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Show F Julv 23. 1998 I. ...... J I. .I ... ill f i C fpSfSSSgg ' 00 '' Oj t 1 I I 1 I r '"4 - H I fl SrA. Peter Ducheny, left, dons his J"i 's5 l , 111 : j : I, 'ft ' i j i ! 3 UT.' 'S'' n Breathing Apparatus for a trip into the smoke filled practice building. Below, one lineman advances hose for the interior fire attack, and two team members stand by to assist ttiolr rAiinfomarfe inclHo fha building. K V is n, rapid-interventi- Above, a crew chief and nozzleman simulate extinguishing a fire in a smoke filled practice room. Crouching to avoid smoke and flames, below, a firefighter uses an axe to practice a forcible entry. . - e rescue-ma- fire prevention keeps summer activities safe Common-sens- e I e- -' re'.: by Jim Maryott Assistant fire chief . Utah Summertime camping, barbecuing and boatin l offers unlimited ing. A little common sense and a serious attitude toward fire prevention at home and at play can make a big difference in the safely of your family and property. There are several fire prevention practices that can be used to make sure good times don't turn into sad times: Barbecuing Use only approved lighting fluids Don't cook next to the house Never leave the barbecue unattended after A it's lit Use care when disposing of briquettes soak them in water and place in metal con- - Have a fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it. Campfires Never leave a campfire unattended Always clear the area of vegetation and combustible materials Be sure to soak all embers to ensure they are "dead out" Smoking -- "t-' Never smoke when dispensing gasoline Smoking materials are the leading cause of house fires nationally Always use proper receptacles to extinguish smoking materials Equipment v ' j I -- ? Never refuel mowers, rototillers or all-t- er rain vehicles while they're running Never refuel lanterns inside a tent, camper or trailer Never store gasoline in plastic milk jugs or other improper containers Never use gasoline as a cleaner or degreaser the car, Keep a fire extinguisher handy boat, camper, garage or home are good places to install one And in case your picnic is rained out and you have to stay inside, remember there is always the possibility of a kitchen fire. To prevent kitchen fires, don't leave cooking unattended, clean cooking surfaces to prevent grease buildup, keep curtains, towsurfaces els, hot pands and paper away from-ho- t and don't store solvents or other flammables near heat sources. Kitchen fires "'tainers I COPY "JP , Slide pan lid over flames to smother a grease or oil fire, then turn off the heat and leave the lid in place until the pan cools never carry the pan outside Extinguish other food fires with baking soda never use water or flour on cooking fires Keep the oven door shut and turn off the heat to smother an oven or broiler fire Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and make sure your family knows how to use it Install smoke detectors and check them monthly Emergencies Call 911 for all emergencies on base Report all fires on base, extinguished or not Discuss emergency procedures with your family For more details about fire safety, contact the Base Fire Prevention section at Ext |