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Ashland City Fire Department
Fire Prevention Begins with Fire Education
The Ashland City Fire Department has a public
education program consisting of a fire safety
trailer and "Patches and Pumper". The safety
trailer is a mobile unit that we will be setting
up in different locations and at different
events throughout the year. We also visit
several locations with Patches and Pumper, such
as the schools in our district and Wal-mart. We
try to be available to the community at all
times for special events. We have currently
trained over 3000 kids and adults with our fire
prevention program. Please fill free to stop by
at the fire department any day of the week for a
tour. If you would like a group tour please call
in advance so we can prepare for it and supply
you with the best in fire prevention education.
The
History Of Fire Prevention Week
The history of Fire Prevention Week has its
roots in the Great Chicago Fire, which began on
October 8, 1871, but lasted 27 hours and
incurred the most damage the following day. As a
result, October 9, 1871, is the date most often
connected with the tragic conflagration. In the
end, the Great Chicago Fire killed more than 250
people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more
than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2000
acres. While the origin of the fire has never
been determined, there has been much speculation
over how it began. One popular legend was that
Mrs. Catherine O'Leary was milking her cow when
the animal kicked over a lamp, setting the
O'Leary's barn on fire and starting the
spectacular blaze. However, this was disproven a
few years ago by Chicago historian Robert Cromie.
On the Great Chicago Fire's 40th anniversary,
the former Fire Marshals Association of North
America sponsored the first National Fire
Prevention Day, advocating an annual observation
as a way to keep the public informed about the
importance of fire prevention. In 1920,
President Woodrow Wilson issued the first
National Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and
since 1922, National Fire Prevention Week has
been observed on the Sunday - through - Saturday
period in which October 9 falls. In addition,
the President of the United States has signed a
proclamation pronouncing a national observance
during that week every year since1925.
Fire Prevention Week
:
If you don't have a escape plan, you need to get
with your parents and make one.
(Always plan for
two was out)
• Draw
a floor plan or a map of your home. Show all
doors and windows.
• Mark two ways out of each room.
• Smoke
alarms should be in each sleeping room, outside each sleeping area,
and
on every level of the home.
• Pick a family meeting place outside where
everyone can meet.
• Remember, practice your plan at least twice a
year!
Burn Permits:
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Burning
permits focus attention on the safe use of fire.
From October 15 through May 15 anyone burning is
required to retain a burn permit. If you
live in Ashland City you are required to retain
a burn permit year around from the Ashland City
Fire Department. If you live in the county
you need to contact the State Forestry Office @
(800) 367-3507 Monday through Friday from 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays. Permits
may be obtained in advance for weekends and
holidays. Remember you are only allowed to burn
natural wood products.
Fire
Facts!!!
- Fires in which a smoke alarm was
present and operated caused only one-fifth
of the home fire deaths from 1989 to 1998.
- Most fatal fires kill one or two
people. In 2000, 18 home fires killed five
or more people. These 18 fires resulted in
99 deaths, accounting for 3% of all home
fire deaths.
- In 2000, there were 368,000 home
fires in the United States, resultingin
3,420 deaths, 16,975 injuries and $5.5
billion in direct property damage.
- Home fire deaths have fallen 34% from
5,200 in 1980 to 3,400 in 2000.
- 85% of fire deaths occur in the home
(one or two family dwellings, apartments or
manufactured housing). 72% of all fire
deaths result from fires in one and two
family dwellings, including manufactured
homes.
Home
Self-Inspection Checklist
- All of my family members know how to
dial 911 in an emergency.
- Every sleeping area and each level of
my home is equipped with a working smoke
Detectors.
- My house numbers can be seen from the
street by emergency responders.
- Household chemicals, matches, and
cigarette lighters are stored out of reach
of Children.
- Gasoline is kept in an approved
safety container, preferably stored in a
locked garage or storage shed.
- Electrical cords are not damaged and
are properly used.
- I have a fire extinguisher in my
kitchen and know how to use it.
- No combustible materials are stored
near cooking areas or heating appliances.
- My fireplace is equipped with a
proper screen and fireplace ashes are
properly disposed of.
- The lint collector on my clothes
dryer is inspected and cleaned before each
use.
- My kitchen vent-a-hood is cleaned and
properly maintained.
- I test my smoke detectors once a
month.
- I change the batteries in my smoke
detector two times a year and sooner if
necessary.
- Paints, thinners, and other flammable
liquids are stored in their original
containers, away from heat, sparks or
flames.
- I never leave cooking food
unattended.
- I never smoke when drowsy or when in
bed.
- Each room in my home has two clear
exits.
- My family developed and practices an
Emergency Escape Plan.
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