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10 Tips for Fire Safety (continued)
- Give space heaters space. KEEP PORTABLE HEATERS and space heaters at least three feet (one meter) from anything that can burn. Keep children and pets away from heaters, and never leave heaters on when you leave home or go to bed.
- Remember: Matches and lighters are tools, not toys. IN A CHILD'S HAND, matches and lighters can be deadly. Use only child-resistant lighters and store all matches and lighters up high where small children can't see or reach them, preferably in a locked cabinet. Teach your children that matches and lighters are tools, not toys, and should be used only by adults or with adult supervision. Teach young children to tell a grown-up if they find matches or lighters; older children should bring matches or lighters to an adult immediately.
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- Cool a burn. RUN COOL WATER over a burn for 10 to 15
minutes. Never put butter or any grease on a
burn. If the burned skin blisters or is charred, see a
doctor immediately. Never use ice.
- Use electricity safely. IF AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE SMOKES or has an unusual smell, unplug it immediately, then have it serviced before using it again. Replace any electrical cord that's cracked or frayed. Don't overload extension cords or run them under rugs. Don't tamper with your fuse box or use improper-size fuses.
- Crawl low under smoke. DURING A FIRE, smoke and poisonous gases rise with the heat. The air is cleaner near the floor. If you encounter smoke while you're escaping from a fire, use an alternate escape route.
- Stop, drop, and roll. If your clothes catch fire, don't
run. Stop where you are, drop to the ground, cover your
face with your hands, and roll over and over to smother the
flames.
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