HEAT FUEL OXYGEN ALL FIRES NEED 3 PARTS

HEAT FUEL OXYGEN Remove one of these parts and the fire goes out

HEAT FUEL OXYGEN Fire extinguishers either remove the heat Or they remove oxygen

HEAT FUEL OXYGEN Or they remove the fuel

Class A fires leave an ash, like wood or cotton Class B fires do not leave an ash, like gasoline or grease Class C fires involve electricity Class D fires create their own oxygen, like magnesium How you fight them depends upon which type they are

Pull the pin Aim the hose at the base of the fire Squeeze the handle Sweep back and forth

Rule Number One ANTICIPATE

Fires will happen, so… Practice a family escape plan Primary Secondary Other Meeting Place Escape ladder Keep it ready for use Practice using it Fire Extinguisher s Where they are located Which type How they are used

Fires will happen, so… Organize your kitchen Keep a fire extinguisher handy Clean your kitchen Items with grease catch fire Control electrical outlets Limit the amount of plugs

Fires will happen, so… Invest in a fire safe box Important papers Photos Stuff that you can’t take the time to save, but that you want Smoke Alarms One in each bedroom – It’s the law On each level of your house Test batteries every month Replace batteries on New Year’s Eve Gas Shut – off valve Know where it is Keep a brass wrench near the valve Know how to shut it off

THINK COOL Rule Number Two

During the fire… Follow your escape plan Check closed doors for heat Look for smoke under the door Feel the door with the back of your hand Open door slowly and look carefully If there is smoke… Stay beneath the smoke and heat Crawl on your hands and knees Do not try to breath the air that is less than a foot off the floor Never go back inside Use a neighbor’s phone to call 911

During the fire… If your only exit is blocked Do NOT open the window Stay by the window and try to attract attention Look around for a phone and call for help If there is smoke… Stay beneath the smoke and heat Crawl on your hands and knees Do not try to breath the air that is less than a foot off the floor Stay in the room Put something at the bottom of the door, wet if possible

During the fire… Smoke starts at the ceiling and works its way down Poison Gases Safe Breathing Zone is at knee level

The seconds you spend deciding how to get out of your burning house could be the difference between life and death! Draw a floor plan of your house – include outside landmarks Locate a primary and secondary exit from each room – especially bedrooms. Most home fires occur while the family is asleep. Mark a designated meeting place outside the home. Each exit door is unobstructed Hallways not cluttered Window and window screens open easily Plan Your Family’s Escape

Assign an older child to assist a younger sibling or older adults Designate someone to call the fire department from a neighbor’s Review the plan with your family members, especially young children Teach children they can’t hide from a fire - must escape it STAY OUT – once you are out - NEVER go back inside for any reason Hold a surprise drill every six months – practice alternate routes Change your escape plan as children grow – a window that was inappropriate to a child may now be a usable secondary exit

Scott Burris 1680 Duvall Dr. Dining Room Kitchen Living RoomGarage Laundry Bath Bed RoomOffice Bed Room Closet Pool Primary Escape Route Secondary Escape Route Meeting Place Fire extinguisher Smoke alarm