Public Education
PREVENTING UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES AND DEATHS is a top priority for Key Peninsula Fire. We spend a lot of time educating and informing our community on fire and life safety issues. We know keeping your family safe is important to you - it is to us, too!
Holiday Safety Tips
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Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 people, injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a holiday fire casualty.
Home Heating Safety
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Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January and February, and trails only cooking equipment in home fires year-round.
Preventing Kitchen Fires
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Cooking fires are the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Most cooking equipment fires start with the ignition of common household items (e.g., food or grease, cabinets, wall coverings, paper or plastic bags, curtains, etc.).
In Case of Emergency (ICE)
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We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign.
Smoke Detectors
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Working smoke alarms are a key factor in saving lives. We can not emphasize enough the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home. These inexpensive devices provide warning of possible danger so you and your loved ones can take immediate actions to avoid injuries.