Monthly Safety Message

Fire Escape Plans

Planning is the key to a fast and safe exit from a fire.

Start by drawing a floor plan of your home, and plan 2 ways out.

Remember to set up a meeting place outside your home for everyone to report to after they have gotten out (a tree, basketball goal the mailbox, etc.)

Practice your escape plan! Have a fire drill, make it as realistic as possible. Pretend the lights are out and the house is filling up with smoke. Remember to stay low and crawl under the smoke, touching the doors with the backs of your hand to check for heat before opening the door. Remember not to open a hot door! Go to another exit instead.

Last, but not least, be prepared. Make sure everyone in your family understands the escape route and knows what to do. Remember, get out first then call 911 at a neighbor's house. Never Never go back into a burning structure once you have escaped!

Safety during the Holidays

When using holiday decorations, be sure not to overload electrical circuits. Keep trees watered and away from open flames. Never leave candles burning unattended and extinguish when leaving the house or going to bed.

Best wishes for a happy holiday season from all of us at the Bernardsville Fire Company.

Wear your Seat Belts!

When driving be sure all passengers are seated and belted, and children are secured in car seats. When riding motorcycles or off road vehicles wear a protective helmet.

Smoke Detectors

Be sure to have smoke detectors in your home. Change the batteries twice a year as you would change the clocks. Proper maintenance is the key to your safety!