HOME FIRE SAFETY

SMOKE ALARMS

 A device that detects smoke and sounds an alarm to escape.
 Every home should have at least one smoke alarm on every level.
 Never take the battery out of your smoke alarm except to replace it.
 Some smoke alarms have batteries that need to be changed. If it “chirps,” change the battery.
 Test your smoke alarms every month to make sure the alarm sounds.

COOKING

 Never leave cooking unattended.
 Keep the stove clean and use it for cooking only.
 If a grease fire happens, turn off the burner and put a lid on the pan. Do not use water on the fire.

HEATING

 Keep items away from all heaters.
 Turn portable heaters off when you leave or go to sleep.
 Never use extension cords with portable heaters.

CARBON MONOXIDE POISIONING

 Some appliances and machines produce a poisonous gas that cannot be seen or smelled.
 Never use the following inside homes, garages and other enclosed spaces, or outside an open window: generator, charcoal grill, camp stove, or vehicle.
 Never use a gas oven to heat your home, even for a short period of time.

IF YOU HAVE A FIRE

 Get everyone out.
 Go to your family meeting place.
 Call 9-1-1 for help.
 Never go back inside a burning house or building.

WHEN YOU CALL 9-1-1

 Call 9-1-1 for emergencies. Use it for fire, medical help, and police. It is free to call 9-1-1.
 If you don’t speak English, try to tell the operator what language you speak for an interpreter.
 Be ready to tell what kind of emergency it is and what the address is.