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HopewellValley
BeSafeCampaign
(609)730-8156
201WashingtonCrossingPenningtonRoadTitusville,NJ08560
Hopewell Valley Emergency Services Unit
A little about us and the services we provide
• Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Monday through Friday from 6:00 am. to 6:00 pm.
• Fire Code Enforcement throughout Hopewell Township, Hopewell Borough, and Pennington Borough. Which include:
o Fire Prevention Inspections o Fire Investigations o Smoke, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher inspections in
all home sales and rentals.
• Fire Prevention Education Activities o Courtesy Residential Fire Safety and Fall Prevention Assessments o Youth Fire Setter Intervention Program
• Provide Training to local organizations
o CPR and General First Aid o Home Hazards
• Provide library book deliveries to homebound senior citizens unable to get to
the library.
• Involvement in Local Community Organizations and Programs o Hopewell Valley Regional School District Safety Committee member o Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance member o Hopewell Valley 9/11 and Emergency Services Memorial members o Mercer County Regional Emergency Medical Services Association
member o Mercer County Youth Fire Setter Intervention and Prevention Program
team member o Mercer County Fire Prevention and Protection Association members
For those interested in CPR and First Aid training, please contact Specialist Deron Williams at [email protected] or call the phone number above.
Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Failure to clean often leads to home clothes dryer fires!
Follow these simple safety tips to prevent a clothes dryer fire in your home!
For More Information: www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/focus
Dryer Safety
• Importance of cleaning the lint filter.
o Cleaning the lint filter after each load should be part of your regular maintenance on your dryer.
o Ensures optimum performance
o Reduces risk of fire in your home
• Warning signs that you have dangerous lint build-up.
o Clothes take longer to dry and often do not fully dry
o Laundry room feels more humid than it usually does
o A burnt smell is noticeable in the laundry room
• Prevention Tips
o Know where your lint filter is and clean it out after every load
o Clean behind the dryer where lint can build up
o Keep the area around dryer clear of lint and clutter
SMOKE ALARMSMake Sure Your Smoke Alarms Work
Smoke alarms save lives. Keep your family safe. Put working smoke alarms in your home.
• Your family is not safe if they can’t hear the smoke alarms.
• Test your smoke alarms. Push the test button. You will hear a loud noise. If you don’t hear the noise, you need a new battery or a new alarm. Fix this immediately.
• Make sure the smoke alarm always has a good battery. Put a new battery in the alarm every year.
• Smoke alarms with long-life batteries will work for up to 10 years. You do not change the battery.
• Smoke alarms do not last forever. Get new smoke alarms every 10 years.
For more information, visit www.usfa.fema.gov/FireisEveryonesFight
HTFD No.1 is here for you, call us with any questions or concerns 609-730-8156
NFPA Public Education Division 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169Your Source for SAFETY Information
www.nfpa.org/education
CO ALARMSKKK CO alarms should be installed outside each sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the
home. It is best to use interconnected alarms. When one sounds, all CO alarms in the home sound.
KKK Follow the instructions on the package to properly install the CO alarm.KKK Test CO alarms at least once a month. KKK Replace CO alarms according to the instructions on the package.KKK Know the sounds the CO alarm makes. It will sound if CO is detected. It will make a different
sound if the battery is low or if it is time to get a new CO alarm. KKK If the battery is low, replace it. KKK If the CO alarm sounds, you must get fresh air. Move outdoors, by an open window or near an
open door. Make sure everyone in the home gets to fresh air. Call the fire department from a fresh air location. Stay there until help arrives.
PREVENT CO POISONINGKKK When warming a vehicle, move it out of the garage. Do not run a fueled engine indoors, even
if garage doors are open. Make sure the exhaust pipe of a running vehicle is not blocked. Clear snow away.
KKK During and after a snowstorm, make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove and fireplace are clear of snow build-up.
KKK Clear all debris from dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace vents.KKK A generator should be used outdoors. Use in a well-ventilated location away from windows, doors, and vent openings.KKK Gas or charcoal grills can produce CO. Only use them outside. KKK Have heating equipment and chimneys inspected by a professional every year before cold weather sets in. KKK Open the damper when using a fireplace for adequate ventilation. KKK Never use your oven or stove to heat your home.
Carbon
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas. It has no odor. CO gas is poisonous.It can make a person feel sick and can be deadly. In the home, heating and cooking devices that burn fuel can be sources of carbon monoxide.
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FACT!CO is called the invisible killer
because the gas cannot beseen or smelled. Take action to stay safe from CO poisoning.
Hopewell Twp. Fire District No.1
609-730-8156
Fire Extinguishers
Understanding the differences between fire extinguishers begins with understanding the different types of fire: • Class A: paper, wood, textiles, rubber, and many plastics • Class B: flammable liquids • Class C: electrical wiring and equipment • Class D: combustible metals (not relevant for residences) • Class K: cooking oils and fats 1. Ensure easy access. Make sure the extinguisher is in its proper spot, visible and easy to access.
2. Check the pressure.
Many fire extinguishers have a pressure gauge that indicates whether the device is in the proper operating range.
3. Look for physical damage.
Visible signs of damage, such as corrosion, leakage or a clogged nozzle, may mean it's time to replace the extinguisher.
NFPA Public Education Division 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169Your Source for SAFETY Information
www.nfpa.org/education
EscapeEscape
Plan Ahead! If a fire breaks out in your home, you may have only a few minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Everyone needs to know what to do and where to go if there is a fire.
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According to an NFPA survey, only one of every three American households have actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan.
While 71% of Americans have an escape plan in case of a fire, only 47% of those have practiced it.
One-third of American households who made an estimate thought they would have at least 6 minutes before a fire in their home would become life-threatening. The time available is often less. And only 8% said their first thought on hearing a
smoke alarm would be to get out!
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Hopewell Twp. Fire District No.1
609-730-8156