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*FIRE PREVENTION SAFETY - TIPS*
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Dr Ashish Mahobia
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A calendar with firefighters in it tends to be quite hot... literally! firefighters work very hard, and risk their lives every day. You're surrounded by electronics and other fire hazards every day, so it's a good idea to keep safety in mind at all times. Ten fire safety tips to share with all of us. *Top 5 Fire Prevention Tips : -* 1. *Use Modern Wiring* :- If your wiring isn't up-to-date, you can short-circuit it by using newer equipment and / or heavy loads. This can (and will!) cause the wiring to burn out and cause a fire. 2. *Put Out Cooking Fires Properly* :- Don't throw water on burning oil! use baking soda, flour, or a fire blanket. Throwing water onto burning oil will cause it to explode, likely burning you severely. 3. *Don't Smoke in the House!* :- If you smoke please do it outdoors. Make sure you extinguish your matches / lighters / cigarettes fully and properly, and discard them in a fire proof container. 4. *Don't Use Old Electronics* :- If you ha...