Fire Safety Tips

• Ashtrays
  Make sure smokers use large, deep ashtrays.  Wet cigarettes before empting into trashcan. Don’t smoke while lying down, or in bed
  
  

• Space Heaters
  Keep heaters three feet away from anything that can burn.  Unplug heaters when they are not in use, leave you home or go to bed.
  
  
• Cooking
  When cooking wear tight fitting clothing.  Use oven mitts when handling hot pans.  Don’t leave cooking unattended.  If a pan catches fire, put a lid over it and turn of the burner.
  
  

• Smoke Alarms
  Place smoke alarms outside all sleeping areas and on every level of the home.  Test you smoke alarm once a month by pushing the test button.   Make sure the smoke alarms are place were everyone can hear them.

What to Do in Case of a House Fire

• Stop, Drop, & Roll
  If your clothing catches fire, stop (don’t run) drop gently to the ground, cover your face with your hands and roll over & over to smother the flames. to smother the flames. If you are unable to do the Stop, Drop & Roll method, smother the flames with a towel or blanket.
  

• Treatment of Burns
  Treat burns by immersing them in cool water for 10 to 15 minutes.  If burns are severe get medical help immediately.
  

• Planning and practicing you escape route from the fire.
  Plan two ways out for every room in your home.  Make sure windows are working properly and are easy to open.  Once out of the home, know you local emergency number, and call the fire department from your neighbors.

• Planning an escape route around limited abilities.
  Place telephone in bedroom and post the local emergency number nearby in case the fire traps you.

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