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Adult Fire Safety Tips
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Some Fire Safety Tips
Clothes Dryers
Never put in synthetic fabrics, plastic, rubber, or foam because they retain heat. Clean the lint screen
before and after use. Dryers should be vented outside and plugged into their own outlet. Never leave home
while the dryer is running.
Kitchen Fire Safety
Watch what you put on the stove. An electrical coil reaches a temperature of 800°. A gas flame can exceed
1000°. Your dish towel, pot holder, or even loose clothing can catch fire at 400°. You should never put
anything on the stove that you do not want to heat.. Never heat cooking oil and leave the room. Clean your
exhaust hood and duct over your stove on a regular basis. Clean spilled grease from the stove as soon as the
surface of the stove is cool. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Keep children away from the stove and keep all
pot handles pointed to the back of the stove to limit accidents. NEVER pour water on a grease fire -
it scatters the flame. Turn off the stove and cover the pan or close the over door.
Fire Extinguisher Use
Learn how to use your fire extinguisher before an emergency. Purchase an ABC extinguisher so that you are prepared
for all types of fires. Keep your fire extinguisher in the kitchen, garage, or workshop. Only use the
extinguisher on small fires!. If you have a fire get out of the house and call the fire department or
911 immediately.
Smoke Detectors
Install a smoke detector on each level of your home or apartment; especially outside of bedrooms. Smoke is
responsible for 3 out of 4 fire deaths. Keep detectors dust free and change your batteries at least once a
year. Test your smoke detectors once a month.
