Safe Tips from the Salyersville Fire Dept.
Fire Safety
There are many things that people can do to improve their safety at home, work or school from a fire.
The information below will help you become more fire safe and things to do if you have a fire, to get out alive and safe.
Have at least one operating smoke detector
Have an escape plan that includes:
Two different ways out.
Someone assigned to help those that need help getting out.
Someone assigned to call 911.
A meeting place for everyone once they get out.
Have house numbers large enough to be seen from the roadways, large reflective numbers are very good.
Practice fire drills regularly using your escape plan.
Keep matches and lights out of the reach of children.
Have a working fire extinguisher.
Smokers always use a proper ash tray.
Keep portable heaters and space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn.
While cooking Remember:
Never leave cooking unattended.
Wear clothes with short, roll up, or tight-fitting sleeves.
For each pot or pan you use, have the its lid out to cover it.
Keep cooking areas clear of combustibles.
Turn pot and pan handles inward on the stove so they can not be bumped.
Keep small children away from cooking area while is use.
Avoid using extension cords where possible.
Never run extension cords under rugs or carport.
Never tamper with your fuse box or use improper size fuses.
Have your chimney cleaned regularly.
If you use a fire place always close the screen doors.
If You Have A Fire
Get Out of the house or building and STAY OUT!
Crawl low under the smoke.
Feel doors with the back of your hand for heat, before opening.
Open doors slowly and be ready to close them if fire is outside them.
Once out of the house or building, DON’T GO BACK INSIDE FOR ANY REASON!
Once outside go to a phone and call 911.
If your clothes catch on fire: STOP, DROP, and ROLL until the fire goes out, cover your face with your hands.
Provide any helpful information to the Fire Department you can:
Where the fire is located, if anyone is still inside the building. Any hazards that might be in the house or building.
Fire Safety for People With Disabilities
Speak with the Fire Department
You should speak with someone about what you should do in case of a fire in our home. Your family, friends, the fire department or a social service agency should be able to assist in developing an escape plan you can practice. Practice with people who with or nearby you.
Suggestions
Live near an EXIT, if you live in an apartment you should try to occupy one on the ground floor. If you live in a two story home, arrange to sleep on the bottom floor. Have your telephone next to your bed.
Install smoke detectors and test them weekly. Change the batteries at least once a year. If your smoke detectors are 10 years old or more, they should be replaced with new ones.
Remember: Call 911 if you smell any smoke or see any fire. Don’t wait.
If you are in need of any help or have any suggestions or questions, please do not hesitate to call the Bogalusa Fire Department.
If you would like to contact us for more information, or have us come by your residence, email us or call us at 606-349-3254
Salyersville Fire Department
Send e-mail to sfire@foothills.net
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