Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue - plfr.org
From the Desk of Chief Wilkerson
Older adults, at age 65, are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires, compared to the population at large.
By age 75, that risk increases to three times that of the general population; and at age 85 it is four times the risk.
You can protect yourself and reduce your odds of inujry from a fire or an accident by following good safety practices.
This page contains some excerpts from the safety information in this section. Follow the links (either on the left side of the page or on the red subheadings) to see more information each fire safety & prevention or wellness & injury prevention topic.
Fire Safety/Prevention
Fire Safety and prevention is everyone's responsibility. Below are some tips that can help protect you and your family.
Be kitchen smart
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Wear tight-fitting or rolled up sleeves when cooking.
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Use oven mitts instead of pot holder to handle hot pans.
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Never leaving your cooking unattended, use timers to remind you that you have something on the stove.
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If a fire should start, slide a lid over it and turn off the burner.
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Don't cook if you are drowsy from alcohol or medication.
Smokers need
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Large, deep ashtrays.
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Wet cigarette butts and ashes before emptying into trash.
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Never smoke when drowsy, lying down or in bed.
Space heaters need space
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Keep them at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn.
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Unplug heaters when you shut them off, leave home or go to bed.
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Purchase only those that have automatic shut off when tipped over.
To give you early warning you need a Smoke Alarm
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Have them installed outside the sleeping areas on every level of your home.
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Test them at least once a month by pushing the test button.
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Make sure that everyone in the home can hear the alarm, even with the doors shut.
Have an escape plan and practice it
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Know two ways out of every room in your home.
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Make sure that you can open windows and doors easily.
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Keep a spare key near your doors to help you get out easier.
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Once outside call 9-1-1.
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Once outside, Stay Outside — do not go back inside.
Know your abilities
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Plan your escape around your abilities.
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Have a telephone in your bedroom in case you are trapped by the fire.
