| Fire Safety Tips
Please make sure you and your family are prepared
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| Link to Columbia Fire Department website |
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Did you know?
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That 80% of fire related deaths occur in the home?
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That a working smoke detector doubles your chances of surviving a fire?
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That the minimum coverage is one detector on each level?
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That the maximum coverage is a working detector in every room?
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That smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years or as needed?
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That monitored home alarm systems should be tested once a month?
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That smoke detectors should be tested once a month?
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That regular batteries should be replace at least once a year?
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That there are new detectors with batteries that last for ten years?
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That residential home sprinkler systems are relatively inexpensive?
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Fire Prevention
- Never leave food unattended when cooking.
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Keep stove clean of excessive grease.
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Wear close fitting clothing when cooking.
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Keep a lid handy. If a pan catchs fire, cover it with the lid.
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Never leave small children alone or unattended.
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Have fireplaces inspected and maintained.
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Have heating equipment inspected and maintained.
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Do not overload electrical plugs.
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Keep anything that will burn 3 feet from portable heaters and heating appliances.
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Do not refuel kerosene heaters inside and follow manufactures instructions.
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Keep smoking materials our of children's reach.
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Make sure smoking material is completely extinguished before discarding and never smoke in bed.
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Never put extension cords under rugs or hung over nails.
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When the breaker "trips" or a fuse blows, investigate WHY. Remove excess appliances from a breaker circuit that frequently "trips".
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Keep your TV well ventillated. Allow air space around the TV to prevent overheating.
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Teach your children how to call us in an emergency.
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Survival Tips...
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Develope a fire escape plan.
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Practice your plan.
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Make sure that windows are operative and children know how to open them.
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Know two ways out of each room.
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Crawl, the air near the floor is cooler and cleaner.
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Do not hide - go outside.
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Designate a meeting place out side.
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Never go back inside.
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Go to the neighbors house and call 911.
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Know what to do if you are on fire, and teach your children. STOP, DROP and ROLL
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Teach your children about fire safety - Learn more by clicking on the fire truck below.
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| Teaching your family fire prevention is the best way to ensure survival! Click on the fire truck above to learn more. |
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