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FIRE SAFETY EDUCATIONAL MESSAGES
NFPA CORRECT MESSAGING
February 8, 2011Chapel Hill, NC
Presenters – NFPA EMAC Members: Ernest Grant, RN Pat Mieszala, RN
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Overview
Messaging Educational
Messages Advisory Committee
Directed Review of Updates
Questions/Discussion
Well, what
do you
know?
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Quality FLSE Messaging
Message AcceptedCorrect
Understood
Positive
Standard
Useful
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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
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Message Criteria
Clear Simple Accurate Technically sound Positive
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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
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Smoke Alarms – General – Chapter 1
Multiple locations Interconnect Ionization and
Photoelectric National testing laboratory Manufacturer’s
instructions Nuisance alarm prevention Cleaning
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CO – Inside the Home
Professional, annual inspections Open damper No oven or stove heating Recognized testing laboratory
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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
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CO – Portable Generators
Outdoors in well-ventilated areas Away from building, doors, windows,
vents, air intake Use CO alarm Manufacturer’s instructions
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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
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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
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Planning, cont.
Escape ladders Teach children to escape on own Plan for those needing assistance Practice with overnight guests
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Review
Why review your messages?
How do you access EMAC messages?
What did you learn today in the messages review?
Resources Discussion
Now, what
do you
know?
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Questions
Pat Mieszala, RNNFPA Public Education [email protected]
Ernest Grant, RNNorth Carolina Jaycee Burn [email protected]
Jan Parker, Injury Prevention Specialist, NC Dept. of Insurance – NC State Contact for NFPA Education Network [email protected]