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distracted driving initiative to drive without distractions what we are doing Our parent company, APi Group, is working to raise awareness about the risks to yourself and others when driving distracted. In 2017, more than 40,000 people lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents, with distracted driving being the leading cause. The APi Group family of companies is taking steps to lower this number through the Driving Without Distractions Initiative. To make this happen, APi will be implementing a zero use of electronic devices policy while driving in 2018 and has plans to deploy a control/ monitoring tool by 2019. Although we understand driving without distractions is not always easy and will require changing habits and routines, we strongly believe this is an important initiative that will hopefully inspire not only our organization, but those we work with.
faces in the field: eddie Gnip ifp | florence, SC
background Eddie has worked with International Fire Protection since 2014 and has held various positions such as a 669 foreman, inspector, and is currently the
service manager. Eddie previously worked with another APi company, Reliance Fire Protection, in Baltimore, MD as a 669 apprentice and journeyman/foreman. why he’s awesome Through his hard work and competitive drive, Eddie is able to provide customers with the best service and products possible. He has always worked to be the best at any role he’s worked in. Eddie credits this drive to his father, Ed Gnip Sr., who still works in the trade and always gives his best to his career and family. tid bitS Eddie’s favorite band of all time is Zac Brown Band and his favorite artist is Jack Johnson. If he could meet with anyone it would be Cal Ripken Jr., who he grew up watching every night. Eddie admired his dedication to reach perfection in his career. Eddie would have no problem picking one meal for the rest of his life, it would be Baltimore steamed crabs with mounds of Old Bay seasoning. If he wrote an autobiography it would be titled Southbound, and would highlight the contrasts between his previous life living in the north, to starting a new adventure in South Carolina.
safety week 2018 extinguisher training api nsg puts out fires
On May 7- 11th, we celebrated Safety Week which included challenges and educational activities to raise awareness. Sometimes we take safety measures for granted and choose to ignore them. It’s often not until something bad happens that we realize how important they are and why they’re in place. One activity our team participated in during safety week was an extinguisher training session. The New Brighton Fire Department came out to show us the proper way to put out a fire as quickly as possible. Our employees learned a lot, and many have thankfully never had to use one!
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