SPECIAL BULLETIN:

E.D.I.T.H. IS YOUR NEW BFF!!

Who is E.D.I.T.H.?
E.D.I.T.H. stands for Exit Drills In The Home.  Having a planned route of escape could mean the difference between life and tragedy in the event of a house fire.

How would you get out of your home in case of fire?
How about the rest of your family?
How would they escape from a second or third floor?

Draw a floor plan of your home or click here for a sample.
Plan two ways to get out of every room.
Agree on an outside meeting place.
Decide who'll take charge of each child.
Discuss the plan with your family.
Practice escapes at night. That's when most deadly fires occur.

IF YOU CAN READ THIS YOU SHOULD BE TESTING YOUR SMOKE ALARMS!!

Hey! Do you really want to impress the adults in your house? Announce to everyone that you are the new Fire Chief of your house and then move from room to room checking smoke detectors! They won't know what hit 'em! I know it sounds cheesy, but think of the confusion you will cause?! And best of all you will be performing a live-saving prevention activity for you and your family.

Smoke Alarms: 
Install smoke detectors outside all sleeping areas and on every level of your home.
Test them monthly following manufacturers' instructions.
Change batteries at least once a year - even if they are still working.
Never remove batteries for use in toys, a flashlight, or radio.

Contact the Tucson Fire Department Community Safety and Injury Prevention Office at 791-5515 for information on free or reduced price smoke detectors