| In 2007, there were 1,557,500 fires reported in the United States
These fires caused 3,430 civilian deaths, 17,675 civilian injuries,
and $14.6 billion in property damage.
CHECK YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TODAY!
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FIRE SAEFTY FOR KIDS
Your home should be a safe haven. But do you regularly check for home fire hazards? If not, there is the potential for danger. Fire departments responded to nearly 400,000 home fires in 2006. That's why the theme of Fire Prevention Week 2008 is "It's Fire Prevention Week: Prevent Home Fires!"
From October 5-11, 2008, fire safety advocates will spread the word to their communities that, with a little extra caution, preventing the leading causes of home fires - cooking, heating, electrical and smoking-materials - is within their power.
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Halloween Safety TIPS
-Purchase only costumes, wigs and props labeled flame-resistant or flame-retardant.
-Use flashlights or battery-operated candles when illuminating Jack-o-lanterns.
-When lighting candles inside Jack-O-Lanterns, use long, fireplace-style matches and be sure to place lit pumpkins well away from anything that can burn including doorsteps, walkways and yards.
-Use flashlights as alternatives to candles or torch lights when decorating walkways and yards. They are much safer for trick-or-treaters, whose costumes may brush against the lighting.
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Have You Checked Your
Fire Extinguishers Lately?
It may be time for your annual fire extinguisher inspection.
All businesses in the State of Georgia are required by the Insurance Commissioner and local Fire Marshall to meet certain requirements on their fire protection equipment once a year. Take a minute to check the yellow tag hanging from each extinguisher. To determine the expiration date, look to see what date the yellow tag is "punched." Your extinguishers are valid ONE YEAR from the punched date. You should also verify that the pressure gauge arrow is in the green field. If your arrow is not in the green area, your extinguisher will need to be recharged.
We also offer inspections on sprinkler systems.
Call today to schedule your inspections before the Fire Marshall comes knocking at your door!
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Portable Fire Extinguishers Quick Facts A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives.
To operate a fire extinguisher:
- Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle
pointing away from you, and release the locking
mechanism.
- Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
- Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.
- Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side.
Fire extinguishers are one element of a fire response plan, but the primary element is safe escape. Every household and business should have a home fire escape plan and working smoke alarms.
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We are members of:
The Atlanta Apartment Association,
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association, GAFSED - Georgia Association of Fire Safety Equipment Dealers (on the board), and the Cartersville Bartow Chamber of Commerce.
We are licensed by the State of Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner.
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Hall Fire Protection Co., Inc.
is a family owned and operated business. Since 1997, our family has been serving Metro Atlanta and the surrounding areas with honesty, integrity and professional service.
With companies such as Cobb EMC, Atlanta Journal & Constitution and Quiktrip Corp. trusting us, why shouldn't you?
Give us a call today!
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| Hall Fire Protection Co., Inc.
Jeff Hall 19 Miltons Walk SE
Cartersville, Georgia 30120
770-794-6924
770-383-9834 FAX
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