SAFETY MESSAGES

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     It is often overlooked when firefighters teach home safety, but it is nearly as important as having working smoke detectors in the home.  Why is it overlooked?  Because we sometimes find ourselves guilty of not following this rule. It's simple, doesn't cost a dime, and can be the difference between life and death.  "What is it?", you ask? Keep your interior doors closed in your home!  Why?  It gives you time to react to a fire in your home, and gives us more time to get there to save you and your home.  If you don't believe it can be devastating, click here for a horrible incident in Pontiac, MI.  IF there had been smoke detectors..., If there had been.....  The surviving husband and father will have to answer these questions for the rest of his life.  Are you still willing to take the chance?

We received this in an email recently.  Use this as an example to expect the unexpected, especially during extreme hot and cold weather.  Click on the thumbnail to see a very clear picture, but be aware it's about 200k in size.

   Attached is a picture of a pressurized can that exploded in a person's vehicle and imbedded itself in the back seat of the car. The metal backing in the seat stopped it from penetrating the seat completely. The temperature outside of the closed up vehicle was about 100 degrees F. nothing unusual for Texas summers. The can had directions on it about not being stored above 140 degrees F. Think about what it might feel like if you had been sitting in that seat.

Do you or anyone you know keep pressurized cans in their car? Please take a minute and e-mail them this message or print a copy and give it to them next time you see them....remember, life is fragile....handle with care.

Fair Play Fire Department is dedicated to providing fire prevention and related safety education. As evidence, at least annually members go to Fair Oak Elementary to speak with students about fire safety. I'm still not sure who has more fun, the students or the firefighters.  We'll scan some photos from over the years for your viewing pleasure soon.

 

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