π₯ October is Fire Prevention Month! Us here at Kenyon Noble want to make sure that you know how to act during, and how to prevent and stop a fire. Keep reading for our top fire safety tips.
Kenyon Noble is your destination for fire safety with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and more! Make sure you are prepared this month to keep you and your family safe.
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Top Fire Safety Tips:
- Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside all bedrooms.
- Test the smoke alarms every month and change batteries regularly.
- Make a fire escape plan and practice with your family.
- Have a fire extinguisher and learn when and how to use it.
- If a fire occurs in your home, remember these three steps: Get out, stay out, and call for help
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Fire Extinguisher Tips:
CLASS A
Class A extinguishers put out fires in ordinary combustibles including wood, cloth, rubber, paper, as well as many plastic materials.
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CLASS B
Class B extinguishers are for use on flammable liquids like grease, gasoline, solvents, lacquers, alcohols, oils, and other similar substances. These are good to have in your kitchen!
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PASS
P: Pull the pin
A: Aim low at the base of the fire
S: Squeeze the handle slowly
S: Sweep the nozzle side to side
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For more information about fire safety, visit The Red Cross or National Fire Protection Association.
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