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| STONEWALL Fire Protection District |
NFPA estimates that 80% of all fire deaths occur in the home. Roughly
11 people die in home fires in the U.S. and Canada every day. Time is
the largest factor in a house fire. Many people assume they can react
quickly when faced with a fire, but most fire fatalities occur in the home
while you are asleep. The more prepared you are, the quicker you can
escape unharmed. Here are some general safety tips to keep your home
fire-safe:
11 people die in home fires in the U.S. and Canada every day. Time is
the largest factor in a house fire. Many people assume they can react
quickly when faced with a fire, but most fire fatalities occur in the home
while you are asleep. The more prepared you are, the quicker you can
escape unharmed. Here are some general safety tips to keep your home
fire-safe:
| Fire Prevention in the Home |
- Develop an emergency floor plan. Have at least two exits available
from each room. If you choose a window as one exit, make sure there
is a way to reach the ground safely. A rope or ladder may need to be
- Install a fire/smoke detector on every level of your home, near each
bedroom. Make sure it will warn you of all types of fires. Remember,
the smell of smoke will not wake you at night; the fumes may even
put you in a deeper sleep. You need a loud noise to wake you up!
- Test the fire/smoke detector monthly; make each test a chance to
practice your escape route with your family.
- Keep portable space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can
burn (curtains, bedding, clothing, etc.)
- Store all matches and lighters up high, preferably in a locked cabinet.
- Keep fire extinguishers designed for A-B-C (combination) fires near
the kitchen (22% of all home fires occur in the kitchen) and near
doors for easy access. Make sure everyone knows where your
extinguishers are located, and how to operate them.
- Eliminate hazards in your home that could block escape paths in an
emergency, such as bars on windows, stacked books or magazines,
or cumbersome furniture.
NO OPEN FIRES WITHOUT A PERMIT ! Use charcoal or gas grills only ! BURN PERMITS ARE ISSUED BASED ON CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS. For information or permits, please call: |
Larry Parsons--
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