A Simple Step That Could Save Your Life

The Clintwood Fire Department encourages all residents to practice a simple but life-saving habit:

Close your bedroom door before you go to sleep.

Research conducted by the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) has shown that a closed bedroom door can significantly slow the spread of smoke, heat, and toxic gases during a fire. With modern furnishings burning faster than ever before, closing your bedroom door can provide valuable extra time to escape and survive.

Why Close Your Door at Night?

A closed bedroom door can:

Slow the spread of fire and smoke

Reduce room temperatures during a fire

Increase oxygen levels in the room

Decrease exposure to toxic smoke and gases

Provide more time for occupants to escape safely

Give firefighters additional time to conduct rescue operations

Make It Part of Your Nightly Routine

Before going to bed:

✅ Test your smoke alarms regularly
✅ Have a home fire escape plan
✅ Know two ways out of every room when possible
✅ Close your bedroom door before you doze

Learn More

For additional information, research, and educational resources, visit:

🔗 Close Before You Doze Campaign
https://closeyourdoor.org/

🔗 Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) Research
https://fsri.org/programs/close-before-you-doze

Clintwood Fire Department Safety Message

The Clintwood Fire Department is committed to protecting our community through fire prevention, public education, and emergency response. We encourage every household to adopt the "Close Before You Doze" practice and share this important safety message with family and friends.

One simple action before bedtime could make all the difference in an emergency.

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CLOSE BEFORE YOU DOZE

Closing your bedroom door before sleeping can help protect you from smoke, heat, and toxic gases during a fire. Make it a nightly habit and help keep your family safe.

Learn more at: https://closeyourdoor.org/