🔥 Community Fire Prevention Class – 3-Hour Itinerary 🔥
In light of recent fires in our area, we are hosting a FREE Community Fire Prevention Class to help families better protect themselves, their homes, and their loved ones. Education and preparation truly save lives.
This class is designed for all ages and no prior experience is needed.
🕒 Class Duration: 3 Hours
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Hour 1 – Fire Prevention & Early Warning (6:00–7:00)
🔔 Smoke Detectors & Early Detection
• Why smoke detectors save lives
• Where smoke detectors should be installed
• Common reasons detectors fail
• Battery vs. hard-wired detectors
• How often to test and replace units
• Live demonstrations and examples
🏠 General Home Fire Risks
• Most common causes of residential fires
• Cooking fires, electrical fires, heating-related fires
• Simple daily habits that reduce fire risk
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Hour 2 – Escape Planning & Survival (7:00–8:00)
🚪 Home Escape Plans
• Creating a home fire escape plan
• Identifying two ways out of every room
• Importance of meeting places outside
• How to practice escape drills with children
• What to do if exits are blocked
• When NOT to re-enter a burning structure
🪜 Escape Ladders
• When escape ladders are needed
• Proper placement and storage
• How to deploy safely from upper floors
• Demonstration and safety considerations
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Hour 3 – Fire Control, Heating Safety & Maintenance (8:00–9:00)
🧯 Fire Extinguishers (PASS Method)
• When it’s safe to fight a fire
• Types of fire extinguishers
• The PASS Method:
• Pull the pin
• Aim at the base
• Squeeze the handle
• Sweep side to side
• Hands-on demonstration
🔥 Heating Equipment Safety
• Space heater safety rules
• Furnace and chimney maintenance
• Safe use of fireplaces and wood burners
• Proper clearance from combustibles
• Carbon monoxide awareness
🛠️ General Home Maintenance Tips
• Dryer vent and lint trap cleaning
• Electrical outlet safety
• Extension cord and power strip hazards
• Safe storage of flammable materials
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✅ Closing & Q&A
• Open discussion and questions
• Fire safety resources for your home
• How to schedule smoke detector checks or assistance
• Community responsibility and preparedness
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📌 Why This Matters:
Many fires are preventable, and many lives are saved simply by having working smoke detectors, a plan, and basic knowledge. This class is not about fear—it’s about empowerment.
👨👩👧👦 Families encouraged to attend
📣 Free to the public
❤️ Because protecting our community starts at home
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