Do you test your smoke detectors monthly? Also, please change the batteries in them at least once a year!
Smoke detectors that are over Ten years old need to be replaced.
Fire Companies must be capable of responding to not only fire alarms, but must also be ready to deal with hazardous material incidents, public service details, and to serve as a community's primary source of trained professionals along with the resources for emergency response should the community be stricken by a natural or man-made disaster.
However, the main objective of a fire department is to educate the public in both fire and life safety matters in an effort to reduce property loss, penal injury, and life lost by fire or unsafe environments.
The Summit Hose Volunteer Fire Company does and remains steadfastly committed to this philosophy. A provider of emergency services and fire education to all that ask.
Bonfires can be an enjoyable event. Everyone gathers around the fire to talk, laugh, and enjoy each others company. Many times food and games are a part of the bonfire event. In order to make sure there are no injuries resulting from the event, it is important to take the proper safety precautions.
Make sure that the bonfire is built at least sixty feet away from any houses, trees, sheds, fences, and motor vehicles. For safety it is also necessary to make sure that there are no power lines in close proximity to the bonfire. Check weather conditions for the wind direction. The bonfire should be downwind of where the people will be in order to ensure their safety.
To make sure that safety is maintained, flammable liquids should not be used to light the fire or to increase the blaze. These kinds of materials can spread leading to a subsequent expansion of the fire. Fireworks should never be thrown into the bonfire, even if they have already been lit.
Safety doesn't end when the bonfire ends. The person in charge should make sure that the bonfire has been completely put out for the safety of the environment and any houses that are nearby. Any leftover debris should be collected and discarded for safety reasons.
It is also a good practice to let the local authorities know that the bonfire will be taking place. They will also have safety in mind and be on alert for any emergencies.
