Download or read book Your First Defense for Home Fire Safety written by Captain Harry Fast and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IMAGINE... If a fire started in your living room at 3:00 AM, would everyone in the home be alerted by a smoke alarm? Would they know what to do? Would they be able to safely escape from the home and know where to meet outside at a predetermined place of refuge, such as the sidewalk in front of your house or a neighbour's driveway? This book will teach you how to answer, "Yes" to all of the above. You will look at home fire safety in a whole new way. You will understand the four P's: - Prevention - Protection - Planning - Practice You will create your own Action Plan. You will have the tools to teach your family Home Fire Safety. You will KNOW WHAT TO DO if the smoke alarm sounds. PROTECT YOUR FAMILY NOW AND SAVE LIVES!
Download or read book Creating a Fire Safe Community written by Tom Kiurski and published by PennWell Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All too often firefighters are called on at the last minute to present information about fire safety. Teaching fire safety to the public requires formal training in fire education, which may not be readily available. This book is designed to assist any person assigned to public fire education. Learn how to relate to audiences of all ages - whether its giving a fire station tour, explaining fire safety in schools, installing smoke detectors for the elderly - and make a lasting impression, one that could one day save a life. The information found in this book will enable you to start new fire safety education program(s) or to improve existing ones. You will learn the various components of fire prevention and what makes public fire education fun and worthwhile. Contents: Planning a public education presentation Basic fire safety concepts Schools Scouts Water safety Industrial safety Medical emergencies Evacuation drills Adult education Seasonal safety programs Preventing a poisoning Public service announcements Print messages Props, gifts, and books Games and tests Sample handouts.
Download or read book Home Fire Safety Tools written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year, 80% of all fire casualties happened at home. That's because many of our homes aren't equipped with the proper Fire Safety Tools and Prevention Plans necessary to help stop fires from starting. In this episode, Rusty, Pam, and the crew teach how kids can be pro-active and help parents and caregivers keep their homes safe and help prevent fires from starting.
Download or read book Safebook written by Derrick Whitehead C.E.O. and C.F.F. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2023-01-27 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SafeBook: the Fire Prevention and Information Booklet for Homes, which is your Family’s resource for Fire Causes, Fire Safety, Fire Hazards and Fire Prevention. My goal is to prevent fires from happening so I authored this informative eye capturing Look Book about Fire Prevention, called SafeBook in an effort to reduce the number of deaths, injuries and property damage from the ravage of fire. To accomplish this goal my plan is to introduce SafeBook to every community and its stakeholders so that it will be in every home and in every family member’s hand. You will not parish from a lack of fire prevention knowledge and awareness on my watch. SafeBook will be your messenger and after reading it, it will be your duty to actively follow directions consistently in regards to knowing and understanding the tools of fire detection, which increases your chances of protection before a fire gets out of control. The Office of Fire Prevention, Inc. takes Fire Prevention seriously and to get your attention we wanted the book to be in color because color serves as a means of attraction. Our hopes are that as you continue to read SafeBook the greatest take away will be your motivation and commitment to make your home and community a fire safer place to live, work and play, because of your actions. Knowledge is great, but is useless if you do not properly apply it, SafeBook, your home is safer already because you have choose to live by it.
Download or read book Sesame Street Fire Safety Program Family Guide written by and published by Homeland Security Dept., Federal Emergency Management Agency, and U.S. Fire Administration . This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a parent or caregiver, you do things to keep your child safe each day, like buckling their seatbelt or holding hands when you cross the street. The preschool years are an important time to teach your child about fire safety. You can empower children at this young age with essential fire safety messages and skills that can make a big difference in an emergency. You can show your child what to do if there’s a fire and ways to prevent fires from starting. By getting the whole family involved, and making your child a part of this process, you are teaching lifelong fire safety habits! This guide will help you make fire safety easy for the whole family, and help children feel safe. Here’s what you’ll find: information and tools to help your family practice fire safety at home catchy phrases you can use to help your child remember important fire safety messages activities and ideas to help you practice fire safety skills together as a family NOTE: This publication is shown in color, however, it is a black and white coloring book to allow child to pick color(s) of choice.
Download or read book Home Fire Safety Tools written by LLC Rainbow Valley Fire Department and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book People Fire written by Gage-Babcock & Associates and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Federal Fire Safety Requirements Do Not Insure Life Safety in Nursing Home Fires Department of Health Education and Welfare written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In January 1976 a Chicago nursing home fire killed 23 people. Within a week, another nursing home fire just outside Chicago claimed the lives of eight people. In his letter of February 20, 1976, the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health and Long-Term Care, House Select Committee on Aging, asked us to investigate reasons for the severity of the fires and to suggest possible actions to avoid similar situations. He also asked us to investigate: 1)The fires and determine if automatic sprinkler systems would have put out the fires or lessened their severity in these facilities. 2) The facilities in Chicago and determine if they met the Life Safety Code requirements for participation in federally financed health programs. 3) The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare's (HEW's) enforcement of fire safety standards in Chicago and elsewhere. 4) The State inspections of the Chicago facilities in question and HEW's validation of those inspections. 5) The State inspection procedures including the qualifications of the inspectors. 6) The quality of trained personnel assisting patients during the fires. 7) The implementation of Public Law 93-204, approved December 28, 1973, which authorized federally insured loans to provide fire safety equipment for nursing homes and intermediate care facilities.
Download or read book Your Home Fire Safety Checklist written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fire in Our Lives written by David Wilson and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains stories, experiences, and advice from a forty-year career in public safety with emphasis on fire safety, fire inspectors, and severe weather. "David Wilson is one of the most knowledgeable fire inspectors in America. His book, Fire in Our Lives, is masterful in the way that it weaves together the law and his life experiences as a fire inspector. Fire officials will be inspired and learn as well as the general public. David's practical application will make each home safer today." -Joey Bee, author and environmental scientist "David does an excellent job of pointing out various items around the home that should be maintained to prevent fires. He does a fantastic job of illustrating how we can make our homes safer and we feel this is a must read for every property manager and homeowner." -Jason Kapica, vice president, Dryer Vent Wizard International, LLC "Expect the unexpected, even if things seem to be going the same way as last time. This book will help you prepare personally and professionally." -Thomas Nicolette, fire captain "As a public servant, David Wilson provided essential fire safety services via inspections and education. Fire in Our Lives will educate most and reinforce to others, the roll everyone has in keeping our communities safe." -Captain Glenn Darden, NJ state police (.ret) David has been awarded by the American Red Cross, Jaycees, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Rotary, VFW, American Legion, NJ Citizen's Alliance for Fire Safety, and NJ Legislature. He has been published by Fire Engineering, Fire House, and numerous local newspapers, magazines, and websites.
Download or read book Fire Safeguards for the Farm written by Ralph Rudolph Botts and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fire Safety at Home be Prepared written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fire Fighter Safety and Survival written by Don Zimmerman and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fire Fighter Safety and Survival is an essential guide designed to keep fire fighters safe from the many hazards they will face on-the-job. Developed around the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives, this textbook provides scores of real-life examples from the fire service and other high-risk industries to illustrate the dangers of fire fighting. More importantly, these examples help readers to stay safe in similar situations by offering helpful information on risk management, how to incorporate safety procedures within their department, and how to foster a culture of safety to ensure that “Everyone Goes Home.” The Second Edition features: Coverage of the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Firefighter Safety and Survival model curriculum. Updated statistics, references, and examples from recent events Over 100 real-life examples from the fire service and nuclear, medical, military, and airline industries to provide readers with a complete understanding of risk management, safety systems, and situational awareness principles. Fire science students, seasoned professionals, and rookies alike can turn to Fire Fighter Safety and Survival, Second Edition for the knowledge and tools needed to make a difference in their departments without sacrificing cherished, long-standing traditions.
Download or read book The Birthday Gift That Beeped written by Jim Laster and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his house catches on fire in the middle of the night, Joey discovers the true value of the smoke detector he has purchased for his grandfather's birthday. Also includes a review of fire safety rules.
Download or read book Fire Smart Home Handbook written by Clyde Soles and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As climate change continues to wreak havoc on the environment, devastating wildfires, both natural and manmade, are increasing. The figure for average acres burned has increased from almost 2 million acres in 1992 to nearly 7 million in 2012, which set a new record with an average of 165 acres burned per fire. Things are heating up, but global warming isn’t the only problem. Budgets for fire suppression have been slashed severely. The number of air tankers has decreased from 44 in 2002 to just 9 in 2012, which means fast attacks on fledgling fires will grow more difficult in the future. If you live in a wildland-urban interface, the zone between unoccupied and developed land, sooner or later fire will happen. Fortunately you can prepare for the worst, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. This highly detailed and practical reference guide will help you live more safely in the red zone and save you time and money along the way, providing multiple methods of risk mitigation along with the financial level of each action. Effectively prepping your land can even enhance the scenery and increase the value of your home. Learn how wildfires begin and behave, how to evaluate your property, what essential tools you’ll need and what they will cost, how to prepare your land and home—including tips on how to avoid insurance nightmares—when to stay and fight, when it’s time to evacuate, how to clean up after a fire event, and more. Even if you live in the middle of a suburb, the information on how fires start and spread and how to deal with insurance claims will prove enlightening and helpful. No one can guarantee that your house or land will survive if a major conflagration erupts, but you can greatly improve your odds with this book and a little preparation.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Fire Protection written by Arthur Cote and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2011-02-28 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Up-to-date, broad-based training for fire service candidates and in-service professionals! Comprehensive coverage--from fire basics to fire department operations- and based on objectives established by the National Fire Academy. Written by experienced fire service faculty from colleges and fire departments, Fundamentals of Fire Protection provides a solid introduction to the full range of fire protection topics. Designed for classroom instruction or self-study, this authoritative resource is a suggested text for the model FESHE curriculum course Principles of Emergency Services (formerly Fundamentals of Fire Protection). It is i deal for students preparing to enter the field or fire protection professionals who want to advance their career. Fundamentals is the only text organized around the Principles of Emergency Services course developed by the National Fire Academy's Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Conference. Comprised of faculty from over 100 institutions of higher learning with a fire science curriculum, FESHE's model curriculum sets uniform objectives for quality fire and emergency services education. Fundamentals of Fire Protection's 12 chapters are designed for a 12- or 13-week semester of study. Each chapter features measurable educational objectives based on those developed by FESHE, review questions with answer key, and student activities. Easy for instructors to use and for students to understand.
Download or read book Home Protection Exercises written by United States. Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
