FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Congratulations! You have chosen to get with the program and
refresh your knowledge of fire safety. The FDNY Fire Safety Education Fund
is pleased to provide the following information to you and your family.
Safe Cooking Tips
Voila! Add the basil, pour a shot of olive oil and simmer. Cooking in
the kitchen is a lot a fun when you follow these two rules. Number One: Never
have more than two cooks in the kitchen, otherwise it's a fiasco. Number Two:
Don't be selfish. Memorize and share your safe cooking tips with others!
Keep An Eye On The Stove. Better yet, keep both eyes on
the stove. Because it can happen. Unattended cooking leads to fires.
Watch Your Threads! Cooking is not the time to wear
your new fancy shirt with the bell-bottom sleeves. Loose clothing can catch
fire if exposed to heat sources.
Children and Kitchens! You get the drift. Prepare for
safety. Keep children away from the cooking area. They are simply curious.
Turn pot and pan handles inward so they won't be pulled from the stove.
Clean It Up. Really. It only takes a minute, but it can
prevent a scorcher! Keep surfaces clean of grease. And place combustibles
away from heat source.
Electricity City!
We depend on electricity to watch television, run our computers, make our
coffee and to listen to our stereos. These simple tips can reduce the chances
of a killer fire:
Power Overload! Don't overload extension
cords or run them under rugs.
Replace It. It's easier to replace frayed cords
than everything you own in case of fire.
Fuse Box. Use proper size fuses in your fuse box.
Matches and Lighters
Matches and lighters can be deadly in the hands of a child. Use
child-resistant lighters. Store all matches and lighters up high, preferably
in a locked cabinet.
Working Smoke Detectors
These lifesaving devices require a little attention to keep 'em running
smoothly and efficiently. Quite simply, they gotta work.
Install On Each Level. And outside each sleeping area.
Testing, Testing. Test them monthly and install new batteries once a year.
The Ten Year Rule. Replace smoke detectors over 10 years
old.
Cool A Burn
It was an accident. You didn't think the coals would catch that quickly.
So you burned your hand trying to start the barbeque. It hurts! What do you
do?
The Cool Water Treatment! Place the wound in cool water
for 10-15 minutes. If the burn blisters or chars, see a doctor
immediately.
Hot Water Watch! Set the temperature of your hot water
heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) or below.
Stop, Drop and Roll
If your clothes catch fire...stop where you are, drop to the ground, cover your
face with your hands and roll over and over. This will smother the flames.
Space Heater Alert
When there are icicles outside our windowpanes, some of us like to use
space heaters to keep nice and warm. But it's important to follow these
rules.
Don't Fall Asleep! Never leave space heaters operating
while sleeping.
Watch 'Em. Don't leave children or pets unattended
with space heaters.
Wire Check. Check the space heater for fraying wires
and overheating.
Three Feet! Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from
objects that can burn.
Great! You did it! That wasn't so bad now, was it?
You have spent your
five minutes wisely.