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Fire Safety Tips
Fire prevention is still the best method of fire safety.
- Never smoke in bed. Don't smoke in your favorite, comfortable chair when you feel drowsy or drink alcohol.
- Do not empty ashtrays that may contain smoldering materials until they are completely out.
- Don't wear loose-fitting clothing when cooking over a stove.
- Never leave your cooking unattended, even for a moment.
- Be sure all the burners are off when you have finished cooking.
- Do not use towels as potholders. They ignite easily if they are placed too near a burner.
- Place a rubber mat in front of your stove, to prevent you from slipping and falling against it.
- A circuit breaker or fuse that constantly trips or blows may be a sign of a possible electrical problem. Call an electrician or other qualified person to check the wiring.
- Keep anything that might burn away from space heaters.
- Check all appliance cords for fraying and exposed wires.
- Sleep with your bedroom door closed. This helps keep any smoke and flames from reaching you.
- Keep a whistle, a flashlight, and your eyeglasses near your bed.
- Plan an escape route from your home or apartment and practice this plan. If possible, plan two routes.
- In the event of a fire, smoke and heat usually rise, so bend low or crawl, and get out quickly.
Stop, Drop and Roll
The Stop, Drop and Roll procedure should be used to extinguish flames if your clothing catches fire. If your clothes catch fire:
- STOP immediately where you are. DO NOT RUN!
- DROP to the ground.
- ROLL over, covering your face and mouth with your hands to prevent flames from burning your face and smoke from entering your lungs. Roll over and over until the flames are extinguished.