Falls Township Volunteer Fire Department is dedicated to the preservation of life and property, and in with that comes Fire Protection. FTVFD has an inspection bureau that handles all inspections and investigations in the township. The bureau also works in conjunction with the Muskingum County code department and the State Fire Marshals Office. The bureau is responsible for inspecting three of four West Muskingum Schools and the businesses in the Township. The Falls Twp. Fire Dept. Bureau has members trained in Fire Investigation and Certified as Fire Safety Inspectors.

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Fire Inspectors

• Smoke Detectors should be installed on every level of your home, near bedrooms, in the garage, and away from air vents.
• Replace your Smoke Detector Batteries when you adjust your clocks for daylight savings time. Check your batteries monthly

• Keep everything that could get hot or catch fire away from portable heaters.
• Plug heaters directly into the wall socket and unplug them when they are not in use.

• Use safety plugs in electrical outlets when small children are around.
• Avoid overloading electrical outlets and running cords under carpets and furniture.

• Plan and practice a fire escape route from every room
• Use a chain ladder to escape from upper levels and practice using it
• Teach Children not to hide from firefighters, such as under beds, in closets, etc
• Identify a place outside to meet in case of fire
• Know how to call 911 for assistance with fire, medical, or law enforcement

Using Your Escape Plan

• Crawl low under the smoke and keep your mouth covered

• Feel closed doors with the back of your hand.

• -If hot, use another exit.

• -If not hot, open the door slowly and check for smoke and flames

• Meet at a designated meeting place outside, then call for help.

• Always use a neighbor's phone to call 911. Never use the phone in the house or building that is on fire!

Safe Cooking Practices

• Keep any items away from the stove that could catch fire, such as hot pads or towels

• Keep an ABC fire extinguisher in the kitchen and know how and when to use it