Fire prevention

is a function of many fire departments. The goal of fire prevention is to educate the public to take precautions to prevent potentially harmful fires, and be educated about surviving them. It is a proactive method of reducing emergencies and the damage caused by them.

Examples of this can be...

STUDENTS

Firefighters often focus on fire prevention, visiting schools to teach students the basics and conduct workshops on fire effects and prevention strategies.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Seniors are identified as an 'at-risk' group, emphasizing the importance of pre-planned escape routes and access to emergency exits in hazardous situations.

LANDLORDS

Responsible for implementing fire prevention and safety measures, ensuring compliance with various laws and regulations.

EASY TIPS

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Stop, Drop and Roll


If clothing catches fire, the best way to extinguish it is to stop, drop to the ground, and roll to smother the flames; running will only make it worse.

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Smoke Alarms



Place smoke alarms on every level and near sleeping areas. Test them monthly and replace batteries at least once a year.

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Escape Plan



Develop a fire escape plan with at least two exits from each room and a meeting place outside. Practice regularly.

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Store Flammables



Store flammable items in approved containers and away from heat sources to reduce fire risks.

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Fire Extinguishers



False alarms waste valuable manpower and resources, which may be needed desperately at a real emergency. 

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Heat System Care



Have heating systems inspected regularly and keep combustibles at least three feet away from equipment.

EASY TIPS

A white background with a few lines on it

Stop, Drop and Roll


If clothing catches fire, the best way to extinguish it is to stop, drop to the ground, and roll to smother the flames; running will only make it worse.

A white background with a few lines on it

Smoke Alarms



Place smoke alarms on every level and near sleeping areas. Test them monthly and replace batteries at least once a year.

A white background with a few lines on it

Escape Plan



Develop a fire escape plan with at least two exits from each room and a meeting place outside. Practice regularly.

A white background with a few lines on it

Store Flammables



Store flammable items in approved containers and away from heat sources to reduce fire risks.

A white background with a few lines on it

Fire Extinguishers



False alarms waste valuable manpower and resources, which may be needed desperately at a real emergency. 

Heat System Care



Have heating systems inspected regularly and keep combustibles at least three feet away from equipment.

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Firefighters are your Friends

One of the most critical jobs of a firefighter is search and rescue. For young children, it is important that firefighters are seen as people they can follow and trust. A firefighter in bunker gear breathing with an air tank can be scary. One way a child can get used to or trust a firefighter is seeing a firefighter dress up step by step seeing that it is a person inside. Furthermore, being able to walk up and touch the firefighter can reassure the child that he or she is a real person.

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A group of people are standing in front of a fire truck.
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A group of people are standing in a dark room talking to each other
A group of people are standing in front of a fire truck

Firefighters are your Friends

One of the most critical jobs of a firefighter is search and rescue. For young children, it is important that firefighters are seen as people they can follow and trust. A firefighter in bunker gear breathing with an air tank can be scary. One way a child can get used to or trust a firefighter is seeing a firefighter dress up step by step seeing that it is a person inside. Furthermore, being able to walk up and touch the firefighter can reassure the child that he or she is a real person.

A fire truck with the number 1 on it
A group of people are standing in front of a fire truck.
A group of police officers pose with santa claus
A group of people are standing in a dark room talking to each other
A group of people are standing in front of a fire truck

Smoke Detector Maintenance

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The most common cause of smoke detector failure is missing or disconnected batteries.

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Nuisance alarms are the most common reason for deliberately disconnecting batteries.

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Missing, disconnected, or dead batteries account for 73% of smoke detector failures.

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Smoke detectors should be installed on every level of your home.

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Change your batteries twice a year.

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Clean your detectors.

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Replace the entire unit every ten years.

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Disconnecting your batteries, for any reason, is dangerous and illegal.

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Press the test button monthly to ensure the alarm functions properly.