The objective of any fire apparatus responding to a fire call is to save lives and property. Rekindle of a fire can cause additional loss of like and/or property. All members of the Tupelo Fire Department Emergency Services Division responding as a single unit to a smoldering mattress, or upholstered funiture should take steps to assure the prevention of rekindling.

A. The goal is to eliminate hot spots inside the structure to prevent internal rekindling.

1. Remove the mattress or upholstered furniture to the outside of the structure.

2. Check the are for hot debris from the mattress or uphosltered furniture that may have fallen on the floor or carpet.

3. Check box spring, head board and foot board, or frame work of furniture for hot spots.

4. When removng a mattress from a structure, dampen a salvage cover and place the mattress on the cover.

5. Then wrap the mattress completely in the salvage cover and transport the mattress from the room.

1. Place the mattress or upholstered furniture on the curb of the street or a safe distance from the structure.

2. Open the mattress or upholstered furniture so that all stuffing within the affected area can be completely extinguished.

3. Check surrounding area for other flammable sources such as pine straw, leaves, etc.

4. Wet the surrounding area completely if you think that rekindling is a possibility.