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Fire Safety Resources 


Home Safety Checklist 


Smoke Alarms
  • There is one smoke alarm on every level of the home and inside and outside each sleeping area.
  • Smoke alarms are tested and cleaned monthly.
  • Smoke alarm batteries are changed as needed.
  • Smoke alarms are less than 10 years old.

Cooking Safety
  • Cooking area is free from items that can catch fire.
  • Kitchen stove hood is clean and vented to the outside.
  • Pots are not left unattended on the stove.

Electrical & Appliance Safety
  • Electrical cords do not run under rugs.
  • Electrical cords are not frayed or cracked.
  • Circuit-protected, multi-prong adapters are used for additional outlets.
  • Large and small appliances are plugged directly into wall outlets.
  • Clothes dryer lint filter and venting system are clean.

Candle Safety
  • Candles are in sturdy fire-proof containers that won’t be tipped over.
  • All candles are extinguished before going to bed or leaving the room.
  • Children and pets are never left unattended with candles.

​Carbon Monoxide Alarms
  • Carbon monoxide alarms are located on each level of the home.
  • Carbon monoxide alarms are less than 7 years old. 
Smoking Safety
  • Family members who smoke only buy  fire-safe cigarettes and smoke outside.
  • Matches and lighters are secured out of children’s sight.
  • Ashtrays are large, deep and kept away from items that can catch  fire.
  • Ashtrays are emptied into a container that will not burn.

Heating Safety
  • Chimney and furnace are cleaned and inspected yearly.
  • Furniture and other items that can catch  fire are at least 3 feet from fireplaces, wall heaters, baseboards, and space heaters.
  • Fireplace and barbecue ashes are placed outdoors in a covered metal container at least 3 feet from anything that can catch fire.
  • Extension cords are never used with space heaters.
  • Heaters are approved by a national testing laboratory and have tip-over shut-off function.

Home Escape Plan
  • Have two ways out of each room.
  • Know to crawl low to the  floor when escaping to avoid toxic smoke.
  • Know that once you’re out, stay out.
  • Know where to meet after the escape.
  • Meeting place should be near the front of your home, so  fire fighters know you are out.
  • Practice your  fire escape plan.

Forms

Address Sign Order Form

Smoke & CO Alarm Request

Fee Schedule 

Road & Driveway Requirements​

Tent Inspection Form
​

​Rental Applications

​
FOIA

Fire Board

Meet the Board
​
Agendas

Minutes

Videos

Schedule

Budget

​Statistics

Fire Code Board of Appeals

By-Laws

Community Risk Reduction

CPR​

Fire Safety Resources

About

Apparatus

Employment

History

Mission

Personnel
​

Station

Contact Us

Saugatuck Township Fire District
3342 Blue Star Hwy. 
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-3000
info@saugatuckfire.org
  • Home
  • Forms
    • Address Sign Order Form
    • Smoke & CO Alarm Request
    • Fee Schedule
    • Site Plan, Road, & Driveway Requirements
    • Tent Inspection
    • Rental Applications
    • FOIA
  • Fire Board
    • Meet the Fire Board
    • Agendas
    • Minutes
    • Videos >
      • 2023 Meeting Videos
      • 2022 Meeting Videos
      • 2021 Meeting Videos
      • 2020 Meeting Videos
      • 2019 Meeting Videos
      • 2018 Meeting Videos
      • 2017 Meeting Videos
    • Schedule
    • Budget
    • Statistics
    • Fire Code Board of Appeals >
      • IFC BOA Agendas
      • IFC BOA Minutes
      • IFC BOA Videos
    • By-Laws
  • Community Risk Reduction
    • CPR
    • Fire Safety Resources
  • About
    • Apparatus
    • Employment
    • History
    • Mission
    • Personnel
    • Station
    • FAQ
    • Two Year Review
    • Ordinances
  • Gallery
    • Photos
    • Videos