Ways to prevent fire incidents:
- Avoid unattended or careless use of candles. No open flames are allowed inside any Tufts University building.
- Keep BBQ grills at least 10 feet from the house.
- Do not disable smoke or CO detectors.
- Do not smoke indoors.
- Do not leave your cooking unattended.
What are 5 ways to prevent fires?
5 Tips to Learn How to Prevent House Fires
- Educate Everyone on Fire Risks and Safety.
- Test Your Smoke Alarms.
- Keep Lawn Clippings and Other Flammable Items in Safe Places.
- Keep Pets Contained.
- Check Your Home Appliances and Wiring.
What are the main causes of fire?
The most common causes of house fires
- Cooking equipment. Pots and pans can overheat and cause a fire very easily if the person cooking gets distracted and leaves cooking unattended.
- Heating.
- Smoking in bedrooms.
- Electrical equipment.
- Candles.
- Curious children.
- Faulty wiring.
- Barbeques.
What are Class A and B fires?
There are four classes of fires: Class A: Ordinary solid combustibles such as paper, wood, cloth and some plastics. Class B: Flammable liquids such as alcohol, ether, oil, gasoline and grease, which are best extinguished by smothering.
Do and don’ts during fire?
Give it fresh batteries and your smoke alarm will stay awake and watch for fire while you are sleeping. In case of fire: DON’T HIDE, GO OUTSIDE! Fires are scary, but you should NEVER hide in closets or under beds when there is a fire. To escape during a fire; Fall & Crawl.
What are the 4 causes of fire?
Most fires are preventable. It’s important to explore the most common causes of fire so that the appropriate prevention measures can be put in place….Faulty fuel supply
- Gas leaks.
- Electrical supply problem.
- Defective fuel supply to an electrical appliance.
- Leaking fuel e.g. petrol in a garage.