a Molotov cocktail to start a fire is not the safest method (as demonstrated here). Fire is already dangerous enough without getting creative on lighting methods. Keep it simple, please. And stop using gasoline! Order Up! A Sailor was preparing hot oil in order to cook french fries. He heated the oil in a pan
and, when he began to immerse the frozen fries in the oil, a giant fireball erupted and engulfed the Sailor’s arm. His roommate helped to put out the flames and called 911. At the hospital, he was treated for second-degree burns on 90 percent of his right arm. — Cooking fires and burns increase in the fall, especially around the holidays. If fried food is on the menu, make sure you don’t overfill the pan and that the oil is heated to the proper temperature. And ease those fries into the oil. ♫Chim Chimney, Chim Chim...♫ A Sailor returned home to find her house was filled with smoke.
She soon discovered the source was her wood-pellet stove’s chimney, which was clogged and returning smoke, carbon monoxide, and other harmful gases back into the home. In a possible underestimation of the amount of toxic gases still in the house, the Sailor chose to remain in the home overnight. She was treated the next day for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. — According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are more than 430 deaths from CO poisoning and an average of 50,000 people are treated in hospitals for CO poisoning annually. Our Sailor was fortunate she was in the treatment-only column of those stats. Make sure your chimney is cleared this fall before your first fire. Key Takeaways / Lessons Learned
The key takeaways here are eerily similar to those in our Backyard Fires Lesson Learned, LL 19-25. Why? Because some of our Sailors and Marines didn’t receive the lesson, or they chose to ignore it. For those who need a reminder, here are the lessons from Autumn Fires...again. 1. Gasoline is for your car, not your fire pit. This one seems to bear repeating the most. We had so many examples of gasoline fires gone wrong that it was hard to choose which ones to use. The ones we left out included starting a charcoal grill (Yuck!) and pouring gasoline on an already burning fire (Nooooo!). All we can say now is, please learn how to start a fire without using gasoline. 2. Manage your backyard fire area wisely. Keeping pets and children at a safe distance, and actively monitoring your fire pit or grill is a good start. Most municipalities have regulations on the size and location of outdoor fire areas. The average maximum size for fire pits is four feet wide or diameter, and the limit is similar for open outdoor fires. Even if you’re not in a regulated area, consider the size of your fire and your ability to contain it. And please, PLEASE, don’t put any flammable liquids near or on the fire. 3. Alcohol and fire are not compatible elements. Tired of hearing what not to do while drinking? Us too. We get it; having a few libations around the bonfire is a popular way to spend some well-deserved off-duty time with family and friends. Leave the fire tending to a sober and responsible person. Open fires are no place for “hold my beer.” Drink and make fire responsibly, and look out for your friends and family while you’re there. And remember, “Let’s be careful out there” This product is posted on the NAVSAFECEN public website at https:www.NavalSafetyCenter.navy.mil. Send any feedback to: NAVSAFECEN_CODE522_LESSONS_LEARNED@navy.mil.
