*FIRE PREVENTION SAFETY - TIPS*

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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 have old toasters, make sure
that they are working properly. Check the cords for fraying, and throw them
out when they start to do this.

5. *Use Fire Resistant Building Materials* :- This is self-explanatory.
If you build a home or shed / garage, use as many fire-resistant materials
as you possibly can, to reduce your risk of fire damage in the future.

*Top 5 Ways To Deal With Fire : -*

1. *Have A Smoke Detector!* :- Make sure your home has plenty of working
smoke detectors. These can literally be a life saver, and mean the
difference between serious injury and escaping in time. Also, it can alert
you to a problem much faster than if you smell / feel the flames, possibly
causing you to get help soon enough to save your home and possessions.

2. *Fire Blankets and Extinguishers* :- Make sure you have these on hand,
to help put out small fires whenever possible. Make sure your extinguishers
are regularly tested by the fire department, as recommended by the
manufacturer.

3. *Get Out When You Should* :- If a fire is already too large for you to
be able to safely put out, then GET OUT. Have escape routes planned out (and
even practiced) with your family. Teach children to test doorknobs prior to
leaving a room when a house is burning.

4. *How To Manage Smoke* :- If you are leaving a burning building and
there is a lot of smoke in the air, get on the ground. Crawling on your
knees - or slithering on your belly - is much better, and a good way to
prevent as much smoke inhalation as possible.

5. *Don't Be A Hero* :- Don't jump off of a multi - story building -
you'll end up risking your life. Instead, wait for help, and follow basic
safety rules. Also, don't run inside a burning building thinking you will
save someone or something. Let the people who are trained in these matters
take control.
**

*BEWARE - ALL OF THESE CAN BE FATAL!!!*


Courtesy Dr Quresh Maskati (Mumbai,India):qureshmaskati@gmail.com

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