Fire Safety
This can more than double your chances of surviving a fire
Working smoke alarm
You should never heat your home with this
Stove/oven
Items should be kept at least how many feet away from space heaters, fireplaces, and any other heating equipment?
3 feet
To prevent overloading an outlet you should only have how many appliances plugged in at one time on the same outlet?
2
Touch closed doors with the back of your hand, if the door is warm to the touch what should you do?
Leave it closed and use your second way out of that room
If your clothing is on fire what should you do?
Stop, drop, and roll
OR
if you cannot drop or roll use a fire safe blanket to smother the fire out
an invisible, odorless gas
Carbon Monoxide
what should you never keep under any space heater or radiator?
Rugs
If you find an electrical cord that is frayed what should you do?
Throw it away
Fire evacuation plans should be practiced in the light and in the dark how often?
twice per year
Where should smoke detectors be placed inside the house?
Inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home including the basement
What are they symptoms of suspected CO poisoning?
light-headed, dizzy, nauseous, headache
This should be placed in front of all fireplaces
A screen
unplug
How often should smoke detectors be tested?
Once a month
After escaping a fire in the home where should your family meet?
Safe meeting place
If your Carbon monoxide alarm sounds what should you do?
Evacuate the home and activate EMS
What is something that you should practice opening regularly in your home?
Doors and windows
Extension cords should never be run under this
rugs or carpet
Who should be involved in the making and practicing of your evacuation plans?
Everyone that lives in your home or visits often
All exits in the home should always remain __________
Clear-- not cluttered or blocked with furniture
Carbon Monoxide detectors should be installed on each level of your home especially outside of this area
sleeping areas
This is the second leading cause of fires year round
Faulty heating equipment
Name the two peak months for electrical fire deaths
December and January
Every room should have how many ways out?
2