Fire Safety!

TAKE THE FIRE SAFETY QUIZ (answers at the bottom)!!
Fire Prevention Week Quiz
"It's Fire Prevention Week October 5 – October 11. Prevent Home Fires is the theme for 2008!"
Your home should be a safe haven. But do you regularly check for home fire hazards? If not, there is the potential for danger. Take this new Fire Prevention Week quiz and see how many questions you can answer correctly. Good luck!

1. The leading causes of home fire deaths are:
A. Cooking and heating.
B. Cooking and electrical.
C. Smoking and electrical.
D. Smoking and heating.

2. You should stay in the kitchen when you are:
A. Baking.
B. Frying.
C. Simmering.
D. Steaming.

3. Most heating fire deaths are caused by:
A. Chimneys.
B. Furnaces.
C. Space heaters.
D. Wood stoves.

4. You should never smoke in a home with:
A. Gas heat.
B. Older adults.
C. Oxygen in use.
D. Paper clutter.

5. When you leave a room in which there is a candle burning you should?
A. Blow out the candle.
B. Move the candle away from anything that can burn.
C. Take children and pets with you.
D. Check the candle frequently.

6. Smoke alarms should be replaced every?
A. 5 years.
B. 10 years.
C. 15 years.
D. 20 years.

7. Smoke alarms should be placed in?
A. Bedrooms, outside sleeping areas and kitchens.
B. Bedrooms, outside sleeping areas and on every level of the home.
C. Kitchens, outside sleeping areas and on every level of the home.
D. Outside sleeping areas and on every level of the home including the attic.

8. Space heaters should be how many feet from things that can burn?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

9. To prevent electrical shocks in the bathroom you should have?
A. Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters.
B. Circuit Breakers.
C. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters.
D. Tamper Resistant Receptacles.

10. You should call a professional electrician when?
A. Your circuit breaker trips.
B. You lose your electricity.
C. You purchase a home.
D. Your outlets are warm.

11. A home fire escape plan must show?
A. Two fire escapes from each level and an outside meeting place.
B. Two outside meeting places and the fire department phone number.
C. Two ways out of the home and an outside meeting place.
D. Two ways out of each room and an outside meeting place.

12. If there are smokers in your home, they should smoke
A. In the kitchen.
B. In the basement.
C. In the garage.
D. Outside the home.

13. Extension cords should be
A. Used only if it has the label of a recognized testing laboratory and following instructions provided.
B. Secured under furniture so it is out of the way.
C. Placed under a carpet so it doesn't get damaged.
D. All of the above.

14. Heating equipment should be inspected
A. Every year.
B. When you move into a house.
C. When it's not working properly.
D. All of the above.

15. If the oil catches fire in a pan while cooking, you should?
A. Carry the pan to the sink.
B. Put the fire out with baking soda and turn the burner off.
C. Throw water on the pan and turn the burner off.
D. Slide a lid over the pan and turn off the burner off.

ANSWERS:
1. Smoking and heating
2. Frying
3. Space heaters
4. Oxygen in use
5. Blow out the candle
6. 10 years
7. Bedrooms, outside sleeping areas and on every level of the home
8. 3
9. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
10. Your outlets are warm
11. Two ways out of each room and an outside meeting place
12. Outside the home
13. Used only if it has the label of a recognized testing laboratory and following instructions provided
14. All of the above
15. Slide a lid over the pan and turn off the burner off

Looking To Sell?

Here are some tips to get your home ready!

Fence:
Replace missing slats, stakes and posts.
Repair broken hinges and paint or stain the fence if necessary.

Yard:
Mow, trim and fertilize lawn.
Weed flower beds and replace dead plants and trees.
Driveway and garage:
Clean up grease or oil spots on concrete surfaces.
Make sure the garage door opens freely and the automatic door opener is working.
Provide an unobstructed view of your home from the street by not parking cars, boats or other vehicles in the driveway.

Front Entry:
Polish door handles and door knockers.
Replace worn or broken items, such as an unsightly mailbox or rusty doorbell.
Be sure porch lights are working and add welcoming features such as a new door mat and flowering plants.

Siding and Trim:
Consider painting the highlight features of your homes, such as trim work, shutters, gutters, down spouts and railings.
If necessary, add a fresh coat of exterior paint to the siding.

Roof:
Remove debris such as tree branches and leaves.
Make any necessary repairs to worn shingles or cracked surfaces.

Patio and Deck:
Flowering plants and outdoor furniture add appeal.
Remove any unnecessary items such as gardening equipment.
Tidy any visible items, such as an outdoor grill or barbeque.

Doors and Windows:
Consider adding a fresh coat of paint to your front door.
Polish brass fixtures and be sure door locks work properly.
Oil hinges to both doors and windows.
Keep stairways tidy and secure handrails.
Repair or replace bent or damaged screens and window glass.
Cut back outdoor plants that restrict natural light.
Keep windows clean and tidy with draperies firmly affixed and in proper working order.
Repair or replace missing or damaged tile, hardwood, vinyl and baseboards.
Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
Secure loose carpeting and replace damaged areas.
Be conscious of odors caused by dampness, high-traffic areas or pets.

Closets and Storage Areas:
Ample storage space increases the desirability of the home.
Keep closets tidy.
Discard any unnecessary items and consider storing those things you do not use frequently.
Remember that less is more!
Bedrooms and Living Areas:
Keep living areas clean and inviting.
Arrange furniture to allow a spacious at atmosphere.
Make beds, arrange couch cushions, dust shelves, vacuum carpets and touch up walls with paint or spackling as necessary.
Wallpaper should be clean and adhere smoothly to walls.
Finishing touches such as flowers or candles add to the home’s appeal.
Remember that less is more!

Kitchens and Bathrooms:
Clear counters, drawers and cabinets of unnecessary items.
Clean soap dishes, mirrors, faucets, and appliances (inside and out).
Store cleaning supplies and hang freshly washed towels.
Be aware of and eliminate odors caused by dampness and hampers.
Remember that less is more!

Counters and Cabinets:
Store infrequently used counter-top items to allow a spacious look in the kitchen and bathroom.
Keep drawers and cabinets tidy and organized.

Garage and Workshop:
Items should be neatly stored in the shelving or wall units.
Allow appropriate space for the home buyer to visualize their vehicle or workbench.
Consider moving excess or over-sized items to mini storage.