HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST

• Smoke alarms are located in each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, such as the hallway, and on every level of the home.

• Smoke alarms are tested monthly to ensure the batteries are working properly.

• The residents have a fire escape plan in place and regularly practice it.

• Fire extinguishers are available on every level of the home.

• Carbon Monoxide detectors are located near each bedroom and on every level of the home.

• The home has an emergency supply kit.

• Emergency phone numbers are programmed in the phone or posted near it.

• Dead bolt locks can be unlocked from the inside without a key.

• Combustible storage is separate from heaters and heating devices.

• No storage on stairs or in a manner that blocks exit doors or rescue windows.

• Flammable liquids are stored in proper containers and located away from sources of heat or ignition.

• Extension cords are not overloaded, worn, frayed, spliced or otherwise damaged.

• All electrical cords are not run under carpets or through walls or ceilings.

• All electrical switches and receptacles have a proper cover plate.

• Child locks are installed on all cabinets used to store dangerous items, such as poisons, cleaners, matches and lighters.

• Correct address is displayed and easily visible from the street, even at night.

• Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that may be ignited is cut down and removed.

• Pools, hot tubs or other large bodies of water are surrounded by a four-foot fence, or a fence meeting local requirements, with self-closing gates which lock on the "inside" of the barrier or have a cover that meets industry standards.

• Barbeque grills are located a sufficient distance from siding, eaves, tree branches and combustible decks in a well-ventilated area.

2011 FUND DRIVE & NEWSLETTER

is supported and approved by the Fire Officers and

Board of Directors of the Diamond Fire Company.

Think about it...

What price do you put on your home? Your family? Yourself?

Most people insure their life, property and possessions. They make sure they're covered.

We are asking you to help keep a very special type of insurance coverage in effect, the support of your local volunteer fire department.

Many communities don't have volunteer fire departments. Instead, they have paid firefighters that are supported by whopping taxes.

We're different, we are local homeowners and residents, just like you, and we care enough about the lives and property of our neighbors to invest many hours of time in education and preparation and come to your aid when emergencies arise. We not only fight fires, we also respond to vehicle accidents. fire alarms, provide quick response service with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and numerous other calls for assistance to the community.

We rely on contributions from neighbors like you to keep going and keep protecting lives and property. Won't you please help us to insure the survival of the volunteer firefighters and fire police officers serving the residents, businesses and visitors within our community. We thank you for the tremendous support you as a community have shown us over the years.

We are always looking for volunteers. We can use volunteers for emergency responses and volunteers in support positions such as fund raisers and maintenance functions. Applications are available here or stop by the Fire Station on a Wednesday evening.