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Grease Fires - How to Put Out a Grease Fire - Extinguish a Grease Fire
Grease fires are extremely dangerous because the fuel source (the grease) is a liquid, and easily splashed. Grease fire burn very hot and can quickly spread ...
http://firstaid.about.com/od/hazardousmaterials/ht/06_greasefire.htm
Home Fire Safety - Tips for Home Fire Safety
Sep 18, 2007 ... Practice fire safety in the home. Use these tips to make your home and family safer from fire.
http://firstaid.about.com/od/emergencypreparation/qt/07_Home_Fires.htm
Fire Extinguishers - Using Fire Extinguishers - Fire Extinguisher ...
Fire extinguishers are rated for specific types of fires. Make sure you purchase the right type of fire extinguisher for the area where you plan to use it.
http://firstaid.about.com/od/emergencypreparation/qt/06_fire_ex.htm
Candle Safety - Candle Safety Tips - Burning Candles Safely
Nov 14, 2006 ... The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that candles ... Candle-related fires caused an estimated 333 million in property ...
http://firstaid.about.com/od/injuriesathome/qt/06_candles.htm
Fire Safety - Home Fire Safety Tips
Fire safety begins with preparation. Make sure your home has all the necessary fire safety items to respond to an emergency.
http://firstaid.about.com/od/emergencypreparation/tp/firesafety.htm
Christmas Tree Safety - Christmas Tree Care - Choosing a Christms Tree
All of the fires we hear about Christmas trees causing are brought on by dead, ... The US Fire Administration provides video of a Christmas tree catching ...
http://firstaid.about.com/od/injuriesathome/qt/06_xmastree.htm
Escape Ladders - Fire Escape Ladders - Emergency Escape Ladders
Fire escape ladders provide a second way out for those not on the ground floor. Make sure your multi-story home has fire escape ladders.
http://firstaid.about.com/od/emergencypreparation/qt/06_fireladder.htm
Smoke Alarms - Moms Wake Kids Better Than Smoke Alarms
Oct 4, 2006 ... fires · emergency preparedness · home safety · accidents. Sleeping kids may be more likely to wake to mom's voice than to a smoke alarm tone ...
http://firstaid.about.com/od/emergencypreparation/qt/06_momalarm.htm
Fireworks Safety Tips - How to Safely Light Fireworks - Home ...
Keep a bucket of water in case of a malfunction or fire. ... The water should be on and the hose should be ready to instantly douse any wayward fires. ...
http://firstaid.about.com/od/injuriesathome/ht/06_fireworks.htm
First Aid Burn Treatment - How to Treat a Burn
fires · accidents · burn first aid · burn assessment · soft-tissue injuries. Blisters indicate second-degree burns and potential complications. A.D.A.M. ...
http://firstaid.about.com/od/injuriesathome/ht/06_burns.htm
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