Tag Archives: Fire Safety

Establish a home escape plan in event of fire or other emergency

by Jason Pallotta, Asst. Chief, Inlet Vol. Fire Dept.

The last couple of months I have been writing about how to prevent fires in and around your home. This month I would like to share some tips to help you escape safely if you have a fire in your home.

In the event of a fire, remember that every second counts, so you and your family must always be prepared. Having an escape plan in place will help you get out of your home quickly.

In less than 30 seconds, a small fire can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire.

It only takes minutes for a house to fill with thick black smoke and become engulfed in flames.

Prepare and practice your fire escape plan twice a year with everyone in your home, including children and people with disabilities.

It’s also a good idea to practice your plan with overnight quests.

Some tips to consider when preparing your escape plan include: Continue reading →

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Home Safety: Tips everyone should know about their smoke detectors

by Jason Pallotta, Asst. Fire Chief, Inlet Vol. Fire Dept.

This past month the Old Forge and Inlet EMS crews were kept busy with numerous EMS calls. Also, Old Forge Volunteer Fire Department personnel responded to several calls, one of which was for “wires down”, which led to a short power outage.

Inlet Fire Department volunteers responded to an automatic alarm call at the Inlet Town Hall, however no cause was found.

Local departments will be busy with training this month with a Flat Ice Rescue Drill sponsored by the Woodgate Fire Department, and a Fire Fighter Survival Course and a F.A.S.T Team Training Course being held by the Old Forge Fire Department.

This month, I would like to share some information on Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarm Systems. Continue reading →

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