"You should crawl low under smoke"
During a fire, smoke might fill the house and make it hard to breathe. By crawling low, you can see and breathe better.
"Dialing 9-1-1 is for emergencies only"
You should know your name and address when dialing 9-1-1
"Matches & Lighters are NOT toys"
Child-play fires are the leading cause of residential fire-related injuries among children 9 and under.
"Big fires start from small fires"
Most fires in the house start as a small fire that gets out of control. Always use caution even with the smallest fires.
"Know where Fire lives"
Child-play home fires tend to begin in the bedroom or living room where children are often left alone.
"Keep an eye out"
More than half of all toddler pedestrian injuries occur when a vehicle is backing up.
"Look both ways"
STOP at the curb or edge of the road. NEVER run into a street.
"Listen and look"
Listen and look for traffic to the left, to the right and to the left again.
"Smoke Detectors Save Lives"
Place a smoke detector on every floor and near bedrooms.
"Smoke Detectors Save Lives"
Test smoke detectors once a month.
"Smoke Detectors Save Lives"
Change the batteries in your smoke detector once a year. (when the clocks change or Fire Prevention Week)
"Smoke Detectors Save Lives"
Listen for the "low battery chirp" from your smoke detector. When you hear it, you know it's time to change the batteries in your smoke detector.
"Smoke Detectors Save Lives"
Never paint over your smoke detector. By doing so, you limit its ability to smell the smoke and alarm you of a fire in your house.
"Smoke Detectors Save Lives"
You can vacuum your smoke detector when you change the batteries.