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What is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon MonoxideCarbon Monoxide (CO) is a gas. It has no odor. CO gas is poisonous. It can make a person feel sick and can be deadly. In the home, heating and cooking devices that burn fuel can be sources of carbon monoxide.

CO ALARMS

  • Co Alarms should be installed outside each sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. It is best to use interconnected alarms. When one sounds, all CO alarms in the home sound.
  • Follow the instructions on the package to properly install the CO alarm
  • Test alarms at least once a month
  • Replace CO alarm according to the instructions on the package
  • Know the sounds the CO alarm makes. It will sound if CO is detected. It will make a different sound if the battery is low or if it is time to get a new alarm
  • If the battery is low, replace it.
  • If the CO alarm sounds, you must get fresh air. Move outdoors, by an open window or near an open door. Make sure everyone in the home gets to fresh air. Dial 911 from a fresh air location and remain outside until help arrives

PREVENTING CO POISIONING

  • When warming a vehicle, move it out of the garage. Do not run a fueled engine indoors, even if the garage doors are open. Make sure the exhaust pipe of a running vehicle is not blocked. Clear snow away.
  • During and after a snow storm, make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove, and fire place are clear of snow build-up
  • Clear all debris from dryer, furnace, stove, and fire place are clear of snow build-up
  • A generator should be used outdoors. Use in a well-ventilated location away from windows, doors, and vent openings
  • Have heating equipment and chimneys inspected by a professional before cold weather starts to set in
  • Open the damper when using a fire place for adequate ventilation
  • Never use your oven or stove to heat your home

Source: NFPA

Inaugural Emergency Services Event

On Saturday, October 11th, Flourtown Fire Company organized the inaugural Springfield Township Emergency Services Event. The event was scheduled to promote fire safety week and fire prevention month, which annually is in October.

Members of Flourtown Fire Company, Oreland Fire Company, Wyndmoor Hose Company, Springfield Ambulance, and the Springfield Township Police participated in the event.

While the weather didn’t exactly cooperate, the turnout from the community was outstanding! Children were able to meet and talk to our first responders, and learn how to keep themselves and their family safe!

All who attended enjoyed live demonstrations, light refreshments food, a smoke house for kids to practice their escape plan, as well as various other hands on activities.

Thanks to all who braved the weather and came out to enjoy this event, and a special thanks to the Flourtown Fire Company’s Fire Prevention Committee Chairman, Jon Walker for organizing such a special event.

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Inaugural Emergency Services Event to Replace Open House for Fire Prevention Week

600x316_2014_ESEventThis year all the Emergency Services in Springfield Township are coming together to host a combined event to celebrate Fire Prevention Week.

Saturday, October 11, 2014

11 AM – 2 PM

Flourtown Shopping Center

1842 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031

MORE INFORMATION

Come out in support of Fire Prevention Week to the Flourtown Shopping Center! Come out and talk to first responders and find out if you are doing everything you can to keep you and your family safe! Come enjoy live demonstrations, food, a smoke house for kids to practice their escape plan and hands on activities at this free event.

For questions or contact information regarding this event please contact [email protected]

Fire Safety Poster Contest for Local School Children

Fire Safety Poster ContestAs part of the 2014 Emergency Service Event (see Event post for more information) which will be replacing all the Open House events each fire company in Springfield Township conducted individually, we are asking future firefighters to draw up their best fire escape plans for their homes. Get the family involved and make sure you practice the plan so you know it works.

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SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW

  • Create a fire escape poster of your residence
  • You should have at least two ways out of every room
  • Mark out All smoke detectors
  • Have a meeting location
  • Include your Name, School Name, Grade, Classroom and Teacher.
  • Drop off your entry from Monday September 15th through Monday October 6th
  • Posters can be dropped at Oreland, Flourtown or Wyndmoor Fire Companies any Monday night.

Entries will be placed into three categories. K-1, 2-3. 4-5. Prizes will be as follows:

1st prize $25 Toys R Us or Learning Express Gift Cert, 2nd prize – $20 Toys R Us or Learning Express, 3rd Prize – $15 Toys R Us or Learning Express Gift Cert.

Winning posters will be displayed at the Springfield Township Emergency Services Event on Saturday, October 11th from 11 AM -2:00 P.M. to celebrate Fire Safety Week.

Questions regarding this contact can be made to [email protected]