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Recently the island has been gripped by a spate of
house fires which have left two or three fatalities and many families homeless. The fire in Micoud on June 1, 2015, which started
in a workshop and completely destroyed
four houses is the latest tragedy. Are you equipped to handle a fire at your home? The distance of a fire station, lack of fire hydrants and the scarcity of water combined with this dry weather can be a nightmare for any homeowner if a fire were to start at their home. The first 30 seconds of a fire are are crucial. Get yourself ready - come to Rayneau.
1. Candles
: Candles are often forgotten and
can burn out of control
2.
Smoking:
Smoking is a major cause of residential fires. People
fall asleep while smoking and set their bed, chair or couch on fire, which can
easily result in a fatality.
3. Children: Small children unknowingly playing with fire inside the
home are a parent’s worst nightmare. Older kids who know what fire can do – and
just want to see what happens – are equally dangerous
4.
Gases: Home fires are also caused by the propane gas.
An errant spark coupled with a small leak can create a combustible situation.
5.
Appliances: Many of the appliances used in the home (
stoves , microwave, blenders, dryers etc) do generate heat or get heated up
after extended use. Cooking utensils left unattended is a frequent cause of
avoidable fires.
6.
Electrical:
Shoddy electrical work within a
home – poorly connected circuits, loose wires, improper grounding – is also a
danger that is often unknown to homeowners. Any device that uses electrical
power has fire potential. Over-heated lighting equipment comes in at the top of
the list.
Many victims of the house
fires have openly said that they had to stand by helplessly as they watched their property turn to ashes as they await the fire trucks.This should not be!
The first 30 seconds of a fire are crucial and
will determine whether a fire will escalate and be large enough to be a threat
to yourself your family or your home. At
Rayneau Construction and Industrial Products (RCIP Ltd) we offer the latest
technology in fire extinguishers - an aerosol Fire Extinguisher, to save your home before a fire takes root -
The Fire Gone Fire Extinguisher is an essential piece of equipment that everybody should possess. This small can, maybe the difference between life and death. According to the St Lucia Fire Service, cooking accidents are the major causes of fire in the home. Yet how many people could say they would have to had something to fight fire with if this situation arose.
The Fire Gone Fire Extinguisher delivers a strong,
targeted stream that goes right to the source of the fire, coating it with fire-fighting
foam. The extinguisher can be used on most electric, grease fabric and wood
fires. The Fire Extinguisher foam is biodegradable so it is easy to clean up
and won’t damage surfaces.
How
to use: Remove
the safety tab, aim and pull the trigger. Holding the can 3 to 4 feet from the
fire, spray across the base of the flames using gently sweeping motions. The
contents of each can lasts about 17 seconds which should be more than enough to
put out the fire.
Whether you are at home, in your car or on your
boat, stay safe with Fire Gone Fire Extinguisher.
Visit us at Rayneau Construction & Industrial Products, on the Corinth Main Road, Gros Islet or call us at 450-7247.
AT RAYNEAU, WE’VE GOT IT!
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