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