Hunlock Creek Vol. Fire Co.

STATION 144

                             FIRE PREVENTION

Dryer Fire Research

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING DRYER FIRES!

www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/tfrs/v7i1.pdf 

 

                          Smoke Detectors Awareness

WHEN TO TEST SMOKE DETECTORS?

  • AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK!
  • CHANGE BATTERIES  WHEN YOU CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS!

                    2009 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

October 12th - October 16th..

                                      FIRE SAFTY

 

                               SAFE COOKING TIPS

 

  • Never leave the kitchen when cooking
  • keep flammable material away from stove
  • Keep kitchen clean
  • Make sure everything is OFF when leaving

http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/safety_guide/sg_kitchen_w001.aspx

Carbon Monoxide Awareness

http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/466.html

http://www.achd.net/injury/pubs/htm/coawareness.htm

Wildfire Awareness

http://www.nifc.gov/fireinfo/prevention.html

                              Chimney Fire Awareness

  • Keep chimney's clean
  • Only burn what you are suppose to
  • Keep area around fire places clear and clean
  • Take proper measure to keep children away from area.
  • Hire a propessianal each year to look at chiminey

(remember a little bit of time and money will be a good investment in the long run)