Expand your fire safety knowledge by watching the Fire Is… video series.
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Fire prevention is no accident. Fire Prevention is a family affair and a lifetime commitment. This web-site will assist your efforts to keep your family informed of the dangers of a fire.
FIRE IS…
A five Part Video Series on fire prevention and safety hosted by Dr. Frank Field, with more than 50 years’ experience as science editor, meteorologist and reporter for the local NBC, CBS and Fox networks in New York City, along with his son Storm and daughter Allison.
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1. Fire Is Black
Learn the true nature of fire. Fire isn’t like you’ve seen it in movies or on television. It’s not bright, it’s black! This video introduces you to the reality of what fire is really like and why fire safety is so important.
2. Fire Is Hot
Children have little fear of fire. After all how hot can birthday candles or matches get? Or sitting around a barn fire or in front of a fireplace there is heat but it does not seem to be dangerous does it? But when there is a fire in a house the heat started with a single spark or match can turn into a fire which can destroy buildings in a matter of minutes. It can get so hot in a house fire that the heat will melt wiring, plastics and glass. It is so intense that nothing living can survive. Fire is a tool for adults. It can be good or bad and must be respected.
3. Fire Is Fast
Fire trucks blow their sirens and firefighters race to a fire because they know how fast a fire can grow. They also know how fast a fire can hurt you.
4. Fire Is Smoke and Gas
Smoke from fires spread very fast. Smoke and poisonous gases in the smoke are very dangerous. Most often people are hurt by the smoke and the poisonous gases, not the flames.
Do you know that if there is a fire, getting down low and moving out quickly under the smoke can save your life?
5. Fire Is An Emergency
If you’re home caught on fire, would you know what to do immediately? The most important thing is escaping a fire is to have a plan, to know what to do immediately and not waste time in getting out.
