Protect your house and family with safety tips from the City of Houma Fire Department. Learn about the do’s and don’ts
when cooking, celebrating the holidays, or when using fire safety equipment.
The basics
If your clothes catch fire
Stop
where you are.
Drop
to the ground.
Roll
over and over until the fire is out.
Do not use ice!
Cool any burns with room temperature water.
Call 911
Follow any additional instructions given.
When you hear sirens
At an intersection
Stop before the intersection, and look in all directions to locate the emergency vehicle.
Never block the intersection.
Remain stopped until it passes you completely.
If you spot an emergency vehicle behind you
Use your blinker to indicate that you are pulling over to the
edge of the road closest to you.
Carefully pull over until you are out of the way, then stop.
Don't pull back onto the road until the emergency vehicle has completely passed.
Never attempt to follow an emergency vehicle after it has passed
in order to beat the traffic. It is illegal and dangerous because emergency vehicles often make sudden stops and turns.
Helping you stay safe.
Fire safety is everyone's responsibility! Stay safe with these additional tips from the City of Houma Fire Department.