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Gasoline Safety

First Aid for Gasoline Flame Burns

nProtect yourself from similar injury

nRemove victim from flame source

nStop burning process by smothering flames

nRemove burned clothing that does not stick to the body

nCool body with running water

nCover victim with clean sheet or blanket

nCall 9-1-1

nKeep gasoline-saturated clothing and belongings away from ignition sources


	First Aid for Gasoline Flame Burns
	If a gasoline-related flame burn injury has occurred, your first concern as the closest person or persons should be to protect yourselves from similar injury.
	As soon as you can concentrate on the injury victim, remove them from any flame source and stop the burning process, by smothering any flames on the victim’s clothing.
	If possible, remove burned clothing not sticking to the body and any unburned clothing saturated with gasoline. Do this carefully to avoid causing further injury.
	Cool the body with water, flushing with water will also help reduce the amount of toxic gasoline chemicals entering the body through the burn wound.
	Call 9-1-1.
	Keep any gasoline-saturated clothing and belongings away from ignition sources.
	*(Bridge)* What are the most important safety messages to take away from this program?