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Heating Equipment is the second leading cause of home fires, and third
leading cause of home fire deaths.
Two out of three heating-related fires can be traced to improperly used
space heatersa category that includes fireplaces and chimneys; and
fixed and portable space heaters, including wood stoves.
Heating Equipment is the second leading cause of home fires, and third
leading cause of home fire deaths.
Two out of three heating-related fires can be traced to improperly used
space heatersa category that includes fireplaces and chimneys; and
fixed and portable space heaters, including wood stoves.
Space heaters (excluding fireplaces and chimney) most often caused
fires when something combustible was left too close. Most fireplace and
chimney fires were caused by creosote buildup, and could be prevented
by regular cleaning.
Toxic Gases
Carbon Monoxide
Is an odorless, colorless, non-irritant gas. While smoke rises, carbon
monoxide is about the same weight as the air we breathe so it is all
around us.
Carbon Monoxide
Is an odorless, colorless, non-irritant gas. While smoke rises, carbon
monoxide is about the same weight as the air we breathe so it is all
around us.
Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of
carbon-containing fuels, such as gas (domestic or bottled), coal, oil,
coke and wood.
Carbon Monoxide
Is an odorless, colorless, non-irritant gas. While smoke rises, carbon
monoxide is about the same weight as the air we breathe so it is all
around us.
Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of carboncontaining fuels, such as gas (domestic or bottled), coal, oil, coke and
wood.
When any fire burns, in an enclosed room, the amount of oxygen
available gradually decreases. At the same time the amount of carbon
dioxide increases. As the amounts of these two gases change, this
increasingly causes the combustion process to alter from one of
complete combustion to one of incomplete combustion. This results in
Hydrogen Cyanide
Is 35 times more toxic than carbon monoxide.
Hydrogen Cyanide
Is 35 times more toxic than carbon monoxide.
Is a highly toxic gas that is formed when such materials as wool, silk,
cotton, nylon, plastics, polymers, foam, melamine and synthetic rubber
burn. These products are found in common household items such as
mattresses, carpeting, upholstered furniture and blankets.
Hydrogen Cyanide
Is 35 times more toxic than carbon monoxide.
Is a highly toxic gas that is formed when such materials as wool, silk,
cotton, nylon, plastics, polymers, foam, melamine and synthetic rubber
burn. These products are found in common household items such as
mattresses, carpeting, upholstered furniture and blankets.
Can enter the body by absorption, inhalation, or ingestion and targets
the heart and brain.
Hydrogen Cyanide
Is 35 times more toxic than carbon monoxide.
Is a highly toxic gas that is formed when such materials as wool, silk,
cotton, nylon, plastics, polymers, foam, melamine and synthetic rubber
burn. These products are found in common household items such as
mattresses, carpeting, upholstered furniture and blankets.
Can enter the body by absorption, inhalation, or ingestion and targets
the heart and brain.
Can incapacitate a victim within a short time.
Phosgene
Formed when household products, such as vinyl materials, are burned.
Phosgene
Formed when household products, such as vinyl materials, are burned.
Phosgene is used in industry to produce many other chemicals such as
pesticides.
Phosgene
Formed when household products, such as vinyl materials, are burned.
Phosgene is used in industry to produce many other chemicals such as
pesticides.
Used extensively during World War I as a choking (pulmonary) agent.
Systemic damage is usually a secondary result of anoxia caused by loss
of lung function. It is corrosive to the lungs and intact skin.
Phosgene
Formed when household products, such as vinyl materials, are burned.
Phosgene is used in industry to produce many other chemicals such as
pesticides.
Used extensively during World War I as a choking (pulmonary) agent.
Systemic damage is usually a secondary result of anoxia caused by loss
of lung function. It is corrosive to the lungs and intact skin.
At room temperature (70F), phosgene is a poisonous gas.
Phosgene
Formed when household products, such as vinyl materials, are burned.
Phosgene is used in industry to produce many other chemicals such as
pesticides.
Used extensively during World War I as a choking (pulmonary) agent.
Systemic damage is usually a secondary result of anoxia caused by loss
of lung function. It is corrosive to the lungs and intact skin.
At room temperature (70F), phosgene is a poisonous gas.
Phosgene gas is heavier than air, so it would be more likely found in lowlying areas.
During a Fire
When the smoke alarm sounds, get out fast. You may have only seconds
to escape safely.
During a Fire
When the smoke alarm sounds, get out fast. You may have only seconds
to escape safely.
Smoke is toxic. If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under
the smoke to your way out.
During a Fire
When the smoke alarm sounds, get out fast. You may have only seconds
to escape safely.
Smoke is toxic. If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under
the smoke to your way out.
Before opening a door, feel the doorknob and door. If either is hot, leave
the door closed and use your second way out.
During a Fire
When the smoke alarm sounds, get out fast. You may have only seconds
to escape safely.
Smoke is toxic. If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under
the smoke to your way out.
Before opening a door, feel the doorknob and door. If either is hot, leave
the door closed and use your second way out.
If you open a door, open it slowly. Be ready to shut it quickly if heavy
smoke or fire is present.
During a Fire
When the smoke alarm sounds, get out fast. You may have only seconds
to escape safely.
Smoke is toxic. If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under
the smoke to your way out.
Before opening a door, feel the doorknob and door. If either is hot, leave
the door closed and use your second way out.
If you open a door, open it slowly. Be ready to shut it quickly if heavy
smoke or fire is present.
Go to your outside meeting place and then call for help.