In Home Fire Safety Tips
General:
- Furnace,
Kerosene Heaters, Wood Stoves, and Fireplaces should be inspected
for damage, safety control triggers, emergency shutoffs, and
thermostats are operational.
- It is not
recommended to use any type of flammable liquid or flame accelerator
to start an indoor fire.
- Carbon
Monoxide and Smoke Detectors are operational.
- Develop an
Emergency plan and Fire Escape Plan and practice it. Be sure to
establish two central meeting places one should be near the home and
two should be a few blocks away at a park, building or business.
- Establish a
central communication point such as an out of the area relative.
This assists in the event family members are separated.
- Maintain a 30ft minimum distance defensible space around your home by reducing vegetation and tree build up.
- Get an ABC rated fire extinguisher.
Remember
the word PASS when using a fire extinguisher:
P
– Pull the pin and hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing
away from you.
A
– Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
S
– Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.
S
– Sweep the nozzle from side to side.
- Do not block exits.
