OC OCTOB TOBER ER IS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH ARE YOU PREPARED IN CASE OF FIRE ? ? ? A Public Safety Message From The Cheshire Fire Department
Fires in the U.S. that fire departments responded to In 2011 there were 1,389,500 fires in that fire departments responded to in the US Of those fires, 484,500 were fires in structures 76 % of those fires were in one and two family dwellings 219,000 fires occurred in vehicles 686,000 fires occurred in outside properties Every 23 seconds a fire department responds to a fire in the US
Here are some facts about fire deaths In 2011 there were 3,005 civilians killed in fires 84 % of these deaths occurred in homes (2,520) 300 civilians died in vehicle fires Nationwide, there was a civilian fire death every 175 minutes Every 208 minutes there is a civilian death in a home in the US
Some facts about injuries from fire In 2011 there were 17,000 civilians injured by fire 13,910 of these deaths occurred in homes 1,190 civilians were injured in vehicle fires Nationwide, there was a civilian injury every 30 minutes Practice fire safety in your home, as this is by far the most likely place for fire injuries and deaths to occur
Some facts about property losses from fire In 2011 there was $11.7 billion dollars in property damage as a result of fire $9.7 billion dollars of that damage was to structures $6.9 billion dollars of of damage was to homes $1.4 billion dollars of damage occurred in vehicles Check your smoke detectors monthly and replace the batteries twice a year when you turn your clocks back and forward
What can you do to help keep yourself safe from fire ? ? • Educate your children, make them part of your Fire Safety Plan • Visit the local firehouse, ask Firefighters to put on gear so your child knows they are not something to fear • Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and change batteries at clock changing times • Have a home exit plan and practice it • Keep fire extinguishers accessible and ready for use • Maintain housekeeping to avoid clutter and potential fire hazards
What can you do to help keep yourself safe from fire ? ? • Use candles with care, never leave them unattended • Do not use extension cords as a permanent solution • Discard ashes from wood/coal/pellet stoves AWAY from your home in a noncombustible container • if you have an alarm system make sure all records are up to date with the police department • Keep loose clothing away from the stove top or oven when cooking • Clean the lint filter on your dryer after EVERY use
Th The e Ches heshire hire Fir Fire e Depa De partm rtment ent Says: “the best fire is the one that is prevented” Be safe and practice fire safe living 1912 2012
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