Fire & Life Safety Education
Eliminate Hazards
- Keep space heaters away from anything that can burn
- Store all flammable materials away from heat
- Don't let trash accumulate in attic, basement, or garage
- Don't run extension cords behind rugs or curtains
- Use fuses, circuit breakers and appliances with UL (Underwriters Laboratory) seal only
- Don't overload circuits
Fire Prevention
- Develop and memorize two escape routes
- Assign responsibility for evacuating infants, elderly and the infirm
- Choose meeting place outside home
- Keys must be easily accessible
- Hold frequent fire drills
During a Fire
- Leave personal belongings behind
- Don't go back for any reason
- If clothing catches fire, STOP, DROP & ROLL
- Test every door for heat to be sure there's no fire on the other side
- In dense smoke, crawl on floor to nearest exit