Fire Safety Tips

Fire Safety for Those with Disabilities

The following was copied from the "Firefighters' Corner" column of the
August 08, 2006 edition of The Vanguard newspaper.

1. Have a good escape plan.
2. Practice your plan at least twice a year.
3. Consider having a ramp constructed.
4. Install smoke detectors. Test monthly. Change batteries yearly.
5. Sleep near a phone.
6. Make your fire department aware of your disability.
7. Keep a flashlight handy.
8. Test doors before you open them.
9. Crawl under smoke.
10. Wait by a window if unable to escape.

Fire Safety Tips
  • Home Escape Plan
  • Fire Safety for Those with Disabilities
  • A Child's Fascination with Fire
  • Approaching a Fire Scene
  • Emergency Vehicles Approaching
  • Be Alert... Be Prepared
  • 72 Hour Emergency Preparedness Guide
  • Send other fire safety tips
    to wedplyfd@yahoo.com.


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