Town of Weare Fire Department
Safety Complex
144 North Stark Hwy
Burn
Permits:
No fire
shall be kindled in the open without a permit.
Permits can
be issued by stopping in at the Safety Complex between the hours of 4 PM and 5
PM, Wednesday through Sunday.
Fire Dept.
Business line 529-2352
Permits
also can be issued by calling:
Top Fire Safety Tips
Install and Maintain Smoke
Detectors
Smoke detectors warn you of
fire in time to let you escape. Install them on each level of your home and
outside of each sleeping area. Follow the manufacturer's directions, and test
once a week. Replace batteries twice a year, or when the detector chirps to
signal that the battery is dead. Don't ever take the battery out for other uses!
Plan and Practice Your escape
If fire breaks out in your
home, you must get out fast. With your family, plan two ways out of every room.
Fire escape routes must not include elevators, which might take you right to the
fire! Choose a meeting place outside where everyone should gather. Once you are
out, stay out! Have the whole family practice the escape plan at least twice a
year.
Space
Heaters Need space
Keep portable space heaters at
least 3 feet (1 meter) from paper, curtains, furniture, clothing, bedding, or
anything else that can burn. Never leave heaters on when you leave home or go to
bed, and keep children and pets well away from them.
Be Careful Cooking
Keep cooking areas clear of
combustibles, and don't leave cooking unattended. Keep your pot's handles turned
inward so children won't knock or pull them over the edge of the stove. If
grease catches fire, carefully slide a lid over the pan to smother the flames,
then turn off the burner.
A Match is a Tool for Adults
In the hands of a child,
matches or lighters are extremely dangerous. Store them up high where kids can't
reach them, preferably in a locked cabinet. And teach your children from the
start that matches and lighters and lighters are tools for adults, not toys for
kids. If children find matches, they should tell an adult immediately.
Use Electricity Safely
If an appliance smokes or
begins to smell unusual, unplug it immediately and have it repaired. Check all
your electrical cords, and replace any that are cracked or frayed. If you use
extension cords, replace any that are cracked or frayed; and don't overload them
or run them under rugs. Remember that fuses and circuit breakers protect you
from fire: don't tamper with the fuse box or use fuses of an improper size.
Cool a
Burn
If someone gets burned,
immediately place the wound in cool water for 10 to 15 minutes to ease the pain.
Do not use butter on a burn, as this could prolong the heat and further damage
the skin. If burn blisters or chars, see a doctor immediately.
STOP, DROP, AND ROLL
Everyone should know this
rule: if your clothes catch fire, don't run! Stop where you are, drop to
the ground, and roll over and over to smother the flames. Cover your face with
your hands to protect your face and lungs.
Crawl Low Under Smoke
If you encounter smoke using
your primary exit, use your alternate route instead. If you must exit through
smoke, clean air will be several inches off the floor. Get down on your hands
and knees, and crawl to the nearest safe exit.
Take care with candles!
Decorative and aromatherapy
candles have become very popular in recent times. Unfortunately, lit candles are
often left unattended. If they tip over or flicker too closely to combustible
materials, fire can break out. (A family pet can start a fire by knocking over a
lit candle.) If you use decorative or aromatherapy candles, place them away from
combustibles, pets, and children, and make sure they are secure in their
holders.
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