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Under Construction!
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2006 Calls |
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Jan |
7 |
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Feb |
13 |
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Mar |
8 |
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Apr |
7 |
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May |
11 |
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Jun |
10 |
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Jul |
11 |
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Aug |
8 |
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Sep |
11 |
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Oct |
17 |
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Nov |
5 |
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Dec |
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Nobody expects a fire. But it's very important to have a plan just in case
there is one. Fire can happen anywhere: in your home, apartment or place of
business.
In case of a fire, what you don't know can hurt you. Keep in mind, fires
don't always happen to someone else. ESCAPE PLANS WILL DIFFER FOR EACH TYPE
OF BUILDING! IT'S UP TO YOU TO PLAN THE PROPER ESCAPE FROM YOUR
PARTICULAR BUILDING.
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Hints and Tips:
- HAVE A FIRE ESCAPE PLAN
Have a family meeting to discuss what to do if there is a fire. Practice
your plan.
- USE APPROVED WINDOW GATES
Only use approved window gates. Do not use a padlock which will prevent
your escape from a fire.
- DECIDE ON A MEETING PLACE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING
By deciding on a meeting place outside and away from the building, you
will know if everyone has gotten out safely.
- SEND THE ALARM
Dial 911 to report a fire. Use a neighbor's phone or a cell phone.
- WALK QUICKLY, DON'T PANIC
Feel the door on your way out with the back of your hand. If the door is
hot, do not open. Close any doors behind you to slow the spread of fire.
- USE THE STAIRS
Don't use an elevator. It may stop and trap you.
Try to place one hand in contact with the wall. This may prevent you from
getting lost.
- STAY LOW AND GO
If there's smoke, escape by staying very low to the ground where air is
cooler and smoke is less dense.
- OPEN WINDOW IF TRAPPED
Open window at top to let out heat and smoke; and at the bottom to
breathe.
If you cannot get out, wave a sheet out the window. If you become trapped,
stay calm and go to the nearest window or door, if possible. When
firefighters are searching for trapped persons, they always start at the
perimeters of a room. Elderly persons may have been taught to head for the
bath or shower because of the availability of water - This is bad
advice as most often it is the smoke that kills people - get out or if
that is not possible get to a window/wall.
- DON'T GO BACK
Do not go back into a fire for anything! Your life is your MOST valuable
possession.
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