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FIRE PREVENTION INFORMATION The Willingboro Fire Department responds to over 1,100 emergency incidents annually. While not every incident is an actual fire, our department responds to more actual fires than most departments in Burlington County. This part of our web page is designed to give our residents and visitors a chance to learn about how to prevent some of the more common types of fires in their homes and businesses. Every year our department spends countless hours providing Fire Prevention tours and demonstrations to school children and adults alike. Our department uses a combination of lecture, visual, and hands on training in our tours and demonstrations. The Willingboro Fire Department also provides Fire Prevention pamphlets and smoke detectors which are free to the public. The Willingboro Fire Department is available to conduct Fire Safety tours or demonstrations at schools, day care centers, business grand openings, and for community groups. To request a Fire Prevention tour, please click on the link at the bottom of this page. For a free smoke detector please see our “Smoke Detector” page and click on the appropriate link. COOKING FIRES: Facts and Figures: The leading cause of cooking fires is unattended cooking. Three out of every 10 house fires start in the kitchen. Two-thirds of all kitchen fire start on the stove or in the oven More fires occur in the kitchen than any other room in the home Safety Tips: Never leave food cooking on the stovetop unattended and always keep an eye on food that is cooking in the oven. Keep combustible materials away from cooking areas and appliances (potholders, towels, drapes, clothing, and food packaging) Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from the stove. Never put water or a grease fire or attempt to move a burning pot of grease. Use an oven mitt to put a lid on a pot of burning grease. Turn off the burner once the lid is on the pot.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY: Facts and Figures: Electrical problems account for 67,800 fires, 485 deaths, and $868 million in property damage annually. Electrical equipment (wiring, switches, receptacles, outlets) is responsible for 45% of fires among major types of electrical distribution equipment, and for the largest share of civilian fire deaths and injuries. Fires caused by extension cords account for twice as many fires as those caused by attached or unattached power cords. Safety Tips: Replace all loose or damaged electrical cords on electrical devices. Cover all unused electrical outlets with approved plastic safety covers in homes with small children Extension cords should not be run under carpets or across doorways, and should not be used as a permanent power source. Never overload electrical outlets or extension cords. If outlets or wall switches feel hot shut off the circuit and have them checked by an electrician.
CHILDREN AND FIRE: Facts and Figures: Most of the people killed in fires involving kids playing with fire are under 5 years of age. These fires are the leading cause of death by fire involving pre-school age children. About two-thirds of the fires caused by children playing with fire, and three-fourths of the deaths and injuries from these fires, involve matches or lighters. Seven out of 10 fatal fires started by kids playing with fire involve the igniting of bedding, mattresses, upholstered furniture, or clothing. Fires started by kids may be cries for help due to stressful life experiences or abuse according to studies of children with fire-setting behaviors. Safety Tips: Always keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children or in locked drawers and cabinets. If your child shows interest or curiosity with fire or plays with fire you must remind them that matches and lighters are not toys and are for adults only. Teach young children to tell an adult when they find matches or lighters. School age children should be instructed to bring matches or lighters to an adult. If you believe you child is playing with fire contact your local fire department or fire marshal for assistance. They often have programs to help with juvenile fire setters.
CLOTHES DRYER: Facts and Figures: 15,600 structure fires, 15 deaths, and 400 injuries occur annually as a result of clothes dryer fires. Clothes dryer fires account for about 15,600 structure fires, 15 deaths, and 400 injuries annually. Eighty percent of structure fires involving clothes dryers occur in residential buildings Proper cleaning is the leading cause of clothes dryer fires in residential buildings Safety Tips: Never operate a dryer without a lint trap and always clean the lint trap before or after each use. Never operate the dryer when not at home. Check the dryer vent and rear of the dryer regularly for lint build up. Have the connections and hoses for gas powered dryers checked yearly by a professional CANDLES: Facts and Figures: More than twice as many candle fires have been reported since 1990. 38% of home candle fires are reported to have started in the bedroom, which caused 41% of civilian deaths. More than half of the candle fires when combustibles (curtains, bedding, clothes) were too close to the candle Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and Halloween are the top five days for candle fires. Safety Tips: Keep candles at least 12 inches from combustible materials. Never leave burning candles unattended. Use safe and sturdy candle holders. Use flashlights instead of candles as a source of emergency lighting
VEHICLE FIRES: Facts and Figures: 17% of all reported fires involve a highway type vehicle (car, pickup truck, van). 13% of all civilian fire deaths are as a result of fires in highway type vehicles. On average, over 30 highway vehicle fires are reported each hour. Electrical or mechanical failures or malfunctions account for nearly two-thirds of the fires in highway vehicles. Safety Tips: Have your vehicle maintained on a regular basis by a certified technician. Check your vehicle regularly for leaking or damaged hoses. Have any damaged hoses repaired immediately. If your vehicle catches fire while driving, pull over, shut off the vehicle, and place it in park. Make sure that all occupants exit the vehicle and move at least 100 feet away.
USFA Smoking and Home Fires Campaign The United States Fire Administration (USFA) recognizes that close to 1,000 people die each year from fires that are caused by smoking materials. Fires caused by discarded smoking materials can create a fire which could totally engulf a room in 90 seconds. These fires are the number one cause of preventable home fire deaths in the United States. In an effort to combat fires in the home caused by smoking materials the USFA has started a campaign to help educate people on how to prevent these fires. Their website provides materials for the following people: Smokers and those that live with smokers Community Organizations Members of the Fire Service Journalists Each section of the website contains information and prevention tips designed for each specific group. The website also provides campaign materials such as brochures, posters, a power point presentation, and many other useful materials. These materials are available in English and Spanish and are downloadable right from the website. The USFA has put together this campaign along with 17 other partners in the fight to prevent accidental fires from smoking materials. Without the help of these sponsors, the program would not be a success. You can visit the partner’s websites directly from the USFA website. Please take the time to view the valuable and free material. This information could help to avoid the needless death and destruction caused by accidental smoking fires. You can view the full website by clicking on the link below. www.usfa.dhs.gov/campaigns/smoking/
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