Fire Safety

FIRE SAFETY FACTS

 

Each year, more than 4,000 Americans die in fires, more than 25,000 are injured in fires, and more than 100 firefighters are killed while on duty. Eighty three percent of all civilian fire deaths occurred in residences.  Many of these fires could have been prevented.

 

Cooking is the third leading cause of fire deaths and the leading cause of injury among people ages 65 and older.  

Direct loss due to fires is estimated at nearly $8.6 billion annually. Intentionally set structure fires resulted in an estimated $664 million in property damage.

 

In order to protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire:

FIRE PREVENTION TIPS

 

BEFORE A FIRE

 

The following are things you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your property in the event of a fire:

 

SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

COOKING SAFETY

ESCAPING THE FIRE

HEATING SOURCE

MATCHES/LIGHTERS AND SMOKING

ELECTRICAL WIRING

ASK THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO INSPECT YOUR HOME FOR FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION!

 

DURING A FIRE

DO NOT PANIC

ESCAPE A FIRE

AFTER A FIRE

FIRE SAFETY IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY…FIRE STOPS WITH YOU!