Fire and Other Safety Tips We feel knowledge is the best tool in helping to prevent accidents and or injuries related to fire. Below are some Fire Safety Topics we have put together for you.
Sparky’s Home Safety Checklist Here are, what we feel, 10 of the most important rules you should follow conerning Fire Safety 1. Crawl low under smoke to your exit. If you have to escape a fire through smoke, crawl low, keeping your head 12 to 24 inches above the floor, where the air is cleaner. 2. Plan your escape. Make a home escape plan and hold regular fire drills so everyone in your household knows what to do in a fire emergency. When escaping a fire, feel the cracks around doors with the back of your hand before opening them. If they're warm, try another escape route. 3. Install smoke alarms. Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home, inside and outside of the bedrooms. Test them once a month, and replace their batteries once a year. 4. Be careful with smoking materials. Never smoke in bed or when you're drowsy or have been drinking or taking medication. 5. Install an automatic home fire sprinkler system. Automatic fire sprinkler systems control or extinguish fires in less time than it takes for the fire department to arrive. Consider installing a system in your home. 6. Use electricity safely. Replace damaged electrical cords and repair appliances that smell, smoke, or overheat. 7. Cook safely. Never leave cooking unattended., and keep cooking areas clean and uncluttered. 8. Space heaters need space. Keep portable and space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn. 9. Keep matches and lighters out of sight. Keep matches and lighters away from children -- stored up high in a locked cabinet. And last but not least...... 10. Stop, drop, and roll if your clothes catch fire. If your clothing catches fire, stop -- don't run. Drop to the ground. And roll over and over to smother the flames. Cool the burn and call for help.
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