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HOLIDAY FIRE
SAFETY TIPS
 Space
heaters: Keep portable and space
heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn
 Holiday
cooking: Everyone loves all that holiday
food, but remember kids and pets should stay away from cooking areas.
Declare a three-foot "kid-free zone " around the stove.
 Candles:
Did you know that more candle fires start in living rooms, dens,
dining rooms, and kitchens during the month of December than any other
month of the year?
Make sure candle holders are in a safe place where they can't be
knocked over.
Kids should never be left alone with a burning candle.
Candles, matches and lighters should be locked up high and out of
kid's sight and reach.
 Holiday
lights: Lights look pretty, but they can
also cause fires. If your lights have cracked or frayed cords, throw
them away.
Christmas Trees:
If you buy an fake tree, be sure it is labeled “flame retardant.” If
you have a real Christmas tree, water it several times a day. And make
sure it doesn't block your exit from the room.
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NUMBERS TO KNOW:
To report an
Emergency-
dial 911
Non-Emergency Fire Dept:
712-563-2023
Non-Emergency Police Dept:
712-563-2500 |
Support the local guys
on their climb! |
The
Fireman's
Prayer
When I'm called to duty God, Wherever
flames may rage
Give me strength to save a life
Whatever be it's age
Help me to embrace a little child
Before it is to late
Or save an older person from The horror
of that fate
Enable me to be alert To hear the
weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently To put the
fire out
I want to fill my calling and To give
the best in me
To guard my neighbor and Protect his
property
And if according to your will I have to
lose my life
Bless with your protecting hand My
children and my wife
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Kitchen Fire Safety Tip
With all that goes on in our lives, it's very easy to forget that you
placed that pan on the stove. It's a very common mistake. You put
something on the stove to cook. Then you get sidetracked. You forget about
it until the fire starts and the smoke alarm goes off. If you're still
home, you may have time to react. But if you've left the house and the pan
is still on the stove, you may not find out about it until you return. By
then, if you're lucky, your neighbors have noticed your house is on fire
and called the fire department!
The following information describes the types of fires you might expect in
the kitchen ... and what to do about them.
Dry Cooking Fires
The most common type of cooking fire is the dry cooking fire. The
water or moisture boils out of the pan and the food left in the pan
scorches, producing smoke. This usually doesn't cause a great deal of
damage. The heat may sometimes damage the surrounding area. The smoke may
leave a residue and an odor. Hopefully a little cleaning up is all it
takes.
Grease
Fires
The grease fire occurs when oil or grease type foods are heated and
ignite. A grease fire can do significant damage. Open flames can extend to
surrounding cabinets or other combustible items. If unnoticed, a grease
fire can extend to a major house fire, engulfing the entire kitchen,
adjacent rooms or even the attic. This becomes a dangerous
life-threatening fire.
Oven Fires
Most of the time an oven fire is not serious. The fire is usually
contained in the oven, which is designed for high heat anyway. The oven
fire usually suffocates or is easily extinguished. |
What to do if there is a
kitchen fire.
*In all cases, make sure everyone evacuates the house.
*Call 911
and report the fire.
*If the fire is still very small, you can use a fire
extinguisher to try and put it out. But if the fire gets out of control,
get out of the house and wait for the fire department to arrive.
You might be able to extinguish a grease fire on the stove in several
different ways. The simplest way is to place a lid on the pan and the fire
should suffocate. A large amount of baking soda can also be used to
extinguish a grease fire. Once you have the fire extinguished, don't
forget to turn off the burner. But if the flames are too high, don't risk
getting burned.
Get out and call the fire department.
Never, never put water on a grease fire!
Water will splatter the grease and dramatically increase the size
of the fire. You will easily get burned! NEVER try to carry a flaming
grease fire outside. It will quickly be too hot to carry and you will
certainly spread the fire over the entire area. |
