Fire Prevention Education Tips

Give Space Heaters Space
 
Portable space heaters can quickly warm up a cold room, but they have also been the cause of many serious home fires. They must be used with care.

Keep portable heaters at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from things that could burn, such as clothing, bedding, furniture, or curtains.

And make sure you turn heaters off before leaving home or going to bed!

Don‘t Reach for Danger!

If a pot caught on fire in your kitchen, would you know what to do? Your fire department wants you to put a lid on cooking fires. Keep a proper fitting lid nearby and slide it over the burning pan, then turn off the burner.
When you cook, always wear tight fitting sleeves and never reach over a hot burner. A dangling sleeve passing over a burner can suddenly catch fire. If this happens, knowing what to do is a matter of life and death. Don‘t panic and run. Drop to the floor and roll over and over to smother the flames

Test your Smoke Alarms

The firefighters of Belmar remind you that smoke alarms save lives – but only if they are in good working order. To make sure your smoke alarms work, test them each moth by pushing the alarm test button. If you have difficulty reaching your alarm, use a broom handle or a cane to gently push the test button for 30 seconds. If the alarm doesn‘t sound, have the battery or alarm replaced immediately. Only a working smoke alarm can save your life.