#fire safety

[hestiashearthfire]

Gentle reminder as we go into 2024 to please practice fire safety when giving offerings. If you have live candles and incense on your altar, never leave them unattended, and always keep a bowl of water nearby for safely extinguishing any lit matches, incense sticks, or other flammable items. You can even get fancy and have a dedicated water bowl if you must, but be safe. Fire is pretty, but dangerous.

#fire safety #hellenic polytheism #hellenic pagan #hellenic devotion #helpol #hellenic reconstructionism #hellenic paganism #hellenic polytheist #hellenic community #prayer #paganblr #paganism

[fatphobiabusters]

Hey, sorry if this is a weird question but I'm trying to learn more since I honestly wasn't educated about fatphobia before and I'm trying to fix that (especially now that I won't be a teen in a few months and my mom could be considered fat and I love food so like we all know the body type I'll have in a few years). I often see people say that being fat is bad because people like firefighters and nurses get injured when saving/caring for them and I'd like to know if there's any way to like.. fix that? I obviously don't want very poorly compensated people risking their lives to get injured more than they have to but I also don't think policing people's bodies is right...

Hmmm where to start. The thing is nurses are understaffed, often asked to move patients by themselves when they shouldn't be. It's not just fat people that can injure a nurse, anyone who can't assist on their own lifting can. Lifting say, 180 pounds from the floor is risky, Hospital beds are closer to the average person waist plus there are handles and bars for the patient to assist. Rolling a patient in bed is difficult, again if the patient can't assist. Making sure staff is getting help is crucial. They wouldn't let me move myself from the bed I was on, onto the surgery table but it was quick and took three people to properly nest me and slide me over. (I was going in for gallbladder surgery) there were multiple people who could have assisted in the room if they needed more. So really, fighting under staffing and over working in the medical field is key.

Im not as familiar with fire fighting techniques however I know that there's an issue of businesses not having Evac Chairs or sleds for the physically disabled. I'm thinking of the brand Evac Chairs but ANY such device is useful.

Im looking at the sleds:

This goes up to 440

This one goes up to 500 carrying capacity!

These should be part of fire and rescue training and provided to the rescuers for public safety. Any business that sees a large amount of foot traffic should have these on site. (I don't expect a small mom and pop shop to have one, but Walmart should. Hospitals should.)

So basically: proper training, the right equipment and proper staff. These all play a role in how to circumvent awful situations.

Also take the consideration of what these people say "it's bad to be fat because nurses and fire fighters" these types of people are one bad turn from saying "it's bad to be in a wheelchair because it's too hard for fire rescue" or "it's bad to need nurses to turn you to prevent bed sores" they think, fundamentally, that fat people choose to be fat so we deserve less empathy. And even if it was 100% a choice for every person, it doesn't mean we don't deserve care and common sense accomedations. You can't say you respect bodily autonomy and support disability rights if your support is conditional. Only supporting "the good ones" is a policy in futility.

As an aside: check your smoke detectors and reduce fire hazards. Know your exits and keep low to the floor if there's smoke. Regardless of size people get real relaxed with fire safety because it's rare it's an issue. Some basic things is all you can do so please do them or have someone your trust to do them.

-mod squirrel

#Ask #fire safety #Galaxy ace #Mod squirrel #Bodily autonomy #Fatphobia #Healthism #emergency response

[pterribledinosaurdrawings]

have you???

#fire safety #this is a re-draw of an old one from a couple years ago

[marigoldwitch]

🔥 Fire Safety Tips — For Witches 🌞

I just want to share some of my tips, as someone who has been practicing witchcraft for almost 20 years, for working with fire (as it relates to safety):

🔥 Buy a cauldron : I use mine for burning herbs, incense, candles, paper, fabric etc. I have one with just salt in it that I use to burn my small tapered candles and incense. It’s one of the most useful tools in my practice.

“Can Salt Burn? No, salt does not burn. It can melt at an extremely high temperature (800°C/1472°F), but this is unlikely to happen in everyday surroundings. Salt is made up of sodium and chloride, which come together to form a highly reactive bond.”

🔥 Don’t burn candles for more than 4 hours : Even if you’re in the room the entire time, it’s recommended that you don’t burn a candle for longer than 4 hours.

“If you burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time, carbon will collect on the wick, and your wick will begin to "mushroom." This can cause the wick to become unstable, the flame to get too large, your candle to smoke, and soot to be released into the air and around your candle container.”

🔥 When burning things like paper, in your cauldron, fill the bottom with sand first : I’ve found that it helps avoid any flames from getting too high or out of control.

“Because its primary constituent is silica (SiO2), which is already oxidized, sand cannot burn. This is why it works as an effective firefighting method, which can extinguish fires by cutting off the oxygen supply and absorbing flammable liquids.”

🔥 Make sure that you triple check that nothing in the immediate area of any open flame is combustible or flammable : This means don’t burn something on a plate that’s sitting on an alter cloth lol. Or don’t spray anything into the air (like perfume or air freshener) around an open flame.

Be safe witches :)

#witchcraft #witchblr #witch #witches #witchy #magick #paganism #fire safety #witch tips

[fishingrodsarecool]

friendly reminder to NEVER put water on a grease/oil fire. it will EXPLODE! thankfully, these goobers live on minecraft logic.

#animation vs minecraft #color gang #fire safety #yes i do realize now that they used dirt #major respect to color gang for demonstrating fire safety

[marzipanandminutiae]

why I will not live in a new house unless I have absolutely no other choice, unless a lot of things change, reason 297: new houses (2000s or later) burn 8 times faster than old ones, on average

I know people who might not be alive today if my old apartment, that was destroyed in an ebike battery fire, had been from 2012 instead of 1912

(plastics used in furniture and houses also outgas more dangerous chemicals as they burn)

no idea how this can be done, but we NEED to cut the amount of plastics used in our world radically...somehow

#houses #plastic #fire safety #it should have been for a few specific purposes- medical etc. #and now it's everywhere

[creature-wizard]

In response to anon's ask on essential oils in candles, NO it is not safe. Essential oils are EXTREMELY flammable.

Thanks, anon!

#answered #essential oils #safety #fire safety

[katy-l-wood]

You tagged your cat door post #fire safety. Will you please explain? This is something I haven't thought about.

Having your bedroom door closed at night can save your life in a house fire. But if you have pets, you might want them to be able to come and go freely, so having the door closed doesn't work. So! Pet door. It does SLIGHTLY negate the safety of a closed door, but not entirely since many house fires go up to the ceiling pretty quickly.

With a closed door you'll have precious seconds to even minutes to get yourself/your loved ones out another way. Stuff inside your room will probably still end up smoke damaged, but your life is what matters.

Here's a video that shows the difference between having your door closed vs. open:

#Fire Safety

[wishful-seeker]

Remember when burning things inside its safer to smother the flame with a lid, sand, or dirt rather than pouring water over it. Water poured on a flame can occasionally make the flame shoot really high before going out.

#witchcraft #witchblr #fire safety

[porto-rosso]

Ok real quick PSA regarding the smoke in New England/Southwest Canada (from someone who lives in California)

For those who don’t know, standard surgical masks (the kind most people use for covid) will not protect you from smoke. They aren’t made to filter particles that small. Please check and make sure your masks have an N95 rating or higher if you’re trying to protect yourself from smoke in the air, especially if you have respiratory problems.

You can get them at hardware stores and they usually look like this:

#every year we have fire season in California and every year I see people wearing surgical masks still #uh not sure what to tag this with #air quality #smoke safety #fire safety #new york #new jersey #ottowa #toronto #canada wildfires

[usnatarchives]

Fire Safety in the U.S.: The Story Behind the Posters 🔥🧯

Fire safety in the United States caught fire (not literally!) after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This event prompted the creation of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in 1896, laying the groundwork for fire safety regulations.

However, it wasn't until the mid-20th century that federal agencies really stoked the flames of fire safety education. During World War II, the U.S. Forest Service, in collaboration with the Ad Council, introduced Smokey Bear, whose "Only you can prevent forest fires" message would later become iconic.

So, why posters? Well, they're a visually striking way to catch people's attention and convey important messages succinctly. They use a combination of strong imagery and memorable slogans to imprint key safety messages into the public consciousness. These images and words, once seen, can be recalled in crucial moments, aiding in both fire prevention and appropriate response.

Through the years, the government and various organizations have leveraged the power of posters to reinforce fire safety principles. From the 1970s' "Learn Not to Burn" program by NFPA aimed at children, to modern campaigns focusing on smoke alarms and fire escape plans, posters have been instrumental in these educational drives.

The history of fire safety programs in the U.S. is a testament to the power of public education. And the posters? They're the colorful champions, the unsung heroes, carrying the vital messages of these programs to the public eye. Because, after all, prevention is the best firefighting strategy!

#national archives #posters #propaganda posters #propaganda #history #forest fires #smokey the bear #fire safety #fires

[theelkmaiden]

DON'T LEAVE HOT ASH IN YOUR HOUSE!!!

Okay. So. Story time about 15 minutes ago the carbon monoxide alarm went off right above my head. That's right. The thing that tells you that the air you are breathing is trying to kill you (still haven't processed it yet so bare with) and apparently hot ash gives off carbon monoxide. That's dangerous. Very dangerous. I didn't know this. Nobody in my house knew this. I had just cleared the fireplace and started a new fire like 6 hours ago. And this entire time its been slowly burning without combustion properly and has been eating up all the oxygen in the very cold English house (which we've just had to open all of the windows to).

We have a child and two cats living here. It's midnight. I was about to go to bed. If that alarm didn't go off, none of us would have woken up.

So please.

Do. Not. Have. Hot. Ash. In. The. House.

#important #life hack #fire #fireplace #open fire #fire safety #seriously dont leave hot ash in the house #also keep fires with a safe and consistant airflow #otherwise you could die and not realise #im not joking

[sickmachete]

HEY !! HERE ARE SOME RANDOM FIRE SAFETY TIPS !!

AVOID HILLS. seriously. the radiant heat coming off the flames pre-heats nearby grasses/fuels located above (heat rises!) which is what cause fires to "run" up hills lighting up long strips in the blink of an eye. you cannot outrun a fire that's chasing you up hill.

EVEN IF you are standing below the fire all it takes is one stray ember blown in the wind to start a fire below YOU and then you're really screwed. if you're caught on a hill, run to the side and (if possible) try to get to any charred/burnt zones behind the fire.

charred/already burnt black areas are safe zones. they will not easily re-burn and can become refuges to retreat to (but still be mindful of smoke inhalation).

healthy green grass lawns can also be temporary safe zones. the moisture held in lush grass makes it a lot more difficult to catch fire and can work as a temporary refuge in the case of a house fire. however, TO BE CLEAR: this does NOT apply to tall forest meadow-type grasses. when i say healthy grass im talkin like suburban manicured lawns okay? if your lawn is looking crusty dry brown then thats not gonna be a good place to run to.

most mild carbon monoxide poisoning (aka smoke inhalation) can be cured by simply taking in fresh air. severe smoke inhalation may require further medical treatment though.

fire needs FUEL + OXYGEN + HEAT in order to burn. if you removed ANY of these 3 things, the fire will go out. this is known as the fire triangle. the reason why water works against fire is mainly because it's cold, however it also helps by "drowning" the fire, depriving it of oxygen.

on this note!! if you're cooking and your food catches on fire inside the pan, DO NOT! pour water onto it!!!! that will only make it splash. what you're gonna wanna do is grab a pot/pan lid and gently slide it onto the pan. this will cut off its oxygen and put the fire out. DO NOT! slam the lid onto the pan!! this rush of wind/air could blow the fire right out of the pan and directly onto you/nearby furniture!

CHECK YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS!!! please!! not all fire extinguishers are meant to be used on the same fire!!! while it can vary (and you should definitely look up the ratings for your own location/extinguishers) many of them will have specific class ratings written along the label. here in the USA, those ratings are in letter form (ie: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class K). sometimes these ratings are combined (ie: Class ABC), meaning that a Class ABC fire extinguisher can be used on a Class A, B, or C fire.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND THEIR ASSIGNED FIRES

CLASS A: these extinguishers should be used on wood/paper/plastic (ie: your basic trash fire).

CLASS B: these extinguishers should be used on flammable liquids (ie: alcohol, gas, petroleum, greasing oils <- not food oils though!!).

CLASS C: these extinguishers should be used on electrical fires (ie: sparking cables, your computer spontaneously combusted and is on fire, etc).

CLASS D: these extinguishers should be used on combustible metals (ie: magnesium, titanium, potassium, sodium, etc. if that metal shit in your garage is burning, use Class D).

CLASS K: these extinguishers should be used on flammable cooking oils/greases (ie: your stove is on fire, your barbecue's on fire, etc).

CLASS ABC: these extinguishers can be used on any of the Class A, B, or C material fires.

DO NOT USE THE WRONG EXTINGUISHER. they are labeled differently for a reason!!! a Class ABC extinguisher (for example) will make a Class K fire splash! you will cause that big old greasy fire to splash right back onto you!! Class K extinguishers are specifically designed to safely put out fires without disturbing the liquids/oils so please please please check the labels of your extinguishers.

AND REMEMBER TO "PASS" !!!

HOW TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER — P.A.S.S.

PULL the pin in the handle.

AIM the nozzle at the base of the fire.

SQUEEZE the lever slowly.

SWEEP (across the base of the fire) from side to side.

#so uh hi! i am literally getting a degree in Fire Science at my college so i have a ton of random info in this noggin #and i have so much more info on actual house fires specifically but this was already getting all over the place so SJHDGF #and ik this is a lot of me shouting and doesnt go into practical use for the smoke issue happening right now BUT #just in case anyone didnt know some of this stuff who knows!!! maybe itll come in handy :-) #txt #fire safety #even if just one person reads this and learns smth they didnt know itll be worth it ♥️ #but yeah sorry i have adhd this is probably incoherent as hell SHDGFGDHSJA

[fernthewhimsical]

My dears, please check your glitter before you add it to (spell) candles! Most craft glitter is plastic, which is very very bad to burn and can create toxic fumes.

If you want to add glitter, because glitter is awesome, there are also glass glitters, as well as bio glitter made from seaweed.

Be safe!

#fire safety #witchcraft #witch #witchblr #candle magic #spellcandles #fire #safety #witch tip #glitter

[detroitlib]

Cover detail from The 9 Lives of El Gato the Cat: A Fire Safety Comic Book. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 1980.

#the 9 lives of el gato the cat #fire safety #el gato #9 lives #nine lives #cat #cats #comics #government documents #vintage #illustration #fire #tails #detroit public library

[etakeh]

Y'ever wonder why there are rules and laws about certain things that seem like they would be common sense?

Behold.

#safety #wildfires #fire safety #water safety #air safety #stupidity #Washington State #doom 2023