FIRE “GO” BAG

Department of Developmental Services

IN CASE of Don’t forget to be prepared in
case of an emergency
Think R.A.C.E. Pack Your “GO” BAG NOW!

Remove
Personal Supplies
Medication, Toothbrush, Toothpaste,
Hairbrush, Extra Clothing, Extra Eyeglasses
All People Other Important Stuff
Water, Snacks, Small Radio, Batteries,

Alert
Rain Poncho, Light Fold Up Blanket

Fire Prevention and Fire Prevention

Everyone in home and Safety Tips and
call 911 This brochure was made possible through
Safety Tips
a Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Grant to the Connecticut Department

Confine of Developmental Services (DDS).

Close doors so fire does
not spread to other rooms
In Cooperation with the Connecticut Fire
Academy and University of Connecticut Heath
Center, a Fire Prevention and Safety Training
video and curriculum was developed to train
over 15,000 public and private staff and assist
over 20,000 consumers and families in the state

Extinguish
with fire prevention and safety procedures.
For more information, visit these websites:
DDS - www.ct.gov/dds


Use Fire Extinguisher only
when SAFE to do so
Fire - Academy www.dsf.state.ct.us/cfpc
FEMA - www.fema.gov
For questions, email: ddsfiresafety@ct.gov
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
 FIRE Safety Tips Home Safety Tips Smoking Tips
Smoke Detectors • NO Smoking inside your home
Electric
• Do not litter: throw away cigar or
• Install at least one on • DO NOT plug too many cigarette stubs in correct container
each floor of your home cords in one outlet
• Test monthly, keep • Keep cords away from
clean water Severe Weather
• Replace batteries twice a year • Replace cords when • Beware of power
broken, DO NOT outages
Escape Plan use tape
Do you know how to get out if • Have plenty of
there is a fire? batteries for your flashlights
Cooking • In case of immediate danger, move
to the basement or a hallway with
• Keep towels and paper no windows
away from stove top
• Open windows a bit
• NEVER use water on a
• Use blankets to protect you from
grease fire, cover with lid
flying glass
• Turn ALL burners OFF when not in use
Doors Windows • NEVER leave home with the stove on Fire Extinguisher Use
• Identify two ways to escape from
each room
• Turn pot handles inward THINK P.A.S.S.
• Do not climb on counter to reach
• Crawl on the ground if there is smoke
• Touch door, if it’s hot, DO NOT OPEN
cabinets
Pull the pin
• Plan a place to meet outside
Outdoor Grills AIM  at the bottom
If your clothes are on FIRE • Keep away from buildings
of the fire

STOP Do not move or run, air feeds fire • Must always be watched
• After use, close lid until
SQUEEZE trigger

DROP to the ground the grill and the coals

have cooled
SWEEP across the
ROLL to put out the fire fire

PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!