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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.
- 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 carpets.
- 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. |
