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Spring Safety Tips
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With warm weather approaching, many Pennsylvanians look forward to firing up |
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The Facts |
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| - In 2005 there were a reported 8,300 home fires involving barbeque grills in the United States, and of those:- 7,200 were attributed to gas grills, with the leading cause being a leak or break in the fuel line and/or connections.
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- 1,100 were attributed to charcoal grills, and most were caused by the grill being used in close proximity to combustible material. As a result of those fires:- 8,610 people sought medical attention for thermal burns caused by grills.
- $137-million worth of property was lost. |
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Grilling Safety Tips |
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| - All barbeque grills must only be used outdoors using grills indoors or in enclosed spaces is not only a fire hazard, but it exposes occupants to toxic gasses and potential asphyxiation.- Always position the grill well away from combustible objects — buildings, fences, deck railings and landscaping can easily and quickly ignite | - Be sure to place the grill a safe distance from other outdoor activities such as lawn games, play areas, foot traffic, pets and children. It is best to establish a 3-foot “safe zone” around the grill and never leave a lit grill unattended.- Always use long handled grilling utensils and heat resistant oven mitts to avoid exposure burns from heat and flames.
- Periodically remove grease build-up in catch trays to prevent it from igniting. Fire, when contained in a grill under hot dogs and burgers, is always a welcomed sight and smell as we celebrate the return of summer! |
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Charcoal Grill Tips |
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| - Only use approved charcoal lighter fluid for starting the grill.- Never use gasoline or flammable liquids to light charcoal
- Do not add lighter fluid to coals that have already been ignited. - Keep unused charcoal dry — wet charcoal becomes a fire hazard as it dries out through the process of spontaneous combustion. |
- Before disposing of charcoal ashes, allow them to cool thoroughly. Ashes can still be hot for as long as seven days, so always keep them either in the grill or in a metal container until cool, then stir the ashes before disposal to make sure they are completely out. | |
Liquid Propane (LP) Gas Grill Tips |
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| - Inspect the gas cylinder hose and connections for leaks before using the grill for the first time each year.- Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose and all connections, any leaks will be quickly revealed in the form of bubbles.
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- If you smell gas while cooking or see any fire outside the grill box, immediately get away from the grill and call the Fire Department — do not attempt to move the grill.
- If you discover a leak either by smell or by the soap test and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank valve and the grill. If the leak stops, have the grill serviced by a professional before using it again; if the leak does not stop, call the Fire Department. |
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More Safety tips |
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| Clean your garage of stored newspapers or other rubbish that can fuel a fire. Newspapers stored in a damp, warm place may ignite spontaneously.
– Test your smoke alarms monthly. – To help prevent nuisance alarms, gently vacuum your smoke alarm every six months or as needed. – Change batteries in smoke alarms, flashlights and carbon monoxide detectors. – Never borrow smoke alarm batteries to use for toys or other equipment. – Replace all smoke alarms every 10 years or as recommended by the manufacturer |
– Check your electrical fuse box; make sure you have the proper fuses.
– Keep outdoor debris or dead vegetation away from the house. – Properly dispose of oily or greasy rags. If these items must be stored, they should be kept in labeled, sealed, metal containers. – If you store gasoline, keep it outside your home in a shed or detached garage. Keep only small quantities in tightly sealed containers. Use gasoline only as a motor fuel – never as a cleaning agent. – Always store paint and other flammable liquids in their original, labeled containers with tight-fitting lids. Always store them at least 18 inches from appliances, heaters, pilot lights and other sources of heat or flame. |
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| Info from Eden Prairie FD, NFPA and Travis AFB | ||
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Updates
The site has fully moved over!
if you have any ideas to make the site better use the contact form below or email station.215@gmail.com
Site Update
Recent incidents page has been created, check it out. Soon i will be adding the archive of past incidents to the site.
Also the chief posted some training info to The Chief’s Desk.
Site Update
Created all the pages, quickly moved over most of the stuff. I will then edit it more to look better on the new site. I decided that all the videos are going to be embedded as youtube videos, to save space on our server.
just got to work on the recent incidents page, hopefully get that going by the end of the weekend.
- Two Firefighters Hurt Battling Early Morning House Fire – Pittsburgh News Story – WTAE Pittsburgh February 22, 2012
- Merry Christmas & Happy New Year December 15, 2011
- Annual Pittsburgh Fire Muster and Memorial for Firefighters July 29, 2011
- O’Hara Twp & Guyasuta VFD Situation June 8, 2011
- Lincoln Vehicle Accident – Guard Rail Through Rear Window March 4, 2011
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