Things that you should do after you have had a fire:

1. If you are not the building owner, notify the owner or agent.
2. Notify your insurance company or agent if you have coverage on furniture, possessions, merchandise or other contents.
3. Make sure the building or area is secure from looting, vandalism or the elements after the Fire Department leaves.
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There is a very good chance that you know someone with heart disease. It is also quite likely that you will personally witness a heart attack in your lifetime. Without Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), a person with a heart attack may have as little as a 1 in 20 chance of survival. If you perform CPR until a properly equipped team from the Enid Fire Department (or your local Emergency Medical Service) arrives, that person's chance of survival may increase to as much as 1 in 4. more.....

Virtually all fires are small at first and might easily be contained if the correct type of extinguisher is readily available and properly used. Fire extinguishers are the first line of defense against unfriendly fires and should be installed in all homes and businesses. Selecting the correct extinguisher is important both to insure suitability for the expected type of fire, and to reduce damage to valuables from extinguishing agents. more.....

Two out of three residential fires begin in the kitchen. Most fires start between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., when many families are preparing dinner. And 90% of these household fires will be put out by a family member. most often a woman. Take proper precautions and learn what to do in case of fire to prevent injury or damage and to save lives. more.....

The Enid Fire Department brings you these Fire Safety Tips for Computers with the hope that they might prevent loss of life or property. more.....

Safety Advisory - Electrical Heat Tape
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Washington, D.C.
US Consumer Product Safety Commission is re-issuing its guidelines for the safe use of electric heat tapes.
Electric heat tapes are frequently installed in attics and under porches of conventional homes and under floors of mobile homes to prevent water pipes from freezing. CPSC estimates that each year in the US about 1500 fires, 10 deaths, and 100 injuries result from faulty electric heat tapes. more.....

The majority of fatal home fires strike while people are sleeping. Poisonous gases can spread quickly through a building, killing victims before they wake up. You need smoke detectors outside each sleeping area and on each additional level of your home - including the basement. Smoke detectors are inexpensive, and they can save your family's lives! more.....

As the holiday season approaches, we are all looking forward to special gatherings and celebrations with friends and loved ones. Our homes will be decorated to enhance the atmosphere of the holidays. Holiday decorations can be joyful but also dangerous if improperly used, especially for children. Every year thousands of needless injuries and deaths are caused by decorations. more.....

Planning a trip soon? A vacation somewhere away from it all or perhaps to a resort that is exciting and filled with all those luxuries that will spoil you for a short time.

Remember, when you decide to travel, it is up to you to become familiar with your new lodging. It isn't home and you can find yourself easily lost and confused. With all this in mind, here are a few tips that can help you in preparing a fire safe trip. more.....

Babysitters are given a lot of responsibilities. But the most important is the responsibility for the lives and safety of children. And firesafety is a big part of that job. Prevention is always the best cure. You can guard against a fire emergency by taking a few simple precautions. more.....