Box 1, Folder 15, Document 4

Box 1, Folder 15, Document 4

TO ALL ATLANTA CITIZENS

The fire department of Atlanta - your fire department - is making every
effort to give the citizens of Atlanta the best fire protection possible, but
we do need your help. :

The prevention of fires while always important is particularly important
during this period while new personnel are being trained.

What can you do to help? You can do many things.

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FIRES ARE NOT ACCIDENTS

You can cause or prevent fires!
Use the check lists below and good old American common sense
and you may save your JOB--PROPERTY--OR EVEN YOUR LIFE------

YOUR HOME
Is all rubbish cleaned out of basements, closets, attic, garage and
yard?
Are there any unsafe electrical extension or appliance cords?
Are your fuses the right size?
Is your heating and cooking equipment safe?
Is gasoline for power mower safely stored?

YOUR BUSINESS
Is smoking adequately controlled?
Is wiring and electrical equipment safe?
Is trash and refuse removed daily to a safe place?
Has your heating system been checked by a qualified person to see
that it is safe?
Is guard, caretaker or watchman properly instructed and service adequate?
Is cooking equipment including hoods and ducts kept clean?
Is packing material safely kept?
Are lift trucks refueled only in safe locations?
Is the yard and premises kept free of leaves, scrap lumber and debris?
Are paints, flammable liquids and oily rags handled and stored safely?

YOUR CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS

Are your schools adequately protected against unauthorized entry? —_

Is the heating equipment checked annually by a qualified firm or employee?

Is the electrical wiring safe?

Is rubbish collected and disposed of in a safe manner so as to not endanger
the occupants or structure?

If cooking equipment is provided, is your hood, duct and stove cleaned
frequently?

EVERYBODY

Many fires start shortly after you leave your home or close your business.
Does someone check for hazards every day at closing time or just»before
leaving your home?

Is your wiring safe and are defective extension cords replaced?

Do you make it a practice to not allow unauthorized burning of refuse?

Is trespass guarded against?

Is all fire protection equipment in working order?

Are you careful with smoking and matches?

Never, never smoke in bed.