Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue - plfr.org
10 Tips For Fire Safety
- Crawl low under smoke to your exit
If you have to escape a fire through smoke, crawl low, keeping your head 12 to 24 inches above the floor, where the air is cleaner.
- Plan your escape
Make a home escape plan and hold regular fire drills so everyone in your household knows what to do in an emergency. When escaping a fire, feel the cracks around doors with the back of your hand before opening them. If they are warm, try another escape route.
- Install smoke detectors
Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home, inside and outside the bedrooms. Test them once a month, and replace your batteries twice a year.
- Be careful with smoking materials
Never smoke in bed or when you're drowsy or have been drinking or taking medications.
- Use electrical safely
Replace damaged electrical cords and repair appliances the smell, smoke, or overheat.
- Cook Safely
Never leave cooking unattended, and keep cooking areas clean and uncluttered.
- Space heaters need space
Keep portable and space heaters at least three feet from anything that could possibly burn or ignite.
- Keep matches and lighters out of sight
Keep matches and lighters away from children. Store them up high in a locked cabinet.
- Have a home fire extinguisher available
Keep an ABC type of fire extinguisher in your home. Make sure that the unit is charged. Common places to keep an extinguisher are the kitchen, the garage, and the basement.
- Stop, drop, and roll if your clothes catch fire
If your clothing catches fire, STOP - DO NOT RUN. Drop to the ground. Roll over and over to smother the flames.
