1. House Fires How To Prevent A Fire In Your Home Presented by Upper Darby Fire Department

2. Smoke Detectors Save Lives

3. Prevention of House Fires • Smoke Detectors • Place Smoke Detectors In Their Proper Locations • Top of Stairs • Bedrooms • Outside the Kitchen Area • Basement (Outside the Utility Area) • Attic • Make Sure You Maintain Your Smoke Detectors • Change The Batteries Twice A Year • Vacuum Occasionally To Clear Dust & Bugs • Test Your Smoke Detectors

4. Prevention Of House Fires • Open Flames • Never Leave Open Flames Unattended • When Your Cooking ALWAYS Turn The Burner Off When You Step Out • If You Use Candles Always Blow Them Out When You Leave The Room Or House • Never Leave Your Fire Place On When You Leave The House

5. In-Proper Use Of Electricity

6. Prevention of House Fires • Extension Cords And Power Strips • Do Not Overload Your Extension Cords And Power Strips • Extension Cords Are For Low Voltage Consuming Appliances (Locks, Clocks) • No Extension Cords Can Be Used Or Ran Under Carpets Or Furniture Legs • Never Connect Electrical Extension Cords To Another Electrical Extension Cord Or Power Strips. • Power Strips Are For Larger Appliances (TV’s, Computers, Entertainment Systems). You Must Purchase Power Strip Of Appropriate Size For That Appliance

7. Common Causes Of House Fires • The Common Causes of Today’s House Fires Are: • Unattended Cooking • Heater Or Fire Place Malfunction • Electrical • Careless Discarding Of Smoking Material • Careless Discarding Of Hot Coals From Barbecues

8. What To Do If You Have A Fire • If You Smell Smoke Or See Fire Alert Family Members

9. What To Do If You Have A Fire Get Out Of The Property

10. What To Do If You Have A Fire Call 911 From A Safe Place

11. What To Do If You Have A Fire Assemble at a Meeting Place Safely Away From The House

12. Thank You For Listening • If you have any questions please feel free to talk to one of our Fire Department Members.