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Spring Cleaning and Home Safety Checkup

admin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:23:06 +0000

Spring is a time when many of us decided that we should do that major cleaning. A tidy house can make you feel better and maybe during that major cleaning you should take a look around to verify that there is no danger lurking for you, your children, your neighbors or any guests you might be thinking of inviting into that wonderfully clean abode. You should verify that all your smoke alarms have good batteries. Maybe look around and move anything that can be tripped over. Check around make sure that nothing has been placed in a position that can fall; like on top of the cupboards. I think you should be able to go from here so add a few home safety observations to that spring cleaning.

Fire In The Building

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:47:02 +0000

I was on holiday in Spain a couple of years ago. The hotel and resort was lovely and I was having a really nice time but then one night disaster struck. A fire had broken out in the hotel at night. My room was positioned on the 3rd floor and upon hearing the fire alarm I got up to discover the hallway filled with smoke. I checked the fire procedures and was instructed to use the first alert fire escape ladder. This was a lifesaver as I was able to lower it over the balcony and use it to flee to safety. Thankfully the fire did not spread and the hotel was saved.

Promotion to fire warden

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:01:14 +0000

My friend and I at work were given a sophisticated looking fire warden jacket. This was a little unexpected as we rarely were designated any important jobs at work. Most of the time we were ignored at work by managers and other workers. The majority of them thought they were far superior to us with their Ivy League degrees. I recently graduated from a small university which did not really rate in their worlds. I was quite happy with my extra responsibility which made me the fire warden. I got paid extra for this job so I was content with the offer.

Fire in our home

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:33:35 +0000

Three years ago we had a fire in our home. In the middle of the night we woke up to the sound of a smoke alarm only to find that our kitchen was on fire. The fire department responded very quickly but unfortunately it was to late, most of our home was completely destroyed by the time the blaze was under control. It was later confirmed to be a electrical fire. All I can say it thank God for the fire safe safe that my husband had installed a few months earlier. If not for that we would have lost all our valuable documents, family pictures and home videos. I would recommend that if you do not have a fire safe that you should get one. It was really worth it for us and will be for you too.

The fire hose

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:48:18 +0000

I am tired of being pushed into the fire hose reel. It is starting to annoy me. I seem to be constantly the victim of bullying. At work, the bullying is often done by the same person who seems to resent me. I feel completely unattractive when she is around. She is thin and has the most beautiful blonde hair. I would do anything to look like her. She gets all the guys. She constantly ignores me and if she sees me in the staircase she often pushes me out of the way, as if I am some useless object. I really can not stand arrogance.

Carbon Monoxide Detection

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:43:33 +0000

Everyone always remembers to check the batteries in the smoke detector. We’ve had it drilled in at such a young age that the smoke detector is a must in every home. What many people forget, is Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide, or CO, is a colorless, odorless gas that causes poisoning and death in a few short hours. It’s impossible to self-detect CO and therefore the fatality rate is quite high. Installing a carbon monoxide alarm in one’s home can detect minute traces of carbon monoxide in the air. Just like the smoke detector, once installed, don’t forget to check the batteries!

Spray Fire Hazards Away

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:50:43 +0000

After hearing of a tragic house fire that was started by a dropped cigarette when its owner fell asleep, I began doing some research into ways to keep fires from spreading. Much to my surprise I found that there are products called fire retardant. I was amazed to find such a variety of products designed to keep things from burning. It would seem that most of the sprays are very comparable in price and ingredients. Of course, I knew about fire retardant sleepwear for children, but I had no idea that there were sprays for indoor use and outdoor use as well. One can spray anything from walls to bedding and matresses, carpet to drapes, couches to Christmas trees. Outdoor sprays can be used on siding, eaves, and shingles. Paper, wood, or fabric craft projects can also be protected by spraying with a fire retardant. On my list of things to do today, I have written “fire retardant.” I am fascinated that at my age, 64, I can still find things I have not heard of before and that I can benefit from learning about them.

One tool can save a life

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:40:45 +0000

It is essential that everyone has at least one fire extinguisher in their home. It may sit there for years and years, but when the time comes that you actually need one, you will be grateful you do. They are fairly inexpensive, ranging from $80-$120. That may sound pricey, but you only have to buy it once, and store it somewhere that you will be able to reach it in case of an emergency. It is also important to make sure that you know how to properly use and handle a fire extinguisher. This will ensure that everyone is safe and the fire is snuffed quickly. Sit down with your family once a year and go over how and when to use it.

Fireproof Box Is Protecting My Money

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:45:18 +0000

With the global downturn you may have invested in a fire proof box to store money or other valuable items in. It is a great alternative to using a safe or the bank. The great aspect about these particular boxes is that they will not be destroyed by fire. If a fire happens to break out in your home you will know your assets will be safe. They come in various sizes and can easily be stored anywhere in the house. It was probably best to try and hide the box to deter any theft. Many of the boxes come with locks and often require a combination code to open them. This is ideal if you have live with other people to prevent them from accessing the box.

Safety with panic bolts

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:34:47 +0000

When you are thinking of safety of a building against theft, fire, or gas protection absolutely you are in need of panic bolts. Panic bolts for fire doors are in various technologies in building a bolt inside especially for double doors, which are released by pressing a bar halfway up: applied to emergency exits of any doors. Greater security can be given to the emergency exits with the installation of panic bar with alarm, by pressing the panic alarm at the bar. Gas detected Alarm with evacuation chairs can be provided door delivery by online shopping. Relax yourself by using Panic bolts for your safety.