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Archived Fire Prevention Articles

This page is for archived general fire prevention articles.

How to Stop, Drop and Roll

If your clothes catch on fire, DO NOT RUN!!!!!!

Stop what you are doing.

Drop to floor or ground.

Cover your face.

Roll around on floor or ground and keep rolling until the fire is out.

Dry Weather and Brush Fires

In the summer months, many area of the country experience extreme dry weather conditions that can result in brush fires that can quickly get out of control. However, there are things you can do to prevent them from taking place.

When extreme dry weather conditions are effecting your area, state, county and city governments can and do put outdoor burning bans in place temporarily for the duration of a drought. Pay close attention to news and weather reports everyday to find out whether there are bans in place in your area during the summer months.

When the bans are in place, do not use grills, set campfires/bonfires or participate in outdoor burning of any kind. During dry weather conditions, if burning bans are not yet in place, it is important to remember to never leave campfires or grills unattended at anytime for any reason. Also, make sure that all fires and grills are properly extinguished with water before leaving the area.

Never use sparklers or fire works when there are drought conditions in your area. Trim dry/dead branches from tr4ees and bushes in your yard. Also clear away all dead trees, branches and other vegetation away from your home and dispose of them immediately. Many areas have programs in place that allow you to recycle and dispose of yard waste in an environmentally friendly manner. Check with your local government to see what, if any, recycling programs exist in your area.

Never throw lit cigarettes in the ground or out of a car window3 during dry weather conditions. Always use the ashtray in your car when you are on the road. Regardless of whether you are or not in your car, use ashtrays and proper receptacles to dispose of used smoking materials.

FIREWORKS SAFETY

1. In many states, counties, cities and small towns, some types of fireworks and sparklers are illegal. In some areas all fireworks and sparklers are illegal. Penalties for using illegal fireworks or sparklers vary from state to state, county to county or even city to city. Always check with your state, county or city police or Fire Marshall�s office to determine what types, if any, fireworks are and are not legal in your area.

2. The best way to see fireworks is to go to a professional show given by a licensed company.

3. Never use fireworks of any kind inside or near a home or building or near dry grass or trees.

4. Keep a bucket of water, hose or fire extinguisher close by. Also, always keep a cordless landline phone or cell phone with you when using fireworks so you can call 911 in the case of an emergency.

5. Never wear loose fitting clothing while handling fireworks.

6. Never stand or sit near lit fireworks. If a firework item fails to light, do not try to investigate it. Dump water on it and dispose of it immediately.

7. Children need to be supervised around fireworks at all times. Sparklers and fireworks are not toys. They are to be treated just like lit matches.

8. If a sparkler or fireworks package does not contain a clear and understanding list of instructions, list of contents and a warning label, do not use it.