Fire Safety Planning

This week we will discuss Fire Safety Planning, Smoke Alarms, and what you can do to protect your family from fire danger.

Immediately Leave The Home:

When a fire does occur, do not waste time saving property. Take the safest route, but if you must escape through smoke, remember to crawl low under the smoke and keep your mouth covered. The smoke contains toxic gases which can disorient you or, at worst, overcome you.

Never Open Doors That Are Hot To The Touch:

When you come to a door that is closed, use the back of your hand feel the top of the door, the door knob, and the crack between the door and door frame to make sure that fire is not on the other side. If it feels hot, use your secondary escape route. Do not open that door. Even if the door is cool, open it carefully. Brace your shoulder against the door and open it slowly. If heat or smoke comes in, slam the door and make sure it is securely closed, and then use your alternate route.

Designate A Meeting Place Outside And Take Attendance:

Designate a meeting place away from the home.. For example, meet under a specific tree or at the end of the driveway or front sidewalk to make sure everyone has gotten our safely and no one will be hurt looking for someone who is already safe. Designate a person to go to a neighbor’s home to phone the fire department.

Remember Once Out, Stay Out:

Remember to escape first, and then notify the fire department using the 911 system. Never go back into a burning building for any reason. Teach your children not to hide from firefighters. If someone is missing, tell the firefighters. They are equipped to perform rescues you are not.