By Donnie Lottes
In order to provide greater family protection in case of fire, the St. Louis Fire Department is initiating a new program. The basis for this program is the red Tot Finder decal. Highly visible during the day, and reflective from a light source at night, the attractive decal clearly marks the location of a child’s room Should fire strike, the decal alerts firemen to clear marked areas first: The Tot Finder decal can also mark the rooms of invalids and other family members who require special attention.
The Fire Department suggests the weather-resistant decals should be placed on windows of children’s rooms facing outside, and at the bottom of interior doors facing into hallways. The new decals will be available, free of charge, in approximately three weeks at all fire houses.
Last year over one-half million homes caught fire — that means that Every Single Hour of the day, over 57 families run from their homes because of fire.
The best way to fight fire is by fire-prevention:
Check your electrical wiring and heating units periodically. Do not leave cleaning, polishing or paint rags where they can ignite spontaneously. Do not smoke in bed. Do not leave matches around where little ones can find them.
Know the number of the Fire Department and where the nearest Fire Alarm box is located.
Work out a fire-escape plan for your family – everyone in your home should know what to do and where to go in case of fire.
It may take a little time and effort to see that your home is as fire-proof as you can make it, but we all know it’s time and effort wellspent:
Originally published in The Paper, April 1973.
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