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Courtesy of the City of
Dallas Fire Department
SMOKE ALARMS
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Have a working smoke alarm on each level of your home and outside
bedrooms.
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Test smoke alarms monthly and change the batteries at least once a year.
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Install smoke alarms away from air vents.
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Install smoke alarms on the ceiling or wall, at least 4 inches from the
corners.
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When affixed to walls, smoke alarms should be between 4 and 12 inches
from the ceiling.
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Never disable or remove smoke alarm batteries.
ESCAPE
PLANNING
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Develop a fire escape plan with the members of your household and
practice often.
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Know two ways to exit from every room in your home.
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Make sure that safety bars on windows can be opened from inside your
home.
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Crawl low, under smoke.
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Feel closed doors. If hot, use another exit.
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Identify a place to meet outside in case of fire. Never re-enter a
burning building.
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Escape first. Then call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance.
FIRE
SAFETY
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Keep clothes, blankets, curtains and other combustibles at least three
feet from portable heaters.
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Place portable heaters where they will not tip over easily.
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Have chimneys cleaned and inspected annually by a professional.
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Clear the area around the hearth of debris, flammables and decorative
materials.
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Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces and leave glass doors
open while burning a fire.
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Keep clothes, towels and other combustibles away from stove burners.
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Never leave cooking unattended.
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Be sure your stove and small appliances are off before going to bed.
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Check for frayed wires and do not run cords under rugs or furniture.
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Never overload electrical sockets.
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Keep lighters and matches out of the reach of children.
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Never leave cigarettes unattended.
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Never smoke in bed.
Click on the links below
for more information on fire safety.
National
Fire Protection Association
Dallas Fire-Rescue
Fire Prevention and Education page
Dallas
Fire-Rescue Holiday Safety page
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