Hawthorne Fire Department

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STOP DROP & ROLL

THE TECHNIQUE

Stop, Drop and Roll is an effective way for extinguishing clothing fires. If this technique is practiced and executed properly, it can prevent severe burns and possibly save your life. This technique works on almost every type of around surface.

stop"Stop" Where you are. Do not panic and run. The flames spread faster when you run.

 

drop"Drop" To the ground or floor. Unless your sleeves are on fire, Cover your face with your hands to prevent facial burns and lung damage. Do not cover your face if your shirt sleeves are on fire. Lie flat on the ground or floor.

 

roll"Roll" Back and forth over the flames to "smush" the fire out. This action takes the air supply away from the flames and extinguishes the fire.

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Monthly Calls

MonthCalls
Jan49
Feb26
Mar30
Apr28
May0
June0
July0
Aug0
Sep0
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0
TOTAL133

Yearly Calls

YearTotals
2021531
2020399
2019416
2018539
2017518
2016457
2015436
2014416
2013397
2012483
2011379
2010315
2009294
2008342

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The Hawthorne Fire Department
445 Lafayette Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506

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