National Fire Prevention Week

National Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention & Safety Tips

* Make sure all smoke alarms are in working order.
* Keep fire extinguishers handy.
* Plan escape routes.
* Practice fire drills at home.
* Teach children the facts about evacuating safely during a fire.
* See www.sparky.org/PDF/SparkyChecklist.pdf for a Home Fire Safety Checklist.
* See www.sparky.org/ for more tips on fire prevention and safety.

In The Event Of A Fire

* Cover your mouths and noses with a moist towel or an article of clothing to keep out dangerous fumes while evacuating.
* Crawl under the smoke to safety, staying as low to the ground as possible (smoke always rises).
* Touch any door to see if it is hot, and if it is, do not open it - find another exit.
* Never stop to take personal belongings or make a phone call (even to 911) while evacuating.
* Never go back into a burning building once safely outside - wait at your family's designated meeting place.
* "Stop, drop, and roll" once away from the fire to extinguish any flames that may have caught on to clothing.

If You Are Unable To Evacuate

* Seal all doors and vents with duct tape or towels to prevent smoke from entering the room.
* Open a window at the top and bottom so fresh air can enter. Be ready to close the window immediately if it draws smoke into the room.
* Call the fire department and let them know that you are still inside the building.
* Wave a flashlight or light colored cloth at the window to let the fire department know where you are located.