CEDAR CITY – Cedar City Fire Department joins thousands of fire departments around the nation in celebrating the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week with the National Fire Prevention Association, which runs through Friday.
This year’s theme is “Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape!” This phrase highlights a critical element of fire safety, which Cedar City firefighters emphasize annually with Iron County students.
“We all remember practicing fire drills as children in school,” said Deputy Fire Marshal Greg Orloski in a news release from Cedar City officials. “But we want to remind everyone that having an escape plan can truly mean life or death should you find yourself in a home fire. And you need to practice that plan regularly.”
Cedar City firefighters discuss fire prevention and safety with second graders every spring, taking kids through their Life Safety House prop. Kids are encouraged to take the following information home and practice with their entire family:
- Make sure your home escape plan meets the needs of all your family members, including infants, the elderly and those with physical disabilities. Decide who will be in charge of helping each person.
- Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound. Be sure to check your smoke alarm batteries twice a year if you don’t have 10-year batteries.
- Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily. Once you are out, stay out.
- Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.
- Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.
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