River Vale Fire Prevention Bureau
HOME SAFETY PROGRAM
SMOKE ALARMS
- Have a working smoke detector on every level of your home
- Test smoke detectors monthly
- NEVER disable or remove batteries
- Have a working Carbon Monoxide detector 10 Feet from every sleeping quarters
ESCAPE PLANNING
- Develop a fire escape plan with your family members and practice it often
- Know two ways out of every room in your home
- Make sure windows and doors operate properly
- In the event of a fire, feel closed doors before opening, if hot, use another exit
- Identify a meeting place outside the home…NEVER Re-Enter a burning building
THE EASIEST FIRE TO PUT OUT IS THE ONE YOU PREVENT
- Have your furnace and chimney inspected on a annual basis
- Keep combustibles at least 3 feet from any heat source (fireplaces, hot water heater, space heaters, furnace)
- Never overload electrical outlets
- Check that all smoking materials are extinguished
- Never allow anyone to smoke in bed
PLEASE ADOPT A FIRE HYDRANT. KEEP CLEAR FROM DEBRIS AND SNOW FOR YOUR SAFETY & YOUR NEIGHBORS
Any questions please contact the Fire Marshall at 201-664-2346 ext. 1201