FIRE SAFETY EDUCATIONAL MESSAGES

NFPA CORRECT MESSAGING

February 8, 2011Chapel Hill, NC

Presenters – NFPA EMAC Members: Ernest Grant, RN Pat Mieszala, RN

Overview

Messaging Educational

Messages Advisory Committee

Directed Review of Updates

Questions/Discussion

Well, what

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Quality FLSE Messaging

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Educational Messages Advisory Committee (EMAC)

Stakeholders Standardized Annual evaluation - May 2011 NFPA www.nfpa.org – Safety Information

– For public educators – Educational Messages Advisory Committee

Message Criteria

Clear Simple Accurate Technically sound Positive

What do you want to know?

Smoke Alarms Home Fire Sprinkl

ers Carbon Monoxide Home Fire Escape Hotel/Motel Stop, Drop, and R

oll Cooking Burns Heating

Smoking Electrical Lightening Candles Matches and Ligh

ters Outdoor Burning Medical Oxygen Portable Fire Extin

guishers

Smoke Alarms – General – Chapter 1

Multiple locations Interconnect Ionization and

Photoelectric National testing laboratory Manufacturer’s

instructions Nuisance alarm prevention Cleaning

Alarm types

Deaf or Hard of Hearing High-pitched sounds Smoke alarm accessory

low pitched sound age groups Required and activated by the sound of the

smoke alarm. Voice recorded alarms

Replacement

Non-replaceable batteries 10 year design Low battery = replace entire smoke alarm

Other battery types At least once a year Low battery = replace battery

Smoke alarm replacement 10 years Sooner if do not respond properly when

tested

Rental Units

Need smoke alarms Local and state ordinances Contact landlord or property manager Do it yourself or call FD Advise landlord/property manager if not

working

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Home Fire Sprinklers – Chapter 2

General Tips Keeps fires small – less heat, flame and

smoke/more time to escape Independent activation Fraction of water Accidents are rare Consider when remodeling

Home Fire Sprinklers

Installation Qualified contractor Work with smoke alarms

Maintenance Visual – water valve is open Nothing blocking pipes and sprinklers Water flow annually Nothing blocking spray pattern

Tyco residential flush sidewall sprinkler

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Carbon Monoxide – Chapter 3

Invisible, odorless, colorless gas from incomplete burning

Faulty heating appliance, portable generators, water heaters, clothes dryers or cars left running in garages.

Symptoms of poisoning – headache, nausea, drowsiness

Can be fatal

CO - Installation

Outside each sleeping area, on every level, interconnected, local code

Manufacturer’s instructions Combo with smoke available – local code Recognized testing laboratory CO & Smoke alarms Know the different sounds of alarms

CO – Testing and Replacement Test once a month Replace as manufacturer directs Know the different sounds

Low battery or CO alarm

Dust or vacuum annually

CO – Inside the Home

Professional, annual inspections Open damper No oven or stove heating Recognized testing laboratory

CO – Outside the Home

Warming vehicle safety Outdoors and away from openings Exhaust pipe is clear

Clear home exhaust vents during and after snowfall

Grill safety Battery-powered lights

Tents, trailers Motor homes Boats

CO – Portable Generators

Outdoors in well-ventilated areas Away from building, doors, windows,

vents, air intake Use CO alarm Manufacturer’s instructions

If Your CO Alarm Sounds

Immediately move to fresh air Outdoors Open window or door

Call 911 or FD from fresh air location Remain at fresh air

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Home Fire Escape Planning Chapter 4

Make a home escape plan, draw it out and discuss it.

Have a plan for anyone who may need assistance

Two ways out of every room Emergency release devices

Planning, cont.

How to call 9-1-1 or local emergency number

Everyone can hear smoke alarm Everyone knows how to respond to

smoke alarm Have a meeting place

Permanent Safe distance

House number – can be seen from street

Planning, cont.

Escape ladders Teach children to escape on own Plan for those needing assistance Practice with overnight guests

If There Is a Fire

Get out fast Smoke – second way out; get low and go Door – hot; smoke; smoke on other side Leaving people Leaving pets Trapped

Close and seal door Call 911 Stay & signal

Practice

Push smoke alarm button Practice as if there is smoke Practice different exits Close doors Get out and stay out Meeting place Practice twice a year – day and night Evaluate and discuss

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Hotels/Motels – Chapter 5

Smoke alarms and fire sprinklers Ask what alarm sounds like Alarm for people who are deaf or hard of hearing Read escape plan Count doors to nearest two fire exits – check

exits Keep room key nearby Leave immediately and close doors Use stairs Smoke, trapped, flashlight

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SDR - Chapter 6

Stop, drop, and roll If you cannot stop, drop, and roll Lock wheeled device before getting to

ground Cool Water Cover Seek medical help

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Cooking – Chapter 7

Stay Alert Unattended Cooking Keep combustibles away

from heat Cooking fire response Kids and pets USFA and NFPA

Mitigation of Cooking Fires

Cooking Equipment

Direct to outlet & check cords

Microwaves Door not higher than face Steam

Barbecue grills Charcoal grills Propane grills Turkey Fryers

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Burns – Chapter 8

Teach hot things burn Prevent in the kitchen Hot tap water

Anti-scald devices Water temperature

Treatment of burns Cool water; cover Remove items that

retain heat

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Burn - 911

Bigger than injured person’s palm On face, hands, feet, major joints,

genital area White, tight, dry (leathery), painless Chemical or electrical

Burn – non-emergency medical 2 – 3 days

Not healing Foul smelling, thick drainage Redness or swelling Fever

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Heating – Chapter 9

Supervise children and prevent contact burns

Open window for ventilation when using a fuel burning space heaters

Burning in wood and pellet stoves Artificial logs in fireplaces Children and pets away from the outside

vents Outdoor fire 10 feet from combustibles

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Smoking – Chapter 10

Stay alert Smoke outside Never smoke in bed

or around medical O2 Deep, sturdy ashtrays

Not landscaping Not potted plants

Extinguish with water or sand

Safety check

Keep smoking materials away from children

USFA Mitigation of Smoking Fires

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Electrical – Inside HomeChapter 11

Qualified electrician

Inspected when buying, selling, or renovating

Light blub safety Fuse safety Major appliance

directly into wall outlet.

Window air conditioners directly into wall outlet.

Recognized testing laboratory

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Electrical – Inside Home cont. Cords

Replace when damaged Prevent damage

Extension cords for temporary use Outlet safety When to call electrician Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

Electrical – Outside

Professional Ladders away from power lines Never touch a power line or person

touching wire Report downed power lines Check before digging

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Lightning – Chapter 12

Inside stay away from: Electrical equipment Plumbing Water Windows and doors

Outside: Shelter – land, hard top car, building No shelter

Signs of imminent strike Get small and minimize contact with ground

First Aid Battery-powered lights

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Candles – Chapter 13

Battery-operated Candleholder Protect flames 12 inch clearance Never leave unattended and not in

bedroom Snuffer Not with medical O2 Not emergency lighting

Candle - Home Worship

Away from window covering Do not pass lit candle Only few adults Adult supervision Candle holder/plate Snuffer

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Matches and Lighters – Chapter 14

Up high and out of reach; locked Child-resistant lighters No toy-like lighters Teach children to tell a grownup

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Outdoor Burning – Chapter 15

Permits, restrictions Supervise fires Supervise children Permitted open fire - 50’

clearance Permitted recreational fire

- 25’ clearance Avoid burning on windy,

dry days. Have suppression nearby

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Medical Oxygen – Chapter 16

Does not burn but adds to a fire Medical oxygen increases risk of fires

and burns No smoking No open flame No appliance with exposed

combustion/pilot light No sparking toy

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Portable Fire Extinguishers Chapter 17

Leave firefighting to fire department Trained adults only Small fires only Inspect extinguisher monthly and service

annually

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Resources www.nfpa.org

Fact sheets Community Tool Kits Home Fire Inspections

USFA & NFPA Cooking, smoking and rural fire prevention

USFA Campaigns www.usfa.dhs.gov/campaigns/ Smoke alarms, children under 5, adults over

50, and smoking fire prevention.

Review

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What did you learn today in the messages review?

Resources Discussion

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Questions

Pat Mieszala, RNNFPA Public Education Advisorpmieszala@ca.rr.com

Ernest Grant, RNNorth Carolina Jaycee Burn CenterEgrant@unch.unc.edu

Jan Parker, Injury Prevention Specialist, NC Dept. of Insurance – NC State Contact for NFPA Education Network jparker@ncdoi.net