The first full week in October each year is Fire Prevention
Week. Throughout the U.S. fire departments have open houses,
demonstrations on fire safety and prevention. Call your local
fire department for information. Check your TV schedule this
month for fire safety programs.
Fire Safety For Kids
KIDS
Learn how to prevent a fire, and what to do if you
are caught in one.
Note how some of these links cover more than just fire prevention.
All
You Ever Wanted to Know About Fire Extinguishers
There are basically four different types or classes of fire extinguishers,
each of which extinguishes specific types of fire.
Carbon
Monoxide Information
Having no smell, taste or colour, in today's world of improved
insulation and double glazing it has become increasingly important
to have good ventilation, maintain all appliances regularly and
to have absolutely reliable detector alarms installed giving
both a visual and audible warning immediately there is a build
up of CO to dangerous levels.
Everything
You Wanted To Know About Fire Safety
(But Were Afraid To Ask) All the "How to's" and "What
to do's." Health and safety.
Fire
Safety and Education
A series of factsheets on Home Fire Prevention in .pdf (Adobe
Acrobat) format.
Fire
Safety Features of New Homes
The fact is that the home is the most dangerous place for fires.
Adding fire sprinklers and smoke alarms can improve your chances
to over 97 percent.
Home
Fire Prevention
More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and approximately
20,000 are injured. An overwhelming number of fires occur in
the home. There are time-tested ways to prevent and survive a
fire. It's not a question of luck. It's a matter of planning
ahead. USFA.
How
to Teach a Child Exit Drills in the Home
Teaching a child fire exit drills in the home can save his life
in the event of a fire. Do this once every six months so your
child is comfortable with the escape procedures.
National Fire Protection Association Fact Sheets
Dozens of fact sheets that would be great for lessons on fire safety and planning.
