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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Install smoke detectors in the hallway outside of each bedroom, inside each bedroom and in stairwells. There should be at least one smoke detector on each floor of a structure. Test them monthly to make sure they work. Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors at least once a year.
Keep portable space heaters at least three feet from any combustibles. Never leave heaters on when you leave or go to sleep.
Store matches and lighters where children cannot access them, preferably in a locked area. Teach children that matches and lighters are tools and should only be used by adults. Novelty lighters are particularly dangerous as many children believe that they are toys.
If an appliance emits smoke or has an unusual smell, unplug it immediately and have it repaired. Don't overload extension cords by plugging in appliances that draw a total of more watts than the rating of the cord. Replace frayed or cracked electrical cords and don't overload extension cords. Extension cords should never be run under rugs. Never tamper with the fuse box or use improper size fuses.
Every residence should have at least one fire extinguisher accessible at all times. When using a fire extinguisher, remember P.A.S.S.:
You should fight a fire with a fire extinguisher only when ALL of the following are true:
Remember! If you have the slightest doubt about whether or not to fight the fire, DON'T. Instead, get out, closing the door behind you to slow the spread of the fire.