FIRE October 4 ~ 10, 2015
Prevention Week
How to save a life at night-time
In the case of a night-time fire, where you put your smoke alarm is the main factor that determines whether you’ll be able to get out of the house in time. This year’s Fire Prevention Week takes place October 4-10, and the slogan is Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm. The sponsor, the National Fire Prevention Association, wants everybody to remember that getting out fast is what saves lives. In many home fires, it’s the smoke and fumes that kill first. The NFPA says a house fire can turn deadly in three minutes; that doesn’t give you much time to notice smoke, get up and get out. Don’t forget to make sure every resident of the house knows how to open the window in their bedroom so they can escape the smoke and flames. Here are some other smoke alarm messages from the
NFPA: • Install smoke alarms on every level of the house, including the basement and garage. • If possible, link all the smoke alarms with a wiring system so that when one goes off to alert you, they all do. • Test alarms at least monthly by pushing the test button. • Replace even problem-free smoke alarms at least every ten years. • Review with each resident of the house what to do when they hear the smoke alarm. • Make sure they all know the fastest route outside and where to meet in case of an evacuation. • Don’t linger in the house to call the fire department; dial 911 from outside the home.
In case of fire, you should always evacuate your home as quickly as possible. However, in some situations a portable fire extinguisher can be very useful if it’s used properly. Do you know how to use yours? The first thing to remember is that a portable fire extinguisher should only be used on a small fire or incipient fire — one in the initial stages — and only if the room isn’t filled with smoke. After all, it takes just three minutes to be asphyxiated. If you’re sure you aren’t in any danger, follow these steps to use your extinguisher: 1. Remove the extinguisher from its mounting and heft it in your hands to make sure it’s full. Check that the needle is in the green zone of the pressure gauge. 2. Position yourself between the fire and an exit (or with your back to the wind if the fire is outside), and approach to within two or three metres of the fire.
3. Remove the safety pin by turning it and breaking the seal, as necessary. 4. Take hold of the nozzle and aim it at the base of the flames, pressing the lever down as far as it will go. Sweep the nozzle from side to side, always at the base of the flames, being sure to cover the entire width of the fire. 5. Stop only when the flames are extinguished or the fire extinguisher is empty. If the fire doesn’t go out or if the room is filling with smoke, evacuate the premises immediately. Call 911 and wait for the firefighters to arrive. If the fire seems to have gone out, call the fire department anyway; the fire could have spread into the walls. After the fire, be sure to replace your fire extinguisher or have it filled, even if it isn’t empty. Place it near an exit where it is visible and easy to get to.
Do you know how to use your portable fire extinguisher?
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CSRD FIRE CHIEFS From left to right: CSRD Regional Fire Chief: Kenn Mount, CSRD Assistant Regional Fire Chief: Sean Coubrough, who started full time with the CSRD in August and comes from 5 years of being the past Fire Chief of Field Fire Rescue.
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Knowing what to do and where to go in the event of a fire can save lives! Smoke alarms can give you the extra minutes you need to get your family to safety. Make sure you have an escape route in place!!
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ANGLEMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT Members shown in picture: John Seymour, Vicky Mitchell, Andy Aichholz, Graham Lucas, Darlene Taylor, Don Lauzon, Dave King and Bill Taylor. Members not in picture: Harley Edwards, Adam Bebet, Stefanie Bebet, Brent Hahn, Annie Murphy, Pat Murphy, Rosie Lauzon, Duff Overland, Bryan Rogers, Mike Sanderson, Rachel Stone, Reese Stone, Jamie Lauzon and Jim Leduc.
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Heavy smoke impairs breathing, which is why staying close to the floor increases chances of escape. Heat and smoke rise – the air is more breathable and cooler close to the floor.
Make certain that everyone understands that if they hear the smoke alarm, or someone shouting “FIRE”, they should immediately evacuate the home. Designate a meeting place outside your home in the event of a fire.
Small children unable to escape should be taught to open their windows and wave an article of clothing to attract attention. Instruct them to wait at the window until SICAMOUS FIRE DEPARTMENT someone comes and to never hide from the Back row: Jason Reid, Dale Wood, Dan Roddick, Jarrod LaRoy, Alex Stewart, Matt Boisvert, Captain Chris Wilson, Jordan LaRoy, Deputy Chief Clayton Allen. Front row: Brandon McMillan, Jamie Walsh, Jess Halifax, Shane McKellar, Fire Chief Brett Ogino, Vivian Ogino, Cam fire in places like under a bed or in a closet Davies, Barry Chafe. Missing: Lieutenant Kevin Allen, Branden Backs, Deb Loucks, and Chad Strohschein.
Develop And Practice A Fire Escape Plan Install smoke alarms on every level. Keep smoke alarms clean and dustfree, checking them monthly. Replace batteries yearly and alarms every 10 years.
In order to be able to react quickly to
fire, draw a floor plan of your home showing all possible exits from each room. Where possible, plan two exits: a main route and an alternate route from each room.
Since the majority of fire deaths occur while you are sleeping, you should practice your plan at night as well, getting down on your hands and knees with a flashlight while crawling to safety.
Discuss with a fire department official whether an escape ladder would be appropriate to install.
Sleep with doors closed. If children are frightened, parents can close doors after the children fall asleep and use a room monitor to hear them during the night.
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