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ccording to the NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY, there were over 1.45 million fires this past year resulting in 3,000 deaths and over 16,000 injuries. “Most deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms,” says fire battalion chief Brian Stoothoff. Our own Ocala Fire Department was ranked the 25th busiest station in the country last year, and Brian is always amazed at how quickly fire spreads. “You have three minutes to get out of the house once a fire starts,” he says. “The most important thing you can do is have a working smoke alarm.” S.A.F.E is a program run by Ocala Fire Rescue that provides and installs free smoke alarms for those who can’t afford them. In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, which falls between October 9-15, here are a few tips that can save your family and your home should a fire break out.

» Have working

smoke alarms. » Keep a fire extinguisher in the house, and learn how to use it. » Practice escape plans and have a designated meeting spot for all family members. » Change the batteries in your smoke alarms twice a year when Daylight Savings Time begins and ends.

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