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Stop Drop And Roll To Save Your Life

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Stop Drop and Roll… We’ve all most likely heard that phrase many times before now, but maybe have often wondered what it refers to or what good it really does? It is refering to the moment you see that there is a fire on your own self. In such a case, remember to Stop. It is important to remember to stop where you are and stay calm. If you run you will feed oxygen to the fire and could cause it to spread more rapidly. Drop. Fall to the ground and lie straight. Roll. Perhaps you have seen firemen put out a fire with water, or maybe in a movie or perhaps even in real life, someone taking a blanket and wrapping it around the object that’s on fire. Sometimes you will also see people hitting the fire with a broom or broom like object. All of these are to quench the fire. A fire cannot survive without oxygen. Therefor once you have dropped to the ground and begun rolling, the fire on your body is taken out as you cut away any oxygen in the space between you and the ground. So always remember to stop, drop and roll.

Things You Do Could Be a Fire Hazard

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

There are things you do that could be a fire hazard. If you realize what they are, you can change your habits and create a new and safe way of doing things. Check your water heater. If there is anything stored in the same area, then move it away. Storage items too close to the water heater can cause it to become hot and begin to burn. Once the burn begins it will become a dangerous fire in your home.

If you have a fire place in use during the winter months, you must use a screen in front of it. When you burn wood, sparks pop out all the time and land nearby. If they land on the floor or the rug it can turn into a small fire and if not taken care of quickly, it will become a large home fire and endanger everyone. So be careful with winter burning.

Using candles can be very romantic, but if you have animals it can be very dangerous. If a fluffy cat walk too close to the flame it can set it’s tail on fire. Once its tail is on fire, the cat will take off running through the house in fear. This can cause a number of things to catch on fire and the danger is too hard to control at this point. Also, dogs will knock over candles while playing and so will children. Do not use candles when you have pets or kids.

What To Teach Your Kids About Fire Prevention

admin — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Your home and everything you own can be wiped out by a fire in an instant. Even worse, it can cause death if the occupants are not evacuated. Fires can destroy your livelihood, and it can take years to rebuild your life. It is for these reasons that being educated on fire prevention is essential. Adults should learn the bare basics that will reduce the likelihood of unintentional fires. They should then pass on these ideas to their children.

It is important to make sure that your children know to never use candles, lighters, or matches without your supervision. The same applies to stoves. Make sure your kids do not cook anything on their own. Also be sure that there are no flammable materials nearby while the stove is in use. Also let your child know that if they see any frayed electrical wires in the house, then they should report it to you immediately.

As a backup, be sure that every family member is aware of all available escape routes in the case of a fire. Practice fire drills with your children. Knowing what to do ahead of time can literally save your family in the event that a fire emergency should occur.

Fire Ladders Can Be Potential Lifesavers

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Did you know that according to the National Fire Protection Association someone in America dies in a home fire every three hours? It is sad to think that many of those deaths could have been prevented if the occupant of the house had fire ladders available on upper levels. Unlike businesses who have to comply to stringent fire safety codes, many residences are unequipped to safely get people out if there is ever a fire. It is usually up to the homeowner or landlord to provide this protection. The most effective tool for saving lives in a house fire is a fire ladder.This/tag helps explain it more. They are sold at most major retailers, are cost effective, and easy to install. If your home has more then one level you simply install a fire ladder at each window above the ground floor (if there is a fire in the upper level you can’t go from room to room looking for the ladder). When a fire occurs, open the window, unroll the ladder, and escape to safety. It is so simple a child could do it, and it can save lives. If fire ladders become more commonly used, we can reduce the number of house fire deaths in the U. S.