Fire Prevention
Introduction In 2001, according to the National Fire Protection Association, 3,100 Americans were killed and another 15,200 were injured as a result of fire. ... Fire killed more Americans than all natural disasters combined. 85% of all fire deaths occurred in residences. ... In my four years of fire fighting I have seen many house fires caused by human error. ... ) How to prevent fire in side the home. ... ) How to use fire detectors. ... ) Where and what kind of fire extinguishers to have. ... ) Learn how to use it before a fire 4. ... If there is a large fire get out immediately and call 911 from another location C.) How to prevent a clothes dryer fire 1. ... ) Use fire place screens to prevent sparks from flying 2. ... ) If your clothes catch on fire, stop where you are, drop to the ground, cover your face with your hands and roll over and over to smother the fire.