Address: Rizal St, San. Nicola, Angeles, 2009 Pampanga
Contact Number: (045) 8885899; (045) 322 6758
FB Contact Info
(045) 322-2333
0995-822-3620
0925-451-3550
Angeles City Fire Station Tips
There are eight tips you should know, plus resources to consult to learn more about protecting yourself and your home.
1. Maintain smoke alarms
*Smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home.
*For better protection, smoke alarms should be interconnected so that if one sounds, they signal alerts throughout the home.
*Dust or vacuum your smoke alarms at least once a year when the battery is replaced. Replace the alarm itself every 10 years.
*If you are deaf or hard of hearing, install a smoke alarm that uses a flashing light or vibration to signal smoke.
2. Use caution with open flames
*Only burn candles when you are in the room, and use sturdy candleholders.
*Smoke outdoors only, and use deep, sturdy ashtrays. Make sure butts are cool before throwing them out.
*Avoid any open flame where medical oxygen is being used.
3. Cook safely
*Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove to prevent them from being knocked off.
*Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stove or broiling.
*Keep a pot lid nearby while cooking. If a fire starts in a pan, you can slide the lid over and turn off the burner.
4. Heat your home safely
*Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from radiators, space heaters, fireplaces, woodstoves and furnaces.
*Use a space heater with an automatic shutoff in case it tips over or overheats.
*Turn off and unplug heaters when you leave your home or go to bed.
5. Plan your escape route
*Know and practice two ways out of every room in your home.
*Clear clutter that might block your escape route, and make sure all doors and windows open with ease.
*Practice a fire escape drill at home at least twice a year.
*If you use a wheelchair or envision having a problem escaping a fire, plan ahead and let your fire department and neighbors know.
6. Practice electrical safety
*Have a licensed electrician check your electrical system if you frequently have blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers.
*Replace outlets if plugs don’t fit snugly.
*Don’t overload electrical circuits, and avoid using extension cords. *Have an electrician install additional outlets if needed.
*Use light bulbs that match the recommended wattage on the light fixture.
*Keep bathroom fans clean of lint and dust, which can cause the motor to overheat and ignite.
7. Sign up for emergency alerts
*Sign up for alerts to receive calls or texts about impending storms or wildfires. Lightning can cause house fires.
*In the event of a disaster, heed evacuation orders and advice of officials.
8. Protect yourself in case of fire
*Stay calm, get out fast and stay outside the home.
*Feel the doorknob and cracks around a door before opening. If you feel heat, don’t open it. Closed doors prevent the spread of fire.
*If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your exit.
*If you can’t get out, call 911. Stay where you are and signal for help with a flashlight or brightly colored object through a window.