Preventing
Fires:Be
prepared for potential hazards in your homes.You will be looking at electrical outlets, portable heaters, cigarettes,
fireplaces, kitchen stoves and ovens, candles, as well as holiday dangers.For more information, go to:http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/home/fire.html
Using
a fire extinguisher:Go to the following website for directions on how to use a fire
extinguisher.Only use a fire
extinguisher on small fires.Never
try to fight a fire alone.If the
fire is spreading, you should leave the home and call 911. http://www.ou.edu/oupd/fextingu.htm
Know
when NOT to fight a fire:Sometimes
fires can be too large to put out with a fire extinguisher.It is better to leave the home first and call 911 at a neighbor’s
house.The following website will
show you when you should NOT try to fight a fire.http://www.ou.edu/oupd/fireprim.htm#NOT
Create
a home escape route:Everyone in your home should know two ways out of every room.You should also have a meeting place outside, so you will know when
everyone is safe.If a fire is
blocking one exit, choose the other way out of the house.If you live on the second floor or higher, you should know how to use the
fire exits in your building.You
should also consider having a fire ladder in each bedroom.For more information on fire ladders, go to:http://www.fireescapeladders.com/
What
to do if someone catches on fire:The following website explains what to do if someone’s clothing, hair,
or skin catches on fire.Just remember:STOP,
DROP and ROLL!http://www.ou.edu/oupd/fireprim.htm#CATCH
Plan
an escape route and go over the plan with everyone in your home.Draw a floor plan of your home and find two ways out of each room.For help on how to create a route, go tohttp://www.ou.edu/oupd/fireprev.htm