Residential
fires often result in the death of or serious injury to
young children. Quite often these fires could have been
prevented if simple safety measures were observed. BETTER
BE READY!
Fire
Prevention
Install smoke detectors on each level of your home,
clean and test them monthly and change batteries at least
once a year.
Plan two escapes routes out of each room
of your home in case of a fire and regularly run
fire drills with your family.
Don't smoke in bed.
Don't leave small children alone.
Keep matches and
cigarette lighters out of reach of children.
Don't
over load electrical circuits.
Inspect extension
cords and electrical cords for breaks, frayed
or exposed wires or loose plugs. Replace if
necessary.
Don't use flammable liquids indoors.
Keep a whistle
in each bedroom to awaken household members in
case of fire.
Purchase a fire extinguisher for your
home and know how to use it.
If you live in an
older building, check electrical wiring for
signs of deterioration.
Clear away brush and
trash around your home that might catch
on fire.
In case
of fire
Do not use water on electrical or grease fires. Use
baking soda or sand.
When using a fire extinguisher, aim
for the base of the flame and not at the flame.
Extinguish
small fires with water, fire extinguisher, dirt
or sand. Don't attempt to put out fires that
are burning out of control. Call for assistance
immediately.
If there is thick smoke in the room
you are in, get low and crawl to escape.
Remember, hot air rises and the air closer
to the ground with therefore be clearer and
cooler.
Feel the bottom of the door with the
palm of your hand before opening any
door. If it is hot, do not open it. Find another
way out.
