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No one wants to think about having a fire at home. But thinking about it and being ready for it can and does save lives. Having working smoke alarms in your home gives you early warning if there is a fire. Planning and practicing a fire drill can prepare you to get out safely. Firefighters know this. They will tell you that most fire deaths and injuries happen in homes. They see this every day. Being ready is the key to surviving a home fire. The nonprofit Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety is urging families to be ready. There are three things you can do to protect your family. They are simple, but they are very important. Do them now, before fire strikes: 1. Install smoke alarms on all levels. 2. Test them each month to make sure they are working. 3. Plan and practice home fire drills. Smoke is your enemy. Smoke is sneaky. It is silent, and it has poison gases in it. Smoke gets very hot, very Home fire safety: Be safe and sound fast. Smoke alarms save lives. It doesn’t matter if your home is big or small, or new or old. All homes need smoke alarms that work. Smoke alarms will wake you up and give you time to get out safely if there is a fire. You can’t hear smoke. You can’t smell it when you sleep. Smoke alarms make a very loud sound when smoke gets near them. The sound is loud enough to wake most people. Every home needs to have smoke alarms that are always working. Smoke alarms give you time to get out safely if there is a fire. Walk through your plan together. Make sure your smoke alarms have fresh batteries. Push the “test button” so everyone knows the alarm sound. Tell your children what they should do if the alarm goes off. Make sure windows and doors open easily. Always keep the way clear so you can escape quickly in an emergency. Put emergency numbers on telephones. Make sure your house or building number is large so firefighters can see it from the street. This will help them find your home quickly. Meets the New wiscoNsiN staNdards for health educatioN: 1:2:a1, 1:3:a1 Article submitted by Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety Home fire sprinklers save lives If you are moving into an apartment, choose a building with fire sprinklers. If you are building or remodeling your home, have fire sprinklers installed in it if you can. Sprinklers put water on the flames when the fire starts. They will put the fire out or keep it small until firefighters arrive. This gives you more time to escape and protects your property. The Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety reminds you to make sure you do these things: • Have smoke alarms on each level of your home. • Test them so you know they are working. • Put fresh batteries in at least once a year. • Plan how to get out. • Walk through your plan. • Practice your plan with a family fire drill. • Set a date for your next family fire drill. • Take steps to prevent fires from starting. Visit your local fire department to learn even more. www.milwaukeemarketplace.com/specialsections | A Newspaper in Education Section | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Fire Safety 2012 13
Fire Safety 2012 | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | A Newspaper in Education Section | www.milwaukeemarketplace.com/specialsections 14 Halloween Fire Safety Roasting marshmallows, carving jack-o’-lanterns, making hot cider and campfire fun are all a part of the fall season. These activities can make for an awesome day. Here are a few fire prevention tips to make sure you have a safe fall and Halloween. Safety around the campfire Campfires can be bright, warm and fun. You can roast marshmallows, make banana boats sing songs, share scary stories and a host of other fun things. To make sure that you are safe this fall season, keep these few tips in mind. 1. It’s important to always have an adult supervise campfire activities. 2. Never use lighter fluids, gasoline, kerosene or any other flammable liquid to light a campfire. These fluids and their vapors are dangerous and can catch clothing on fire or even cause explosions. 3. When setting up a campfire, clear a five-foot area around the fire pit and circle the area with rocks to keep the flame contained. 4. Make sure to stand or sit at a safe distance away from the fire and have long enough sticks or cooking utensils when roasting marshmallows or hot dogs. Remember s’mores can burn your tongue. Those marshmallows centers can get really hot. 5. Don’t play tag or run around a lit campfire. It is easy to trip and get burned. 6. Keep a bucket of water and a shovel handy to put out the fire or any embers that may ignite grasses or brush in the area. Jack-o’-lantern safety Carving jack-o’-lanterns is one of Halloween’s great traditions. However, adults and children have been burned when candles are used. It can be tough to light a candle inside of a pumpkin. Matches can catch clothing on fire and burn fingers or hair. Lighters are also dangerous and should be handled by an adult. Have no fear; there are afew alternatives to candles that should be considered. Battery operated lights for jacko-lanterns are a good option to light up that pumpkin. These lights are inexpensive, readily available and easy to use. Don’t get burned this season. Cooking autumn treats Hot, spiced cider is a fun fall treat. There are methods to making this drink safely. Adult supervision is recom- mended when using the stove or microwave. Cooking on the back burners is a great way to prevent scalding yourself or others. Always turn pot handles towards the back of the stove. This prevents young children from accidentally grabbing the handle or the pot and spilling that great hot cider, which can cause burns. If you are making that cider or hot chocolate in the microwave remember to use hot pads or oven mitts to prevent burns. Keep in mind that liquids that have been in a microwave oven may seem cool to the touch but can be very hot in reality. All kitchens should have a fire extinguisher. Have your parent or guardians Meets the New wiscoNsiN staNdards for health educatioN: 1:2:a1, 1:3:a1, 1:3:B2 Article submitted by UW Health show you how it is used. Halloween is a good time to change your smoke detector batteries and check that the smoke alarm is working properly. In fact, batteries should be replaced twice a year and smoke detectors tested each month. Lastly, before you go off trick-or-treating, make sure to pick out costumes, wigs and masks that are made from flame resistant fabrics. This will help your trickor treating stay safe and spooky. So enjoy those marshmallows and hot cider, light that jack-o’-lantern safely and remember these burn prevention tips so you can have a great fall season and happy Halloween.
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