Have you checked your smoke alarms lately? Do you know two ways out of every room possible? The Abington Fire Company breaks down the basics.
"Fires happen year after year, no matter how much prevention or work is done," said volunteer Chief Mike Jones with the Abington Fire Company.
This year's official slogan is, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape." This motto is followed by the Abington Township Police Department, which promotes education at open house events and at school functions. Today, they met with Action News in a local resident's house to demonstrate some of the basics."You want to test at least once a month to make sure it's properly functioning and change the batteries twice a year," said Lieutenant Christopher Platz.
Exits can be challenging from rooms on the second floor or higher. Firefighters may look to use the windows for a rescue. If thick, heavy smoke is billowing from the hallway, individuals should close the door and call 911 for help. It only takes one or two seconds to incapacitate someone who inhales it.
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