10/08/2026
🚪🔥 **October Fire Safety Reminder: CLOSE BEFORE YOU DOZE!** 🔥🚪
Did you know that something as simple as closing your bedroom door before going to sleep could save your life during a house fire?
In recognition of **Fire Prevention Month**, the North Ridgeville Fire Department wants to remind residents about the importance of **"Close Before You Doze!"**
During a house fire, a closed bedroom door can make a tremendous difference by:
🚪 **Slowing the Spread of Fire** – A closed door acts as a barrier, helping slow the spread of flames.
💨 **Reducing Smoke Exposure** – Closed doors can help limit the amount of dangerous smoke and toxic gases entering a bedroom.
🌡️ **Keeping Temperatures Lower** – Temperatures in a room with a closed door can remain significantly cooler than those in rooms exposed to fire.
⏰ **Providing Valuable Time** – Slowing the spread of heat and smoke can give occupants additional time to escape or await rescue.
✅ **Make It a Nightly Habit!**
Before heading to bed, remember to:
- Close bedroom doors.
- Make sure your smoke alarms are working.
- Have a home fire escape plan and practice it with your family.
- If a fire occurs, get out and stay out! If your escape route is blocked, keep the door closed, call 911, and signal for help from a window.
🎥 **Watch the video below to see just how much of a difference a closed door can make during a house fire!**
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSP03BE74WA
🔥 **A closed door could save your life. CLOSE BEFORE YOU DOZE!**
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