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FIRE KILLS MORE AMERICANS THAN ALL

NATIONAL DISASTERS COMBINED.

Eighty-four percent of all civilian fire deaths occur in residences, and hundreds die in arson fires.

SMOKING IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF HOME FIRE DEATHS IN THE UNITED STATES.

Do you know that 1-in-4 people killed in home fires was not the smoker?  Thirty-four percent were children in the home, and 25 percent were friends or neighbors of the smokers.  Fire caused by cigarettes and other smoking materials are PREVENTABLE.

IF YOU SMOKE, SMOKE OUTSIDE

Most home fires caused by smoking materials state inside the structure.  It's safer to smoke outside.

PUT IT OUT.  ALL THE WAY.  EVERY TIME.

Use deep ashtrays with a wide, sturdy base.  If it wobbles, it won't work.  If you smoke outside, put your cigarettes out in a can filled with sand.  A cigarette really needs to be completely stubbed out in an ashtray.  Soak butts and ashes in water before throwing away. NEVER toss hot cigarette butts or ashes in the trash.  NEVER rest an ashtray on a chair or couch.  NEVER smoke while using oxygen or even near an oxygen source, even if it is turned off.  Oxygen is explosive and makes fire burn hotter and faster.

ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TO PREVENT FIRES

Common sense can prevent most fires.  Keep matches and lighters out of sight in a safe place away from children.  Don't overload electrical outlets.  Practice fireplace and wood stove safety.  Keep portable heaters three feet away from any objects.  Take great care using candles and lanterns. Never leave smoking materials unattended and dispose of them in a metal container or flush down the toilet.

DO YOU KNOW THAT FIRES CAUSED BY CHILDREN PLAYING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF RESIDENTIAL FIRE-RELATED DEATH AND INJURY FOR AGES 9 AND UNDER?

Keep matches and lighters out of sight.  Keep smoking materials out of reach.

FIRE DETECTION AND SMOKE ALARMS

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

Place properly installed and maintained smoke alarms

on every level of your home and garage.

Get dual sensor smoke alarms that can sound fast.

Check smoke alarm batteries twice a year.  Change your clocks, change your batteries!

Create an escape plan that has two ways to get out of every room.

Practice the escape plan with everyone in the house, both daytime and nighttime.

If possible, install residential fire sprinklers in your home.

SAFETY TIPS

IN THE KITCHEN

Do not leave the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.

Never leave a child unattended in the kitchen while cooking.

Never put objects on the stove pot except for pots and pans.

Roll up your sleeves while cooking.

Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.

IN THE BEDROOM

Never smoke in the bedroom.

Smoke alarms should be installed in every sleeping area.

Never leave candles burning unattended.

IN THE LIVING AREAS

Never leave smoking materials unattended.

Never leave candles burning unattended.

Avoid plugging too many things in one electrical outlet.

Keep space heaters at least three feet from other objects.

Use proper extension cords and multiple plugs.

Practice good fireplace safety.

Have your chimney cleaned and examined every year.

Keep ligths and matches out of sight and out of reach of children.

IN THE GARAGE OR SHED

Keep gasoline cans inside leakproof tubs.

Keep a fire extinguisher in the garage.