May 5

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FL06 AVAILABLE
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CLASSES and other events
May 16 - S130 hands on portion of class
May 18 - Plumas Hotshots - Quincy - CPR/Wilderness First Aid
June - Live burn training - Graeagle

Bienvenidos! Welcome! Cinco de Mayo or the Fifth of May commemorates the 1862 victory by Mexican forces, including ordinary citizens, over French soldiers. The battle known as La Batalla de Puebla or The Battle of Puebla took place on May 5th.

How to prevent illnesses in fire camp.

When should you wash your hands?
Although it's impossible to keep your bare hands germ-free, there are times when it's critical to wash your hands to limit the transfer of bacteria, viruses and other microbes.

Always wash your hands:

BEFORE going to the dining area
AFTER using the toilet
BEFORE and AFTER going to the medical unit
AFTER touching animals or animal waste
BEFORE and AFTER preparing or handling food
BEFORE eating
AFTER blowing your nose
AFTER coughing or sneezing into your hands
BEFORE and AFTER treating wounds or cuts
BEFORE and AFTER touching a sick or injured person
AFTER handling garbage
BEFORE inserting or removing contact lenses
AFTER using public restrooms, such as those in airports, train stations, bus stations and restaurants... and fire camp.

Washing your hands is most important activity you can do to help keep fire camp clean and virus free. Though it is impossible to eliminate all viruses, if we ALL do our part in proper hygiene, we can dramatically reduce viral infections.

Let's all try this.... if you are walking by a hand washing station in camp.... use it. Let's see if we can reduce the number viral infections we see.

Stay Safe... and clean.

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ps. Toaka says... "Cinco De Mayo?.... WOOO! HOOO!... Maybe I'll get a burrito type snack!!"