Fire in a building under construction is not an uncommon
occurrence. Once a fire starts in a building under construction the rate of
flame spread and resulting damage may be greater because walls are still open,
doors and windows may be open or not yet installed and there is no shortage of
wood and usually flammable materials to fuel the fire. With no human presence
or a working fire alarm system any fire that develops may not be reported until
it is outside of the structure and noticed by a nearby resident or passerby.
When the fire department gets an alarm late in the game it most often means the
structure may be beyond saving and in some cases will be threatening other
structures nearby.
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IN AN EMERGENCY CALL
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FIREWORKS ARE DANGEROUS!
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- In case of fire go to your neighbor’s home to call.
- Teach your children how to get emergency help.
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- Even sparklers, which burn as hot as 1200 degrees F (649 C),
cause thousands of injuries to children each year.
- Attend professional displays and leave fireworks to the
technicians who are trained to use them.
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PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM WILDFIRE
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USE ELECTRICITY SAFELY
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- Create a safety zone around your home by clearing flammable
vegetation.
- Keep your roof clear of leaves and needles.
- Discuss community fire safety with your neighbors.
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- Don’t overload extension cords or run them under rugs.
- Replace any cord that is cracked or frayed. If an appliance
smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug it and have it repaired by a
professional.
- Use the proper size fuses in your fuse box.
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STORE ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF
GASOLINE IN AN APPROVED SAFETY CONTAINER OUTSIDE THE HOME
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ENJOY A SAFE HOLIDAY
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- Use it as a motor fuel only, not for cleaning.
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- Water your christmas tree daily and be sure it is placed away
from exits and heat sources.
- Make sure holiday lights are labeled by an approved testing
laboratory and in good condition.
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CRAWL LOW UNDER SMOKE
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SECURITY BARS ON WINDOWS CAN TRAP
YOU IN A FIRE |
- If you encounter smoke on your way out of a fire, use your
second way out instead.
- If you must escape through smoke, crawl low under the smoke to
your exit.
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- Use bars which have a quick release mechanism that everyone in
the family can operate.
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FIRE WON’T WAIT, PLAN YOUR ESCAPE
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STOP, DROP, AND ROLL
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- Have an escape plan that includes two ways out of each room and
a meeting place outside the home.
- Practice it with the whole family at least twice a year.
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- If your clothes catch on fire, stop where you are, drop to the
ground, cover your face with your hands and roll over and over to
smother the flames.
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COOL A BURN
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SPACE HEATERS NEED SPACE
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- If someone gets burned, place the wound in cool water for 10 -
15 minutes.
- If the burn blisters or chars, see a doctor immediately. Set the
temperature of your hot water heater to 120 degrees F (49 C) or
below.
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- Keep portable and space heaters at least 3 feet (1m) from
anything that can burn.
- Never leave heaters on when you leave home or go to bed and keep
children and pets well away form them.
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WORKING SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES
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MATCHES OR LIGHTERS CAN BE DEADLY
IN THE HANDS OF A CHILD |
- Install them on every level of your home and outside each
sleeping area.
- Test them monthly and install new batteries.
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- Use child resistant lighters.
- Store all matches and lighters up high, preferably in a locked
cabinet.
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Chimney Fires
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Cooking Safely Prevents Fires
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- Use seasoned woods only
- Build smaller, hotter fires
- Never burn cardboard boxes, wrapping paper, trash or Christmas
trees
- Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures
where wood stoves are in use
- Have the chimney inspected and cleaned on a
regular basis
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- Always Keep an eye on food while being heated
- Keep young children away from appliances when
cooking.
- Dress appropriately for cooking
- Turn handles on pots inward
- Keep the stove-top clean and clear
- Monitor hot oil carefully and heat it slowly
- Always have pot holders and lids at the ready
when cooking
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