Riverside County Injury Prevention

3900 Sherman Dr.
Suite 1-E
Riverside, CA 92503
Phone (951) 358-7171
Fax (951) 358-7175

Fire Safety Tips

Install smoke alarms in your home and test them each month.
Develop a fire escape plan and have the whole family practice.
Teach children to Stop, Drop and Roll if their clothes catch on fire.
Keep children away from cigarettes, lighters, matches and candles.
Teach children to never play with fire, candles, matches or lighters.
Keep the fireplace or wood stove in proper working order and cleaned.
Keep young children out of the kitchen while cooking.
Older children should never be left unattended while cooking.
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
Know how to respond to fires.
Do not overload electrical outlets. Follow appliance manufacturers instructions for use.
Do not use halogen standing-floor lamps around children.
Do not put electrical cords under rugs, carpeting or furniture.
Do not use appliances with frayed or damaged cords.
Never smoke while using flammable liquids (hair spray, paint, or other spray products).
Always store flammable products up high and away from pilot lights and other sources of heat.
Children should wear flame-resistant sleepwear.

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