Services – Cuba Fire Protection District

Fire Prevention

Angie — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 11:05:02 +0000

Fire Prevention

You need to know

Did you know that if a fire starts in your home, you may have just two minutes to escape?

The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. 60 percent of house fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. During a home fire, working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives.

Prepare

Preparing and Preventing a Home Fire – Steps You Can Take Now

Keep items that can catch on fire at least three feet away from anything that gets hot, such as space heaters.
Never smoke in bed.
Talk to your children regularly about the dangers of fire, matches and lighters and keep them out of reach.
Turn portable heaters off when you leave the room or go to sleep
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
Teach your children what smoke alarms sound like and what to do when they hear one.
Test smoke alarms once a month, if they’re not working, change the batteries.

Respond

Follow Your Escape Plan

During a home fire, remember to GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL 9-1-1 or (573) 885-3366.

If closed doors or handles are warm, use your second way out. Never open doors that are warm to the touch.
Crawl low under smoke.
Go to your outside meeting place and then call for help.
If smoke, heat or flames block your exit routes, stay in the room with doors closed. Place a wet towel under the door and call the fire department or 9-1-1. Open a window and wave a brightly colored cloth or flashlight to signal for help.

Recover

Immediately After a House Fire

Have injuries treated by a medical professional. Wash small wounds with soap and water. To help prevent infection of small wounds, use bandages and replace them if they become soiled, damaged or waterlogged.
Remain calm. Pace yourself. You may find yourself in the position of taking charge of other people. Listen carefully to what people are telling you, and deal patiently with urgent situations first.
Check with the fire department to make sure your residence is safe to enter.
Anyone entering your damaged home should wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, closed-toed rubber-soled shoes or boots and work gloves, plus dust masks, safety goggles and/or a hard hat when necessary.

Fire Safety Tips

Talk with all household members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.
Test smoke alarms once a month, if they’re not working, change the batteries.
If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL for help.
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.

Department Information

Angie — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 11:04:52 +0000

It is the mission of the Cuba Volunteer Fire Department to provide the highest quality of service to the citizens of the district and those traveling thru it. This is achieved by professional men and women who volunteer their time to provide this service to our residents and visitors.

We are a service provider and we stand ready to provide fire suppression and rescue services as well as fire prevention and education.

Public Education

Angie — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 11:04:41 +0000

Fire Prevention Tips

Smoke alarms should be installed away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet from a cooking appliance.
All smoke alarms should be tested at least once a month using the test button.
Place hot liquids and food in the center of a table or towards the back of a counter.
Have a “kid-free” zone of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
Use only microwave safe food containers or dishes. Never use aluminum foil or metal in a microwave oven.
If you have a fire in the microwave, leave the door closed, turn the oven off and unplug it from the wall. If the fire does not go out, get outside and call the fire department.
Keep anything that can catch fire – oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains – away from your stovetop.
Keep a lid nearby when you’re cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until its completely cooled.
For an oven fire turn off the heat and keep the door closed.