http://www.fivestarsafety.com/fire-safety/ Fire safety tips are key in fire prevention. This page outlines some of these crucial fire safety tips. en-us Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:18:36 EDT Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:18:36 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 When it comes to fire safety, prevention is key. And since October 9-15 is National Fire Safety Week, this is a good time to get familiar with our fire safety tips and simple fire safety measures for various situations below: Recipe for Kitchen Fire Safety The recipe for success in the kitchen when it comes to fire safety calls for: 1 mature, responsible adult Don't leave your cooking unattended Don't wear loose clothing that can catch fire If children are helping you in the kitchen, watch them closely. If they are "helping," teach them kitchen safety. Keep cooking surfaces clean. Grease buildup can cause fires. Keep any cloth items like potholders, towels or curtains away from cooking surfaces so they don't catch on fire Keep pan handles turned inward so you don't accidentally bump them, making them spill and possibly causing a fire Keep long hair tied back If you have a toaster oven, keep it unplugged when it's not in use Other Home Fire Safety Tips One of the leading causes for home fires is overloaded electrical outlets or faulty electrical appliances, smoking or candles. Here are some fire safety tips you can use at home. One thing to remember when it comes to electricity is that just because there's no flame, it doesn't mean there's no risk. Don't overload sockets Never let plugs or cables get wet Don't use appliances with frayed wires. Throw away damaged cords. Don't run wires under carpets or mats Don't use a halogen lamp to keep anything warm Don't leave burning candles unattended Don't put candles near Christmas trees or anything else that can catch fire, and don't put them under a shelf Make sure candles are completely out, not smoldering Outdoor Fire Safety Tips It's just as important to practice fire safety outdoors as it is indoors. Here are some tips for the grill: Make sure your grill is in good working order Keep sand or a bucket of water nearby to put an out-oof-control fire out, if necessary Keep children away from the cooking area Make sure your grill is on a flat, level surface, away from trees and bushes Only use enough charcoal to cover the bottom of the grill Never leave the grill unattended Make sure the grill is completely cooled off before emptying the ashes Never light your grill indoors Here are some fire safety tips for camping: Don't light a fire in a tent Find out if the campsite has fire-fighting procedures and safety products on site Keep a battery-operated lantern on hand for emergencies Keep matches away from children Keep the tent away from the campfire Don't cook or smoke in the tent Keep flammable items away from the cooking area and the campfire Fire Safety Tips for Kids Here are some tips on fire safety for kids: Don't put clothes on top of lamps Don't touch heaters, radiators, ovens or stoves Don't stand too close to a fireplace or woodstove Don't play with candles or matches Don't cook without adult supervision Don't play with electrical cords or plug anything into a socket Turn off lights, t.v.s and computers when you are done Hopefully you'll find a fire safety tip or two on this page that you didn't know about before. When it comes to being safe, and keeping your loved ones safe, a little safety training goes a long way. Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:18:36 EDT http://www.fivestarsafety.com/fire-safety/fire-safety-week.html Fire safety week is October 9-October 15, 2005. Remember to practice fire safety all the time, not just during fire safety week. en-us Mon, 10 Oct 2005 15:21:38 EDT Mon, 10 Oct 2005 15:21:38 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.fivestarsafety.com/fire-safety/fire-safety-measures.html Fire safety measures can save lives. Here are some fire safety measures for you to take. en-us Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:31:40 EDT Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:31:40 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.fivestarsafety.com/fire-safety/fire-safety-for-kids.html Fire safety for kids is a topic that should be discussed by the whole family. Let your children know how important fire safety for kids is. en-us Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:16:34 EDT Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:16:34 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.fivestarsafety.com/fire-safety/fire-safety-tips.html Fire safety tips to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire. Some of these fire safety tips might seem obvious, but some might be new to you. en-us Thu, 03 Nov 2005 09:32:18 EST Thu, 03 Nov 2005 09:32:18 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.fivestarsafety.com/fire-safety/fire-safety-tip.html Fire Safety Tip #1: Make sure your smoke detector is in good working condition. Fire Safety Tip #2: Alcohol and cooking don't always mix. en-us Thu, 03 Nov 2005 09:31:19 EST Thu, 03 Nov 2005 09:31:19 EST Weblog Editor 2.0