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Fire prevention is everybody's responsibility. Be sure to take the time to talk to your children about fire prevention and what to do in case of an emergency such as fire. Fireman Jim has been teaching your children that Fire Prevention is Fire Protection and he has some tips for you too.
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—Eighty-two percent of all fire deaths occur in the home.
—Children under the age of five and Seniors over 65 are at the greatest risk of death from fire.
—Deaths due to an inability to escape are the most preventable.
—Having a working smoke alarm reduces one's chance of dying in a fire by nearly one half.
—Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test smoke alarm batteries every month and change them at least once a year. Consider installing a 10-year lithium battery-powered smoke alarm, which is sealed so it cannot be tampered with or opened.
—Know your local emergency numbers. In most areas, the number is 911.
—Practice finding your way out of the house with your eyes closed, crawling or staying low and feeling your way out of the house.
—Never open doors that are hot to the touch.
—Practice "Stop, Drop and Roll" with your family. Your children have been taught the technique in School, here's your chance to let them teach you.
—Make sure everyone in your family knows at least two ways to escape from each room in the house. Plan escape routes and practice them with your family. Designate a meeting place outside the house and take attendance.
—Remember to escape first, then notify the fire department.
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