2004 Injury Prevention Programs

In 2002, according to the National Fire Protection Association, 3,100 Americans were killed and another 15,200 were injured as a result of fire. Direct property loss due to fires was estimated at $5.5 billion. Fire killed more Americans than all natural disasters combined. 85% of all fire deaths occurred in residences. With these startling statistics in mind, here are fire and injury prevention programs, that OCESD #3 will institute for the citizens of our district.

1. SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM
Smoke is responsible for three out of four deaths.
1-1 Program will check for and strive to install smoke detectors in homes in the district.

1-2 To qualify for a free smoke alarm or battery replacement from the Orange County ESD #3 you shall meet the following criteria:
A. You live in the Orange County ESD #3 service area
B. You own and occupy your home
C. You are: 1)Elderly 2)On a fixed income or 3)Handicapped
1.3 The smoke detectors and batteries and installed by firefighters at no cost to the resident.

1.4 A public information program will occur to remind citizens to test every detector at least once a month. To keep smoke detectors dust free. Replace batteries with new ones at least once a year, or sooner if the detector makes a chirping sound.

1.5 Smoke detectors will also be available for the hearing impaired that meet the criteria.
1-6 To qualify for a free smoke alarm or battery replacement for the hearing impaired from the Orange County ESD #3 you shall meet the following criteria:
A. You live in the Orange County ESD #3 service area
B. You own and occupy your home
C. You are: 1)Elderly 2)On a fixed income or 3)Handicapped
D. Documentation from a Hearing Specialist or Certification that the occupant is hearing impaired of legal db.
1.3 The smoke detectors and batteries and installed by firefighters at no cost to the resident.

2. INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM
Many senior citizens and especially those with diminishing life skills believe that they are immune from cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and other ills, and do not even worry about burning to death.
We will institute a public information campaign targeting senior citizens and the handicapped with fire and injury prevention information.
The use of a fire resistant apron can be beneficial to both non-smokers and smokers.
Older non-smoking citizens can use the apron while cooking to prevent burns caused by spilled hot liquids.

1.1 Institute a program to make senior citizens aware of the availability of fire resistant aprons.
1.2 To qualify for a free smokers apron from the Orange County ESD #3 you shall meet the following criteria:
A. You live in the Orange County ESD #3 service area
B. You own and occupy your home
C. You are: 1) Elderly 2) On a fixed income or 3) Handicapped

THE SMOKER'S APRON protects clothing and your loved one from burns. Drop an ash from a cigarette, cigar or pipe and clothes won't burn, melt or discolor. Made of comfortable, light weight Kevlar fabric, it exceeds the standards for protective garments.
Product Features:
Size - 20" x 36"
Washable and Easy to wipe clean

THE SMOKER'S APRON is an attractive, no-nonsense answer to those safety concerns families face with regard to their loved one with dementia who just has to have that cigarette. No more worries about clothes catching on fire or burning holes in shirts or pants? THE SMOKER'S APRON is made to protect them.
THE SMOKER'S APRON protects clothing and wearer from burns. Drop an ash from a cigarette, cigar or pipe and clothes won't burn, melt or discolor. Made of comfortable, light weight Kevlar? fabric, it exceeds the standards for protective garments.

3. CHILDREN EDUCATION PROGRAM
One-fourth of all fire-deaths of children are from fires started by children.
United States Fire Administration reports each year, children start over 100,000 fires in the United States. Children also account for 20-25% of all fatalities from fires. Much of this problem is due to lack of education, guidance, and supervision. To help solve this problem, the United States Fire Administration (USFA), as part of its "Fire Stops With You" public education campaign, endorses the use of robots to teach children fire safety. Robots are used to teach children about fire safety subjects like smoke detectors and home fire escape plans. Fire fighters can follow lesson progress with the classroom teacher thru pre- and post- quizzes which help monitor the child's progress. Fire fighters will teach fundament fire and injury prevention skills and use Freddie to emphasize key points.

Program:

"MEET ME AT THE TRUCK"

This programs goal is to teach young and old to get out of the residence and meet Freddie the Fire Truck outside at a meeting place.

Freddie the Fire Truck is an exciting new tool for teaching fire safety. A fully animated robot, Freddie moves, speaks, listens, plays audio cassette tapes and sounds his siren, all by remote control. He can wink, blink, and move his eyes, and with his smiling mouth, he presents a positive and friendly image to young and old alike.
Shaped like a fire truck, Freddie is the ideal symbol for the department in the community. He can communicate with children at their eye level, and when he moves he's not at all threatening. He's perfect for hugs and kisses from small friends.
With his headlights, taillights and flashing warning lights he is highly visible.