Fire and life safety is our priority!
 From the desk of Wanda Isaacs
Fire & Life Safety Educator
Hello Everyone! I have been doing Fire & Life Safety Education for about 14 years now. I am currently the chairman of the Kentucky Firefighters Association's Public Education Committee.
I enjoy teaching children ways to be safe from fire & unintentional injuries. And I enjoy assistanting the older adults of our great community as well.
I am planning some community safety programs for both our youth and our older adults. As soon as I get the programs planned and ready I will be advertising for community participation. My goal is to keep our youth safe & to help our older adults in the community able to remain independent.
If you have any questions or concerns or need assistance, you can contact me at 859-586-8030 or pcwanda@fuse.net.
Thank you for your time and for your interest in fire safety.
A properly maintained smoke alarm will work forever, right? Not so fast!
IT’S A FACT: All hardwired or battery-operated smoke alarms, installed before July 2000, should be replaced now! If you are in need of new smoke alarms please contact 859-586-8030 and we can get you a new one. We do have a limited supply and they are free.
A smoke alarm’s lifespan is 10 years, which means any smoke alarm installed before May 2000 is too old and needs to be replaced. The smoke alarm is no longer reliable. Part of smoke alarm maintenance includes knowing when to replace the unit. The few minutes it takes to replace a smoke alarm can save the lives of roommates, family members, neighbors and firefighters.
More than 3,000 people die in home fires each year, and the majority of them have no working smoke alarms. To prevent these deaths, the United States Fire Administration (USFA) is sponsoring the nationwide Install. Inspect. Protect. Campaign, which emphasizes that “Smoke Alarms Save Lives.”
The USFA offers a few helpful tips on smoke alarms:
- Every residence, and place where people sleep, should be equipped with both ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms or dual sensor smoke alarms, which contain both ionization and photoelectric smoke sensors.
- Place properly installed and maintained smoke alarms both inside and outside of sleeping areas and on every level of your home.
Interconnected smoke alarms are best, because if one sounds, they all sound.
- Test smoke alarms monthly and change alkaline batteries at least once every year, or as instructed by the manufacturer. You can use a date you already know, like your birthday or when you change your clocks as a reminder.
- Write the installation date on the inside cover of the smoke alarm for future reference.
Homeowners, landlords and renters should check to verify exactly when each smoke alarm in the home was installed. If any smoke alarm was installed before May 2000, now is the time to have it replaced.
For more smoke alarm information, including powerful radio and video public service announcements go to www.usfa.dhs.gov/campaigns/smokealarms.
* Have your clothes dryer installed and serviced by a professional
* DO NOT use the dryer without a lint filter
* Make sure you clean the lint filter before & after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected around the drum.
* Rigid or flexible metal venting material should be used to sustain proper air flow and drying time.
* Make sure the air exhaust vent pipe is not restricted and the outdoor vent flap will open when the dryer is operating.
* Keep dryers in good working order.
* Make sure the right plug and outlet are being used and that the machine is in good working order.
* Follow manufacturer's operating instructions and DO NOT overload your dryer.
* Turn the dryer OFF if you leave or go to bed.
Candle Safety
* Blow out candles when you leave a room or go to bed. AVOID using candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep.
* Keep candles AT LEAST 12 inches away from ANYTHING that can burn.
* Use candle holders that are sturdy and won't tip over easily.
* Put candle holders on a sturdy and uncluttered surface.
* Have flashlights and battery-powered lighting ready for use during a power outage. NEVER use candles.
POISONING PREVENTION
* Post the nationwide Poison Control phone number (1-800-222-1222) near all phones. The Poison Control Center is a service for all ages.
* Children should be taught NEVER accept medicine from anyone except a trusted adult and to tell a grown-up if they find medicine or ppoisnous substances.
* Keep household cleaning products and medicine (including vitamins) in their original container, locked up and out of reach of children's sight and reach.
* Purchase child resistant packaging.
Household items that look similar that could be harmful if mistaken:
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