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l TO ALL ATLANTA CITIZENS The Fire Department of Atlanta - your Fire Department - is making every effort to aive the citizens of Atlanta the best fire protection possible, but we do need-your help. The prevention of fires i,1hile 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. FIRES ARE NOT ACCIDENTS You can cause or prevent fires! Use the check lists below and good old A111erican common sense and you may save· your JOB--PROPERTY--OR EVEN YOUR LIFE----YOUR HOhE 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 BUSil~ESS Is smoking adequately controlled? Is wiring and electrical equipment safe? Is trash and refuse removed daily to a safe place? Has your heatinq system been checked uy a qualified that it is safe? Is guard , caretaker or watchman properly instructed Is cooking equipment including hoods and ducts kept Is packing material safely kept? Are lift trucks refueled only in safe locations? Is the yard and premises kept free of leaves, scrap Are paints , flammable liquids and oily rags handled person to see and service adequate? clean? lumber and debris? and stored safely? YOUR CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS Are your schools adequately protected against unauthorized entry? Is the heating equipment checked annually by a qualifi ed firm or employee? Is the el ectrical wirinq 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? EVt.RYBQl)Y P.any fires start shortl y 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? HEVER, NEVER s:·:oKE IN BED �