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Fire Prevention Tips
nearest window. If you are trapped on a second floor, break a window
and scream for help.
3. Remember to ALWAYS stay low when escaping from a fire. Smoke rises!
Crawl on your hands and knees if necessary.
4. When you are out of the building, go directly to the pre-determined
meeting place and take a head count. If a member of the family is
missing, notify firefighters IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT go back into the
building!

REPORTING FIRES
When phoning to report a fire, be sure to speak clearly and supply the Fire
Department with the address of the location of the fire. Be sure to be specific and
accurate.
Also be prepared to provide the fire department with a brief description of the nature
of the fire. Example: “A bush fire in the back yard” or “A single family house
with flames coming out of the roof.”
It is always wise to keep the telephone number of the Fire Department clearly
posted by your telephone so that you or your neighbours can quickly find the
number when it is needed.

TREATING BURNS
First Degree Burns, including most cases of sunburn, cover only small, the body
and are marked by red skin, but few or no blisters. First degree burns will usually
heal rapidly on their own when these procedures are followed:
1. Submerge the burned area in cool water.
2. Apply a sterile gauze or cloth to the burn to prevent infection. NEVER
break blisters or pick damaged or healing skin.
3. NEVER use ointments (grease, petroleum jelly) or home remedies on
these burns.
4. Keep burned arms and legs elevated.
Second Degree Burns result from a very deep sunburn, contact with hot liquids,
flash bums from gasoline, kerosene, or other flammable products. It is likely the
skin will be blistered. Discomfort can be minimized by keeping air from the burned
area. Follow these instructions:
1. Submerge the wound in cold or iced water.
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