Get+Firewise

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For homework this week we need to check:
 * our electric blankets
 * our smoke alarms
 * plugs and adapters around the house
 * Our heaters are a metre away from anything flammable
 * candles are placed in a safe place or in a cup with sand





We had Paul come in to our classroom and discuss different areas of fire safety below. Have a read and see what we learnt.


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 * It takes 5 days for ashes to cool
 * Ashes can burn down the plastic in a bucket
 * You need to use a metal bin so it can cool down and not light on fire
 * Ashes can burn down a rubbish bin
 * Ashes can be very hot
 * Pour some water on top of the ashes.




 * Electric Blankets:**
 * Turn them off at night
 * If there is weight on the electric blanket it is more likely to set on fire
 * They can set on fire because the cords may be broken
 * If the cords are broken it can set of fire from the sparks
 * Its better to turn it off at the wall
 * have electric blankets checked each winter
 * Don't move the switch too much
 * Don't leave it on overnight or sleep on it when it is turned on.




 * Kitchen and cooking:**
 * The handle needs to not be hanging over the edge
 * Don't get distracted by cooking like the phone
 * Don't leave the pot or cooking unattended
 * Put a lid on the pot
 * Make sure it is turned off when finished
 * Make sure someone is in the kitchen at all times when stove or oven is on
 * Keep your play out in the lounge or outside, not in the kitchen


 * Candles:**
 * Have a stand for a candle or make sure it is a strong wide base
 * Don't put the candle near the curtain or window, because it will give oxygen to the flame and push the flame towards the curtain




 * Electricity, plugs and adapters**
 * Never put the cables in more than one adapter. Keep then in one plug
 * Make sure they are in multi boxes
 * Don't overload
 * If the cords are open and showing the wires, make sure you replace or repair.
 * Any appliance which heats, needs to go into a separate plug e.g hairdryers, toasters, microwaves, hair straighteners.




 * Heaters**
 * Keep flammable things a metre away from the heater.


 * METRE HEATER RULE




 * Smoke Alarms**
 * Check the fire alarms monthly.
 * Check if the batteries are going and still working
 * Use a broom poke the test button and if it is working . . .you will hear beep, beep, beep.
 * If the smoke alarm isn't working and the batteries need changed . . .You will hear a beep sound slowly during the night.




 * Doorways/ Entranceways**
 * Make sure there is nothing in the doorway blocking it like, coffee tables, couch, plants, toys, computers, furniture
 * Put the key in the lock at night

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