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House Fires

House Fires. How To Prevent A Fire In Your Home. Presented by Upper Darby Fire Department. Smoke Detectors Save Lives. Prevention of House Fires. Smoke Detectors Place Smoke Detectors In Their Proper Locations Top of Stairs Bedrooms Outside the Kitchen Area

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House Fires

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  1. House Fires How To Prevent A Fire In Your Home Presented by Upper Darby Fire Department

  2. Smoke Detectors Save Lives

  3. Prevention of House Fires • Smoke Detectors • Place Smoke Detectors In Their Proper Locations • Top of Stairs • Bedrooms • Outside the Kitchen Area • Basement (Outside the Utility Area) • Attic • Make Sure You Maintain Your Smoke Detectors • Change The Batteries Twice A Year • Vacuum Occasionally To Clear Dust & Bugs • Test Your Smoke Detectors

  4. Prevention Of House Fires • Open Flames • Never Leave Open Flames Unattended • When Your Cooking ALWAYS Turn The Burner Off When You Step Out • If You Use Candles Always Blow Them Out When You Leave The Room Or House • Never Leave Your Fire Place On When You Leave The House

  5. In-Proper Use Of Electricity

  6. Prevention of House Fires • Extension Cords And Power Strips • Do Not Overload Your Extension Cords And Power Strips • Extension Cords Are For Low Voltage Consuming Appliances (Locks, Clocks) • No Extension Cords Can Be Used Or Ran Under Carpets Or Furniture Legs • Never Connect Electrical Extension Cords To Another Electrical Extension Cord Or Power Strips. • Power Strips Are For Larger Appliances (TV’s, Computers, Entertainment Systems). You Must Purchase Power Strip Of Appropriate Size For That Appliance

  7. Common Causes Of House Fires • The Common Causes of Today’s House Fires Are: • Unattended Cooking • Heater Or Fire Place Malfunction • Electrical • Careless Discarding Of Smoking Material • Careless Discarding Of Hot Coals From Barbecues

  8. What To Do If You Have A Fire • If You Smell Smoke Or See Fire Alert Family Members

  9. What To Do If You Have A Fire Get Out Of The Property

  10. What To Do If You Have A Fire Call 911 From A Safe Place

  11. What To Do If You Have A Fire Assemble at a Meeting Place Safely Away From The House

  12. Thank You For Listening • If you have any questions please feel free to talk to one of our Fire Department Members.

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