| Arson
- Starting a fire on purpose is called arson. People
go to jail for starting fires. It costs us money in higher insurance
premiums whenever there is a fire. If you know someone who started
a fire, even a little one, tell a firefighter or a police officer. |
| Ice
Safety
- Always know the thickness and quality of the ice before you
adventure out onto the ice. Some guidelines to follow are: 2"
or less - stay off; 4" - ice fishing; 5" - snowmobiles
or ATV; 8-12" - car or small pickup; 12-15" - medium
truck. |
| The
Fire Triangle - For a fire to occur, 3 things must
be present. Oxygen - there is oxygen in the air all around
us. Fuel - like wood, paper, gasoline, a house, or your
clothes. Heat - like a spark, cigarette, toaster, match or lighter.
Take away any one of those things and a fire can't happen. Fire
prevention is keeping things that are hot (heat) away from things
that can burn (fuel). |
| Always
Wear Your Seat Belt - You're more likely to die in
a car crash than any other way. It's true. Car crashes kill
more people between the ages of one and forty-four than anything
else. Why risk it? Your best protection against death and injury
in your car is your seat belt. It's easy. Just reach over-click-and
you're set. Think about it. And while you are thinking, BUCKLE
UP! |
| Stop,
Drop, & Roll - If for any reason your clothes
should catch on fire, remember these rules: Stop - do
not run. Running fans the flames. Drop - drop to the
ground wherever you are. Roll - continue to roll on the
ground to smother the flames. Cool - when the fire is out, cool. |
| Major
Causes of Fire - Ther are three major causes of fire
in the United States. Try and guess what they are before you
read on. You may be surprised! Men, women, & children. |
| Flammable
Liquids - Oil based paints, gasoline, kerosene, fuel
oil and other liquids that burn can be very dangerous. If these
liquids get out of their container, a tiny spark may cause an
explosion. These things should be kept in the garage or outside.
They should never be kept in the house, especially in the basement. |
| Clean
House - Even in the neatest of homes, it is not unusual
to find an accumulation of papers, boxes, and other combustibles
in the garage, basement or attic. Just as we use paper and kindling
to start a camp fire, accumulative trash can act as as kindling
for a house fire. Inspect all areas of your home and get rid
of things you don't need that would add extra fuel to a fire. |
| Smoking
- Cigarettes not only harm your health, they are
often the cause of fire. If you have adults in your house that
smoke, remind them to: Use large ashtrays; NEVER smoke in bed;
never leave lit cigarettes unattended; keep lighters and matches
out of the reach of children. |
| Smoke
kills - More people are killed by smoke than any
other fire related reason. If you are caught in smoke, get down
low and crawl. The air near the floor has fewer toxic fumes
and less heat. If you are trapped, close the doors between you
and the smoke. Seal the cracks around the door with any available
cloth or rug. Signal for help from the window and stay low until
help arrives. |
| Smoke
Detectors Save Lives - Smoke detectors are on of
the greatest life saving inventions of modern times. They are
inexpensive and easy to install. No home should be without them,
but you must insure that they are operable. Test your smoke
detector once a week and replace batteries once a year. |
| Big
Fires Start Small - Most major fires begin small.
Things like a tiny spark in an oily rag, an ashtray emptied
into a wastebasket, or an electric wire with damaged insulation
can start a fire. If each of us would take the time necessary
to correct these little items, we could stop many fires from
ever happening. |
| Home
Escape Plan - At work or school we all have fire
escape plans, but we seem to forget about them at home. Have
a home escape plan. Plan 2 escape routes from each room. If
a window is used, make sure it works. Set a meeting place outdoors
so you will know everyone is safe. Practice your plan to make
sure it works. |
| Fire
Extinguishers -
Many people keep small fires from getting big each year by extinguishing
them with a portable fire extinguisher. To use a fire extinguisher
you should: Pull the safety pin; aim at the base of the fire;
squeeze the handle; sweep from side to side. |
| Carbon
Monoxide - Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless,
tasteless, non-irritating gas. It is a product of incomplete
combustion of fossil fuels. Common sources of Carbon Monoxide
are: Household furnaces/boilers; gas ovens/ranges; fireplaces;
space heaters; automobile exhaust. Play it safe and install
a digital readout Carbon Monoxide
detector with a test/reset feature in your home. |
| Kitchen
Fire Safety - Many home fires start in the kitchen.
Help stop kitchen fires: Never put pot holders, plastic utensils,
or towels near the range where they could catch fire; roll up
long sleeves while cooking; do not reach across the burners
while cooking. Keep things that burn away from things that are
hot. |
| Electricity
Can Cause Fires - We use the power of electricity
to do many things for us. Sometimes electricity causes fire.
Be careful with electricity by: Never overload outlets; protect
electric cords from being walked on or crushed; repair or replace
damaged cords; unplug cords that feel hot. |
| Home
Heating - Winter brings its own special beauty. It
also brings its own special fire hazards because it is the home
heating season. By following a few common sense precautions,
we can enjoy heating comfort without danger. Check heating equipment
yearly; use a metal fireplace screen; keep portable heaters
away from combustibles like curtains and furniture; inspect
chimneys for soot buildup; don't store inflammables near heat. |
| Fire
Hydrants - Fire hydrants are located throughout the
community to assist the fire department in the event of a fire.
There are appoximately 720 fire hydrants in Plover. The firefighters
ask that you help protect the Village by: Keeping hydrants clear
of snow/ice during the winter; keeping hydrant clear of debris
and overgrowth during the summer; report and leaks or vandalism. |
| Don't
Drink And Drive - Friends don't let friends drive
drunk. Alcohol is the number one drug of choice for teenagers.
Alcohol-related car crashes are the number one killer of teenagers
in the United States. Alcohol is the number one drug problem
in America. |
