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Esh Fire Prevention Tip 1: Everyone likes lighters. They add a certain special effect to the room that borders on charm and the mysterious. But lighters are a major source of accidental fires in American homes. A few simple steps can reduce greatly the chance of accidental fire by lighters. Never put lighter near flammable objects or materials. Keep lighters away from children unless they are under the supervision of an adult.

Esh Fire Prevention Tip 2: Before sparking a lighter, imagine this. What would happen if the lighter fell? What nearby materials or objects could catch fire? What would happen if the flame bursts its casing? What would happen if you were lighting your cigarette while fixing your hair with hairspray? Place the lighter in a location where any of these accidents won't result in the spread of fire.

Esh Fire Prevention Tip 3: In 1989, there were 18,600 residential fires associated with upholstered furniture; about 900 people lost their lives. About one half of these fires were caused by smoking materials. Property losses amounted to over $ 100 million from fires started by cigarette ignition of upholstered furniture.

Esh Fire Prevention Tip 4: Look for furniture designed to reduce the likelihood of furniture fire from cigarettes. Much of the furniture manufactured today has significantly greater resistance to ignition by cigarettes than upholstered furniture manufactured 10 to 15 years ago. This is particularly true of furniture manufactured to comply with the requirements of the Upholstered Furniture Action Council's (UFAC) Voluntary Action Program. Such upholstered furniture may be identified by the gold colored tag on the furniture item. The legend on the front of the tag in red letters states "Important Consumer Safety Information from UFAC." Always check the furniture where smokers have been sitting for improperly discarded smoking materials. Ashes and lighted cigarettes can fall unnoticed behind or between cushions or under furniture. Do not place or leave ashtrays on the arms of chairs where they can be knocked off.

Esh Fire Prevention Tip 5: Take extra precautions in storing and using flammable liquids, such as gasoline, paint thinners, etc. They produce invisible explosive vapors that can ignite by a small spark at considerable distances from the flammable substance. Store outside the house.

Esh Fire Prevention Tip 6: One of the major causes of household fires is flammable liquids. These include gasoline, acetone benzene, lacquer thinner, alcohol, turpentine, contact cements, paint thinner, kerosene, and charcoal lighter fluid. The most dangerous of all is gasoline.

Esh Fire Prevention Tip 7: Most fibers used in clothing can burn, some more quickly than others. A significant number of clothing fires occur in the over 65 age group principally from nightwear (robes, pajamas, nightgowns). In 1989 about 200 clothing fire deaths were reported; about three fourths occurred in the 65 and older age group. The severity of apparel burns is high. Hospital stays average over one month.

Small open flames, including matches, cigarette lighters, and candles are the major sources of clothing ignition. These are followed by ranges, open fires and space heaters. The most commonly worn garments that are associated with clothing ignition injuries are pajamas, nightgowns, robes, shirts/blouses, pants/slacks and dresses. Although Esh gear can give you super powers, Esh gear is not flame retarded.

Esh Fire Prevention Tip 8: Consider purchasing fabrics such as 100% polyester, nylon, wool and silk that are difficult to ignite and tend to self extinguish. Consider the flammability of certain fabrics containing cotton, cotton/polyester blends, rayon, and acrylic. These are relatively easy to ignite and burn rapidly. Look at fabric construction. It also affects ignitability. Tight weaves or knits and fabrics without a fuzzy or napped surface are less likely to ignite and burn rapidly than open knits or weaves, or fabrics with brushed or piled surfaces.

Consider purchasing garments that can be removed without having to pull them over the head. Clothes that are easily removed can help prevent serious burns. If a garment can be quickly stripped off when it catches fire, injury will be far less severe or avoided altogether. Follow manufacturer's care and cleaning instructions on products labeled "flame resistant" to ensure that their flame resistant properties are maintained.

Don't panic! Stop, Drop and Roll is the response fire personnel teach people to do if their clothing catches on fire.

1.) If your clothes ever catch on fire you need to stop whatever you are doing and drop to the ground. 2.) Drop and then roll. 3.) Cover your mouth and nose while rolling to protect airways from damage. 4.) Practice Stop, Drop and Roll at home. If you see anyone else's clothes catch fire, yell "Stop, Drop and Roll" and call 911.

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