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| F-I-R-E P-R-E-V--E-N-T-I-O-N W-E-E-K -- OCTOBER 6 - 12,1957 -- [ip Just Left Them Alone for a Minute ye Lf wet fA Af LNA Do you know that under the Criminal Code.of Canada you may go to jail for two years for leaving a child exposed to fire? There can be no sadder news than the death by fire of children in the home, espec- ially when the headline reads: "We Just Left Them Alone for a Minute.." And such a tragedy is one that must shadow a family for a lifetime, No matter the age, no child should ever be left alone. This is a vital message from the Association of Canadian Fire Marshals and. the Canadian Association ¢ Fire Chiefs, and while it is stressed during Fire Prevention Week, it holds, like every other rule for good housekeeping, for every week and every day of the year, Parents who go out have a duty to their children, to the community and to themselves to see that the youngsters are properly looked after, The heartening acceptance of this obligation in homes across the land is reflected by the fact that baby sitting has become more than a casual occupation for many people, It has developed into a regular profession, Here, for parent and for the sitter, are standard rules for the work: 1, The sitter selected should have a sense of responsibility and should like children and preferably live in the neighborhood, 2. Instructions should be given in writing as well as orally - Where you are going and telephone number, or the name and number of someone to call in an emergency. Your telephone number and location of telephone. Emergency telephone numbers for FIRE, POLICE, DOCTOR. How to call the fire Ses Location of exits, ! How to control the furnace or stove, Leave a flashlight in case of power failure. 3. Guide to the sitter in emergency: Get the children safely out. Even if it's cold, don't wait to dress them, Wrap them in a blanket, Even the smell of smoke or gas is enough warning to call the fire department, or summon help. Be sure to say exactly where you are, If you can, turn on the front lights to attract attention, Don't ever re-enter the house, Smoke or gas from a very small fire may be fatal, : te If you are trapped inside, remember that the air near the floor is usually better in a smoke-filled room, Inside, don't turn on or off any electric switches, This may create a spark, ignite gas vapors and cause explosion, "Don't Give Fire a Place to Start" More than 85 percent of the fires in homes are caused through carelessness, Have a family conference on fire hazards, Advise adult members of your family to always keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children. Keep flammable liouids in metal containers and on high shelves or in locked cupboards and closets, Don't teach your children to be careless by your own carelessness, Set a good example, Advise your wife on handling the coal furnace, Don't load it with coal before going to bed. Make sure it is properly banked for the night. Warn the mother of your children not to tamper with faulty wiring or household appliances, toasters, kettles etc. Caution children to keep away from the stove when burners are on. It is so easy for a sleeve to slip and touch a red hot burner. Children should not be allowed to play with firecrackers, Let Dad light then