MARSHFIELD FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT

1. Does a grown-up always stay in the kitchen when food is cooking on the stove?	Yes	No
2. Are pot handles turned inward so they can't be bumped?	Yes	No
3. Are curtains and other things that can burn well away from the stove?	Yes	No
4. Is there a "kid-free" zone of 3-feet around the stove when grown-ups are cooking?	Yes	No
5. Are portable space heaters always turned off when adults leave the room or go to sleep?	Yes	No
6. If space heaters are used in your home, are they 3-feet away from anything else that can burn, including people, pets and furniture/curtains?	Yes	No
7. Does your fireplace have a sturdy screen to catch sparks?	Yes	No
8. Has your chimney been inspected and cleaned during the past year?	Yes	No
9. Has your furnace been serviced by a professional in the past year?	Yes	No
10. Are propane tanks and other fuels stored outside your home?	Yes	No
11. Are extension cords used safely? (not under carpets or across doorways)	Yes	No
12. Are electrical cords in good condition, without cracks or frayed areas? (A grown-up should unplug lamps and appliances before inspecting the cords.)	Yes	No
13. Are kitchen appliances – such as the coffee maker, toaster oven, and microwave – plugged into separate receptacle outlets?	Yes	No
14. Does your home have working smoke alarms on every floor and outside all sleeping areas?	Yes	No
15. Are the batteries working in all your smoke alarms? (A grown-up should help by pushing the test button to find out.)	Yes	No
16. Are all the exits in your home clear of furniture, toys, and clutter?	Yes	No
17. Does your family have a home fire escape plan that includes two exits, usually a door and a window, from each room?	Yes	No
18. My family and I practiced an exit drill	Yes	No
19. We practiced at least once at night in the dark	Yes	No
20. We exited the house in less than 30 seconds	Yes	No
21. We have a designated meeting place and we all know never to re-enter the house	Yes	No
22. One person is designated to call for help	Yes	No
23. We all know the emergency number is 911	Yes	No