The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 4, 1962 Page: 11 of 20
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OBSERVE THESE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS OUTDOORS:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU
ARE IN FOREST AREAS
KEEP MATCHES OUT OF
THE CHILDREN'S REACH
NON-CONDUCTING EXTINGUISHING AGENT
— such as—CARBON DIOXIDE (CO,)
-DRY CHEMICAL (B-C TYPE)
—DRY CHEMICAL (MULTI-PURPOSE)
-VAPORIZING LIQUID
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It s just common sense net to smoke in bed You
can easily fall asleep, d'Op your cigarette and
start a fire. Follow safety rules always! It's a good
rule to carry fire insurance, too
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Water,
Certain metals in finely divided forms
(new Class "D” fire) require SPECIALLY
designed extinguishing agent to provide
SMOTHERING BLANKET or COATING.
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motors,
gytitchboarck.
etc.
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CARBON DIOXIDE (CO,) — operates usually by squeez-
ing handle or trigger — see nstsuction label 'discharges
Heavy Gas that smothers fuel.
DRY CHEMICAL -opera*es . s ally by •. queezing her die
trigger — see instruction lab» I (contains
types of Powder not to be mixed
fires, one for Class A, B. C ires May be Foo-’ -Compatible.
FOAM — operates by turning extinguisher upside down Icon
tains Water and ingredient to make c smothering oam).
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Put out a Class "B” fire by
’’SMOTHERING" it. Use extinguisher giving
a blanketing, flame-interrupting effect--
cover whole flaming liquid surface.
sure you don’t give
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Put out a Class "A" fire by
LOWERING ITS TEMPERATURE using
a water or water based extinguisher—
wet fire to cool—soak to stop smoldering
... or BY COATING the burning
combustibles with ’ multi-purpose"
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DON’T GIVE FIRE
A PLACE TO START
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Tots are just naturally cur ous . . and despite
repeated warnings, they’ll play with matches if
they're in reach! Be safe . keep matches put
away! Be safe by insuring against fire, too!
FIRE
PREVENTION
WEEK
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Fire safety signs are posted in all forest areas
. . . obey them! Break your matches after build-
ing a campfire . “drown it" when you put it
out. Help preserve our beautiful forests!
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FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT... CLASS
When live electrical equipment
(Class "C" fire) is involved ALWAYS use a
NON-CONDUCTING extinguishing agent
to prevent receiving an electric shock I
Shut off power as quickly as possible.
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list ;■ children bring home from school
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IF YOU MUST SMOKE...
DON’T SMOKE IN BED!
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FOR COMBUSTIBLE METALS .. CLASS
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chips,
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pavings
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INSURANCE AGENCY
a tragic loss of lives
ever b' i eplaced I Incredible
s, most of these fires were
people like you . . . average
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Know what each extinguisher contains and you’ll
know when to use the right one. Here are the
MOST EFFECTIVE COMMON TYPES:
PRESSURIZED WATER „ .......
handle or trigger — read mstiuCt.yn label
water with anti-freeze chemical!
PUMP TANK — operates by
Waler, ot water with anti-f’eezt
SODA-ACID — operates by ’uining xtinguishe- pside
down. Has handle on botto-• fo- inverting (contains Water,
soda mixture, acid—no anti freeze!.
DRY CHEMICAL —MULTI-PURPOSE by
squeezing handle or trigger— -ead label kontams □ Po «vder
commonly designated "A, B, C J.
PO NOT USE SODA ACID. FOAM or ’ WAJER TYPE
extinguishers until electric power has been SHUT OFF.
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SPECIAL DRY POWDER EXTINGUISH ANTS
Some are available ir arums or pcils and are
applied by SCOOPS o HAND SHOVELS
and
others in stored pressure oi cartridge pressurized
PORTABLE WHEELED EXTINGUISHERS.
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Never start an outdoor fire on a windy day or
near a building or fence! Be sure to use a cov-
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don't forget to insure against fire, tool
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Bowen, A. E. The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 4, 1962, newspaper, October 4, 1962; Alvin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1245650/m1/11/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Alvin Community College.