Fire Prevention 2014 Presented by Polk Township, West End, and Albrightsville Fire Companies

 We are parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, neighbors, friends  We become firefighters and rescue workers  We keep you safe! Who we are!

Have you ever heard a smoke alarm?

 Make a loud beeping noise  It is designed to be loud enough to wake you at night  Smoke alarms give you an early signal to get out quick! Smoke Alarms:

 You should have a smoke alarm on every floor of your house  Inside and outside each bedroom  Hallways  Basements Where are your smoke alarms?

 Look for smoke alarms in your home  Have a parent or an adult test the alarm every month  Replace the batteries in your smoke alarm when you change the clocks You can help!!

 What do you do when your smoke alarm goes off?  1. Get out fast! Know 2 ways out  2. Meet in a designated meeting area  3. Call 911  Fires can be very scary. NEVER hide under your bed or in your closet!! Escape Plan

 When leaving your house, crawl low on the floor  Feel the door before opening it, if it is hot find another way out  If your clothes catch on fire stop, drop, and roll  Go to your designated meeting area outside and do not go back in the house Escape Plan

Let’s Practice

 If your clothes catch fire, do not run!  Stop!  Drop!  Cover your face and mouth  Roll! Stop, Drop, and Roll

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 Lighters and matches are very dangerous and should never be played with.  If you find matches or a lighter tell an adult Don’t Play With Fire

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