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Home Safety Tips from Wayside Fire Company

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Basement, Garage, and Storage

Ø Store gasoline and other flammable in properly labeled tight metal containers.

Ø Don't store anything near a pilot light.

Ø Have heating equipment checked yearly.

Ø Clean up your workbench.

Ø Sort and remove rubbish. Don't store things near the furnace or heater.

Ø Space Heaters need a minimum 3 foot clearance from any flammable material such as wood, bedding, etc.; rule of thumb: as per NFPA, if it can burn – it needs 3 feet of space.

Bedroom

Ø Install a smoke detector inside and outside of your sleeping area.

Ø Plan two escapes from each bedroom.

Ø Don't smoke in bed.

Ø Don't overload electrical outlets.

Living or Family Room

Ø Use large ashtrays.

Ø Use a metal fireplace screen. Have the chimney cleaned often.

Ø Put lighters and matches where small children won't find them. Use special outlet coves to keep children's fingers out

Ø Allow air space around the TV and stereo to prevent overheating. If the TV (or other appliance) doesn't work right, it can be a fire danger. Have it checked out

Ø Keep portable heaters away from people and combustibles. [See above!]

Kitchen

Ø All electrical appliances and tools should have a testing agency label.

Ø Don't overload the outlets.

Ø Water and electricity combined cause shock.

Ø Have dry hands; don't stand in water.

Ø Don't store things over the stove. Turn pot handles so children can't pull them down.

Ø Wear tight sleeves when you cook.

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More Fire Safety Links:

http://www.firesafety.gov/directory/public/prevention-gen.shtm

http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/