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Old June 29th 10, 04:17 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Polly Esther[_5_]
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In the dozen years since we've been in the Swamp, there have been 3 home
fires. This area is so remote that all the fire department can do mostly is
bring sympathy cards.
Back when I was gainfully employed we used to have fire drills and
(better yet) lessons from the fire guys to teach us how to use a fire
extinguisher. They actually set the statue of General Somebody ablaze out in
the courthouse front lawn and gave everybody a turn at putting him out.
At the time, I was too little to even lift the fire extinguisher down
from its mount. Couldn't possibly have carried it to a fire.
It always delights and comforts me about the far-ranging expertise of
our quilting group. Anybody know anything about being prepared for a fire?
(And I will tolerate no smart 'coming from afar' quips.) I really need to
get / know how to be prepared. So do you. Polly

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Old June 29th 10, 04:26 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Frank Reid © 2010
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If you have 3 floors in your house, you need 4 extinquishers. One for
each floor and one for the garage. Do NOT put your kitchen
extinquisher next to the stove. That's where the odds of a fire are
and the odds are also that you won't be able to reach it. Put it at
the entrance to your kitchen.
Good reference here.
http://www.ilpi.com/safety/extinguishers.html


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Old June 29th 10, 04:28 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Frank Reid © 2010
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On Jun 28, 10:26*pm, Frank Reid © 2010 wrote:
If you have 3 floors in your house, you need 4 extinquishers. *One for
each floor and one for the garage. *Do NOT put your kitchen
extinquisher next to the stove. *That's where the odds of a fire are
and the odds are also that you won't be able to reach it. *Put it at
the entrance to your kitchen.
Good reference here.http://www.ilpi.com/safety/extinguishers.html


Oh, by the way, check your extiquisher when you check your smoke
alarms (daylight savings time).
Frank Reid
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Old June 29th 10, 05:01 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Taria
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Some good info he
http://seniors.tcnet.org/articles/article04.html
I keep an extinguisher in the kitchen where it is visible, not hidden. I
knew a gal that had lost a bil to a gas fire in the garage and she had
several extinguishers mounted on the walls throughout the house. They need
to be where they are handy. DS has put out several smallish fires by being
first on scene and just grabbing a nearby extinguisher when nobody else
thought to do it. Our local firefighters are nice guys. (mostly guys, all
nice) I hope not to have to meet them anytime soon here at home again
though. I think you are on the right track with preparing and being ready.
Taria


"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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In the dozen years since we've been in the Swamp, there have been 3 home
fires. This area is so remote that all the fire department can do mostly
is bring sympathy cards.
Back when I was gainfully employed we used to have fire drills and
(better yet) lessons from the fire guys to teach us how to use a fire
extinguisher. They actually set the statue of General Somebody ablaze out
in the courthouse front lawn and gave everybody a turn at putting him out.
At the time, I was too little to even lift the fire extinguisher down
from its mount. Couldn't possibly have carried it to a fire.
It always delights and comforts me about the far-ranging expertise of
our quilting group. Anybody know anything about being prepared for a
fire? (And I will tolerate no smart 'coming from afar' quips.) I really
need to get / know how to be prepared. So do you. Polly



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Old June 29th 10, 05:14 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Polly Esther[_5_]
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Read it. Go to Taria's find for us:
"Taria"

Some good info he
http://seniors.tcnet.org/articles/article04.html and pay attention.


STILL ... someone has said that a Halon type is better than a CO 2. Any
thoughts? Polly


I keep an extinguisher in the kitchen where it is visible, not hidden. I
knew a gal that had lost a bil to a gas fire in the garage and she had
several extinguishers mounted on the walls throughout the house. They
need to be where they are handy. DS has put out several smallish fires by
being first on scene and just grabbing a nearby extinguisher when nobody
else thought to do it. Our local firefighters are nice guys. (mostly
guys, all nice) I hope not to have to meet them anytime soon here at home
again though. I think you are on the right track with preparing and being
ready.
Taria


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Old June 29th 10, 05:34 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Taria
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Another link:
http://www.hanford.gov/fire/safety/extingrs.htm#fetypes
Hopefully someone that knows about this stuff will chime in. Looks like
Halon doesn't leave
a residue so it won't hurt electronics. I just bought the ones at Costco
that looked most appropriate.
I guess a good plan would be to remember there isn't anything that is worth
losing your life and keep your
fire insurance premiums paid up.

Taria, lost yet another uncle today. : (


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Old June 29th 10, 07:31 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Kate T.
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Hey Polly

All fire extinguishers are not the same. They made for specific types
of fires. Electrical, grease, wood, paper, etc. So check which ones
you need, because the wrong extinguisher will not work. Check with
your local volunteer fire dept and have them check out your property
and for recommendations as to what ones you need and where to put
them.

kate T. South Mississippi
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Old June 29th 10, 08:34 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Pat S
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The easiest one to start with is a fire 'blanket'. Most fires, as have
been said, start in the kitchen; and they are often oil/fat/grease fires
that are difficult to cope with except with a specific fire
extinguisher. However, the fire blanket - to be thrown over the fire -
deprives the fire of oxygen and so subdues it very quickly.
You have raised a very important point, though. I left the blanket (in
its holder on the wall, just inside the kitchen door) when I left the
Hill, so I should really investigate something (s) for here.
..
In message , Polly Esther
writes
In the dozen years since we've been in the Swamp, there have been 3
home fires. This area is so remote that all the fire department can do
mostly is bring sympathy cards.
Back when I was gainfully employed we used to have fire drills and
(better yet) lessons from the fire guys to teach us how to use a fire
extinguisher. They actually set the statue of General Somebody ablaze
out in the courthouse front lawn and gave everybody a turn at putting
him out.
At the time, I was too little to even lift the fire extinguisher
down from its mount. Couldn't possibly have carried it to a fire.
It always delights and comforts me about the far-ranging expertise
of our quilting group. Anybody know anything about being prepared for
a fire? (And I will tolerate no smart 'coming from afar' quips.) I
really need to get / know how to be prepared. So do you. Polly


--
Best Regards
Pat on the Green
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Old June 29th 10, 09:14 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Bobbie Sews More
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I worked with our County more than 10 years and checked a small apartment
complex monthly for a safe way of getting out of each apartment. So don't
block the windows, they are an exit! Make sure you have a safe way to get
out of each room. And don't keep a stack of old newspapers close to the
exits! Check your fire extinguisher because there is an arrow that should
be pointing with in a green ( or red ) safe zone. If it isn't, you can
take it to the fire dept. to ask them if it needs to be re-charged or
replaced. Be sure to have a designated place outside where your family is
supposed to meet and you will know everyone is safe. HAVE A HOME FIRE
DRILL TO PRACTICE ALL THIS STUFF and get out in under 2 minutes! It's the
smoke that usually kills! Check your fire alarm regularly, Christmas and
July, and replace batteries. It will beep if the battery starts to get low
between the time you usually replace the battery once a year, and don't use
a cheap battery!
And please do all this. I don't want to lose any of my friends!
Barbara in SC


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Old June 29th 10, 10:39 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Bobbie Sews More
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And Don't keep cooking oil or any flammable liquids (cans of paint) close
to the hot water heater and especially if you cook or heat water with gas.
Don't store items next to the hot water heater so you can't get to the cut
off valve. Don't use the cheap extension cords anywhere in your house. Get
the ones that have the safety light on the cord. Keep the wires so you
won't trip over them.
Barbara
"Bobbie Sews More" wrote .......
I worked with our County more than 10 years and checked a small apartment
complex monthly for a safe way of getting out of each apartment. So don't
block the windows, they are an exit! Make sure you have a safe way to get
out of each room. And don't keep a stack of old newspapers close to the
exits! Check your fire extinguisher because there is an arrow that should
be pointing with in a green ( or red ) safe zone. If it isn't, you can
take it to the fire dept. to ask them if it needs to be re-charged or
replaced. Be sure to have a designated place outside where your family is
supposed to meet and you will know everyone is safe. HAVE A HOME FIRE
DRILL TO PRACTICE ALL THIS STUFF and get out in under 2 minutes! It's the
smoke that usually kills! Check your fire alarm regularly, Christmas and
July, and replace batteries. It will beep if the battery starts to get
low between the time you usually replace the battery once a year, and don't
use a cheap battery!
And please do all this. I don't want to lose any of my friends!
Barbara in SC



 




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