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Fire safety is an important job, but, often overlooked. Partial or complete loss of ones home
and business can be avoided by simply taking a few minutes to inspect for fire hazards. If
hazards are found, they should be corrected immediately. Below is a list of common fire
safety tips that can be used to prevent a tragedy for you, your family, and friends.
and business can be avoided by simply taking a few minutes to inspect for fire hazards. If
hazards are found, they should be corrected immediately. Below is a list of common fire
safety tips that can be used to prevent a tragedy for you, your family, and friends.
Know what to do if your clothes catch fire. Remember Stop, Drop, and Roll. Doing this will
smother the flames. Remember to cover your face with your hands.
smother the flames. Remember to cover your face with your hands.
Have at least one working smoke detector on each floor of the building. At home, they should
be placed near or in sleeping quarters. Remember to test the smoke detector monthly and to
replace the batteries every six months.
be placed near or in sleeping quarters. Remember to test the smoke detector monthly and to
replace the batteries every six months.
Use electricity safely. Do not overload extension cords and replace cords that are frayed and
worn out. Also, do not run electrical cords under rugs or furniture. Multi-outlet power strips
are a known cause of fire. Use them sparingly and inspect them often. If electrical appliances
are not working properly, unplug them and either repair or replace.
worn out. Also, do not run electrical cords under rugs or furniture. Multi-outlet power strips
are a known cause of fire. Use them sparingly and inspect them often. If electrical appliances
are not working properly, unplug them and either repair or replace.
Use fire safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended and place away from anything
combustible and children. A spark screen or doors should be used on all fireplaces. Annual
chimney inspections and cleanings are a must. All lighters and matches should be stored out of
the reach of children. Also remember to extinguish smoking materials completely and allow to
cool before disposing of. Smoking in bed should never be allowed.
combustible and children. A spark screen or doors should be used on all fireplaces. Annual
chimney inspections and cleanings are a must. All lighters and matches should be stored out of
the reach of children. Also remember to extinguish smoking materials completely and allow to
cool before disposing of. Smoking in bed should never be allowed.
Store all flammable liquids outside the home. Remember that gasoline is made to explode. If
stored inside, the vapors of these products can "travel back" to a point of ignition and explode.
Points of ignition can include water heaters, furnaces, fireplaces, stoves, candles, and clothes
dryers among others.
stored inside, the vapors of these products can "travel back" to a point of ignition and explode.
Points of ignition can include water heaters, furnaces, fireplaces, stoves, candles, and clothes
dryers among others.
If using space heaters, remember to keep them at least 3 feet away from furniture,
draperies, or anything else combustible.
draperies, or anything else combustible.
The holidays are a special time for all of us. Using common sense can keep them merry instead
of tragic. If using a live Christmas tree, remember to water it daily and to use laboratory
tested and labeled lighting. Keep trees away from sources of heat and exits. A burning tree
will totally engulf a home in fire in less than one minute.
of tragic. If using a live Christmas tree, remember to water it daily and to use laboratory
tested and labeled lighting. Keep trees away from sources of heat and exits. A burning tree
will totally engulf a home in fire in less than one minute.
Install, and, know how to use fire extinguishers. They are your first line of defense with small
fires. Remember P.A.S.S., Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep. If the fire continues to grow,
immediately retreat and call the fire department.
fires. Remember P.A.S.S., Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep. If the fire continues to grow,
immediately retreat and call the fire department.
A growing trend is the use of home sprinkler systems. If you are planning on building or are in
the process of building a home, check into it. They can greatly reduce loss in case of a fire and
maybe save you a few dollars on your homeowners insurance.
the process of building a home, check into it. They can greatly reduce loss in case of a fire and
maybe save you a few dollars on your homeowners insurance.
Make sure EVERYONE knows what to do in case of a fire. Fire moves very quickly and waits
for no one. Once out, stay out. Never re-enter a burning structure. Your life and those that
you care about depend on it.
for no one. Once out, stay out. Never re-enter a burning structure. Your life and those that
you care about depend on it.
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