Review fire safety behaviors for the home. Understand the importance of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. Discuss home escape plans.

Stay Alert Never cook when drowsy from medicine or alcohol Remain in the kitchen when frying, boiling or grilling Have a 3’ “kid free zone” around the stove Turn pot handles inward Keep combustibles (clothing, towels, paper) away from cooking appliances Never use water on a grease fire Turn the heat off and cover with a lid

Only use grills outdoors Placed grill 15’ from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches Keep children and pets at least 3’ from the grill Keep your grill clean Never leave your grill unattended

Don’t overload outlets Avoid putting cords under furniture or rugs Plug major appliances directly into the wall outlet

Space Heaters Place on solid, flat surface Plug directly into the wall Turn off when you leave the room/before sleeping Fireplaces Use a metal or heat-tempered glass screen Burn only dry, seasoned wood Newspaper/kindling are allowed, never lighter fluid 3’ clearance around all heating appliances Furnaces should be inspected yearly

Smoke outside Never in bed or when drowsy Use deep, sturdy metal or glass ashtrays Do not put out cigarettes in vegetation, potted plants, mulch or trash cans

Use sturdy holders Never leave a burning candle unattended Keep candles away from draperies and linens Use flameless candles which are both safe and attractive

Keep matches and lighters high out of the reach of children or in a locked cabinet Purchase and use only child-resistant lighters Do not buy or use lighters that look like toys

Never smoke in a home where oxygen is used Never use an open flame, including candles, matches and lighters, around oxygen. Keep oxygen cylinders at least five feet from all heat sources Post “OXYGEN IN USE” sign on the front door

Working smoke alarms save lives Cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half Install in every sleeping room and on every level Owners must install alarms in rental properties Test monthly Change the batteries twice per year Consider dual sensor Ionization: flaming fires Photoelectric: smoldering fires

“Silent Killer”: Odorless, colorless, tasteless Faulty furnaces or other heating appliances, portable generators, water heaters, clothes dryers, or cars left running in garages Symptoms include headache, nausea, and drowsiness Fatal in high concentrations or long exposure One on every floor Test monthly Replaced according to manufacture

A chemical reaction, characterized by the release of heat and light Fire is…

Draw a map of each level of the home Know 2 ways out of every room Designate a family meeting place Call from outside PRACTICE Stay low Close the door behind you

Know two ways to get out Know the sound the alarm Don’t ignore alarms Warn others Crawl low in smoke Use stairwells, not elevators Close the door behind you

Call Provide location and nature of the incident Activate manual pull-station to trigger the evacuation of the building

Take the stairs Walk, don’t run, stay in single file Do not run over fallen people, help them FD personnel may give directions on PA directing a specific evacuation stairwell After evacuating the building: Meet family at predetermined meeting point Do not re-enter!! STAY OUT!!!

Evacuation plans must be made in advance for those needing assistance evacuating Building representatives should maintain a list of individuals needing assistance Possibilities for shelter in place A room with a closed door, window access Stairwell landing or a single floor below, if possible

Activated Alarm: 2 apparatus Structure fire: minimum of 10 apparatus

Occupant status Number and location of people trapped Location of smoke or fire Unintentional alarm activation (burnt food, workers, etc) Any hazards in the home High Rise Fire: Firefighters report Fire Control Room to gather information from the alarm panel

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