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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
4100 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 703-246-3801, TTY: 711 and Fax:703-385-1687
Duty PIO (Weekends/After-hours): 703-280-0694
Media Information Line: 703-324-3000
Email: fire-rescue.PA-LSE@fairfaxcounty.gov
Website: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire

Public Service Announcement 09-02
Date: April 22, 2009

Be Safe With Gasoline

Gasoline is an important part of our everyday lives. However, gasoline can be dangerous if not handled or stored properly. Gasoline should only be used for its intended purpose - as a motor fuel - and stored only when absolutely necessary.

Please use the following safety guidelines when using, storing, and disposing of gasoline:

  • Never use gasoline indoors.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Use only approved portable containers for transporting or storing gasoline.
  • Never siphon gasoline by mouth.
  • Don’t store it in the house.
  • Store and use in well-ventilated area.
  • Don't smoke, light matches or use lighters while refueling.
  • If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
  • Vapors can be ignited by a spark or flame source many feet away.
  • Never dispose of gasoline by pouring it onto the ground or into a sewer, street drain, stream or other water body, or putting it into the trash.

For more information about proper use, storing, and disposing or other flammable materials and other safety information, contact the National Fire Protection Association at  http://www.nfpa.org,  the National Safety Council at http://www.nsc.org, or Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire.





Last Modified: Wednesday, April 22, 2009

 

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