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The Huron Expositor, 1995-10-11, Page 9David Scott photo SEAFORTH'S NUMBER ONE PUMPER - Dave DeVries of the Seaforth Fire Department drove the pumper down Main Street as part of the Fall Fair parade on Friday. The fire department is an integral part of our community. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, October 11, 1t1E5-E HELP STOP 1\it 4(T141 cll IMPORTANT HOME FIRE SAFETY TIP: Stage regular fire drills at your home. Knowing the best escape route could save lives, in the event of a fire. Your Seaforth Fire iRleriamas, Department:. watch whit •u eft � prevent home fires fire prevention week October 8-14 George Garrick - Chief Tom Phillips - Deputy Chief Include fire extinguishers in your family's safety plan Fire extinguishers should be included in your family's fire safety plan to help prevent small • fires from spreading. Most domestic fires occur in the kitchen, and, according to fire prevention officers, more than 70 per cent can be controlled by a fire extinguisher. 'For maximum safety, homes should be equipped with fire extinguishers,' says Jim Hind, general manager of BRK Brands Canada, makers of First Alert products. 'They should be a part of every family's fire safety plan, along with smoke alarms and an escape plan. Fire extinguishers save lives and decrease property damage.' 'Some people think that fire extinguishers are intimidating, but in fact they are very easy to use and maintain.' According to the Ontario Fire Marshal, in 1992, 96 deaths occurred and more than $160 million worth of property was lost in residential fires in whiclf no fire extinguisher was used. This compares to three deaths and a loss of $6 million in fires in which a home fire extinguisher was used. HOW TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER , *Install extinguishers in the kitchen, basement and garage, and on every floor of your home, in plain view. They should be near the exit, but convenient to fire hazards. Every camper, cottage and car should also be equipped with a fire extinguisher. *Fire extinguisher maintenance is essential. For rechargeable TH ING ING 05 En units, check the pressure gauge every month to ensure the unit is holding its charge. Disposable units can be tested by simply pushing down the pressure test button. *In most eases, if there is a fire get your family out of the house first, and call the fire department. However, if the fire is small, and limited to a contained arca such as a stove top or garbage bin, use your fire extinguisher. *For oven or stove fires, turn off the heat as soon as possible. Do not attempt to move the hot or burning pan. For electrical fires, unplug the appliance or shut off the power as soon as possible. *Stand back from the fire, especially a grease fire (which can splatter) and aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side. Move closer as you spray. *If the fire docs not go out right away, get out of the KIDZ KLOZES 527.2320 house and call the fire department. *After using a rechargeable - type extinguisher, no matter how much extinguishing agent has been used, consider the unit empty and have it refilled as soon as possible. *You can remove fire extinguisher' stains on clothes with a paste of dry starch and water. Let the paste sit for awhile. First Alert fire extinguishers are available in several models, to suit every need: kitchen, garage/workshop, general household, heavy 'duty, commercial and auto. Ensure that you match the extinguisher to the type of fire. Residential fire extinguishers fall into three main classes: ordinary combustibles (Class A), flammable liquids (Class 13) and energized electrical equipment (Class C). The label on the fire extinguisher will tell you which type of fire it is intended for. Many household fire extinguishers arc multi- purpose, and are labelled for all three types of fires. Fire extinguisher maintenance is essential. For rechargeable units, check the pressure gauge every month to ensure the unit is holding its charge. Disposable units can be tested by simply pushing down the pressure test button. After using a rechargeable type extinguisher, no matter how much extinguishing agent has been useda consider the unit empty and have it refilled as soon as possible. SEAFORTH INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 527.1610 Jim Sills Captain Rene Dupuis - Captain Firefighters: Doug Anstett Jack Bedard Marty Bedard Dave Deighton Dave deVries Bill Eisler Jim Finlayson Dave Garrick Doug Hildebrand WHITNEY RIBEY FUNERAL HOME 527-1390 Pau Hildebrand Don Hulley Paul Hulley Pete Martene Greg O'Reilly Dan Pearce Don Pletsch Richard Verberne Ralph Wood John Cairns Graham Nesbitt H EL.P STOP IMPORTANT FOREST FIRE SAFETY TIP: Always make sure all campfires are completely trout before leaving the site, and never throw away a lit cigarette. FOREST ■RES. THE HURON EXPOSITOR 527-0240 THE HURON EXPOSITOR S2? -0240 STEDMANS V&S 527-1950 COLDWELL All Wailes 7-2103 TMP 527-2291 THE TOW OF SEAFORTC-n SEAFORTH GROCERY 527-2044 SEAFORT1 P.U.C. Public Utilities Commisssion SEAFORTH AUTOMOTIV[n 527-0880 CANADIAN' TIRE 527-1350 MIDDEGAAL SPORTS 527-0104 HART FOR MERCURY 527-1010 MIDDEGAAL POOLS 527-0104 CIBC 527-0100 HURON SPORTS OUTFITTER' 527-0303