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In-Line Skaters: SKATE BUT
SKATE SAFELY
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In-line skating - a popular
new sport - can be hazardous if skaters do
not wear helmets and other safety gear or
do not learn to skate and stop safely.
There are estimates that approximately
100,000 consumers annually receive
hospital emergency room treatment for
injuries associated with in-line skates.
Most injuries were to wrists, arms, and
legs. The AFD recommends the use of safety
gear to help prevent injuries with in-line
skates. A helmet, elbow pads, knee pads,
wrist guards and gloves should always be
worn.
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observe the following safety tips:
- Get instruction. Learn to stop
safely by using the brake pads at the
heel of most in-line skates. With one
foot somewhat in front of the other,
raise the toes of the front foot and
push down on the heel brake.
- Skate on smooth, paved surfaces
without any traffic. Avoid skating on
streets, driveways, or surfaces with
water, sand, gravel, or dirt.
- Do not skate at night -- others
can't see you and you can't see
obstacles or other skaters.
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Fire Department
Firefighter applications are no longer being accepted.
The application period
ended
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 5:00 PM.
If you are interested in becoming a Firefighter with Abilene Fire
Department at a later date, the current preliminary
requirements can
be found
here.
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