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i r Section Three, Fire Prevention, Wednesday, October 12,1988 MOST FIRE DEATHS HAPPEN IN THE HOME... GET OUT SAFE1Y . Be careful when buying an old stove. Antique cast-iron stoves are likely to be brittle after years of use. Cracks in the stove, wobbly legs, dampers that don't work are some of many danger signs. Don't try to weld a crack; call an expert. Air tight stoves arc popular. Many consider them to be excellent energy savers as they have an air intake that restricts the amount of air entering the stove and prevents wood from burning loo fast. However, when wood bums slowly, creosote, formed from gases released by the burningwood, is likely to build up in the chimney. Creosote can start a chimney fire if it is allowed to accumulate. FOUR KEYS TO FIRE SAFETY ■ Prevention. All fires need fuel to ignite and : q .■ ' grow. Most can be prevented by observing i ' basic fire safely measures: get rid of cluttered storage and papers; have appliances installed by professionals; store flammable liquids in approved safety containers; keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children; avoid overloading electrical circuits, etc. ;--Early Detection. Smoke detectors are your i r ' j ; early warning system. They can obtain their I . ; power from batteries, the house current, or some models from both sources. Smoke is sensed by ionization chambers or photo-electric cells which trigger an alarm. Light signals arc available for the hard-of-hearing. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and if in doubt as to the proper installation, consult the fire department. Replace weak batteries immediately. Make sure your family and any guests know the sound of your smoke detector's alarm. Fire Extinguishers are the first aid in preventing preventing small fires from becoming major fires and . J their maintenance is vital to your safety. Bear in mind--they arc intended to fight small fires only. Locate extinguishers in readily available spots so you don't waste precious time searching for them should fire occur. Ensure everyone in the household knows how to operate them. In the event of fire, first gel everyone outside quickly . . . call the fire department from a neighbouring neighbouring house . . . fight the fire only if it is small. Escape Plan. Most home fires happen between , 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Smoke and deadly gases • ; rise to block off obvious escapes. If fire broke ■ ■ out in your home, would anyone run to halls or stairs by mistake? Could everyone open or remove windows and screens for safe, emergency exit? Could they get safely to the ground from upper windows? Sit down with your family and map out a complete fire escape plan for every room. Have regular drills. PLAN TO LIVE. Meet Our Firefighters Station 4 - Courtice DARRIN HOCKNEY Darren joined the Courtice station of the Newcastle Fire Department this year. He is employed by Bob's Towing. Presented by Macintosh Chrysler Plymouth Ltd. 331 Park Rd. S., Oshawa Telephone 728-4638 Meet Our Firefighters Station 4 - Courtice GARY OLIVER Gary is a full-time firefighter, having joined the department in February of this year. Presented by John's Service Centre Hampton Telephone 263-2202 Meet Our Firefighters Station 4 - Courtice LAWRENCE SWIFT Lawrence is one of our newest volunteer firefighters. firefighters. He joined the staff of Station 4 in February of this year. Qnlupc. Hi Presented by Century 21 Beck 1415 King St. E. (Courtice Plaza) Telephone 436-2325 Meet Our Firefighters Station 4 - Courtice DON CHAMBERS Don is one of our newest firefighters at Station 4. He joined the Newcastle Fire Department as a volunteer this year. Presented by Harrison Fuels Imperial Oil Agent 12 Sturrock Rd., Bowmanville Telephone 623-5516 Meet Our Firefighters Station 4 - Courtice MARION HOCKNEY Marion is one of the four captains and has been a firefighter for nine years. She is self employed at Bob's Towing. Presented by Skylight Donuts 87 King St. E. 623-4549 Bowmanville Meet Our Firefighters Station 4 - Courtice TERRY WOOD Terry has been a part-time firefighter for almost two years. He is an employee of General Motors. Presented by 420 Base Line Rd. W. Bowmanville 623-4433 Meet Our Firefighters Station 4 - Courtice ROBERT WILSON Robert has been a part-time firefighter for nine years. He is an employee of General Motors. Presented by Terribrae Pet Foods & Supplies 73 King St. W., Bowmanville Telephone 623-1752 Meet Our Firefighters Station 4 - Courtice LLOYD MASTERS Lloyd has been a part-time firefighter for 3 1/2 years. He is an employee at General Motors Presented by Hutton Transport Bowmanville 623-2521