The City of Colorado Springs has named October as Fire Prevention Month
Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape? During a fire, early warning from a working smoke alarm plus a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Learn what else to do to keep your loved ones safe!
Top Tips for Fire Safety
The National Fire Protection Association has a timely campaign called “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”
When an alarm makes noise—a beeping sound or a chirping sound—you must take action!”
• A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.
• A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.
• All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.
• Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.
• Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department will replace single-unit smoke alarm batteries for senior and low-income individuals, Contact the Fire Department Front Desk at 719-385-5950.
If the CO Alarms are going off and showing a CO reading/warning, have everyone leave the building and call 911.
Some obvious signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness/lightheadedness, sleepiness/fatigue, and/or headaches.
Learn more and view fact sheets at: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire.html
Topics include:
Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape? During a fire, early warning from a working smoke alarm plus a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Learn what else to do to keep your loved ones safe!
Top Tips for Fire Safety
- Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
- Test smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working, change the batteries.
- Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.
- If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP. Never go back inside for anything or anyone.
The National Fire Protection Association has a timely campaign called “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”
When an alarm makes noise—a beeping sound or a chirping sound—you must take action!”
• A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.
• A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.
• All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.
• Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.
• Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department will replace single-unit smoke alarm batteries for senior and low-income individuals, Contact the Fire Department Front Desk at 719-385-5950.
If the CO Alarms are going off and showing a CO reading/warning, have everyone leave the building and call 911.
Some obvious signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness/lightheadedness, sleepiness/fatigue, and/or headaches.
Learn more and view fact sheets at: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire.html
Topics include:
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Fact Sheet
- Children and Home Fires Fact Sheet
- Cooking Fires Fact Sheet
- Fire Prevention and Safety Checklist
- Fire Prevention and Safety Checklist - Spanish
- Fire Safety Fact Sheet
- Fire Safety Frequently Asked Questions
- Home Fire Escape Plan
- Holiday Home Fires Fact Sheet
- Home Heating Fires Fact Sheet
- Campaign to Prevent Home Fires
- Fire Safety for Kids
- Holiday Fire Safety Tips
- Fire Safety Equipment
- Pet Fire Safety
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