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Huntley Fire Prevention Bureau
12400 Regency Pkwy. Huntley, IL
60142
Business: 847-669-8284
Fax: 847-669-0572
Fire Marshal Ernest Link
These home
tips for preventing fires are basic rules of thumb. In attempting to use a fire
extinguisher to extinguish a fire, generally if the fire is bigger than the
physical size of the fire extinguisher call the fire department. Always call the
fire department after you've put out a fire to check that you have done
everything to eliminate the cause.
3 Ways to Plan Home Fire Protection
Install Smoke Detectors
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Smoke is responsible for 3 out of 4 fire deaths.
The loud siren at the first sign of smoke will give your family those extra few
minutes to escape safely. Test it once a month. Change batteries at least twice
a year.
Establish an Escape Plan
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Have frequent family meetings to establish escape routes from your dwelling.
Every room should have 2 means of escape. Rope ladders are recommended for upper
floor windows. Have practice drills every 3 months.
 Place Fire Extinguishers Throughout the
Home
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Type A : to extinguish wood, paper
and fabric fires. Keep one in the garage and the workshop.
Type BC : to extinguish grease, oil,
gasoline, petroleum and other flammable liquid fires. Keep one in the kitchen,
the garage, the workshop, and the laundry room to extinguish electrical fires.
Type ABC : for extinguishing all
three types of fires.
How
to Get
Out Safely
Stay calm so you can think clearly. If door is
closed, feel it from bottom to top, as well as the knob. If either is cool, you
may open the door. Brace foot
and shoulder against the door and open slowly. If there is light smoke, crouch
low and crawl to the nearest exit with a wet cover over your nose and mouth.
Stay low to avoid smoke/toxic gases that collect on ceilings. Close all doors
behind you. Never use an elevator. Call the fire department. Never go back and
get anything!
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If You
Are Trapped
Don't panic! If you exert yourself, you will breathe faster and take in more
smoke/toxic gases that can burn your lungs or cause you to become
unconscious. Feel door from bottom to top and knob.
If hot
or warm, stuff clothing/towels in the cracks to keep out the smoke/toxic
gases. Open a window at the top to let out heat/smoke collecting on the
ceiling. Open window at the bottom and bend down to breathe in fresh air.
Never open a window if smoke is rising from a lower floor. Stand by the
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 If
You Catch Fire
STOP where you are. Moving or running feeds air to the flames and worsens
the fire.
DROP to the floor. If you stand up, the fire can burn your face. Fold
your arms high on your chest to protect your face.
ROLL slowly on the floor or ground, or in a rug or blanket, if you can.
COOL off as soon as possible with water for first and second degree
burns. For third degree burns, seek medical attention immediately.
Click on a link below
for more information:
I.
Fire Prevention Codes
IFC Amendments
Residential
Sprinkler Requirements
Notice to Home Owner/ Occupant of Residential Sprinkler
II.
Fire Investigations
III.
Carbon Monoxide
IV. Pool Safety
V.
File for Life Program
VI.
Knox Box Rapid Entry
System
VII.
Smoke
Detectors
VIII.
Fireplace,
Chimney & Wood Stove Safety
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