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Fire Prevention -February 2013- Smoke Alarms

Properly installed and Maintained smoke detectors are critical life saving devices. While a smoke detector won't prevent a fire, it can save lives. Smoke detectors are designed to warn of fire danger in time to allow for escape. The ear-piercing alarm of a smoke detector may provide you and your family with the extra minutes that you need to escape. When installing smoke detectors take the following steps:

• Install at least one smoke detector in the hall leading to the bedrooms.

• Install additional smoke detectors, especially if your home is more then one level.

• Make sure your smoke detectors are approved by Underwriters Laboratories.

• If your smoke detector is battery operated, check the batteries often and change them at least twice a year ( Spring and Fall). Here are some fire safety rules that the whole family can practice together:

• Sketch the layout of each floor, including windows, doors, and stairways.

• Work out TWO escape routes from each bedroom and mark them on your layout.

• Hold frequent fire drills, including some at night, so everyone will know what to do and be able to act quickly.

• Assign a member of the family to be responsible for the elderly or the very young. A buddy system should be organized to ensure their safety.

• Designate a meeting place outside of the home and instruct everyone to go there at once. Count heads, stay together and DO NOT go back into the house for anything.

Now, call the fire department from the nearest phone by DIALING 911.

Note: Lapeer County Firefighter's Association has two smoke trailers for the public to go through. The smoke trailer is used to simulate a fire, while trained firefighters teach you the proper way to exit. If you would be interested in going through one of these trailers, check back with us by visiting our upcoming events page.

Firemen's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God whenever flames may rage, Give me the strength to save some life Whatever be its age.

Help me to embrace a little child; Before it's too late, Or some older person from the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert And hear the weakest shout, And quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling and give the best in me, To guard my neighbor And protect his property.

And if according to Your will I have to lose my life, Please bless with Your protecting hand My children and my wife

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