Fire Prevention Week History

FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION

FEMA Board Game

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US Fire Academy Kids Page

National Fire Prevention Week for 2008 is October 5-11

Visit Sparky at his web site:

Visit Scottie's Firehouse to learn about fire safety.

Visit First Alert for information about home safety.

Smokey the Bear Web site for Children

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

Here are some safety tips that may help you:

Smoke Alarms: Install a smoke alarm on each level of the house. Install a smoke alarm in each sleeping area. Replace your smoke alarm if it is 10 years old or older. Test your smoke alarm once a month and change the batteries at least once a year.  "Test your smoke alarm for life"

How much time do you have to get out of a fire? Not as much as you think. Real fires are hot, smoky and dark. You may have only a very few minutes to safely escape from fire. If you're ever in a fire, don't spend time getting dressed or trying to gather valuables. Just get out and stay out. Then call the fire department from a neighbor's telephone.

If you have a fire tonight will you get out safely? You'll have a better chance of getting out safely if you've planned ahead. Develop a fire escape plan and practice it with the whole family. Everyone should know two ways out of each room and know where to meet outside. Make sure everyone understands that getting out is the first priority. And remember, once you're outside, stay out.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas. You can't see, taste or smell it. Do you need a carbon monoxide detector? Contact your local fire department for more information.

Fire Extinguishers: Install a fire extinguisher near your kitchen. Mount the fire extinguisher in plain site and teach everyone to use it.

Matches & Lighters: Matches and lighters are tools. Keep these away from children just like you would keep other tools away from them.

Fire Escape Plan: Set down with the whole family and put together a fire escape plan. Make sure you know 2 ways out and have a place to meet when everyone is out. Never go back into a burning building. Practice this plan with everyone in the home.

Stop, Drop & Roll: If your clothes catch on fire Stop - Drop - & Roll. Cover your face with your hands and roll until the fire is out.

Number Your House or Business: In an emergency every second counts. Help us find you by properly numbering your house or business. For details on numbering see   Help Us Find You

"This is just another important way you can help us to help you."

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