The brave firefighters from the Honolulu Fire Department are newly Instagram famous after a hiking PSA video released on their official account went viral. The informational video is set to the Meghan Trainor song NO and it fits perfectly with the HFD’s message. While reel might be outwardly comical, the message conveyed no joke:
“This video may be funny. The message is serious. Our firefighters and rescue personnel regularly respond to hikers who become lost, injured, or stranded. Many of these emergencies can be prevented.” –Honolulu Fire Department
While these public In the words of Honolulu finest:
“The best hike is the one you come home from safely!”
Honolulu Fire Department Hiking Safety Tips:
- Tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll return
- Bring more water than you think you’ll need
- Make sure your phone is fully charged
- Check weather and trail conditions ahead of time
- Stay on marked trails
- Don’t start a hike too late
- Know your limits and turn around if conditions change
