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"You can't see anything in front of you." “You can’t breathe.” “It’s hot. It’s dark. It’s hostile.” “You don’t know what to expect.” “You have to go by feel.” “A 15-foot hallway seems 50 miles long.” “You can easily become unraveled.” Slide 3: How Fast is A Fire? Most fires start out small, but after a few minutes they can be out of control. A simple scenario will explain about this: Zach drops the match & the burn mark appears (0:00) A small flame is visible on the cushion. (0.30) Temperature in the area around the sofa exceeds 190 degrees F. The smoke layer descends rapidly from the ceiling. (1:35) The smoke alarm in the downstairs hallway goes off. Marge, not seeing or smelling smoke, finishes folding Zack’s last two tee-shirts before leaving the bedroom. (1:50) Slide 4: Smoke pours into other rooms in the house. (2:48) Marge finally smells smoke. Panic-stricken, Marge is unable to organize her thoughts . She runs down the stairs and into the front hall, calling for Zack. She pulls open the pocket doors. (2:30) No one can survive in the living room now, where the temperature is over 500 degrees F. Unable to breathe standing up, Marge crawls down the hallway, completely disoriented. (3:03) Smoke fills the upstairs hallway from floor to ceiling. If Marge were still upstairs, escape from the second story would be very difficult. (3:20) Slide 5: A surge of energy called a 'flashover' ignites everything in the living room. The temperature is now 1400 degrees F. In the hallway, Marge is fighting for her life. (3:41) The front of the house’s first floor is engulfed in flames, blocking the front door. Marge crawls toward the sound of people screaming outside the back door. Neighbors drag her from the house. Zack, who has been hiding in the backyard all this time, is reunited with his mother. (3:50) Flames are visible from the house’s exterior. If anyone were still inside, rescue might not be possible. (4:33) Slide 6: When there’s a fire inside your building or house you need to get out immediately! Since smoke from a fire can make it difficult to see, it’s important to know the best way to exit. What to do in case there is a fire During a fire, you should do the following: Stay calm and sound a warning Use a fire extinguisher to put out small fires If there’s a fire that is too big to put out, leave the house immediately If your clothes catch fire, do NOT run. This could make the fire spread more quickly Cover your nose & mouth with a small cloth & stay low to the ground as you’re leaving Smoke is very dangerous to breathe & difficult to see through. Slide 7: If a fire starts in your kitchen because of oil or grease, try tossing baking soda or salt on it. Or put a lid over the flame if the fire is in pot or pan. If you’re in a room with the door closed when a fire breaks out, here are more tips: Do NOT open the door if the door is hot, there is smoke coming through the cracks around or under the door, or the doorknob is hot. This means that the fire is close. If you are trapped in the room, use duct tape, wet towels, or clothing to seal off any cracks or vents around the door. Call 911 and let them know where you are. If the doorknob feels cool and smoke is not coming in the room, open the door s slowly and carefully. Then quickly exit the building. Slide 8: Extinguish the fire using the correct fire extinguisher. If the fire has grown, close the room’s door and exit the area. Always Remember the R.A.C.E. Response Protocol: R A C E Rescue Extinguish Confine Alarm Rescue all occupants from the room or area of fire origin. Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station, have someone call the fire reporting number giving full details of the fire. Confine the fire by closing the door to the room of fire origin and then all other doors. Slide 9: A fire drill is a method of practicing the evacuation of a building for a fire or other emergency. Draw your escape plan. By rehearsing different scenarios, your family will be less likely to waste precious time trying to figure out what to do. Discuss and rehearse the escape routes you've planned for each room of your home. Designate a meeting place outside your house or apartment building that is a safe distance away (a mailbox, a fence, or even a distinctive-looking tree will do) where everyone can be accounted for after they escape. Home Fire Drill Slide 10: 1. Think about how you will escape from every room, starting with bedrooms. Escape From Your Bedroom Smoke Alarms Smoke alarms are self contained devices that incorporate a means of detecting a fire (smoke detector) and giving a warning (alarm). They can detect fires in their early stages and give you those precious minutes to enable you and your family to leave your house in safety. 1. Keep bedroom doors closed. 2. If you’re awakened by the smoke alarm, roll out of bed and crawl to the door. Smoke may already be in your room, and you should stay low. Slide 11: 1. Think about how you will escape from every room, starting with bedrooms. Escape From Your Bedroom Have Smoke Alarms That Work Slide 12: 1. Think about how you will escape from every room, starting with bedrooms. Escape From Your Bedroom 3. Feel the door with the BACK of your hand. 5. If it’s not hot, carefully open it. If there’s smoke outside, don’t try to go through it. Smoke can overwhelm you before you get outside. Close the door and go to the window. 4. If it’s hot, don’t open it. If possible place a towel under the door to block smoke, and go to the window. Slide 13: 2. If possible, plan two escape routes from each room. Your second route may be to go out a window, or stand at a window where firefighters can see you. Slide 14: Why do you need a meeting place? Everyone goes to the same place, so you know who is out and not out you can tell firefighters if anyone is not accounted for. Your meeting place should be: In front of your home or where firefighters can see you A safe distance from your home. Something very specific that everyone can remember and find easily. Meeting Place A TREE TELEPHONE POLE MAILBOX 3. Decide where you will meet outside Slide 15: When your children are present, to be sure they know what the alarm sounds like. Ask them: What do you do when the alarm goes off? Where do we meet outside? Have your children practice escaping the bedrooms. Studies have shown that children may sleep so soundly a standard smoke alarm may not wake them. Because they respond better to the sound of their parent's voice, consider a vocal smoke alarm. 4. Plan everyone’s role Escape Planning With Young Children Test your smoke alarms: Slide 16: K I D S S H O U L D L E A R N T O : Cover their mouths & noses with a moist towel to keep out dangerous fumes while vacuating Teach children the facts about fire 4. Plan everyone’s role Touch any door (not the doorknob) to see if it is hot, and if it is, not to open it find another exit Crawl under the smoke to safety, staying as low to the ground as possible (smoke always rises) Slide 17: Stop, Drop, and Roll to extinguish flames if an article of clothing catches on fire Teach children the facts about fire 4. Plan everyone’s role Locate the nearest stairway marked "Fire Exit”. Kids should know to always avoid elevators during a fire Never stop to take personal belongings or pets or to make a phone call (even to 911) while evacuating Never go back into a burning building once safely outside K I D S S H O U L D L E A R N T O : Slide 18: Fire risk increases with age The share of home fire deaths accounted for by adults aged 65 and older increased from 19% to 31% over the past 20 years. Consider whether older adults should sleep in a room on the ground floor to make escape easier. If you or anyone in your household has diminished hearing, consider a type of smoke alarm that uses a low frequency, flashing light or vibration. Escape Planning For Older Adults 4. Plan everyone’s role Slide 19: Things to consider when planning your escape: 1.) Can everyone in your household hear the smoke alarm if it sounds? 2.) Consider a type of smoke alarm that uses a low frequency, flashing light or vibration. 3.) Can everyone get out quickly? Consider a bedroom on the ground floor to make escape easier. 4.) If someone in your household cannot escape alone, choose a household member to assist them. 5.) Have an alternate person or plan in case the designated helper is away at the time of the emergency. 6.) Contact your local fire department to review emergency escape procedures and discuss any challenges. 4. Plan everyone’s role Escape Planning With Disabilities Slide 20: 4. Plan everyone’s role Escape Planning For Guests Tell guests or visitors to your home about your family's fire escape plan including your meeting place Show overnight guests how to open deadbolts or security bars. When you or your children are staying overnight at other people's homes, ask about their escape plan. This is especially important for children attending "sleepovers" at friends' homes. Slide 21: 5. Share your plan with babysitters and frequent visitors 6. Keep your floors, hallways and stairs clear of clutter Ever tripped on a toy, shoe, or other object that was left on the floor? Now imagine trying to escape your home in the dark with smoke alarm sounding. Keeping pathways clear helps everyone get out quickly and safely. Why Is Clutter a Health Hazard? Slide 22: 7. Using Fire Extinguishers LOCATIONS FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Near an exit Visible location High on Wall Out of children’s reach Away from heat source No more than 23m away from Class A hazard Kitchen Laundry room Workshop Garage Top of Basement Stairwell No more than 15m away from Class B hazard Slide 23: 7. Using Fire Extinguishers TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS A B C D E Wood, paper cloth, & other ordinary materials Gasoline, oil, paint & other flammable liquids Electrical Fires Combustible metals & combustible metal alloys Cooking Media (Vegetable or animal oils & fats) Slide 24: Be prepared for any accidents by having fire extinguishers strategically placed around your house. Fire extinguishers are best used when a fire is contained in a small area, like a wastebasket, and when the fire department has already been called. The best time to learn how to use the fire extinguisher is now before you ever need it. 7. Using Fire Extinguishers Slide 25: 7. Using Fire Extinguishers Always remember the word PASS when operating an extinguisher: PULL the pin= this unlocks the operating lever & allows you to discharge the extinguisher. AIM low = Point the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire. SQUEEZE the lever above the handle = this discharges the extinguishing agent. SWIP from side to side = this unlocks the operating lever & allows you to discharge the extinguisher. Slide 26: Test your plan. Practice your fire escape periodically throughout the year. Remember, the element of surprise simulates a real fire and adds essential realism to your fire drill program. Appoint someone to monitor the drill. This person will sound the alarm and make the drill realistic by requiring participants to use their second way out or to crawl low. See if everyone can evacuate your home and gather outside within 3 minutes or less. Meet at the mailbox. After the evacuation, take a head count at the designated meeting place to account for everyone's participation and safe evacuation. When everyone is back inside the building after the drill, gather everyone together to discuss any questions or problems that occurred during the drill. Redesign the drill procedures as needed. Make the next fire drill even more effective. Remember, once you are outside, stay outside. Don't go back in until the proper authorities say it is okay. 7. Practice this home fire drill Slide 27: SMOKE DETECTORS Smoke is responsible for three out of four deaths. Install smoke detectors on every level of your home and outside of sleeping areas. Test every detector at least once a month. Keep smoke detectors dust free. Replace batteries with new ones at least once a year, or sooner if the detector makes a chirping sound. If you have a smoke detector directly wired into your electrical system, be sure that the little signal light is blinking periodically. This tells you that the alarm is active. Inexpensive smoke detectors are available for the hearing impaired. SAFETY TIPS Slide 28: POST EMERGENCY NUMBERS NEAR TELEPHONES Be aware that if a fire threatens your home, you should not place the call to emergency services from inside the home. They remain your best bet if you're on the spot when a fire begins. Fire extinguishers should be mounted in the kitchen, garage, and workshop. Purchase an ABC type extinguisher for extinguishing all types of fires. Learn how to use your fire extinguisher before there is an emergency. Remember use an extinguisher on small fires only. If there is a large fire, get out immediately and call 911 from another location. SAFETY TIPS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Slide 29: As with other things, the best motto is, "Be Prepared." Sleep with your bedroom door closed. In the event of fire, it helps to hold back heat and smoke. But if a door feels hot, do not open it; escape through another door or window. Agree on a fixed location out-of-doors where family members are to gather for a head count. SAFETY TIPS THINKING AHEAD: YOUR EXIT PLAN Prepare a floor plan of your home showing at least two ways out of each room. Slide 30: Stay together away from the fire. Call 911 from another location. Make certain that no one goes back inside the burning building. Check corridors and stairways to make sure they are free of obstructions and combustibles. To help cut down on the need for an emergency exit in the first place, clear all unnecessary items from the attic, basement, garage, and closets. SAFETY TIPS THINKING AHEAD: YOUR EXIT PLAN Slide 31: Remember, you're deliberately bringing fire into your home; respect it. Use a fireplace screen to prevent sparks from flying. Don't store newspapers, kindling, or matches near the fireplace or have an exposed rug or wooden floor right in front of the fireplace. Have your chimney inspected by a professional prior to the start of every heating season and cleaned to remove combustible creosote build-up if necessary. Install a chimney spark arrester to prevent roof fires. When lighting a gas fireplace, strike your match first, then turn on the gas. SAFETY TIPS FIRE PLACE Slide 32: Used improperly, a space heater can be the most dangerous appliance in your house. Install and maintain heating equipment correctly. Have your furnace inspected by a professional prior to the start of every heating season . Don't store newspapers, rags, or other combustible materials near a furnace, hot water heater, space heater, etc. Don't leave space heaters operating when you're not in the room. Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that might burn, including the wall. Don't use extension cords with electrical space heaters. The high amount of current they require could melt the cord and start a fire. When lighting a gas space heater, strike your match first, then turn on the gas. Never use a gas range as a substitute for a furnace or space heater. SAFETY TIPS FURNACE/ SPACE HEATERS Slide 33: Under some circumstances, dangerous heat can build up in a dryer. Never leave home with the clothes dryer running. Dryers must be vented to the outside, not into a wall or attic. Clean the lint screen frequently to keep the airway clear. Never put in synthetic fabrics, plastic, rubber, or foam because they retain heat. SAFETY TIPS CLOTHES DRYER Slide 34: Electricity, the silent servant, can become a silent assassin. It is better not to use extension cords. If you feel you must use one, make sure that it is not frayed or worn. Do not run it under a rug or twist it around a nail or hook. Never overload a socket. In particular, the use of "octopus" outlets, outlet extensions that accommodate several plugs, is strongly discouraged. Do not use light bulb wattage which is too high for the fixture. Look for the label inside each fixture which tells the maximum wattage. Check periodically for loose wall receptacles, loose wires, or loose lighting fixtures. Sparking means that you've waited too long. SAFETY TIPS ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Slide 35: Allow air space around the TV to prevent overheating. If a circuit breaker trips or a fuse blows frequently, immediately cut down on the number of appliances on that line. Be sure all electrical equipment bears the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label. Watch for these overload signals: dimming lights when an appliance goes on, a shrinking TV picture, slow heating appliances, or fuses blowing frequently. Call a qualified electrician to get expert help. SAFETY TIPS ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Slide 36: Careless cooking is the number one cause of residential fires. Never leave cooking unattended. It's wise to have a fire extinguisher near the kitchen. Keep it 10 feet away from the stove on the exit side of the kitchen. Never pour water on a grease fire; turn off the stove and cover the pan with a lid, or close the oven door. Keep pot handles on the stove pointing to the back, and always watch young children in the kitchen. Keep kitchen appliances clean and in good condition, and turn them off and disconnect them when not in use. Be sure your stove is not located under a window in which curtains are hanging. SAFETY TIPS KITCHEN Slide 37: One-fourth of all fire-deaths of children are from fires started by children. Keep lighters and matches out of the reach of children. Never leave children unattended with fire or space heaters. Children are naturally curious about fire, so keep an eye on them. But if a child repeatedly plays with fire, seek professional help at once. If youngsters live with you or stay overnight occasionally, be sure that they know how to escape from every room and are part of your emergency exit plan. SAFETY TIPS CHILDREN and GRANDCHILDREN Slide 38: Flammable liquids should be stored only in approved safety containers, and the containers should be kept outside the house and garage in a separate storage shed. Gas up lawn equipment and snowthrowers outside, away from enclosed areas and any source of sparks or heat. Start the equipment 10 feet from where you filled it with fuel. Don't fill a hot lawn mower, snowthrower, or other motor; let it cool first. Never clean floors or do other general cleaning with gasoline or flammable liquids. SAFETY TIPS GASOLINE & OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS Slide 39: Never smoke in bed. Don't smoke when you are drinking or are abnormally tired. Use large, deep ashtrays, and empty them frequently. Never dump an ashtray into the trash without wetting the butts and ashes first. SAFETY TIPS SMOKING Slide 40: Stay out of the damaged building. Return only when fire authorities say it is safe. SAFETY TIPS AFTER A FIRE EMERGENCY Give first aid when appropriate. Seriously injured victims should be transported to professional medical help immediately. Slide 41: NO MATER WHERE YOU ARE, KNOW WHERE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE AND HOW TO USE THEM CORRECTLY SO THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ACT QUICKLY. KNOW WHAT TO DO AND DO IT QUICKLY ACT SAFELY AND WITH CAUTION SOUND THE ALARM WARN OTHERS IN THE AREA STAND BY TO DIRECT THE FIREFIGHTERS TO THE FIRE STAY BACK AND OUT OF THE WAY UNLESS YOU ARE ASKED TO HELP You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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It’s hostile.” “You don’t know what to expect.” “You have to go by feel.” “A 15-foot hallway seems 50 miles long.” “You can easily become unraveled.” Slide 3: How Fast is A Fire? Most fires start out small, but after a few minutes they can be out of control. A simple scenario will explain about this: Zach drops the match & the burn mark appears (0:00) A small flame is visible on the cushion. (0.30) Temperature in the area around the sofa exceeds 190 degrees F. The smoke layer descends rapidly from the ceiling. (1:35) The smoke alarm in the downstairs hallway goes off. Marge, not seeing or smelling smoke, finishes folding Zack’s last two tee-shirts before leaving the bedroom. (1:50) Slide 4: Smoke pours into other rooms in the house. (2:48) Marge finally smells smoke. Panic-stricken, Marge is unable to organize her thoughts . She runs down the stairs and into the front hall, calling for Zack. She pulls open the pocket doors. (2:30) No one can survive in the living room now, where the temperature is over 500 degrees F. Unable to breathe standing up, Marge crawls down the hallway, completely disoriented. (3:03) Smoke fills the upstairs hallway from floor to ceiling. If Marge were still upstairs, escape from the second story would be very difficult. (3:20) Slide 5: A surge of energy called a 'flashover' ignites everything in the living room. The temperature is now 1400 degrees F. In the hallway, Marge is fighting for her life. (3:41) The front of the house’s first floor is engulfed in flames, blocking the front door. Marge crawls toward the sound of people screaming outside the back door. Neighbors drag her from the house. Zack, who has been hiding in the backyard all this time, is reunited with his mother. (3:50) Flames are visible from the house’s exterior. If anyone were still inside, rescue might not be possible. (4:33) Slide 6: When there’s a fire inside your building or house you need to get out immediately! Since smoke from a fire can make it difficult to see, it’s important to know the best way to exit. What to do in case there is a fire During a fire, you should do the following: Stay calm and sound a warning Use a fire extinguisher to put out small fires If there’s a fire that is too big to put out, leave the house immediately If your clothes catch fire, do NOT run. This could make the fire spread more quickly Cover your nose & mouth with a small cloth & stay low to the ground as you’re leaving Smoke is very dangerous to breathe & difficult to see through. Slide 7: If a fire starts in your kitchen because of oil or grease, try tossing baking soda or salt on it. Or put a lid over the flame if the fire is in pot or pan. If you’re in a room with the door closed when a fire breaks out, here are more tips: Do NOT open the door if the door is hot, there is smoke coming through the cracks around or under the door, or the doorknob is hot. This means that the fire is close. If you are trapped in the room, use duct tape, wet towels, or clothing to seal off any cracks or vents around the door. Call 911 and let them know where you are. If the doorknob feels cool and smoke is not coming in the room, open the door s slowly and carefully. Then quickly exit the building. Slide 8: Extinguish the fire using the correct fire extinguisher. If the fire has grown, close the room’s door and exit the area. Always Remember the R.A.C.E. Response Protocol: R A C E Rescue Extinguish Confine Alarm Rescue all occupants from the room or area of fire origin. Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station, have someone call the fire reporting number giving full details of the fire. Confine the fire by closing the door to the room of fire origin and then all other doors. Slide 9: A fire drill is a method of practicing the evacuation of a building for a fire or other emergency. Draw your escape plan. By rehearsing different scenarios, your family will be less likely to waste precious time trying to figure out what to do. Discuss and rehearse the escape routes you've planned for each room of your home. Designate a meeting place outside your house or apartment building that is a safe distance away (a mailbox, a fence, or even a distinctive-looking tree will do) where everyone can be accounted for after they escape. Home Fire Drill Slide 10: 1. Think about how you will escape from every room, starting with bedrooms. Escape From Your Bedroom Smoke Alarms Smoke alarms are self contained devices that incorporate a means of detecting a fire (smoke detector) and giving a warning (alarm). They can detect fires in their early stages and give you those precious minutes to enable you and your family to leave your house in safety. 1. Keep bedroom doors closed. 2. If you’re awakened by the smoke alarm, roll out of bed and crawl to the door. Smoke may already be in your room, and you should stay low. Slide 11: 1. Think about how you will escape from every room, starting with bedrooms. Escape From Your Bedroom Have Smoke Alarms That Work Slide 12: 1. Think about how you will escape from every room, starting with bedrooms. Escape From Your Bedroom 3. Feel the door with the BACK of your hand. 5. If it’s not hot, carefully open it. If there’s smoke outside, don’t try to go through it. Smoke can overwhelm you before you get outside. Close the door and go to the window. 4. If it’s hot, don’t open it. If possible place a towel under the door to block smoke, and go to the window. Slide 13: 2. If possible, plan two escape routes from each room. Your second route may be to go out a window, or stand at a window where firefighters can see you. Slide 14: Why do you need a meeting place? Everyone goes to the same place, so you know who is out and not out you can tell firefighters if anyone is not accounted for. Your meeting place should be: In front of your home or where firefighters can see you A safe distance from your home. Something very specific that everyone can remember and find easily. Meeting Place A TREE TELEPHONE POLE MAILBOX 3. Decide where you will meet outside Slide 15: When your children are present, to be sure they know what the alarm sounds like. Ask them: What do you do when the alarm goes off? Where do we meet outside? Have your children practice escaping the bedrooms. Studies have shown that children may sleep so soundly a standard smoke alarm may not wake them. Because they respond better to the sound of their parent's voice, consider a vocal smoke alarm. 4. Plan everyone’s role Escape Planning With Young Children Test your smoke alarms: Slide 16: K I D S S H O U L D L E A R N T O : Cover their mouths & noses with a moist towel to keep out dangerous fumes while vacuating Teach children the facts about fire 4. Plan everyone’s role Touch any door (not the doorknob) to see if it is hot, and if it is, not to open it find another exit Crawl under the smoke to safety, staying as low to the ground as possible (smoke always rises) Slide 17: Stop, Drop, and Roll to extinguish flames if an article of clothing catches on fire Teach children the facts about fire 4. Plan everyone’s role Locate the nearest stairway marked "Fire Exit”. Kids should know to always avoid elevators during a fire Never stop to take personal belongings or pets or to make a phone call (even to 911) while evacuating Never go back into a burning building once safely outside K I D S S H O U L D L E A R N T O : Slide 18: Fire risk increases with age The share of home fire deaths accounted for by adults aged 65 and older increased from 19% to 31% over the past 20 years. Consider whether older adults should sleep in a room on the ground floor to make escape easier. If you or anyone in your household has diminished hearing, consider a type of smoke alarm that uses a low frequency, flashing light or vibration. Escape Planning For Older Adults 4. Plan everyone’s role Slide 19: Things to consider when planning your escape: 1.) Can everyone in your household hear the smoke alarm if it sounds? 2.) Consider a type of smoke alarm that uses a low frequency, flashing light or vibration. 3.) Can everyone get out quickly? Consider a bedroom on the ground floor to make escape easier. 4.) If someone in your household cannot escape alone, choose a household member to assist them. 5.) Have an alternate person or plan in case the designated helper is away at the time of the emergency. 6.) Contact your local fire department to review emergency escape procedures and discuss any challenges. 4. Plan everyone’s role Escape Planning With Disabilities Slide 20: 4. Plan everyone’s role Escape Planning For Guests Tell guests or visitors to your home about your family's fire escape plan including your meeting place Show overnight guests how to open deadbolts or security bars. When you or your children are staying overnight at other people's homes, ask about their escape plan. This is especially important for children attending "sleepovers" at friends' homes. Slide 21: 5. Share your plan with babysitters and frequent visitors 6. Keep your floors, hallways and stairs clear of clutter Ever tripped on a toy, shoe, or other object that was left on the floor? Now imagine trying to escape your home in the dark with smoke alarm sounding. Keeping pathways clear helps everyone get out quickly and safely. Why Is Clutter a Health Hazard? Slide 22: 7. Using Fire Extinguishers LOCATIONS FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Near an exit Visible location High on Wall Out of children’s reach Away from heat source No more than 23m away from Class A hazard Kitchen Laundry room Workshop Garage Top of Basement Stairwell No more than 15m away from Class B hazard Slide 23: 7. Using Fire Extinguishers TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS A B C D E Wood, paper cloth, & other ordinary materials Gasoline, oil, paint & other flammable liquids Electrical Fires Combustible metals & combustible metal alloys Cooking Media (Vegetable or animal oils & fats) Slide 24: Be prepared for any accidents by having fire extinguishers strategically placed around your house. Fire extinguishers are best used when a fire is contained in a small area, like a wastebasket, and when the fire department has already been called. The best time to learn how to use the fire extinguisher is now before you ever need it. 7. Using Fire Extinguishers Slide 25: 7. Using Fire Extinguishers Always remember the word PASS when operating an extinguisher: PULL the pin= this unlocks the operating lever & allows you to discharge the extinguisher. AIM low = Point the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire. SQUEEZE the lever above the handle = this discharges the extinguishing agent. SWIP from side to side = this unlocks the operating lever & allows you to discharge the extinguisher. Slide 26: Test your plan. Practice your fire escape periodically throughout the year. Remember, the element of surprise simulates a real fire and adds essential realism to your fire drill program. Appoint someone to monitor the drill. This person will sound the alarm and make the drill realistic by requiring participants to use their second way out or to crawl low. See if everyone can evacuate your home and gather outside within 3 minutes or less. Meet at the mailbox. After the evacuation, take a head count at the designated meeting place to account for everyone's participation and safe evacuation. When everyone is back inside the building after the drill, gather everyone together to discuss any questions or problems that occurred during the drill. Redesign the drill procedures as needed. Make the next fire drill even more effective. Remember, once you are outside, stay outside. Don't go back in until the proper authorities say it is okay. 7. Practice this home fire drill Slide 27: SMOKE DETECTORS Smoke is responsible for three out of four deaths. Install smoke detectors on every level of your home and outside of sleeping areas. Test every detector at least once a month. Keep smoke detectors dust free. Replace batteries with new ones at least once a year, or sooner if the detector makes a chirping sound. If you have a smoke detector directly wired into your electrical system, be sure that the little signal light is blinking periodically. This tells you that the alarm is active. Inexpensive smoke detectors are available for the hearing impaired. SAFETY TIPS Slide 28: POST EMERGENCY NUMBERS NEAR TELEPHONES Be aware that if a fire threatens your home, you should not place the call to emergency services from inside the home. They remain your best bet if you're on the spot when a fire begins. Fire extinguishers should be mounted in the kitchen, garage, and workshop. Purchase an ABC type extinguisher for extinguishing all types of fires. Learn how to use your fire extinguisher before there is an emergency. Remember use an extinguisher on small fires only. If there is a large fire, get out immediately and call 911 from another location. SAFETY TIPS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Slide 29: As with other things, the best motto is, "Be Prepared." Sleep with your bedroom door closed. In the event of fire, it helps to hold back heat and smoke. But if a door feels hot, do not open it; escape through another door or window. Agree on a fixed location out-of-doors where family members are to gather for a head count. SAFETY TIPS THINKING AHEAD: YOUR EXIT PLAN Prepare a floor plan of your home showing at least two ways out of each room. Slide 30: Stay together away from the fire. Call 911 from another location. Make certain that no one goes back inside the burning building. Check corridors and stairways to make sure they are free of obstructions and combustibles. To help cut down on the need for an emergency exit in the first place, clear all unnecessary items from the attic, basement, garage, and closets. SAFETY TIPS THINKING AHEAD: YOUR EXIT PLAN Slide 31: Remember, you're deliberately bringing fire into your home; respect it. Use a fireplace screen to prevent sparks from flying. Don't store newspapers, kindling, or matches near the fireplace or have an exposed rug or wooden floor right in front of the fireplace. Have your chimney inspected by a professional prior to the start of every heating season and cleaned to remove combustible creosote build-up if necessary. Install a chimney spark arrester to prevent roof fires. When lighting a gas fireplace, strike your match first, then turn on the gas. SAFETY TIPS FIRE PLACE Slide 32: Used improperly, a space heater can be the most dangerous appliance in your house. Install and maintain heating equipment correctly. Have your furnace inspected by a professional prior to the start of every heating season . Don't store newspapers, rags, or other combustible materials near a furnace, hot water heater, space heater, etc. Don't leave space heaters operating when you're not in the room. Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that might burn, including the wall. Don't use extension cords with electrical space heaters. The high amount of current they require could melt the cord and start a fire. When lighting a gas space heater, strike your match first, then turn on the gas. Never use a gas range as a substitute for a furnace or space heater. SAFETY TIPS FURNACE/ SPACE HEATERS Slide 33: Under some circumstances, dangerous heat can build up in a dryer. Never leave home with the clothes dryer running. Dryers must be vented to the outside, not into a wall or attic. Clean the lint screen frequently to keep the airway clear. Never put in synthetic fabrics, plastic, rubber, or foam because they retain heat. SAFETY TIPS CLOTHES DRYER Slide 34: Electricity, the silent servant, can become a silent assassin. It is better not to use extension cords. If you feel you must use one, make sure that it is not frayed or worn. Do not run it under a rug or twist it around a nail or hook. Never overload a socket. In particular, the use of "octopus" outlets, outlet extensions that accommodate several plugs, is strongly discouraged. Do not use light bulb wattage which is too high for the fixture. Look for the label inside each fixture which tells the maximum wattage. Check periodically for loose wall receptacles, loose wires, or loose lighting fixtures. Sparking means that you've waited too long. SAFETY TIPS ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Slide 35: Allow air space around the TV to prevent overheating. If a circuit breaker trips or a fuse blows frequently, immediately cut down on the number of appliances on that line. Be sure all electrical equipment bears the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label. Watch for these overload signals: dimming lights when an appliance goes on, a shrinking TV picture, slow heating appliances, or fuses blowing frequently. Call a qualified electrician to get expert help. SAFETY TIPS ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Slide 36: Careless cooking is the number one cause of residential fires. Never leave cooking unattended. It's wise to have a fire extinguisher near the kitchen. Keep it 10 feet away from the stove on the exit side of the kitchen. Never pour water on a grease fire; turn off the stove and cover the pan with a lid, or close the oven door. Keep pot handles on the stove pointing to the back, and always watch young children in the kitchen. Keep kitchen appliances clean and in good condition, and turn them off and disconnect them when not in use. Be sure your stove is not located under a window in which curtains are hanging. SAFETY TIPS KITCHEN Slide 37: One-fourth of all fire-deaths of children are from fires started by children. Keep lighters and matches out of the reach of children. Never leave children unattended with fire or space heaters. Children are naturally curious about fire, so keep an eye on them. But if a child repeatedly plays with fire, seek professional help at once. If youngsters live with you or stay overnight occasionally, be sure that they know how to escape from every room and are part of your emergency exit plan. SAFETY TIPS CHILDREN and GRANDCHILDREN Slide 38: Flammable liquids should be stored only in approved safety containers, and the containers should be kept outside the house and garage in a separate storage shed. Gas up lawn equipment and snowthrowers outside, away from enclosed areas and any source of sparks or heat. Start the equipment 10 feet from where you filled it with fuel. Don't fill a hot lawn mower, snowthrower, or other motor; let it cool first. Never clean floors or do other general cleaning with gasoline or flammable liquids. SAFETY TIPS GASOLINE & OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS Slide 39: Never smoke in bed. Don't smoke when you are drinking or are abnormally tired. Use large, deep ashtrays, and empty them frequently. Never dump an ashtray into the trash without wetting the butts and ashes first. SAFETY TIPS SMOKING Slide 40: Stay out of the damaged building. Return only when fire authorities say it is safe. SAFETY TIPS AFTER A FIRE EMERGENCY Give first aid when appropriate. Seriously injured victims should be transported to professional medical help immediately. Slide 41: NO MATER WHERE YOU ARE, KNOW WHERE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE AND HOW TO USE THEM CORRECTLY SO THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ACT QUICKLY. KNOW WHAT TO DO AND DO IT QUICKLY ACT SAFELY AND WITH CAUTION SOUND THE ALARM WARN OTHERS IN THE AREA STAND BY TO DIRECT THE FIREFIGHTERS TO THE FIRE STAY BACK AND OUT OF THE WAY UNLESS YOU ARE ASKED TO HELP