Module 7, unit 7B, exercise 4, page 65.0:00
And for questions 1 to 5, choose the correct answer.0:08
A, B or C. Every year many homes and lives are taken by fires.0:12
Here is Brian Smithers, a firefighter from the local fire brigade, to talk to you about fire safety in the home.0:21
Before we begin discussing fire safety, I would like to give you some important facts.0:29
People who do not have smoke alarms in their homes are twice as likely to die in a fire.0:34
90 people die each year because the battery in their smoke alarm is either missing or dead.0:41
Every three days somebody dies from a fire caused by a cigarette.0:46
And 7,000 fires are the result of faulty electrical appliances.0:51
Most fires in the home are caused by candles and faulty electrical appliances.0:57
What are some of the things that people can do to help prevent fires in the home?1:04
Well, there are quite a few things you can do.1:08
The most important thing is to have a fire alarm in your house.1:11
It should be placed in the hallways in the middle of the ceiling.1:15
Avoid putting it in the kitchen or bathroom because the steam caused from cooking and hot water is can make the alarm go off unnecessarily.1:18
It's also very important to check the batteries once a week and to replace them every year.1:29
You must never leave the alarm without batteries.1:35
Anything else people should know?1:40
It's very important to be careful when cooking since most fires start in the kitchen.1:42
Take pans off the cooker or turn the heat down if you have to leave the kitchen for a while.1:48
Also, keep all towels and paper far away from the cooker.1:54
Double check the cooker once you've finished cooking.1:59
Finally, keep all electrical appliances far away from water.2:03
What should people do in case there is a fire?2:07
The most important thing is to stay calm.2:09
If a fire breaks out, try and stay low where the air is clear.2:13
There are certain things you should do to be prepared for a fire.2:19
Every family should have a plan of exit in case of fire and practice it often.2:22
Make sure that all exits to the house are clear and keep keys somewhere where everyone can find them.2:29
Once outside, call the fire service and make sure nobody goes back inside.2:35
Thank you very much, Brian.2:41
I'm sure your information will be of great use to our listeners.2:42
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