Fire Prevention Tips

Did you know? The hot tip of a smoldering cigarette is 750 F at the side and 1,290 F in the center.
Studies show that about 1/5 of the tens of millions of smoke alarms installed don’t work.
Mount your smoke alarms in the path of the smoke.
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires.
Stay in the kitchen when you’re are cooking food.
Space heaters should be kept 3 feet from anything that can burn.
Space heaters should be turned off when you go to bed.
Use proper plug ins for large appliancs.
Blown fuses, discolored outlets, flickering lights all could be signs of a electrical problem.
Never bypass fuses by jamming pennies into fuse sockets.
Check all electrical cords for damage.
Use extension cords only for temporary wiring.
If you smoke, smoke outside. Even then provide a sturdy ashtray.
Be sure cigarette butts are out before throwing them away.
Extinguish all candles when leaving the room.
Keep candles at least 12 inches away from flammable materials.
Use flashlights, not candles for emergency lighting.
Never allow children to have candles in their bedrooms.
Don’t place lit candles in windows.
Never smoke when you work with flammable or combustible liquids.
Use gasoline only as a motor fuel, never as a solvent or a degreaser.
Never bring gasoline indoors, even in small quantities.
Store oily and solvent rags in a tightly sealed metal container.
If you spill a flammable liquid on your clothing, place it outside to dry before laundering.
Did you know? Almost all aerosol products use a flammable gas to propel the contents from the container.
Teach your children the basics of fire prevention & safety.
If you suspect a child is setting even small fires, be direct about the fact that fires can kill.
Allow gasoline motors to cool before refueling them.
Always refuel outdoors, never in the house or garage.
Never top off a gas tank. Gasoline expands as it warms.
Don’t carry gasoline in the passenger compartment of your vehicle.
Transport gasoline in the trunk of the car, with the lid slightly open.
Position grills well away from deck rails and out from under eaves.
Keep grills away from shrubs, brush, and piles of leaves.
Watch fires and hot charcoal grills at all times.
Use only proper lighter fluid, never gasoline or kerosene.
Never add any lighter fluid to a charcoal fire. If your fire is dying, use dry kindling and fan the fire.
Never turn on a grills gas source until you are ready to start it.
Never hold a child in your arms while preparing hot meals.
Use clips and not nails, to hang holiday lights.
Use a flashlight or battery-operated candles in a jack-o-latern.
Place lit pumpkins well away from anything that can burn.





Accident / Illness Prevention
Always use dry oven mitts or pot holders. Wet ones cause a burn.
Never use a microwave to heat a baby bottle.
Teach children that hot things can burn.
Your water heater should be no higher than 120 F.
Test the water before placing a child or yourself in the tub.
On Halloween, make sure masks have eye holes large enough to see out.
Wipe up spilled water, grease, and other liquids from your kitchen, bathroom, and garage floors as soon as possible to avoid slips.
Secure rugs with nonskid pads or slip-resistant backing. You can also use double-face adhesive carpet tape to keep them in place.
Secure rugs with nonskid pads or slip-resistant backing.
Don't put hot tea, coffee, or other hot liquids on a tablecloth that hangs over the side of the table. Someone could trip on the cloth and spill the scalding liquid.
Never keep a loaded gun in the house; store ammunition and weaponry separately.
Install grab bars in tubs or showers to aid someone who is unsteady on his feet.
Choose a step stool with a hand-rail to hold when standing on the top step.
Never place an electric appliance where it can fall in water.
Never touch an electric appliance while you are standing in water.
Never remove the guards from your power tools
Handrails that don't run the full length of a staircase can be dangerous
If stair carpeting becomes loose, fix it immediately.
Be sure not to use throw rugs at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs.
Keep insecticide sprays away from children, pets, dishes, food, and cooking utensils
When fumigating, use only the amount of pesticide required for the job.
Wear rubber gloves when spraying anything poisonous.
The surest way to make water safe is to boil it. Boiling will kill microorganisms.
Cook all meat and poultry to safe minimum internal temperatures.
Always supervise young children around water
Prevent water-related injuries and drowning by swimming with a buddy and swimming where there's a lifeguard.
Strong winds and thunderstorms with lightning can be dangerous, always be aware of the forecast.
Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15, cover up with clothing, and wear a brimmed hat, to help prevent skin cancer.
Keep the sandbox covered to protect young children from toxoplasmosis
When you're outdoors, whether hiking, camping, or hunting, protect yourself from mosquitoes and other bugs