Fire Prevention Program

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2015 - Fire Prevention Week October 4-10

2015 Fire Prevention Theme

"Hear the beep where you sleep - Every bedroom needs a working smoke detector"

Reproduced from NFPA's Fire Prevention Week website, www.firepreventionweek.org. © 2015 NFPA.

Fire Prevention Checklist

A few simple steps you can take to protect your family and property from fire. You are the first line of defense.

Living Space

• Is there a smoke detector on every floor and in every bedroom?

• Do the smoke detectors work? Test smoke detectors monthly by simply pushing the test button on the unit and replace batteries during daylight savings times.

• Are all electrical cords and extension cords in good condition? Check for open splices, damaged exterior, sharp bends, etc.

• Are extension cords used to supply portable appliances? Extension cords are not intended to be used as permanent power for household appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, etc.

• Are extension cords rated for the appliance?

• Are extension cords plugged directly into an outlet?

• Are electric space heaters located three feet from any combustible materials? DO NOT use fuel-fired space heaters.

• Do you have an escape plan?

• Have you practiced your escape plan?

• Do you have a fire resistant safe? If so, do you have all important papers stored in it such as insurance papers, bank account numbers and other financial paperwork, birth certificates, etc.

• Have you updated your household goods inventory for your insurance claims?

Kitchen

• Do you have a fire extinguisher within easy access?

• Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher?

• Is the cooking area clean and free from combustible materials?

• Do you remain in the kitchen while cooking?

• Do you turn off and unplug appliances when not in use?

• Do you clean all appliances after use to prevent grease build-up?

• Do you turn pot and pan handles in to prevent being knocked over or reached by small children?

• Do you have a pot or pan lid handy to smother grease fires? DO NOT throw water on grease fires.

Bedroom

• Is there a smoke detector in every bedroom?

• Do the smoke detectors work? Test smoke detectors monthly by simply pushing the test button on the unit.

• Is there a flashlight near your bed?

• Do the batteries work?

Bathrooms

• Are the curling irons and/or hot rollers turned off and unplugged? Are they away from any combustible materials?

• Is the hairdryer unplugged?

• Are the outlets ground fault circuit interrupter protected (GFCI)?

Garage

• Are combustible materials, paint cans, and gas cans stored away from sources of heat such as heaters and electrical outlets?

• Is gasoline stored in an approved container? Things To Do Before You Leave The House or Go To Bed

• Are all candles completely extinguished?

• Are all smoking materials completely extinguished?

• Are all cooking appliances turned off and unplugged, including the coffee pot?

• Are the lights turned out?

• If used, is the heating pad turned off and unplugged?

• Are the exterior doors locked?

• Are all bedroom doors closed?

• Are your keys readily accessible?

Picture from some of our visits this year

Palmer Child Care Academy