At Home

• Keep flammable materials away from heat sources, Water heaters, portable heaters, etc.
• Maintain and check furnaces and water heaters
• Follow manufacturer instructions regarding appliances, portable heaters, etc.
• Do not store items in utility closets
• Make sure electrical wiring, circuits are in good repair and are not overloaded (Christmas Lights)
• Secure water heaters, other items to the wall. (Can include furniture such as bookshelves, etc.)
• Make sure your street address is clearly marked and visible from the street.
• Install and regularly check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Family

• Prepare and practice an emergency escape plan with at least two ways to get out of each room. (Practice keeping low, crawling to safety.
• Make sure you and your children have robes, shoes and other items at hand that may help them escape safely).
• Designate a safe meeting place outside the home so every one can be accounted for.
• Know and prepare for any special needs that may encumber a safe escape.
• Debris Burning
• Check with your local officials to see if it is an “open burn season.”
• Inquire with your local fire chief or fire warden to see if a permit is required.
• Have a shovel and water accessible and ready to go.
• Be prepared to stay near your burn until it is out and cold.
• Notify the city or county dispatch when you are ready to ignite.
• Building Safe Camp Fires
• Clear campfire site down to bare soil.
• Circle pit with rocks.
• Build campfires away from overhanging branches, steep slopes, dry grass, and leaves.
• Keep a bucket of water and a shovel nearby.
• Never leave a campfire unattended.
• When putting out a campfire, drown the fire, stir it, and drown it again.
• Always have adult supervision.
• Be careful with gas lanterns, barbeque grills, gas stoves, and anything that can be a source of ignition for a wildfire.
• Off Road Safety
• Always read directions.
• Always have adult supervision
• Never use fireworks near dry grass or other flammable materials.
• Have a bucket of water and a hose nearby.
• Never attempt to re-light or “fix” fireworks.
• Fireworks are not toys.
• Use only Utah State Fire Marshal approved fireworks (if you buy instate your buying legal)