FIRE In the past few years, the City and County of Broomfield has averaged approximately 150 fires with over 80% of these occurring in structures. The most common consequence of a structure fire is property damage, but serious injury and death are always a potential. The information provided below is specific to a home or structure fire.
Before a Fire Occurs
Install smoke alarms.
Go over the plan with your household and practice your escape routes.
Learn how to use 9-1-1.
Place fire extinguishers in a visible and accessible location such as your kitchen and garage. Replace them if they lose their charge or have been used.
Purchase a fireproof safe—Always store important documents in a fire proof safe or safety deposit box. Copies can be kept in your Go Kit.
Create your Communications plan.
Create your Evacuation plan out of your home.
Refer to: Preparedness Essentials
Learn how and when to use fire extinguishers. Contact the North Metro Fire Rescue Public Education Officer at 720.887.0404.
Additional Safety Tips ·Cook safe—never walk away from what you are cooking. Turn pot handles inward so they cannot be bumped or reached by young children. ·Keep matches and lighters out of sight—lock these items up high and out of reach of children. Teach young children to tell you if they find these items. ·Use electricity safely—if your appliances smoke or have odd smells, blow fuses, trip circuit breakers or have frayed / cracked cords—replace them! Do not run extension cords across doorways or overload your circuits. ·Space heaters—keep portable heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn. Turn them off when you go to bed or leave your home. 29
