Wally Wise Guy's Wise Words of the Week: Review Fire Safety Rules During Fire Prevention Week.

Fire Safety Rules from the Philadelphia Fire Department:

Smoke Alarms

• Should be installed in an area of the home near to where you sleep
• Lithium-battery alarms last 10 years
• Install a smoke alarm on each level of the home
• Perform a monthly test by pressing and holding the test button for 4-5 seconds
• Change 9-volt batteries every six months. Whenever you change your clock for daylight savings time, change your battery too!

Leave the house when the ALARM Sounds

• FEEL THE DOOR - A "too hot to touch door" means the fire is outside the door.
• CRAWL if you get caught in smoke.
• Treat all alarms as a real emergency.

Once Out – Stay Out

• Don't stop for valuables or to get dressed. IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE !
• NEVER go back into a burning house
• Go to your pre-designated meeting area.
• If you live in an apartment or condominium, ALWAYS use the exit stairs. NEVER an elevator. Close the door as you leave the room.
• Once out, call for help from the outside

Prepare - Prepare - Prepare

• Create a Home Escape Plan
• Plan and practice two (2) ways out of each room
• Consider your own situation - don't forget about the key for the dead-bolt lock