Fire Safety
Step1: #1 RULE WHEN FIRE OCCURS - PERSONAL SAFETY
a. Access the situation quickly.
b. Decide your action - fight fire or leave.
c. CALL 911 - Never assume someone has called.
HOME AND WORKPLACE PREPAREDNESS:
1. Fire requires - HEAT, FUEL, OXYGEN
2. Check fire extinguisher - most fire extinguishers will tell you what type of fire
it will put out with helpful pictures on the extinguisher and pictures showing you
how to use the extinguisher on a fire.
I. Type of fires that may occur and are shown on a fire extinguisher:
a. Solid materials
b. Flammable liquids
c. Electrical
d. Combustible metals
II. Use of a fire extinguisher: a basic word to remember -
P.A.S.S. = Pull ring
Aim nozzle
Squeeze handle & trigger
Sweep extinguisher hose at base of fire
3. Reducing fire hazards around home and workplace. Most of these hazards fall into
3 categories:
1. Electrical - be sure to check electrical outlets for over loading. Use
surge protectors. It is safer to use thick power cords instead of thin
extension cords.
Know where to shut off the electrical power. Inform each other where the
circuit breaker box is located and the location of the main
switch. Use any labeling at circuit box, if necessary.
2. Natural Gas - know location of gas meter and how to shut it
off. Keep proper tool in a designated spot to be able to shut
off gas with written instructions. Label any valves if necessary.
Propane Tank - know location of propane tank and how to turn off
propane gas at tank area. Keep proper tool to shut off propane gas
in a designated spot with written instructions. Label any valves if
necessary.
3. Flammable or combustible liquids - store these types of liquids properly
by reading labels to identify flammable products. This will reduce the
fire hazard. Throw away any old products in storage.
4. List of EMERGENCY NUMBERS to keep by your telephone, in wallet, purse,
vehicle glove compartment, or on cell phone.
2006
LEADVILLE, CO.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
911 FOR ANY EMERGENCY
POLICE 486-1365
SHERIFF 486-1249
FIRE DEPT. 486-2990
HOSPITAL 486-0230
Emergency Room 486-7144
STATE PATROL:
Salida, CO. - Station 539-4816
Pueblo, CO. - Station 1-719-544-2424
POISON CONTROL 1-800-222-1222
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