The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-07

VI
 weeks for many my things but e; ere . you tire
 "A little fire is quickly out;
 Which, being suffered cannot quench"
 THIS IS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK nothing to get all BURNED UP about
 NEVERTHELESS
 It is generally conceded that where there's SMOKE there's generally FIRE
 AND so
 This week is set apart to look into the matter of fires if you have SPARK of interest in their prevention.
 THEREFORE
 We suggest that lighted matches be not given the benefit of the doubt little heel work is recommended or just good od-fashoned blow. Don't fling matches, or cigarettes or cigars about careesy Heel work is again recommended thorough squelching in the ash tray.
 To be on the safe side when crushing out cigarette don't consider the job finished until you give at least several jabs three and then it's out so to speak, Also follow up the discarded match in like fashion What holds good within the house regards careless throwing about matches and cigarettes also applies out of doors Don't throw into dry grass brush Don't burn up the woods.
 REMEMBER
 Many forest fire grows out of small brush con- agraon Hkers and stroers through the woods should not get with matches cigarettes they are as precious as the parlor rug. You won't find Boy and Girl Scouts careless in this matter when camping hiking With them that's definitely OUT.
 Once small fire gets started there's no stopping it. There's almost nothing relentless fre and when the whole kitchen goes up in smoke what in BLAzES are you going to do then?
 Fireman fireman my child!
 the air in accents wild
 There has been in the past, perhaps still is, mis- taken idea that fire is form of entertainment instead of catastrophe. The sensational aspects appeal the smoke the flames shooting to high heaven the crowds, the hook and ladder the hose and all the rest of It. FIRE! That cry is signal to jump into action and the main idea young and od is to dash to the of action on foot car horseback. But the act put on by the remen the main characters in the show is con- edy, it is RED HOT reality.
 Discovering a fire in your home, however trivial, don't next door to ask the neghbors what to do or race to the rehouse couple of blocks away call the city hospital your physician Don't paw over the tee phone book looking for the fire department number Just dial information and state the briefly as possible, avoiding such details description of your house. the planting in your yard how far it is from Smiths Drug  the where the fire is smoudering, the exact spot where the blaze playing the fact that your mother is at bridge party and that you the only in the house. etc., etc. All this takes time and the main idea to see the fire department before and during the re not after
 DONOT
 Add FUEL to the FLAME by trotting around after the remen You may be attractive female but you're no treat to fire fighter.
 MOREOVER
 In the matter of what to save valuable papers and money are suggested to take precedence sweaters hats toothbrush double boilers and Elizabeth Arden cos metics After the valuableS removed begin the furniture if you are not BURNED OUT by that time.
 BEWARE
 Of nt1ammable materials. If it says the bottle or can, DO NOT PLACE or HOLD NEAR HEAT, it's sort of safe to follow instructions.
 WHY PLAY WITH FIRE
 By backing stove that has fire going. How in BLAZES do you reconcile yourself to such stupidity?
 IN CONCLUSION
 Let us recommend more careful consideration of fire hazard in the future. Become fairmnded by being 6re-rninded. It's 8 civic duty.